Cuisinart WAF-F40 Double Belgian Waffle Maker User Manual
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:
- READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
- Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and dials.
- To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, DO NOT IMMERSE CORD, PLUG, OR UNIT in water or other liquids.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.
- Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning the appliance.
- 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.
- The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Do not let the power 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.
- Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use.
- Always unplug the unit when finished baking waffles.
- To safely disconnect power at any time, remove the plug from the outlet.
- 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.
POLARIZATION INSTRUCTIONS
For your protection, the Cuisinart® Double Belgian Waffle Maker is supplied with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of fire, 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 for assistance. Do not modify the plug in any way.
PARTS AND FEATURES
- Waffle Plates Bakes 1-inch, extra-thick Belgian waffles.
- Handle Rotates for even baking.
- Browning Control Slider is Adjustable for different batters and customized baking.
- Indicator Lights The indicator lights for the upper and lower plates illuminate when heated to the desired temperature; once batter is added the lights go out. The indicator lights come back on when the waffle has finished baking.
- Indicator Beeps (not shown) When first plugged into the electrical outlet and the slider is set to the initial browning level, the unit beeps six times to indicate the waffle maker is ready to use. Please note: This will only occur for the first waffle of each baking session. Once the waffle has finished baking, the unit beeps six times.
- Batter Cup
- BPA Free (not shown) All materials that come in contact with food or liquid 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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
- Place the Double Belgian Waffle Maker on a clean, flat surface.
- Plug cord into 120V AC outlet.
- Adjust Browning Control Slider to the desired setting. Your Cuisinart® Double Belgian Waffle Maker will now begin preheating.
- Once preheated, the indicator lights will be illuminated and the waffle maker will beep 6 times.
- After the waffle maker is preheated, brush the waffle plates with a flavorless oil to thoroughly coat all surfaces. It’s important that you preheat the waffle maker before seasoning with 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 the thumb on top of the lip of the lower handle, and the index finger under the lip of the upper handle. Push open. TO CLOSE: Place the thumb on the top handle, and fingers under the bottom handle and pull together until shut.
- After the waffle maker is preheated and ready for baking, open the waffle maker lid. Pour waffle batter evenly on the waffle grid. Use a heatproof spatula to spread the batter evenly over the plate.
- 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.
- Rotate the waffle grid with the lit indicator light to the top position. Raise the top cover and remove the baked waffle with a heatproof spatula.
- Repeat for additional waffles.
MAKING TWO WAFFLES AT ONE TIME
- Raise the top cover and pour the waffle batter evenly on the waffle grid. Use a heatproof spatula to spread the batter evenly over the plate.
- Close the top cover and rotate the waffle grid 180°. The green ready light will turn off until the waffle has completed baking.
- Raise the cover that is now on top and pour the waffle batter evenly onto 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°.
- When one of the waffles is done, the unit will beep three times and the indicator light located on the waffle maker cover will illuminate.
- Rotate the waffle plates with the lit indicator to the top position. Raise the top cover and remove the baked waffle.
- 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°.
CLEANING, CARE, AND MAINTENANCE
Once you have finished baking, 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 them 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 grids have cooled completely before cleaning.
If batter adheres to 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 THE CORD, PLUG, OR UNIT IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS. Any other servicing should be provided by an Authorized Service Representative.
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).
REFERENCE LINK
https://www.cuisinart.com/shopping/appliances/waffle_makers/waf-f40/
