Cuisinart WAF-300 Cuisinart® Breakfast Central™ User Manual

Cuisinart WAF-300 Cuisinart® Breakfast Central™ User Manual

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 or individuals with certain disabilities.
5. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool 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 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.

NOTICE
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

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 –
   1. Waffle: One set of 4-slice Belgian waffle plates.
   2. 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) – The 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.

BEFORE THE 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 waffle 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® Vertical Waffle Maker for the first time, wipe the housing and baking plates with a damp cloth to remove any dust from the warehouse or shipping. NOTE: The Cuisinart® Vertical Waffle Maker has been treated with a special nonstick coating. Should you experience any sticking, slightly increase the temperature setting until the waffle releases, then continue making waffles at the desired setting.

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.
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 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.
   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.

CLEANING AND CARE

When you are finished cooking, turn the temperature knob 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 #5 will produce the darkest color waffles. Experiment to determine which setting produces the best waffle color for you. We recommend setting #3 for golden brown waffles.
• We recommend using the provided measuring cup. Depending on the thickness of the batter, you may be using between ¾ and 1 cup of batter per waffle. Always err on less rather than more, as batter tends to expand while cooking.
• Always use the provided measuring cup as a guide.
• Excess batter will rise into the fill spout creating an extra piece. This extra piece may be easily removed for serving.

WARRANTY Limited Three-Year Warranty (U.S. and Canada Only)

This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Vertical Waffle Maker 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® Vertical Waffle Maker 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® Vertical Waffle Maker should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think it necessary, replace it.

To obtain warranty service, simply call our toll-free number, 1-800-726-0190, for additional information from our Consumer Service Representatives, or send the defective product to Consumer 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 payable to Cuisinart (California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions).

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