Oster CKSTWFBF05 - Manual (Page 4)

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3 Close waffle maker and rotate unit 180º to the left
(counterclockwise). Do not open for at least 1 1 ⁄
2
minutes.
Opening the lid too soon will cause under-baked waffles to
split, making them difficult to remove.
4 When the green light goes on again, rotate waffle maker 180º
to the right (clockwise). Your waffles should be done. If you
want them darker, close the lid and continue baking until the
desired color is achieved.
5 Remove waffles from the grid using non-metallic utensils.
6 If additional baking is to be done, close waffle maker to
retain heat. Always be sure the green light goes on again
before making more waffles.
7 If you need to take a short break, close waffle maker to
maintain heat. When you return to baking, you will notice
that the first waffles will bake faster because extra heat has
been allowed to build up.
8 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is being
used by or near children.
9 When baking is complete, simply unplug the power cord
from wall outlet. Leave waffle maker open to cool. Do not
clean until unit has cooled.
Waffle Baking Tips
1 Cooking times may vary. Depending on your taste
preference, leave the waffle in longer for darker, crispier
waffles or shorter for light and fluffy waffles. Different waffle
batters will also cook up differently.
2 When preparing waffle batter, do not over mix or waffles will
be tough. Stir batter only until large lumps of dry ingredients
disappear.
3 The optimal amount of batter to produce a full-shaped
waffle, without overflowing, will vary with different waffle
batters. Pouring batter from a measuring cup will help you
gauge how much batter to use each time. Fill bottom grid
of waffle maker with enough batter to cover peak areas of
the grid.
4 For more evenly shaped waffles, spread thick batters to
outer edge of grid, using a heat proof rubber spatula or
other non-metallic utensil before closing lid.
5 Cake-based waffles, such as the Chocolate Waffles are more
tender than regular waffles, and may require more care
when removing from waffle maker. You may want to break
these waffles into halves or quarters before removing. Use
a spatula to support waffles when removing from the
waffle maker.
6 To retain crispness, move baked waffles to a wire cooling
rack to prevent steam from accumulating underneath.
7 When serving several waffles at one time, keep waffles
hot and crisp by placing on a rack in a preheated 200°F
oven until ready to serve.
8 Baked waffles freeze well. Cool completely on wire rack.
Store in plastic freezer bag or in covered container,
separating waffles with wax paper. Reheat frozen waffles
in toaster oven, oven or toaster until hot and crisp.