Cuisinart WAF-F30 Series - Flip Belgian Waffle Maker Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.
3. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning appliance.
4. To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, DO NOT IMMERSE CORD, PLUG, OR UNIT in water or other liquids.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children or individual with certain disabilities.
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 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, or use appliance for other than its intended use.
9. Do not let power cord hang over edge of 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. Unplug the unit when finished baking waffles.
12. 
    TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL. DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
13. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage, always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes.

POLARIZATION INSTRUCTIONS

For your protection, the Cuisinart^® Flip 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.

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.

If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or animals, or tripped over. The extension cord should be for a polarized plug and outlet.

This appliance is for 120 volts only and should not be used with a converter.

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Waffle Plates – Bake 1-inch Belgian waffles
2. Lid Handle – Used to rotate waffle plates 180°.
3. Browning Control Dial – Adjustable from temperature settings 1–5 for different batters and personal preference.
4. Indicator Lights:
   1. Power light – Illuminates when the waffle maker is plugged in.
   2. Ready light – Illuminates when the waffle plates are preheated and when the baking cycle is complete.
5. Batter Cup – Fill to the top with batter for perfectly measured waffles.
6. Drip Tray – Catches any excess batter and is removable for easy cleaning.
7. BPA Free (not shown)
   All materials that come in contact with food or liquid are BPA free.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Before using your Cuisinart^® Flip Belgian Waffle Maker for the first time, remove any dust from shipping by wiping the plates with a damp cloth.

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 packing materials. You may want to keep the box and packing materials for storage.

NOTE: The waffle plates have been treated with a special nonstick coating. The first time you use your waffle maker, it may have a slight odor and may smoke a bit. This is normal and common to appliances with a nonstick surface.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the Cuisinart ® Flip Belgian Waffle Maker on a clean, flat surface.
2. Plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet.
3. To preheat your Cuisinart ® Flip Belgian Waffle Maker, turn the control knob dial to your preferred setting. The Ready indicator light will light up when fully heated. (Heat-up time should take approximately four minutes for the first waffle of each baking session.)
4. After 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 or oil. Your waffle maker is now ready to bake.
   NOTE: The waffle plates have been treated with a special nonstick coating. The first time you use your waffle maker, it may have a slight odor and may smoke a bit. This is normal and common to appliances with a nonstick surface.
5. After the waffle maker is preheated and ready for baking, open the waffle maker lid.
6. Fill the provided batter cup with batter. If using a standard measuring cup, fill to 1 cup. Pour the batter evenly across the waffle plate. Use a heatproof spatula to spread the batter evenly over the grids.
7. Close the lid and rotate the handle 180° to the right. The Ready indicator light will turn off. NOTE: Baking time is determined by the browning setting chosen. It may take up to 3 minutes longer to bake your waffles on a higher setting.
8. When the waffle is baked, the Ready indicator light will turn on. Rotate the handle 180° to the left and open the lid. To remove the waffle, gently loosen the edges with a heatproof spatula. Never use stainless steel utensils, as they may damage the nonstick coating.
9. Repeat the above process if making additional waffles. It is not necessary to oil/grease the waffle grids before each new waffle.

When you are finished baking, always unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Allow the waffle maker to cool down completely before handling.

The waffle plates have been treated with a special nonstick PFOA-free coating. Before the first use, we suggest you season the grids with flavorless vegetable oil. Apply oil with a paper towel or pastry brush.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Once you have finished baking, remove plug from electrical outlet. Leave the top lid open and allow grids to cool before cleaning.

Never take your waffle maker apart for cleaning. Simply 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 with a damp cloth to prevent staining and sticking from batter or oil buildup.

Be certain grids have cooled completely before cleaning. If batter adheres to plates, simply pour a little cooking oil onto the baked-on batter and let stand approximately 5 minutes. This will soften the batter for easy removal.

To clean exterior, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

Never use an abrasive cleanser or harsh pad. NEVER IMMERSE CORD, PLUG OR UNIT IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS.

Hand-wash drip tray.

Maintenance: Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

TIPS AND HINTS

• Packaged waffle mixes found in most supermarkets may be used with this unit.
• For best results, we recommend filling the supplied measuring cup to the top so it will fill the waffle, unless suggested otherwise in recipes. Thinner batters may require a little less batter, and thicker batters may require a little more.
• For evenly filled waffles, pour the batter into the center of the lower plate and spread out evenly to the edges. The entire waffle plate should be filled.
• For added convenience while baking waffles, rest the measuring cup on the lip of the bowl containing the batter until the next baking cycle.
• We recommend turning the browning control dial to setting #3 when using waffle mixes and for the included recipes. If you prefer crisper, darker Belgian waffles, set the browning control higher. If you prefer lighter waffles, turn the browning control dial down.
• Belgian waffles taste best when made to order, but baked Belgian waffles may be kept warm in a 200˚F oven. Place them in a baking pan or wrap them in foil while in the oven. Waffles wrapped in foil may lose their crispness.
• Baked waffles may be frozen. Allow them to cool completely, and then place them in a plastic food storage bag. Use waxed paper to keep waffles separated. Reheat in an oven, toaster or toaster oven when ready to serve.