IMUSA GAU-80345 2-Slot Electric Nonstick Arepa Maker User Manual

IMUSA GAU-80345 2-Slot Electric Nonstick Arepa Maker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

• Read all instructions before use.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, variable temperature control, or the appliance in water or any other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
• 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.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or a lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• The use of attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• To disconnect the appliance, turn any controls off (if applicable), then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
• Do not use appliances for anything other than their intended use.
• Place the appliance on a flat and heat-resistant surface and use it in a well-ventilated area.
• A fire may occur if the appliance is covered or if it touches flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, overhead cabinets, paper or plastic products, cloth towels, and the like, when in operation.
• Do not use metal utensils on the cooking plate, as they will scratch the nonstick coating.
• Do not place anything on top of the appliance when the lid is closed, when in use, or when stored.
• Unwind the power cord fully before use.

LEARNING ABOUT YOUR AREPA MAKER

Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.

1. Cool Touch Housing
2. Red Indicator Light. (POWER)
3. Green Indicator Light. (READY)
4. Locking Latch
5. Nonstick Cooking Plates

BEFORE FIRST USE

• Remove all packing material and stickers from the product and save the instruction manual. Caution: Tear up all plastic bags as they can pose a risk to children.
• Cut and remove the tie wrap located between the electric plug blades.
• Before using your new appliance, wipe the body of the appliance with a damp cloth.
• Condition the non-stick cooking surfaces with a light coating of cooking oil. Remove any excess oil with a cloth or paper towel.

HOW TO USE YOUR AREPA MAKER

When the appliance is operating for the first time, there may be a slight burning odor as the heating elements warm up. This represents no danger to the user and does not indicate a defect in the appliance. Allow the appliance to heat up until the odor clears.

• Prepare the Arepa dough.
• Make balls of dough, about 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Note: Be sure that each ball is not larger than the cavity on each cooking plate.
• Place the appliance on a flat surface. Caution: Because some countertop finishes are more sensitive than others, use care not to place the appliance on surfaces where heat may cause damage.
• Release the locking latch and lift the lid to the open position.
• Plug the appliance into a standard 120-Volt AC outlet.
• The red-light indicator “POWER” will come on, indicating that the unit is heating. Caution: The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.
• The unit will pre-heat for about 5 minutes, and once e is ready to cook, the green “READY” indicator light will turn on.
• Open the unit using an oven mitt to avoid burning by touching the hot surface.
• Place the balls of dough onto the bottom cooking plate, making sure it does not overflow onto the
  cooking plate. You can place up to 4 balls of dough in each cooking cycle.
• Close the top cooking plate and lock it, and let it cook for approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
• The Green-light indicator “READY” comes on and off during the cooking cycle.

CARE AND CLEANING

This product contains no user-serviceable parts.

• Unplug the cord and wait for the appliance to cool completely before cleaning.
• After each use, wipe cooking plates with a soft cloth.
• To remove dough baked onto the cooking surface, pour a small amount of cooking oil onto the hardened dough. After 5 minutes, carefully wipe with a paper towel or dry cloth.
• Do not use any abrasive cleaners or metal pads, as they can damage the non-stick coating.
• Clean the surfaces by wiping with a damp cloth and drying thoroughly with a soft cloth.
• The appliance is NOT dishwasher safe.

STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE

• Always allow the appliance to completely cool before storing.
• Wind the electrical cord into a coil and secure with a twist fastener.
• Use the locking latch to close the unit and store it upright or flat in a dry location.
• Other than recommended cleaning, no further user maintenance should be necessary.

NEED HELP?

For service, repairs, or any questions regarding your appliance, call the number on the last page of this manual. Please DO NOT return the product to the place of purchase. Also, please DO NOT mail the product back to the manufacturer. You may also want to consult the website listed on the last page of this manual.

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