Cuisinart 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker WAF-100 - Manual (Page 4)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the closed waffle maker on a clean, flat
surface where you intend to use it.
2. Plug the power cord into a standard
electrical outlet.
3. Move the temperature slide control to the
desired browning setting – setting #1 for the
lightest color waffles and setting #5 for the
darkest color waffles.
The red indicator light will turn on to signal that the
power is on and the unit will begin to heat. When the
waffle maker has reached desired temperature, the
green indicator light will turn on and the audible tone
will sound (the red light will turn off at this time). You
are now ready to begin.
Note: 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.
4. Lift lid of waffle maker by grasping the handle
and pushing up in one fluid motion. Lid will
stay open at a 105° position until you lower it.
5. Pour batter onto the center of the lower
waffle grid. Use a heat-proof spatula to
spread batter evenly over the grid. Close
the lid. The green light will turn off but the
red light will stay illuminated.
6. Baking time is determined by the browning
level that you chose in Step 3. It may take
up to 6 minutes to bake your waffles on
setting #5.
7. When the waffles are ready, the green light
will turn on and the audible tone will sound.
Remove the waffles by gently loosening the
edges with a heat-proof plastic spatula or
wooden spatula. Never use metal utensils, as
they will damage the nonstick coating.
8. When you are finished baking, unplug the
power cord from the wall outlet. Allow the
waffle maker to cool down completely before
handling.
CLEANING, CARE AND
MAINTENANCE
Once you have finished baking, remove plug from
electrical outlet. Leave lid open so grids begin to
cool. Allow waffle maker to cool down completely
before handling.
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 also 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 batter and let stand approximately
5 minutes, allowing it to soften 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 LIqUID.
Any other servicing should be performed by an
authorized service represen-
tative.
STORAGE/
LOCKING LID
Store with cord wrapped
securely under base. For
compact storage, stand
waffle maker on back end
with control panel facing up.
The waffle maker has been
designed with a special
latching feature so the lid
stays closed during storage.
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