Cuisinart WAF-V100 Vertical 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.
PARTS AND FEATURES
- Housing – Brushed stainless steel with embossed Cuisinart logo.
- Fill Spout – Makes adding batter easy and mess-free.
- Stay-Cool Latch – Releases front plate to remove waffle, locks to securely close unit.
- Nonstick Baking Plates – Die-cast aluminum plates bake a large, round, four-sectioned, deep-pocketed Belgian waffle.
- Browning Control – Temperature knob offers 5 shade levels.
- Indicator Lights – Red indicator light signals power ON; green indicator light signals when the waffle maker is ready to bake and when the waffle is ready to eat.
- Audible Signal (not shown) – 5 beeps sound when the waffle maker is ready to bake, and when the waffle is fully cooked and ready to eat.
- Cord Storage (not shown) – The cord wraps around the base stand of the unit. The closed waffle maker stands upright for compact storage.
- Rubber Feet – Feet keep the unit stable and will not mark the countertop.
- BPA Free (not shown) – All materials that come in contact with food are BPA-free.
- Measuring Cup (color may vary) – Makes it clean and easy to pour just the right amount of batter into the spout. It measures about 1 standard cup. The cup conveniently rests on the inside of a batter bowl.
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
- Stand the closed waffle maker up on a clean, flat surface where you intend to use it. NOTE: Be sure the front legs of the unit are set back at least 6 inches from the edge of the countertop or table
- Plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet. The red indicator light will turn on to signal that the power is ON, and the unit will begin to heat up. NOTE: The first time you use your waffle maker, it may have a slight odor and may smoke a bit. This is normal for appliances with nonstick surfaces.
- Adjust the temperature knob to the desired browning setting – select #1 for the lightest shade of waffle and #5 for the darkest shade. We recommend setting #3 for a golden brown waffle.
Continued - Once the waffle maker has reached the desired temperature, the green indicator light will turn on and 5 beeps will sound.
- Using the measuring cup provided, pour batter into the fill spout on the top of the waffle maker. The amount of batter will vary slightly depending on the thickness of the batter. Check tips and hints or the provided recipe for the right amount. NOTE: During baking, you may notice steam rising from the fill spout. This is normal and is actually necessary to produce the waffle’s crispy exterior and moist interior.
- Baking time is determined by the browning level that you chose in Step 3. Normal baking time for Shade #3 is about 3 minutes, but 6 depending on your waffle recipe, that may vary. Lighter shades take a little less time; darker shades a little more.
- When the waffle is ready, the green light will turn on and 5 beeps will sound. Open the waffle maker by pressing the stay-cool latch on the side of the unit, and use the latch to carefully lower the front plate. BE CAREFUL not to touch the hot plate.
- Remove the waffle by gently loosening an edge with a heatproof plastic spatula, wooden spatula, or nonstick-coated tongs. Never use metal utensils, which will damage the nonstick coating.
- Once the cooked waffle is removed, carefully close the unit by bringing the stay-cool latch up to the top plate. Make sure the unit is properly latched before proceeding. You will hear a “click,” letting you know it is securely closed. You can now proceed with cooking the next waffle.
- When you are finished baking, turn the temperature knob to the lowest setting and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Allow the waffle maker to cool completely before handling.
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CLEANING, CARE, AND MAINTENANCE
The waffle maker must be unplugged and completely cool before cleaning or storing. Leaving the front cover open will allow hot grids to cool more quickly. To clean, simply brush crumbs from grooves or wipe with a dry cloth or paper towel. You may also clean the grids by wiping them with a damp cloth to prevent staining and sticking from batter or oil buildup. Be certain grids have cooled completely before cleaning.
If the batter adheres to plates, simply pour a little cooking oil onto the baked-on batter and let stand for about 5 minutes. This will soften the batter for easy removal. To clean the exterior, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Never use an abrasive cleaner or harsh pad. NEVER IMMERSE THE CORD, PLUG, OR UNIT IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS. Maintenance: Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative
STORAGE
The vertical design provides ultra-compact storage. The cord wraps around the base stand of the unit.
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).
