Breville VTP130 - Crepe Maker Manual

Product safety

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.

Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years old.

Always allow adequate air space above and on all sides for air circulation. Never use the appliance under cupboards or curtains or other flammable materials.

Never operate the appliance by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

Do not touch the metal parts of the appliance during use as they may become very hot.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Never use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. This appliance is for household use only. Do not use this appliance outdoors.

Always ensure that hands are dry before handling the plug or switching on the appliance.

Always use the appliance on a stable, secure, dry and level surface.

Care is required when using the appliance on surfaces that may be damaged by heat. The use of an insulated pad is recommended.

This appliance must not be placed on or near any potentially hot surfaces (such as a gas or electric hob).

Never let the power cord hang over the edge of a work top, touch hot surfaces or become knotted, trapped or pinched.

Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped or if there are any visible signs of damage.

Ensure the appliance is switched off and unplugged from the supply socket after use and before cleaning.

Always allow the appliance to cool before cleaning or storing.

Never immerse any part of the appliance or power cord and plug in water or any other liquid.

Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.

Before first use

Always use your crêpe maker on a stable, secure, dry and level surface.

Allow adequate space above and on all sides for air circulation.

Do not allow your crêpe maker to touch any flammable material during use (such as curtains or wall coverings).

Care is required when using the appliance on surfaces that may be damaged by heat. The use of an insulated pad is recommended.

• Unpack your crêpe maker and remove all packaging, promotional materials and stickers. Remove all printed documents. You may wish to store the packaging for future use.
• Wash the spreader in warm soapy water and allow it to dry thoroughly.
• Wipe the appliance with a soft, damp cloth.

Features

1. Temperature control
   Allows you to vary the temperature of your crêpe maker.
2. Ready-to-cook light (green)
   Comes on when you switch on your crêpe maker. Goes out when your crêpe maker reaches the temperature selected using the temperature control.
3. On/off button
4. On light (red)
   Comes on when you switch on your crêpe maker
5. Non-stick cooking surface
6. Cord storage
   Wrap the mains cord around these three hooks underneath your crêpe maker when not in use or storing.
7. Spreader
   Used to spread the batter evenly over the cooking surface of your crêpe maker. Also known as a rateau (rake) in French.

Due to our policy of continuous improvement, the actual product may differ slightly from the one illustrated in these instructions.

Using your crepe maker

Your crêpe maker gets very hot during use. Do not touch the cooking surface or attempt to move the appliance while it is in use or while it is still hot.

When you first use your crêpe maker, there may be a slight odour as the heating element warms up for the first time. This is quite normal and not a cause for concern. The odour will disappear after a short time.

1. Before cooking your first crêpe, and between cooking each crêpe, grease the cooking surface with a piece of kitchen paper and some butter or oil. This will also improve the flavour and colour of the crêpe.
2. Plug your crêpe maker into a supply outlet. Route the mains cable underneath your crêpe maker as shown.
3. Set the on/off switch to the on position. The on light (red) and the ready-to-cook light (green) will both come on.
4. Set the temperature control to a high heat setting (4 or 5) depending on how well cooked you like your crêpes. It's probably best to start at the lower setting and increase it if necessary.
5. When the green ready-to-cook light goes out, use a ladle to pour about 60-70 millilitres of the batter onto the cooking surface.
6. Immediately start to spread out the batter as uniformly as possible using the spreader as shown. Use the spreader to pull the batter around the surface. Don't go over areas that have already been spread or your crêpe may rip. Don't worry if you don't get it right first time because it will take a little practice before you can do this like a professional crêpière!
7. Allow the crêpe to cook for about 60 to 90 seconds and then carefully use a plastic/ wooden spatula to flip the crêpe over. Allow to cook for a further 60 seconds.
8. Stack the cooked crêpes on top of each other on a warmed plate.

Tips

• Always spread the batter in a clockwise direction using a slight downwards pressure.
• Always ensure that your batter is as lump free as possible. Strain the batter if necessary.
• To reheat a previously cooked crêpe, set the temperature control to about 2 or 3.
• Only use plastic or wooden accessories on the surface of your crêpe maker.

Cleaning

Always unplug this appliance and allow it to cool completely before cleaning it.
NEVER immerse this appliance, or its plug or cable in water or any other liquid. Do not hold under a running tap.
Never use harsh abrasive cleaning products or solvents.

• Always make sure that you crêpe maker appliance is disconnected from the mains supply and has cooled down before you attempt to clean it.
• The non-stck cooking surface does not require any special cleaning method. After each use, simply wipe with a clean cotton cloth.
• Clean the rest of your crêpe maker with a damp cloth.
• Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or sharp objects to clean/remove food deposits.
• Clean the spreader in hot soapy water. Dry thoroughly before using.

Connection to the mains supply

This appliance must be earthed.

If the plug is not suitable for the socket outlets in your home, it can be removed and replaced by a plug of the correct type.

If the fuse in a moulded plug needs to be changed, the fuse cover must be refitted. The appliance must not be used without the fuse cover fitted.

If the plug is unsuitable, it should be dismantled and removed from the supply cord and an appropriate plug fitted as detailed. If you remove the plug it must not be connected to a 13 amp socket and the plug must be disposed of immediately.

If the terminals in the plug are not marked or if you are unsure about the installation of the plug please contact a qualified electrician.