Cuisinart WAF-150 4-Slice Belgian Classic Waffle Maker Instruction Booklet

Cuisinart WAF-150 4-Slice Belgian Classic Waffle Maker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handle.
3. To protect against fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, DO NOT IMMERSE CORD, PLUG, OR UNIT in water or other liquids.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
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 the 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, electrical shock, or injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of the 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. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
12. Always unplug the unit when finished baking waffles.
13. To safely disconnect power at any time, remove the plug from the outlet.
14. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
15. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
16. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet.

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. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a long 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.

NOTICE

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, 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. Do not modify the plug in any way.

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Housing – Elegant brushed stainless steel with embossed Cuisinart® logo.
2. Lid Handle – Durable, easy-lift handle.
3. Baking Plates – Die-cast aluminum plates bake four deep-pocket Belgian waffles.
4. Temperature Slide Control – Five adjustable browning settings.
5. Indicator Lights – The red indicator light signals power ON; the green indicator light signals when the waffle maker is ready to bake and when the waffles are cooked and ready to eat.
6. Cord Storage (not shown) – The cord wraps around the back of the unit, and the unit stands on the back end for storage (see page 4).
7. Rubber Feet – The feet keep the unit steady and won’t mark the countertop.
8. Locking Lid – For upright storage.
9. BPA-Free – All parts that come in contact with food are BPA-free.

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

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 packaging materials. You may want to keep the box and packing materials for use at a later date. Before using your Cuisinart® 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker for the first time, wipe the housing and baking plates with a damp cloth to remove any dust from the warehouse or shipping.

Note: The Cuisinart® 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker has been treated with a special nonstick coating. Before the first use, we suggest you season the grids with cooking spray or flavorless vegetable oil. If using oil, apply it with a paper towel or pastry brush. You may find it helpful to repeat this process before each use of the waffle maker.

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.
4. Lift the lid of the waffle maker by grasping the handle and pushing it up in one fluid motion. The 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 the 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. 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 the plug from the electrical outlet. Leave the lid open so the grids begin to cool. Allow the 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 them with a damp cloth to prevent staining and sticking from batter or oil buildup.

Be certain grids have cooled completely before cleaning. If the batter adheres to plates, simply pour a little cooking oil onto the baked batter and let stand for approximately 5 minutes, allowing it to soften for easy removal. To clean the exterior, wipe with a soft dry cloth. Never use an abrasive cleanser or harsh pad. NEVER IMMERSE THE CORD, PLUG, OR UNIT IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID. NEVER WASH UNDER TAP WATER. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

STORAGE/ LOCKING LID

Store with the cord wrapped securely under the base. For compact storage, stand the waffle maker on the back end with the control panel facing up. The waffle maker has been designed with a special latching feature so the lid stays closed during storage.

WARRANTY

Limited Three-Year Warranty

This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker that was purchased at retail for personal, family, or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners.

We warrant that your Cuisinart® 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase. We recommend that you visit our website, www.cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to complete your product registration.

However, product registration does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase to obtain the warranty benefits. If you do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture. If your Cuisinart® 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think it necessary, replace it.

To obtain warranty service, simply call our toll-free number, 1-800-726-0190, for additional information from our Customer Service Representatives, or send the defective product to Customer Service at Cuisinart, 7475 North Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307.

To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the product. Please pay by check or money order (California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions).

NOTE: For added protection and secure handling of any Cuisinart product that is being returned, we recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery service. Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for in-transit damage or for packages that are not delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged products are not covered under warranty.

Please be sure to include your return address, daytime phone number, description of the product defect, product model number (located on the bottom of the product), original date of purchase, and any other information pertinent to the product’s return.

Your Cuisinart® 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker has been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been designed for use only in 120-volt outlets and only with the authorized accessories and replacement parts.

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY:

California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store where it was purchased or (B) to another retail store that sells Cuisinart products of the same type. The retail store shall then, at its discretion, either repair the product, refer the consumer to an independent repair facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase price less the amount directly attributable to the consumer’s prior usage of the product.

If the above two options do not result in the appropriate relief to the consumer, the consumer may then take the product to an independent repair facility if service or repair can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart and not the consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service, repair, replacement, or refund for nonconforming products under warranty.

California residents may also, according to their preference, return nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for repair, or if necessary, replacement, by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190. Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair, replacement, shipping, and handling of such products under warranty.

BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART PRODUCT

If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart product, we suggest that you call our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 before returning the product to be serviced. If servicing is needed, a representative can confirm whether the product is under warranty and direct you to the nearest service location.

Important: If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart’s Authorized Service Center, please remind the servicer to call our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed, the product serviced with the correct parts, and the product is still under warranty.

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