Cuisinart WAF-300P1 Belgian Waffle Maker User Guide

Cuisinart WAF-300P1 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 the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the 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 the 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 the power cord hang over the edge of the 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 the appliance for anything other than its 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, REPAIRS 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.

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. The unit stands upright for compact storage.
8. Rubber Feet – Feet keep the unit steady and won’t mark the 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.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

To insert plates

1. Place the closed unit on a clean, flat surface where you intend to use it.
2. Lift the lid by grasping the handle and pushing up in one fluid motion. The 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 words lower or upper are 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 in 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 in 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 the desired temperature, the green indicator light will turn on and the audible tone will sound. You are now ready to begin.
4. Please refer to the Cooking Chart on page. 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 the exterior, wipe with a soft dry cloth. Never use an abrasive cleanser or harsh pad. Never immerse the 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 11/2 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 them in a plastic food storage bag and reheat in a toaster or toaster oven.

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