Cuisinart WAF-B50 Breakfast Express Waffle Instruction Booklet

Cuisinart WAF-B50 Breakfast Express Waffle

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. 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.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.
4. To protect against fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, DO NOT IMMERSE CORD, PLUG, OR UNIT in water or other liquids.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.
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, or use appliances for other than their intended use.
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. Unplug the unit when finished using this appliance.
12. Always begin by plugging an appliance into a wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the control to setting #1, then remove the plug from the all outlets.
13. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL. DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
14. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
15. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

For your protection, the Cuisinart® Breakfast Express® Belgian Waffle/Omelet Maker is supplied with a molded 3-prong grounding-type plug and should be used in combination with a properly connected grounding-type outlet as shown in the illustration.

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. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an 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. The extension cord should be a grounding 3-wire cord. This appliance is for 120 volts only and should not be used with a converter. Failure to comply voids the warranty.

BEFORE FIRST USE

Before using your Cuisinart® Breakfast Express® Belgian Waffle/Omelet Maker for the first time, remove any dust from shipping by wiping the plates with a damp cloth. The first time you use your waffle/ omelet maker, it may have a slight odor and may smoke a bit. This is normal and common for Cuisinart appliances with nonstick surfaces.

NOTE: This Cuisinart® Breakfast Express® Belgian Waffle/Omelet Maker has been treated with a special nonstick coating. Before the first use, we suggest you season the waffle grids and omelet plates by brushing them with cooking oil. Wipe with a paper towel or pastry brush.

Parts and Features

1. Waffle Plates – Bake an extra thick 1-inch Belgian waffle.
2. Omelet/Pancake Plates
3. Browning Control Knobs are Adjustable for different batters and personal preferences.
4. On/Off Switch
5. Indicator Lights Two green indicator lights – one for the waffle side and one for the omelet side – will illuminate when the unit is at the proper temperature and will reilluminate when each side is done.
6. Indicator Beeps (not shown) Six beeps indicate the unit has reached baking temperature and is ready to bake. Please note: This will occur only for the first waffle/omelet of each baking session. Three beeps indicate waffle/omelet is done.
7. Handle – Rotates for even baking.
8. Measuring Cup
9. BPA Free (not shown) All materials that come in contact with food or liquid are BPA free.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the Breakfast Express® Waffle/Omelet Maker on a clean, flat surface.
2. Plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet.
3. Press the switch to the ON position.
4. Adjust control knobs to the desired setting. Setting #1 will produce the lightest color waffles or omelets. Setting #6 will produce the darkest color waffles or omelets. Experiment to determine your preferred settings.
5. IMPORTANT NOTICE!
   After the unit is preheated, season waffle grids and omelet plates with cooking spray or brush with a flavorless oil to thoroughly coat all surfaces. You must preheat the Breakfast Express® before seasoning with cooking spray or oil.
6. IMPORTANT NOTICE!
   TO FACILITATE OPENING AND CLOSING THE BREAKFAST EXPRESS®, PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
   TO OPEN: Place thumb on top of lip of lower handle, and index finger under lip of upper handle. Push open. TO CLOSE: Place the thumb on the top handle, and fingers under the bottom handle. Pull together until shut.
   NOTE: Please note that top and bottom grid covers may separate slightly during use. This is normal. Should this occur, do not close the handles to rotate until the unit beeps, indicating that the baking cycle is completed. To reduce grid separation and overflow during cooking, you may want to reduce the quantity of batter.
7. For best results, do not open the waffle/omelet maker during the cooking process. Doing so will throw off the timing mechanism.

Making Waffles

1. After the Breakfast Express® is preheated and ready for baking, open the waffle maker. Fill the supplied measuring cup to the top. Pour batter evenly into the center of the waffle plate. Use a heatproof spatula to spread the batter evenly over the plate.
2. Close the top lid cover and rotate the waffle side 180°.
3. When the waffle is baked to the desired doneness, the unit will beep three times and the green indicator light will illuminate.
4. Rotate the waffle maker with the lit indicator light to the top position. Raise the top cover and remove the baked waffle. Repeat for additional waffles.
5. When you are finished baking, turn the unit switch to the OFF position and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Allow the unit to cool completely before handling.

Making an Omelet

1. After the Breakfast Express® is preheated and ready for baking, open the omelet maker. Pour the egg mixture evenly on the omelet plate.
2. Close the top lid cover and let the mixture stand for 20 seconds. Then rotate the omelet side 180°. The green indicator light will turn off.
3. When the omelet is baked to the desired doneness, the unit will beep three times and a green indicator light located on the omelet cover will light.
4. Rotate the omelet maker so that the lit indicator light is at the top position. Raise the top cover and remove the baked omelet. Repeat for additional omelets.
5. When you are finished baking, turn the unit switch to the OFF position and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Allow the unit to cool completely before handling.

Note: One waffle and one omelet can be baked at the same time. Please follow the above instructions.

TIPS AND HINTS

Setting #1 will produce the lightest color waffles or omelets. Setting #6 will produce the darkest color waffles or omelets. Experiment to determine your preferred settings. For evenly filled waffles, pour the batter into the center of the lower plate and spread the batter out evenly to the edges. The entire lower plate should be filled. For best results, we recommend filling the supplied measuring cup to the top so it will fill the lower plate with the correct amount of batter.

For added convenience while baking waffles, rest the measuring cup with the handle hanging on the outside of the bowl and scoop on the inside of the bowl until the next baking cycle.

To measure flour, stir the flour first to aerate it since it settles when it sits. Then spoon it into a measuring cup, leveling off the top with the back of a knife – do not pack down into a measuring cup. These quick steps will help you avoid heavy waffles.

Note: When making omelets, frittatas, pancakes, and cornbread, close the top lid and let the mixture stand for 20 seconds before rotating the omelet side 180˚.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Once you have finished baking, press the switch to the OFF position; remove the plug from the electrical outlet. Leave the top lid open and allow grids/plates to cool before cleaning. Never take your Breakfast Express® apart for cleaning. To clean, 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 plates by wiping them with a damp cloth to prevent staining and sticking from batter or oil buildup.

Be certain that grids/plates have cooled completely before cleaning. If the batter adheres to grids/plates, simply pour a little cooking oil onto the baked batter and st for approximately five minutes, allowing the batter 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 LIQUIDS.

Maintenance: Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY

(U.S. and Canada only)

This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Breakfast Express® Belgian Waffle/Omelet 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® Breakfast Express® Belgian Waffle/Omelet 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® Breakfast Express® Belgian Waffle/Omelet 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 Consumer Service Representatives, or send the defective product to Consumer 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, payable to Conair (California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping instructions).

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.

BEFORE RETURNING YOUR CUISINART PRODUCT

If you are experiencing problems with your Cuisinart product, we suggest that you call our Cuisinart Service Center at 1-800-726- 0190 before returning the product for service. 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 is serviced with the correct parts, and the product is still under warranty.

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