Nostalgia EQM200 Electric Quesadilla Maker Instructions Manual

Nostalgia EQM200 Electric Quesadilla Maker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Read all instructions before operating this appliance.
2. DO NOT TOUCH the hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. This appliance is NOT A TOY.
4. Keep out of reach of children.
5. Unsupervised young children and cognitively challenged individuals should never operate this appliance.
6. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
7. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or any part of this unit in water or other liquids.
8. Do not operate this appliance when parts are missing or broken.
9. Unplug from the outlet when not in use, before removing parts, and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off any parts, and before cleaning.
10. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or if the appliance has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest repair shop for examination, repair, or adjustment.
11. The manufacturer does not recommend the use of accessory attachments other than is provided by the manufacturer. Use of attachments may cause injuries.
12. DO NOT use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
13. DO NOT use outdoors. FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
14. DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
15. DO NOT put any parts of this appliance in the dishwasher.
16. DO NOT let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch non-surface.
17. NEVER leave the unit unattended while in use or when plugged into an outlet.
18. To disconnect, turn any control to “off,” then remove the plug from the outlet.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER! We are confident that you, your family, and friends will enjoy the fun food experience of creating unique and delicious quesadillas with your ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER.

• Use a variety of meats, cheeses, and vegetables in your quesadillas
• Quesadillas bake crispy on the outside and hot & juicy on the inside, not soft and soggy like those made in the microwave
• Unique plate design has pockets that create sectional pieces to seal in the flavorful ingredients
• Red Power Light (on/off) and Green Ready Light
• Non-stick coating
• Removable Drip Tray
• Stand on edge storage
• Recipes (included)
• Cook time is only 3-7 minutes
• Easy to use, easy to clean

PARTS & ASSEMBLY

HOW TO OPERATE

1. Before first use, wipe down all surfaces with a damp cloth and dry.
2. The Cooking Surface should be lightly coated with a small amount of vegetable oil. This can be applied with a paper towel, or use a non-stick oil spray. The oil will help protect the Non-stick Cooking Surface. This should be done periodically to maintain the non-stick quality.
3. Find a dry, suitable, level surface near an electrical outlet.
4. Preheat the appliance by closing the Lid and plugging it into an electrical outlet.
5. When the power is on, the Red Power Light will come on. The Green Ready Light will stay off while the appliance is preheating.
6. While the appliance is preheating, you may prepare the ingredients for your homemade quesadilla.
7. When the appliance is hot and ready to cook your quesadilla, the Green Ready Light will come on.
8. REMINDER: NEVER leave the appliance unattended.
9. The appliance should preheat for a minimum of 3-7 minutes. During this time, you may notice slight smoking or a slight odor; this is normal with most new appliances. The smoking and odor are caused by the residues burning off the Cooking Surface and the Heating Element. Allow the appliance to preheat until the smoke and odor no longer exist. The Green Ready Light will turn on when the appliance is ready to cook.
10. Slide the Drip Tray under the front of the appliance.
11. Raise the quesadilla maker Lid, always using the front Handle to prevent accidental burns. For additional safety, use an oven mitt or a pot holder to open the Lid.
12. Place a tortilla, centered, on the lower Cooking Surface.
13. Add desired ingredients evenly on top of the bottom tortilla. When all ingredients have been added, top with the second tortilla.
14. Close the Lid using a pot holder or oven mitt.
15. Lock the Lid after lowering.
16. There are two locking positions for the Lid:
17. Lock Lid in Position 1 for thinner quesadillas. Lock Lid in Position 2 for more thickly stuffed quesadillas.
18. DO NOT force the Lid to lock.
19. Steam may be released from the appliance during cooking. For your safety, avoid contact with steam, as it is very hot and can cause burns.
20. The cooking time will range between 3-7 minutes, depending on the type of fillings, the amount of fillings and personal taste. DO NOT overcook! This will cause the cheese and other food fillings to melt excessively and run out of tortillas.
21. Once the quesadilla has completed cooking, raise the Lid with a pot holder or oven mitt. Remove the quesadilla from the Cooking Surface with a flat plastic or wooden utensil. DO NOT use metal utensils, as they may scratch and damage the Non-stick Cooking Surface.
22. If cooking more than one quesadilla in a session, after removal of the first quesadilla, lower the Lid to maintain heat until ready to cook the next quesadilla.
23. After unplugging the appliance, make sure the Red Power Light is off to prevent any sparking from the outlet.
24. Once the appliance is cool, remove the Drip Tray to empty and clean.

HELPFUL TIPS

NEVER leave the unit unattended while operating.

1. Tortillas are recommended for use in your ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER. Make sure they are fresh tortillas, not old or stale.
2. Make sure fillings are evenly distributed on the bottom tortilla to about ½ inch from the edge, so that the edges of the tortilla can seal together and ingredients stay inside of tortillas.
3. Use soft ingredients: shredded cheeses, prepared salsa, and thinly cut or shredded cooked meat, chicken, and vegetables. Never use anything with bones or pits included, nor anything uncooked, such as raw meats, chicken, etc.
4. Avoid processed cheeses as they liquefy quickly and will drain out of the quesadilla.
5. Do not use more than ¼ cup of shredded cheese or ½ cup of salsa, as they will leak out while cooking your quesadilla.
6. The average time for cooking a quesadilla, if not overfilled, is 3-7 minutes.
7. Crisping of the tortilla occurs while cooking. Therefore, less time cooked = less crisping.
8. Longer cooking will create a crispier quesadilla. DO NOT overcook the quesadilla.
9. NEVER force the Lid to lock; this could result in damage to the hinge of the Lid.
10. Always have the Drip Tray in place when cooking a quesadilla. Check the Drip Tray frequently during cooking sessions to prevent overflow.
11. Should melting occur that causes leakage of the tortillas, gently wipe up melted cheese, etc., from the Non-stick Cooking Surface before cooking the next quesadilla. This will prevent burning or scorching of previously melted cheeses, etc.
12. You can reheat previously cooked quesadillas by placing the quesadilla on the preheated unit, lining up the grill marks on the quesadilla with the Plate Pockets, lowering the Lid, and reheating for 1-3 minutes.
13. Always allow the appliance to cool before removing the Drip Tray and wiping out the interior for cleaning.
14. Your quesadilla has been over-filled if it looks like this:
15. To prevent over-filling, make sure that you do not fill the tortilla on the lower plate past the inner rim.
16. Also, make sure that the Lid is locked in the correct position (see How To Operate) to ensure that tortillas seal properly.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

Please take care of your ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER by following these simple instructions and precautions. Cleaning is a snap.

• Disconnect from the electrical outlet by unplugging the appliance.
• Make sure the appliance is cool before removing the Drip Tray.
• Empty the Drip Tray, then clean it in hot or warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
• Wipe the Non-stick Cooking Surface with a damp, non-abrasive cloth or paper towel and dry.
• Wipe the exterior with a damp, non-abrasive cloth and dry.
• It is that simple. Remember to periodically coat the Cooking Surface with vegetable oil to preserve the non-stick finish. This also helps the crisping process.

RECIPES

With the ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER, you can use your imagination and choose your favorite ingredients to create your very own homemade quesadilla. You can even create two different types of quesadillas at the same time by adding your favorite ingredients to one half of a tortilla and folding it. Then add ingredients to one half of a second tortilla and fold it. Place the two halved tortillas on the Cooking Surface, filling out the space of one whole tortilla. Close the Lid and cook for 3 – 5 minutes. When done, separate the two halves and serve. Be creative and ENJOY your ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER!

BASIC CHEESE QUESADILLA

• 2 Flour Tortillas
• ¼ Cup finely shredded Cheese (Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or your preference)
• ½ Cup prepared Salsa (Note: you may want to drain off some of the liquid if runny)
• Guacamole or small chunks of Avocado (optional)

Directions

Preheat the ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER as directed. Place 1 tortilla on the lower Cooking Surface. Evenly distribute your choice of cheese(s) on the tortilla (up to a ½ inch from the edge of the tortilla). Top with salsa, spreading evenly over cheese. Add guacamole or avocado, if desired, by spreading evenly over cheese and salsa. Top with the second tortilla. Close the Lid and cook for 3-7 minutes, depending on desired crispness and thickness of fillings. Open the Lid with a pot holder or oven mitt. Remove with a wooden or plastic utensil. Place on a plate and serve with additional salsa, if desired, and top with sour cream.

BREAKFAST QUESADILLA

• 2 Tortillas
• ¼ Cup scrambled Eggs
• ¼ Cup precooked and chopped Breakfast Sausage
• ¼ Cup Salsa
• ¼ Cup finely shredded Cheddar Cheese

Directions

Preheat the ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER as directed. Place one tortilla on the lower Cooking Surface. Spread scrambled eggs evenly to within ½ inch of the edge of the tortilla. Evenly distribute sausage bits. Spread salsa evenly, and top with a sprinkling the Cheddar cheese evenly over all. Place the other tortilla on top and close the Lid. Cook as directed for 3-7 minutes. Open Lid with pot holder or oven mitt; serve with salsa or picante sauce.

VEGGIE QUESADILLA

• 2 Tortillas
• ¼ to ½ Cup precooked or thawed frozen Bell Pepper, Onions, or any combination of your favorite vegetables
• ½ Tsp. Mexican or Fajita seasonings
• ¼ Cup shredded Cheddar Cheese and/or prepared Salsa

Directions

Preheat the ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER as directed. Combine the vegetables and the seasonings in a bowl. Place one tortilla on the lower Cooking Surface. Evenly spread the combined vegetables and seasoning, up to a ½ inch from the edge of the tortilla. Close the Lid and cook for 3-7 minutes, depending on desired crispness and thickness of fillings. Cut into triangles; serve with sour cream and salsa.

RETURNS & WARRANTY

SHOULD YOUR UNIT NOT WORK OR IF DAMAGED WHEN YOU FIRST TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOX, PLEASE RETURN IT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE IMMEDIATELY.

ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER / EQM200

Should you have any questions, please contact us via email or at the customer service number listed below between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, Central Standard Time.

Distributed by:

Nostalgia Products LLC
1471 Partnership Dr.
Green Bay, WI 54304-5685
Customer Service
Phone: (920) 347-9122
Web: www.nostalgiaproducts.com

Customer Service Inquiry

To submit a Customer Service inquiry, go to www.nostalgiaproducts.com and fill out the Customer Service Inquiry form and click the Submit button. A representative will contact you as soon as possible.

Product Warranty Terms

Nostalgia Products LLC (the “Company”) hereby warrants that for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase, this product will be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal home use, provided that the product is operated and maintained in accordance with the operating instructions. As the sole and exclusive remedy under this warranty, the Company will, at its discretion, either repair or replace the product found to be defective, or issue a refund on the product during the warranty period. This warranty is only available to the original retail purchaser of the product from the date of initial retail purchase, and is only valid with the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase date is required to obtain warranty benefits.

All warranty claims must be brought to the attention of the Company within the warranty period and no later than 30 days of the failure to perform. This warranty does not cover normal wear or damage caused by shipping, mishandling, misuse, accident, alteration, improper replacement parts, or other than ordinary household use. You may be required to return the product (with shipping prepaid by you) for inspection and evaluation. Return shipping costs are not refundable. The Company is not responsible for returns damaged or lost in transit. Unless otherwise specifically permitted by the operating instructions, this warranty applies to indoor household use only. In order to obtain service under this warranty, please contact the Company at the telephone number listed above or by filling out the Customer Service Inquiry Form located at www.nostalgiaproducts.com.

Warranty is valid only in the USA and Canada. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, which are hereby excluded to the extent permitted by law. In no event shall the Company be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with this product or the use thereof. Some states, provinces, or jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the foregoing exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.

This warranty does not apply to re-manufactured merchandise.

Please read the operating instructions carefully. Failure to comply with the operating instructions will void this warranty.

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