Nostalgia EQM200 Electric Quesadilla Maker Instruction Manual

Nostalgia EQM200 Electric Quesadilla Maker

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER! We are confident that you, your family, and your friends will enjoy the fun food experience of creating unique and delicious quesadillas with your ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER.

• Use a variety of meats, cheeses, and vegetables in your quesadillas
• Quesadillas bake crispy on the outside and hot & juicy on the inside, not soft and soggy like those made in the microwave
• The unique plate design has pockets that create sectional pieces to seal in the flavorful ingredients
• Red Power Light (on/off) and Green Ready Light
• Non-stick coating
• Removable Drip Tray
• Stand-on-edge storage
• Recipes (included)
• Cook time is only 3-7 minutes
• Easy to use, easy to clean

SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can cause serious injury to you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol. All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate this appliance. All users of this appliance must read and understand this Instruction Manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.

1. Read all instructions before operating this appliance.
2. DO NOT TOUCH the hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. This appliance is NOT A TOY.
4. Keep out of reach of children.
5. Unsupervised young children and cognitively challenged individuals should never operate this appliance.
6. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
7. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse the cord, plug,g, or any part of this unit in water or other liquids.
8. Do not operate this appliance when parts are missing or broken.
9. Unplug from the outlet when not in use, before removing parts, and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off any parts, and before cleaning.
10. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or if the appliance has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest repair shop for examination, repair o, or adjustment.
11. The manufacturer does not recommend the use of accessory attachments other than what is provided by the manufacturer. The use of attachments may cause injuries.
12. DO NOT use the appliance for other than its intended use.
13. DO NOT use outdoors. FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
14. DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
15. DO NOT put any parts of this appliance in the dishwasher.
16. DO NOT let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch surfaces.
17. NEVER leave the unit unattended while in use or when plugged into an outlet.
18. To disconnect, turn any control to “off,” then return the lug from the ll outlet.

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Operating Safety Precautions

1. Extreme caution must be used when opening and closing the Lid on this unit. Use an oven mitt or potholder when opening and closing the Lid for additional safety.
2. Check the Drip Tray frequently during cooking sessions to prevent overflow.
3. The use of metal items, such as spatulas, is not recommended with this unit as they may damage the non-stick cooking surface.
4. DO NOT store any objects in the appliance, such as cardboard, plastic, paper, etc.
5. DO NOT cover any part of the appliance with metal foil.

Instructions for the Electrical Cord and Plug

1. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
2. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled or tripping over a long cord.
3. If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used:
   • Extension cords can be used if care is exercised in their use.
   • The marked electrical rating of the cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
   • When using a longer cord or extension cord, make sure that the cord does not drape over a countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on or tripped over unintentionally.

The manufacturer does not recommend using this machine in countries that do not support 120V AC even if a voltage adapter, transformer, or converter is in use.

PARTS & ASSEMBLY

HOW TO OPERATE

1. Before first use, wipe down all surfaces with a damp cloth and dry.
2. The Cooking Surface should be lightly coated with a small amount of vegetable oil. This can be applied with a paper towel, or use a non-stick oil spray. The oil will help protect the Nonstick Cooking Surface. This should be done periodically to maintain the non-stick quality.
3. Find a dry, suitable, level surface near an electrical outlet.
4. Preheat the appliance by closing the Lid and plugging it into an electrical outlet.
5. When the power is on, the Red Power Light will come on. The Green Ready Light will stay off while the appliance is preheating.
6. While the appliance is preheating, you may prepare the ingredients for your homemade quesadilla.
7. When the appliance is hot and ready to cook your quesadilla, the Green Ready Light will come on.
8. REMINDER: NEVER leave the appliance unattended.
9. The appliance should preheat for a minimum of 3-7 minutes. During this time, you may notice slight smoking or a slight odor; this is normal with most new appliances. The smoking and odor is caused by the residues burning off the Cooking Surface and the Heating Element. Allow the appliance to preheat until smoke and odor no longer exist. The Green Ready Light will turn on when the appliance is ready to cook.
10. Slide the Drip Tray under the front of the appliance.
11. Raise the quesadilla maker Lid, always using the front Handle to prevent accidental burns. For additional safety use an oven mitt or a pot holder to open the Lid.
12. Place a tortilla, centered, on the lower Cooking Surface.
13. Add desired ingredients evenly on top of the bottom tortilla. When all ingredients have been added, top with the second tortilla.
14. Close the Lid using a pot holder or oven mitt.
15. Lock the Lid after lowering.
16. There are two locking positions for the Lid:
17. Lock the Lid in Position 1 for thinner quesadillas. Lock the Lid in Position 2 for more thickly stuffed quesadillas.
18. DO NOT force the Lid to lock.
19. Steam may be released from the appliance during cooking. For your safety, avoid contact with steam, as it is very hot and can cause burns.
20. The cooking time will range between 3-7 minutes, depending on the type of fillings, the amount of fillings, and personal taste. DO NOT overcook! This will cause the cheese and other food fillings used to melt excessively and run out of tortillas.
21. Once the quesadilla has completed cooking, raise the Lid with a pot holder or oven mitt. Remove the quesadilla from the Cooking Surface with a flat plastic or wooden utensil. DO NOT use metal utensils, as they may scratch and damage the Non-stick Cooking Surface.
22. If cooking more than one quesadilla in a session, after removal of the first quesadilla, lower the Lid to maintain heat until ready to cook the next quesadilla.
23. After unplugging the appliance, make sure the Red Power Light is off to prevent any sparking from the outlet.
24. Once the appliance is cool, remove the Drip Tray to empty and clean.

HELPFUL TIPS

NEVER leave the unit unattended while operating.

1. Tortillas are recommended for use in your ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER. Make sure they are fresh tortillas, not old or stale.
2. Make sure fillings are evenly distributed on the bottom tortilla to about ½ inch from the edge so that the edges of the tortilla can seal together and ingredients stay inside of tortillas.
3. Use soft ingredients: shredded cheeses, prepared salsa, and thinly cut or shredded cooked meat, chicken, and vegetables. Never use anything with bones or pits included, nor anything uncooked such as raw meats, chicken, etc.
4. Avoid processed cheeses as they liquefy quickly and will drain out of the quesadilla.
5. Do not use more than ¼ cup of shredded cheese or ½ cup of salsa, as they will leak out while cooking your quesadilla.
6. The average time for cooking a quesadilla, if not overfilled, is 3-7 minutes.
7. Crisping of the tortilla occurs while cooking. Therefore, less time cooked = less crisping.
8. Longer cooking will create a crispier quesadilla. DO NOT overcook quesadilla.
9. NEVER force the Lid to lock, this could result in damage to the hinge of the Lid.
10. Always have the Drip Tray in place when cooking a quesadilla. Check the Drip Tray frequently during cooking sessions to prevent overflow.
11. Should melting occur that causes leakage of the tortillas, gently wipe up melted cheese, etc. from the Non-stick Cooking Surface before cooking the next quesadilla. This will prevent the burning or scorching of previously melted cheeses, etc.
12. You can reheat previously cooked quesadillas by placing the quesadilla on the preheated unit, lining up the grill marks on the quesadilla with the Plate Pockets, lowering the Lid, and reheating for 1-3 minutes.
13. Always allow the appliance to cool before removing the Drip Tray and wiping out the interior for cleaning.
14. Your quesadilla has been over-filled if it looks like this:
15. To prevent over-filling, make sure that you do not fill the tortilla on the lower plate past the inner rim:
16. Also, make sure that the Lid is locked in the correct position (see How To Operate) to ensure that the tortillas seal properly.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

Please take care of your ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER by following these simple instructions and precautions. Cleaning is a snap.

• Disconnect from the electrical outlet by unplugging the appliance.
• Make sure the appliance is cool before removing the Drip Tray.
• Empty the Drip Tray, then clean it in hot or warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
• Wipe the Non-stick Cooking Surface with a damp, non-abrasive cloth or paper towel and dry.
• Wipe the exterior with a damp, non-abrasive cloth and dry.

It is that simple. Remember to periodically coat the Cooking Surface with vegetable oil to preserve the non-stick finish. This also helps the crisping process.

RETURNS & WARRANTY

SHOULD YOUR UNIT NOT WORK OR IF DAMAGED WHEN YOU FIRST TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOX, PLEASE RETURN IT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE IMMEDIATELY.

ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER / EQM200

Should you have any questions, please contact us via email or at the customer service number listed below between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, Central Standard Time.

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Nostalgia Products LLC 1471 Partnership Dr. Green Bay, WI 54304-5685
Customer Service
Phone: (920) 347-9122
Web: www.nostalgiaproducts.com

Customer Service Inquiry

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Product Warranty Terms

Nostalgia Products LLC (the “Company”) hereby warrants that for one (1) year from the date of original purchase, this product will be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal home use, provided that the product is operated and maintained by the operating instructions. As the sole and exclusive remedy under this warranty, the Company will at its discretion either repair or replace the product found to be defective or issue a refund on the product during the warranty period.

This warranty is only available to the original retail purchaser of the product from the date of the initial retail purchase. It is only valid with the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase date is required to obtain warranty benefits.

This warranty is instead of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, which are at this moment excluded to the extent permitted by law. In no event shall the Company be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with this product or the use thereof.

Some states, provinces, or jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the preceding exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.

This warranty does not apply to re-manufactured merchandise.

Please read the operating instructions carefully. Failure to comply with the operating instructions will void this warranty.

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