Cuisinart WAF-F40 Double Flip Belgian Waffle Maker User Guide

Cuisinart WAF-F40 Double Flip Belgian Waffle Maker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the appliance to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning it.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.
4. To protect against fire, electrical shock, and Injury to persons, DO NOT IMMERSE CORD, PLUG, OR UNIT in water or other liquids.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children or
   individuals with certain disabilities.
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 free,
   electrical shock or injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors, or use for anything her than its intended use.
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. Unplug the unit when finished baking waffles.
12. Always begin by plugging the appliance into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the control to setting #1, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
13. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, REPAIRS SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL. DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
14. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or
    other hot liquids.
15. 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. Waffle Plates – Make extra-thick 1-inch Belgian waffles.
2. Browning ControlKnob  – Adjustable for different batters and customized baking.
3. Handle – Rotates for even baking.
4. On/Off Switch
5. Indicator Lights: The indicator lights for the upper and lower plates will illuminate when the unit is ready and when each waffle is done.
6. Indicator Beeps (not shown)– Six beeps indicate the unit is ready to bake. When the waffle maker is first plugged into an electrical outlet and turned to the ON position, it will beep six times, indicating it has reached baking temperature. Please note: This will only occur for the first wave of each baking session. – Three beeps indicate the waffe is done.
7. Measuring Cup
8. BPA Free (not shown). All materials that come in contact with food or liquid are BPA-free.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Remove all packaging and any promotional labels or stickers from your waffle maker. Be sure that all parts (listed in Parts and Features) of your new waffe maker 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® Double Belgian
Waffe Maker for the first time, remove any dust from shipping by wiping the plates with
a damp cloth.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MAKING ONE WAFFLE

1. Place the Double Belgian Waffe Maker on a clean, flat surface.
2. Plug the cord into a 120V AC wall or outlet.
3. Turn the rocker switch to the ON position. Adjust control knob to a desired setting.
   Your Cuisinart® Double Belgian Waffle Maker will now begin preheating.
4. Once preheated, the indicator lights will be illuminated, and the waffle maker will
   beep 6 times.
5. After the waffle maker is preheated, season waffle plates with cooking spray or brush with a flavorless oil to thoroughly coat all surfaces. You must preheat
   the waffle maker before seasoning with cooking spray or oil. Your waffle maker is
   now ready to bake. IMPORTANT NOTICE! TO FACILITATE OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOUBLE WAFFLE MAKER, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS.
   TO OPEN: Place thumb on top of the lip of the lower handle and index finger under the lip of the upper handle. Push open.
   TO CLOSE: Place thumb on top handle and fingers under bottom handle and pull together until shut. NOTE: Please note that the top and bottom grid covers may separate slightly during use. This is normal. Should this occur, do not close handles to rotate until the unit beeps, indicating that the baking cycle is completed. To reduce grid separation and overflow during cooking, you may want to reduce the quantity of batter.
6. After the waffle maker is preheated and ready for baking, open the waffle maker lid. Pour batter evenly on the waffle grid. Use a heatproof spatula to spread the batter evenly over the plate.
7. Close the top cover and rotate the waffle maker plates 180º.
8. When the waffle is baked to the desired doneness, the unit will beep three times and the indicator light will illuminate.
9. Rotate the waffe grid with the lit indicator light to the top position. Raise the top cover and remove the baked waffle with a heatproof spatula.
10. Repeat for additional waffles.

MAKING TWO WAFFLES AT ONE TIME

1. Raise the top cover and pour waffle batter evenly on the waffle grid. Use a heatproof spatula to spread the batter evenly over the plate.
2. Close the top cover and rotate the waffle grid 180°. The Ready indicator light will turn off.
3. Raise the cover that is now on top and pour waffle batter evenly on the waffle plate. Use a heatproof spatula to spread the batter evenly over the plate. Close the cover and rotate the waffle maker plates 180°.
4. When one of the waffles is done, the unit will beep three times, and the indicator light located on the weapon maker cover will illuminate.
5. Rotate the waffe plates with the lit indicator to the top position. Raise the top cover and remove the baked waffle.
6. If making additional waffles, pour waffle batter evenly on the waffle plate. Use a
   heatproof spatula to spread the batter evenly over the plate. Close the top cover and rotate the waffle maker plates 180°.
7. When the second waffle is baked to the preferred setting, the unit will beep three times, and a light located on the waffle grid cover will illuminate.
8. Rotate the waffe maker with the lit indicator to the top position. Raise the top cover and remove the baked waffle.
9. If making additional waffles, repeat the instructions above.
10. When you are finished baking, turn the unit switch to the OFF position, unplug the unit, and allow the waffle maker to cool before handling.

CLEANING, CARE, AND MAINTENANCE

Once you have finished baking, turn the unit to the OFF position; remove the plug from the electrical outlet. Leave the top lid open and allow the grids to cool down completely before cleaning. Brush crumbs from grooves, and absorb any excess cooking oil by wiping with a dry cloth or paper towel. You may clean the grids by wiping with a damp cloth to prevent staining and sticking from batter or oil buildup. Never take your Waffle maker apart for cleaning. Be certain that the grids have cooled completely before cleaning. If batter adheres to the plates, simply pour a little cooking oil onto the baked
batter and let stand approximately five minutes, allowing batter to soften for easy removal. To clean the 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 provided by an Authorized Service Representative.

TIPS AND HINTS

• Setting #1 will produce the lightest color waffles. Setting #6 will produce the darkest color waffles. Experiment to determine your preferred setting.
• Packaged Belgian waffles found in most supermarkets may be used with this unit.
• For best results, we recommend filling the supplied measuring cup to the top so it will fill the waffle grids.
• For evenly filled waffles, pour the batter into the center of the lower grid and spread out evenly to the edges. The entire waffe grid should be filled.
• We recommend turning the browning control dial to setting #4 when using commercial pancake/waffle mixes and for the included recipes. If you prefer crisper, darker Belgian waffles, set the browning control higher. If you prefer lighter waffles, turn the browning control dial down.
• If waffles tend to stick to waffle grids, add slightly more oil or butter to the batter.
• Belgian waffles taste best when made to order, but baked Belgian waffles may be kept warm in a 200˚F oven. Place them in a baking pan or wrap them in foil while in the oven. Waffles wrapped in foil may lose their crispness.
• Baked waffles may be frozen. Allow them to cool completely, and then place them in a plastic food storage bag. Use waxed paper to keep waffles separated. Reheat in an oven, toaster, or toaster oven when ready to serve.

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