BELLA 13575 Waffle Stick Maker - Manual (Page 5)

BEFOrE uSINg FOr ThE FIrST TIME
1. Carefully unpack the waffle maker and remove all packaging and materials.
2. Before using your Waffle Stick Maker for the first time, wipe the cooking plates with a
damp cloth to remove all dust, and then dry. Wipe outer surfaces with a slightly damp,
soft cloth or sponge.
CAUTION: Take care to prevent water from running into the appliance. NEVER
IMMERSE WAFFLE STICK MAKER BODY IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUIDS!
3. Set the appliance on a dry, clean and flat surface. Keep the Waffle Stick Maker closed
until use.
TO BAKE WAFFLE STICKS
1. Lift the top lid to the open position.
2. Before baking the first waffle sticks of the day, brush the upper and lower cooking plates
with vegetable oil, spread with an absorbent kitchen towel and wipe the excess oil.
Close the lid.
3. Plug unit into a 120V AC electrical outlet. The orange POWER ON light will illuminate as
the Waffle Stick Maker preheats.
NOTE: When your Waffle Stick Maker is heated for the first time, it may emit slight
smoke or odor. This is normal and should disappear after 1 or 2 uses. This does not
affect the safety of the appliance. However, as it may affect the flavor of the first waffle
sticks prepared in the Waffle Stick Maker, it is recommended that these be discarded.
4. While preheating, prepare waffle batter.
5. After approximately 3 to 4 minutes, the green READY light will illuminate, indicating the
unit is preheated and is ready for use.
6. IMPORTANT: Never use non-stick cooking spray on the non-stick plates as this will
cause residue buildup on your plates.
7. Recipes will vary in cook time and brownness; batters with more sugar will brown
quicker. Note the perfect bake times for each batter recipe for future use.
8. Depending on the batter, pour 1/2 to 3/4 cup waffle batter onto the center of the lower
cooking plate. If necessary, spread slightly to fill the entire area. Try not to overfill, batter
will expand when cooked.
9. Using the handle, close the lid. The handle latch will lock the lid into place.
10. Allow the Waffle Stick Maker to bake for 3 to 4 minutes, according to recipe directions.
NOTE: The green READY light will cycle on and off as the unit maintains baking
temperatures.
11. Wipe the outside with a clean paper towel or cleaning cloth as necessary.
12. At the end of the cook time, lift the top lid gently; if it pulls, continue cooking for 30
seconds and test again. If the waffle sticks need to bake to a darker finish, close the lid
and continue baking until the desired color is achieved.
13. Remove waffle sticks from the cooking plates using a wooden or plastic spatula.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the non-stick surface, never use any sharp,
pointed or metal objects.
WARNING: Cooking surfaces are hot, do not touch; use caution until cooking
plates are cool.
NOTE: If additional waffle sticks are to be baked, keep the Waffle Stick Maker closed
to retain heat. Always wait until the green READY light illuminates before baking more
waffle sticks.
NOTE: Waffle sticks made later will bake faster because extra heat has been retained.
It may be necessary to adjust to a shorter cooking time to accommodate.
14. When baking is complete, after waffle sticks have been removed, unplug the power cord
from electric outlet. Lift the top lid to expose the cooking plates and allow unit to cool.
15. Do not clean until unit has been fully cooled.
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