This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Do
not attempt to repair it yourself. Any servicing that requires disassembly, other than
cleaning, must be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician.
TO CLEAN:
Be sure the waffle maker is unplugged and completely cool before cleaning.
Wipe the exterior with a clean, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or harsh
chemicals. Do not put cord or plug in water or other liquids.
Clean the interior with a warm, soapy cloth. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and dry
thoroughly. Do not use abrasive cleaners or harsh chemicals. Do not use sharp or metal
objects to clean as they may damage the non-stick or other surfaces.
TIP: Should any batter become baked onto the waffle grids, pour a small amount of
cooking oil onto the batter. Allow it to soak for about 5 minutes so the batter will soften.
Wipe away with a damp paper towel or soft cloth.
TO STORE:
Be sure all parts are clean and dry before storing. Store appliance in its box or in a clean,
dry place. Never store it while it is hot. Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance;
keep it loosely coiled.
WAFFLE BAKING HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS
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When preparing the waffle batter, do not over-mix it or the waffle will become tough
and heavy. A few lumps in the batter are OK.
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Refrigerated batter may need some water or milk added to the mixture, as cold
batter can thicken. Cold batter may also require a longer cooking time to reach the
desired doneness.
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For evenly shaped waffles, pour the batter into the center of the waffle plate and
spread the batter to the edges of the waffle grid. Use a heat-proof rubber spatula or
the bottom of a non-metallic ladle or non-metallic spoon.
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Do not overfill the waffle grids. The batter should almost cover the peaks of the
waffle grids. Use a pitcher or measuring cup to pour the batter rather than a ladle
or spoon.
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Cake-based waffles, such as dessert-type waffles, will be more fragile and you will
need to use more care in removing them from the waffle maker.
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Close the waffle maker lid immediately after removing a waffle to maintain the proper
cooking temperature for additional waffles.
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Baked waffles will accumulate steam between them and lose their crispness
if stacked or cooled on a solid surface. For best results, move waffles to a wire
cooling rack and do not stack.
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Finished waffles may be kept warm by placing them directly on the rack in a 200°F
oven for up to 15 minutes.
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Waffles may also be warmed by placing them into the preheated waffle maker for 1
to 2 minutes.
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Baked waffles freeze well. Cool completely on wire rack. Store in plastic freezer
bag or in covered container, separating waffles with wax paper. Reheat frozen
waffles until hot and crisp.
CLEANING AND STORAGE
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