CucinaPro 1448 User manual

CREPE MAKCREPE MAKERER
Includes Batter Spreader

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Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not use this for more than an hour at a time as it is very hot.
3. Do not touch hot inner surfaces; use the handles and oven mitts.
4. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse power cord,
plug or appliance in water or any other liquid.
5. Do not use outdoors.
6. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is being used
by or near children.
7. Avoid contact with moving parts.
8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
9. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow
appliance to cool completely before putting on or taking off
parts.
10. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged power cord
or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or
damaged in any manner. Return appliance to manufacturer or its
service agent for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
11. Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or
counter or touch any hot surface.
12. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
13. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
14. Do not clean the appliance with metal scouring pads.
1448
CREPE MAKER

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POLARIZED PLUG
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
CLEANING AND CARE
• When you are through baking, always unplug the machine from the
wall outlet to turn off and leave it open to cool. After cooling, make
sure any excess crumbs or oil have been wiped away with a
paper towel.
• Take a damp cloth and clean the surface and edges.
• Wipe the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth only. Do not
clean the inside or outside with any abrasive scouring pads or steel
wool as this will damage the finish.
• The batter spreader can be washed, but do not allow it to soak
in water.
DO NOT PLACE MACHINE BODY IN WATER
OR ANY LIQUID.
DO NOT PLACE IN DISHWASHER
HOW TO USE YOUR CREPE MAKER
Place the unit on a level surface, never against a wall or in a corner or
against curtains. It should be free-standing and kept away from any
flammable material.
The cooking surface can become extremely hot while the appliance is
in use. Make sure that no one touches the hot parts of the unit during
use and the cooling down period. Allow the unit to cool down before
cleaning, transporting or storing.
Never cut the crepes on the baking plate! Use only heatproof plastic or
wooden utensils so as not to scratch the non-stick coating on the
baking plate.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Remove the unit from box and properly dispose of packing materials.
Wipe the unit with a damp cloth and let dry well.
Insert the plug into a wall outlet. Move the temperature selection switch
fully to the right to level 5 and switch the crepe maker on using the On/
Off switch. The red light lights up and the unit starts to heat.
Pre-heat the unit for 4 minutes (until the green indicator light comes on)
at the highest temperature (5) and then turn it off and let it cool.
The first time the unit is used, a slight odor may develop. This is entirely
harmless. Please make sure that there is adequate ventilation.

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COOKING
Set up the crepe maker as above and once it reaches cooking
temperature (green light comes on) pour some crepe batter onto the
baking plate, spreading it with a circular movement using the batter
spreader. Moisten the batter spreader before use. This prevents the
batter from sticking to it.
When you pour the batter onto the hot baking plate, you might hear
some slight crackling noises caused by differences in temperature and
voltage. This does not damage the appliance.
The green light will go on and off repeatedly during use. This
indicates when the unit is heating up in order to maintain the required
temperature.
Allow the crepe to cook until the surface is no longer liquid and the crepe
can be moved slightly.
Insert a spatula under a third of the crepe, lift the crepe and turn it over.
Leave the crepe to cook briefly until it’s done. Lift an edge with the
spatula to check. The crepe should be visibly cooked through but not yet
brown. When cooked this way, the crepe can be easily folded or rolled.
Remove the crepe from baking plate. If you wish to cook another crepe
and the last crepe was too dark, move the temperature selection switch
down slightly.
When finished, remove the plug from the wall outlet and let the
appliance cool. Spread or fill the crepe according to taste and fold it or
roll it.
RECIPES
BASIC CREPE BATTER
4 large eggs
1 ½ cups milk; more as needed
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
2-3 tbsp butter
Combine the eggs and milk in a bowl, add the flour and salt and whisk
until smooth.
Separately, combine the flour and salt in a large bowl. Push the flour
aside to make a well in the center. Break the eggs into the center and
pour in ¾ cup of the milk mixture. Whisking constantly, gradually draw
the flour in until you have a thick mixture. Add another ¾ cup of the milk
mixture. Whisk until the mixture forms a smooth batter.
Strain the batter, to remove any lumps, into a quart size measuring cup
with a spout and let the batter rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Melt the butter and use a pastry brush to coat the cooking plate before
pouring and cooking your rested crepe batter. Transfer the crepe to a
cooling rack. Proceed with the remaining batter. Once cool, stack the
crepes between sheets of waxed paper.
Makes about 11 10 inch crepes.

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FRESH MUSHROOM CREPE FILLING
1 lb fresh mushrooms
¼ cup butter
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
½ tsp seasoned salt
2 cubes of beef bouillon
4 tbsp dry white wine
1 cup sour cream
2 tbsp minced chives
Slice mushrooms and sauté in melted butter in a skillet for about 4-5
minutes.
Add salt, pepper, seasoned salt, bouillon and wine.
Cook over medium heat several more minutes.
Stir in sour cream and chives. Heat, but do not boil.
Spoon about 4 tbsp mushrooms and sauce on to center of crepes,
browned side out and fold over.
BLUEBERRY BLINTZES
1 ½ cups Ricotta cheese
4 oz cream cheese
3 tbsp confectioners’ sugar
1 lemon, zested or finely grated
1 large egg
Combine Ricotta, cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, lemon zest and
egg. Blend until smooth, then chill filling to firm it up so that it doesn’t
squirt out of the crepes.
Spoon about ¼ cup of the cheese filling along the lower third of the
crepe. Fold the bottom edge away from you to just cover the filling, then
fold the 2 sides in towards the center. Roll the crepe away from you a
couple of times finishing with the seam side down (like an egg roll).
Put on a plate seam side down until all your blintzes are done. Then in
a skillet over medium heat, brush with melted butter and pan-fry the
blintzes a few at a time until they brown and crisp quickly. Drain on
paper towel and serve hot.
BLUEBERRY SAUCE
2 tbsp butter
2 pints blueberries, cleaned
¾ cups sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cornstarch
Juice of 1 lemon
Combine all ingredients in a small pot over medium-high heat. Bring
to a low boil and stir gently until the berries break down and release
their juice. The consistency should remain a bit chunky. As it cools down
slightly, it will thicken up a bit.
STRAWBERRY SAUCE
3 cups fresh strawberries
½ cup sugar
¼ cup water
1 tbsp cornstarch
Dash of salt
1 tsp butter
Wash and hull strawberries; crush 1 cup. Slice remainder and set aside.
Combine crushed berries, sugar, water, cornstarch and salt.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and
boils.
Boil and stir 1 minute. Add butter and fold in sliced berries.

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RECIPE HINTS
CREATE YOUR OWN FILLINGS
Crepes welcome many kinds of fillings. Try them hot off the griddle
brushed with unsalted butter and jam, make up your own filling or try
some of these suggestions:
Fill with hunks of cooked crab meat and ripe avocado.
Line with a shaved piece of ham and sprinkle with grated cheese. Fold in
half and heat until the cheese melts.
Spread with cream cheese mixed with dill & chives. Layer some thinly
sliced smoked salmon. Roll and cut into slices.
KEEPING CREPES WARM
If you want to serve crepes, warm them with baking, broiling or frying.
Cover the stack of crepes as they are made using a cover made of foil.
CREPE SERVING HINTS
Starting with a pile of flat crepes, you can use them in a number of ways,
depending on whether you want a simple crepe or a fancy filled crepe.
They can be served cold, warm or hot, baked broiled or crisp-fried in oil.
FOLD IN QUARTERS: When served plain (or spread with a thin filling) and
served in sauce, or used hot off the pan for dipping in an appetizer dip.
ROLLED: When filled with a few spoonfuls of an entrée or dessert mixture
and quickly baked or broiled, or filled with cold mousse, ice cream or
whipped cream.
STACKED: Stack to make a cake (Gâteau de Crêpes) or in a casserole
dish, with appropriate fillings and toppings, served hot or cold.
FREEZING OR REFRIGERATING YOUR CREPES
Crepes will keep up to a month in the freezer or a week in the
refrigerator. Stack a batch on a sheet of foil or waxed paper, then insert
into a large plastic food storage bag, making sure to press out as much
air as possible. When you're ready to reheat frozen crepes, first allow
the crepes to warm up to room temperature. They will peel apart with
a gentle pull. If you are in a hurry, the stack can be warmed by covering
them with foil in a flat pan in an oven set to a low temperature until they
separate easily.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
CucinaPro™ warrants to the original purchaser that this product will be
free from defects in material and workmanship under normal home use
for one year from the date of purchase with valid proof of purchase.
During this period, CucinaPro™ will either repair or replace, at its
discretion, any defective product at no charge to the owner. Replacement
products or repaired parts will be guaranteed for only the unexpired
portion of the original warranty or six months, whichever
is greater.
This limited warranty does not apply to any defects resulting from
accident, misuse, improper maintenance, or normal wear and tear. The
manufacturing company is not liable for any incidental or consequential
damages incurred by such circumstances. If for any reason you’re not
completely satisfied with your purchase, you may return your selection
with original proof of purchase for an immediate exchange or refund
(less shipping and processing) within 30 days of receipt with valid proof
of purchase.
This warranty only applies to CucinaPro™ products operated in the
United States. CucinaPro™ products operated outside the United States,
the original purchaser will be responsible for shipping costs. If you
believe your product is defective, please contact CucinaPro™ Customer
Service.
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