Hamilton Beach 26031 Belgian Waffle Maker User Manual

Hamilton Beach 26031 Belgian Waffle Maker

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or any part of the appliance in water or other liquid.
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.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
12. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
13. Do not use the appliance unattended.
14. During use, provide 4 to 6 inches of air space above, behind, and on both sides for air circulation.
15. Never remove the waffle with any kind of cutting device or other metallic kitchen utensil.
16. Always allow the appliance to cool before putting it away, and never wrap the cord around the appliance while it is still hot.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

This product is intended for household use only.

• WARNING! Shock Hazard: This product is provided with either a polarized (one wide blade) or grounded (3-prong) plug to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized or grounded outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.
• The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. If the appliance is provided with a grounded cord, the extension cord must also be a grounding 3-wire cord. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.
• To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.

Parts and Features

• The red Power ON light comes on when the appliance is first plugged in. This light will stay on until the unit is unplugged.
• The green READY lights come on when the appliance has reached the desired temperature. For best results, wait until green READY lights come on before adding waffle batter. These lights will cycle on and off during baking.

How to Use

BEFORE FIRST USE: Wipe the bottom and top cooking grids with a soapy, damp cloth. Rinse cloth; then wipe grids again. Wipe or brush waffle grids with vegetable oil. This is only recommended before first use. Waffle browning will improve with each subsequent batch. Cooking grids are dishwasher-safe.

1. Plug into an outlet. Red POWER Light will glow. Slide Drip Tray onto Base.
2. Preheat with the Cover closed until the green PREHEAT Light comes on. Pull Release Latch toward Handle to unlock.
   
3. When making a waffle, lift the Cover that says FILL THIS SIDE FIRST. Pour about 2/3 cup (125 ml) of batter into the center of the lower Grid, allowing the batter to spread for even filling; then lower Cover. Be careful not to pour too much batter onto the Grid to avoid overflow.
   TIP: Adjust the amount of batter as needed.
4. Within 10 seconds of closing the Cover, the ush Release Latch toward the Grid to lock and turn the Handle clockwise to flip the Waffle Maker. Waffle will be done in about 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the recipe and when steaming begins to stop.
5. Using an oven mitt, turn the handle counterclockwise and open the cover.
   WARNING! Burn Hazard. Always use an oven mitt to protect your hand when opening a hot waffle maker. Escaping steam can burn.
6. Remove waffles with plastic or wooden utensils. Never use metal. This will damage the nonstick coating of the appliance. Unplug the unit when through cooking. Let cool.

Care and Cleaning

1. Unplug the unit and allow it to cool completely before removing the grids. For the upper grid, slide the latch away from the grid to release. For lower grids, press the button to release.
2. Wipe the outside of the unit with a damp, soapy cloth. Do not use steel wool, scouring pads, or abrasive cleansers on any part of the unit. Never use sharp or pointed objects for cleaning purposes.
3. Clean the drip tray by rinsing off excess overflowed batter with hot water; then use a soapy cloth to clean the drip tray and rinse again with hot water.
4. DISHWASHER-SAFE DO NOT use the “SANI” setting when washing in the dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product.
5. To reinstall Grids: Pull Release Latch toward Handle to unlock. Lift the Cover, align Tabs on the Grid with inserts in the Cover, and press the Grid to latch, sliding the Grid Release Button, if necessary the peat with the remaining Grids.
   NOTE: Tabs for Grids are spaced further apart on the Cover of each waffle side.
   6. Always allow the appliance to cool down completely and lock the Cover by pushing the Release Latch toward the Grids before storing.

Usage Tips

• To make your family a quick, hot breakfast, use any of the waffle mixes currently available on the market.
• Save time and prepare waffles ahead. Let cool a nap in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container a geezerezer.
• Save additional time in the morning by preparing waffle batter the night before and refrigerating it. Mreach reactor reaches
  room temperature before use. Using fresh batter results in fluffier waffles.
• If your waffles start to stick, the Grids may need to be scrubbed with a nylon brush to remove any cooked-on food particles.
• If using nuts in waffle batter, use chopped nuts and/or evenly spread batter to allow Cover to fully close.
• Waffles can be made ahead of time and kept warm in a 200ºF (93ºC) oven.
• Most waffles are done in about 3 to 5 minutes. Some of the recipes which are made from scratch may take a little longer. Check for doneness at about 3 to 5 minutes. then the overtheWthe raffle Maeasilysily lifts easily, let’s let the waffle cook a minute more before checking again. Another indicator that the waffle is done is when steaming is reduced and stops.
• Reheat in a microwave oven, a toaster oven, or a regular oven.
• If waffles start to stick, spray a small amount of nonstick cooking spray on the Grids before preheating.

Troubleshooting

The Waffle Maker will not turn on or the POWER Light is not illuminated

• Check to make sure it is plugged into an electrical outlet. If not, plug it into a working electrical outlet.

Waffle taking too long to cook or waffle not done

• Check the recipe for waffle cooking time. Waffles are cooked when steaming stops.
• Slightly lift the Cover; if the waffle starts to release it is cooked. If it doesn’t, continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

Difficulty closing Cover

• Reduce the amount of mix-ins. Nuts or chocolate chips may make the Cover difficult to close if you do not spread the batter in the unit
  evenly when pouring batter onto Grids.

Waffle sticking to Grids

• Spray a small amount of cooking spray on Grids before preheating.
• The waffle isn’t fully cooked. Wait until steaming stops to remove the waffle.
• Grids need to be cleaned. Clean Grids after each use.

Limited warranty

• This warranty applies to products purchased in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is instead of any other warranty or condition.
• This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace it with a similar one of equal or greater value.
• This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 120V ~ 60 Hz).
• We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.
• To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada or visit hamiltonbeach.com in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.

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