Cuisinart WAF-300 Belgian Waffle Maker Instructions Manual

Cuisinart WAF-300 Belgian Waffle Maker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and dials.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, DO NOT IMMERSE CORD, PLUG, OR UNIT in water or other liquids.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Authorized Service Facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Do not use appliance for anything other than intended use.
12. Always unplug the unit when finished baking waffles.
13. To safely disconnect power at any time, remove the plug from the outlet.
14. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
15. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
16. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage, always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes.

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or animals, or tripped over.

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Housing – Elegant brushed stainless steel with embossed Cuisinart logo.
2. Lid Handle – Durable, easy-lift handle that stays cool to the touch.
3. Nonstick Removable Dishwasher-Safe Plates – • Waffle: One set of 4-slice Belgian waffle plates. • Pancake: One 4-slot pancake plate.
4. Temperature Knob – Six adjustable settings.
5. Indicator Lights – Red indicator light signals power ON; green indicator light signals when ready to cook and when ready to eat
6. Audible Signal (not shown) – Signals when ready to cook and when waffles are cooked and ready to eat.
7. Cord Storage (not shown) – Cord wraps around the back of the unit. Unit stands upright for compact storage.
8. Rubber Feet – Feet keep unit steady and won’t mark countertop.
9. Tongs – for flipping and easy removal of cooked foods.
10. BPA Free (not shown)– All materials that come in contact with food are BPA free.

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

Remove all packaging and any promotional labels or stickers from your unit. Be sure that all parts (listed above, Parts and Features) have been included before discarding any packaging materials. You may want to keep the box and packing materials for use at a later date. Before using your Cuisinart® Breakfast Central™ for the first time, wipe housing and plates with a damp cloth to remove any dust from the warehouse or shipping. Note: The Cuisinart® Breakfast Central™ plates have been treated with a special nonstick coating. Before the first use, we suggest you season the grids with cooking spray or flavorless vegetable oil. If using oil, apply oil with a paper towel or pastry brush. You may find it helpful to repeat this process before each use.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

To insert plates

1. Place the closed unit on a clean, flat surface where you intend to use it.
2. Lift lid by grasping the handle and pushing up in one fluid motion. Lid will stay open at a 105° position until you lower it.
3. Insert one plate at a time. Waffle plates: Each plate is designed to fit in either the upper housing or the lower housing of the waffle maker. The word lower or upper is embossed on the right side of each plate. Pancake plate: The 4-slot plate is designed to fit in the lower housing only. The word LOWER is embossed on the right side of the plate. The flat plate is designed to fit in the upper housing only. The word UPPER is embossed on the right side of the plate.
4. Locate the two holes at the back of the housing. Tilt the back end of the plate and line up the pegs at the back of the plate with the holes at the housing. Slide the plate underneath the holes and push down the front end of the plate. It will snap into place.

To remove plates

1. Locate the plate release buttons on the right side of the unit. Press firmly on the button and the plate will pop up slightly from the base.
2. Grasp the plate with two hands, slide it out from the holes at the housing, and lift it out of the base.
3. Press on the other plate release button to remove the second plate in the same manner.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet.
2. Adjust the temperature knob to the desired browning setting.
3. The red indicator light will turn on to signal that the power is on and the unit will begin to heat. We recommend preheating in the closed position. When the unit has reached desired temperature, the green indicator light will turn on and the audible tone will sound. You are now ready to begin. Note: The first time you use your unit, it may have a slight odor and may smoke a bit. This is normal, and common to appliances with a nonstick surface.
4. Please refer to the Cooking Chart on pg. 7 for further details on preparing foods.

CLEANING AND CARE

When you are finished cooking, turn the temperature knob to Off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Allow the unit to cool down completely before handling. Press the plate release buttons to remove plates from the housing. Be sure that the plates have cooled completely before handling (at least 30 minutes). The plates can be washed in the dishwasher. Do not use metallic objects such as knives or forks for cleaning. Do not use a scouring pad for cleaning. The nonstick coating can be damaged. To clean exterior, wipe with a soft dry cloth. Never use an abrasive cleanser or harsh pad. Never immerse cord, plug, or unit in water or other liquids. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

STORAGE

Store with plates inserted and cord wrapped securely around the back of the unit. For compact storage, stand the unit on its back end with the control panel facing up.

TIPS TO MAKE PERFECT WAFFLES

• Setting #1 will produce the lightest color waffles. Setting #6 will produce the darkest color waffles. Experiment to determine which setting produces the best waffle color for you. We recommend setting #4 or #5 for golden brown waffles.
• We recommend using a heaping 1½ cups of batter to fill the lower grid. Be careful not to over-mix the batter – this will produce dense, chewy waffles.
• For evenly filled waffles, pour the batter onto the center of the lower grid and spread it out evenly to the edges with a heat-proof spatula. The entire lower grid should be filled.
• Waffles are best when made to order, but baked waffles may be kept warm in a 200°F oven. Place them in a baking pan or cover loosely with foil while in the oven. Waffles wrapped in foil may lose their crispiness.
• Allow to cool completely. Use waxed paper to keep waffles separated, and place in plastic food storage bag and reheat in a toaster or toaster oven.

RECIPES

Waffle Mix Waffles

The recipe makes enough for two batches of waffles, but increase it for however many mouths you need to feed. The waffles freeze well and can be reheated quickly in a toaster oven. Makes 8 waffles

• 2½ cups Waffle Mix (previous recipe)
• 1¾ cups buttermilk
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1½ tablespoons grapeseed or vegetable oil

1. Put all the ingredients into a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until just smooth. Let batter rest 5 minutes before using.
2. Preheat the Cuisinart® Breakfast Central™ to desired setting (a tone will sound when preheated).
3. Pour half of the batter (about 11/2 heaping cups) onto the center of the lower grid of the preheated waffle maker; spread batter evenly using a heatproof spatula. Close lid of waffle maker. When tone sounds, waffles are
   ready. Open lid and carefully remove baked waffles. Repeat with remaining batter. For best results, serve immediately with desired toppings.

Nutritional information per waffle:

• Calories 206 (22% from fat)
• carb. 32g
• pro. 9g
• fat 5g
• sat. fat 1g
• chol. 30mg
• sod. 543mg
• calc. 236mg
• fiber 1g

Multigrain Waffles

A great mix of whole grains, healthy oils, and nuts. Skip the sugary syrups and top with fresh fruit. Makes 12 waffles

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
• ½ cup rolled oats (not quick)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1½ cups dairy-free milk (may substitute
• skim or lowfat)
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1⁄3 cup grapeseed or vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons flaxseed oil
• 1 cup plain yogurt (preferably lowfat)
• ½ cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts(optional)

1. Combine the flours, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl; whisk until well blended. Add the milk, eggs, syrup, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth. Stir in the oils and yogurt and whisk again until combined. Fold in the nuts, if using. Let batter rest 5 minutes before using.
2. Preheat the Cuisinart® Breakfast Central™ to desired setting (a tone will sound when preheated).
3. Pour 11/2 heaping cups of batter onto the center of the lower grid of the preheated waffle maker; spread batter evenly using a heatproof spatula. Close lid of waffle maker. When tone sounds, waffles are ready. Open lid and carefully remove baked waffles. Repeat with remaining batter. For best results, serve immediately

Nutritional information per waffle:

• Calories 228 (50% from fat)
• carb. 23g
• pro. 6g
• fat 13g
• sat. fat 2g
• chol. 33mg
• sod. 187mg
• calc. 83mg
• fiber 2g

WARRANTY

Limited Three-Year Warranty

This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Breakfast Central™ that was purchased at retail for personal, family, or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners. We warrant that your Cuisinart® Breakfast Central™ will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase. We recommend that you visit our website, www.cuisinart.com, for a fast, efficient way to complete your product registration. However, product registration does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase in order to obtain the warranty benefits.

In the event that you do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture. If your Cuisinart® Breakfast Central™ should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty service, simply call our toll-free number, 1-800-726-0190, for additional information from our Customer Service Representatives, or send the defective product to Customer Service at Cuisinart, 7475 North Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307. To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose \$10.00 for shipping and handling of the product. Please pay by check or money order (California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions).

NOTE: For added protection and secure handling of any Cuisinart product that is being returned, we recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery service. Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for in-transit damage or for packages that are not delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged products are not covered under warranty. Please be sure to include your return address, daytime phone number, description of the product defect, product model number (located on bottom of product), original date of purchase, and any other information pertinent to the product’s return.

Your Cuisinart® Breakfast Central™ has been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been designed for use only in 120-volt outlets with the authorized accessories and replacement parts. This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by attempted use of this unit with a converter, accessories, replacement parts, or repair service other than those that have been authorized by Cuisinart. This warranty does not cover any damage caused by accident, misuse, shipment, or other than ordinary household use. This warranty excludes all incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of these damages, so these exclusions may not apply to you.

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY:

California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store where it was purchased or (B) to another retail store that sells Cuisinart products of the same type. The retail store shall then, at its discretion, either repair the product, refer the consumer to an independent repair facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase price less the amount directly attributable to the consumer’s prior usage of the product. If the above two options do not result in the appropriate relief to the consumer, the consumer may then take the product to an independent repair facility if service or repair can be economically accomplished.

Cuisinart and not the consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service, repair, replacement, or refund for nonconforming products under warranty. California residents may also, according to their preference, return nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for repair, or if necessary, replacement, by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190. Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair, replacement, and shipping and handling for such products under warranty.

BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART PRODUCT

If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart product, we suggest that you call our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 before returning the product to be serviced. If servicing is needed, a representative can confirm whether the product is under warranty and direct you to the nearest service location.

Important: If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s Authorized Service Center, please remind the servicer to call our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed, the product serviced with the correct parts, and the product is still under warranty.

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