Cuisinart WAF-V100 User manual

INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET
Vertical Waffle Maker
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic
safety precautions should always be taken,
including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
and dials.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock,
and injury to persons, DO NOT IMMERSE
CORD, PLUG, OR UNIT in water or
other liquids.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children or
individuals with certain disabilities.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool before
cleaning appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the appli-
ance malfunctions or has been damaged in
any manner. Return appliance to the near-
est Cuisinart Authorized Service Facility for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by Cuisinart may result in
fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let power cord hang over edge of
table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or elec-
tric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Do not use appliance for other than its
intended use.
12. Always unplug the unit when finished
baking waffles.
13. To safely disconnect power at any time,
remove the plug from the outlet.
14. Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot oil or
other hot liquids.
15. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL. NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
16.
Do not operate your appliance in an appli-
ance 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.
17. This appliance must be operated only in
the closed position.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
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.
NOTICE
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.

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CONTENTS
Important Safeguards................. 3
Parts and Features................... 4
Before the First Use .................. 5
Operating Instructions ................ 5
Cleaning, Care and Maintenance........ 6
Storage............................ 7
Tips to Make Perfect Waffles ............7
Warranty ........................... 8
Recipes............................10
PARTS AND FEATURES
1. Housing – Brushed stainless steel with
embossed Cuisinart logo.
2. Fill Spout – Makes adding batter easy
and mess free.
3. Stay-Cool Latch – Releases front plate to
remove waffle, locks to securely close unit.
4. Nonstick Baking Plates – Die-cast
aluminum plates bake a large, round, four-
sectioned, deep-pocketed Belgian waffle.
5. Browning Control – Temperature knob
offers 5 shade levels.
6. Indicator Lights – Red indicator light signals
power ON; green indicator light signals when
waffle maker is ready to bake and when
waffle is ready to eat.
7. Audible Signal (not shown) – 5 beeps sound
when waffle maker is ready to bake, and
when waffle is fully cooked and ready to eat.
8. Cord Storage (not shown) – Cord wraps
around the base stand of the unit.
Closed waffle maker stands upright for
compact storage.
9. Rubber Feet – Feet keep unit stable and will
not mark countertop.
10. BPA Free (not shown) – All materials that
come in contact with food are BPA free.
11. Measuring Cup (color may vary) –Makes it
clean and easy to pour just the right amount
of batter into the spout. It measures about
1 standard cup. The cup conveniently rests
on the inside of a batter bowl.
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BEFORE THE FIRST USE
Remove all packaging and any promotional
labels or stickers from your waffle maker. Be
sure that all parts (listed in Parts and Features)
of your new waffle maker have been included
before discarding any packaging materials.
You may want to keep the box and packing
materials for use at a later date.
Before using your Cuisinart
®
Vertical Waffle
Maker for the first time, wipe housing and
baking plates with a damp cloth to remove any
dust from the warehouse or shipping.
NOTE: The Cuisinart
®
Vertical Waffle Maker has
been treated with a special nonstick coating.
Should you experience any sticking, slightly
increase temperature setting until the waffle
releases, then continue making waffles at
desired setting.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Stand the closed waffle maker up on a clean,
flat surface where you intend to use it.
NOTE: Be sure the front legs of the unit are
set back at least 6 inches from the edge of
the countertop or table.
2. Plug the power cord into a standard electrical
outlet. The red indicator light will turn on to
signal that the power is ON, and the unit will
begin to heat up. NOTE: The first time you
use your waffle maker, it may have a slight
odor and may smoke a bit. This is normal for
appliances with nonstick surfaces.
3. Adjust the temperature knob to the desired
browning setting – select #1 for the lightest
shade of waffle and #5 for the darkest shade.
We recommend setting #3 for a golden
brown waffle.
4. Once the waffle maker has reached the
desired temperature, the green indicator
light will turn on and 5 beeps will sound.
5. Using the measuring cup provided, pour
batter into the fill spout on the top of the
waffle maker. The amount of batter will
vary slightly depending on the thickness
of the batter. Check tips and hints or
the provided recipe for the right amount.
NOTE: During baking, you may notice steam
rising from the fill spout. This is normal and
is actually necessary to produce the waffle’s
crispy exterior and moist interior.
6. Baking time is determined by the browning
level that you chose in Step 3. Normal baking
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depending on your waffle recipe, that may
vary. Lighter shades take a little less time;
darker shades a little more.
7. When the waffle is ready, the green light will
turn on and 5 beeps will sound. Open the
waffle maker by pressing the stay-cool latch
on the side of the unit, and use the latch to
carefully lower the front plate. BE CAREFUL
not to touch the hot plate.
8. Remove the waffle by gently loosening
an edge with a heatproof plastic spatula,
wooden spatula or nonstick coated tongs.
Never use metal utensils, which will damage
the nonstick coating.
9. Once cooked waffle is removed, carefully
close the unit by bringing the stay-cool
latch up to the top plate. Make sure unit is
properly latched before proceeding. You will
hear a “click,” letting you know it is securely
closed. You can now proceed with cooking
the next waffle.
10. When you are finished baking, turn the
temperature knob to the lowest setting and
unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
Allow the waffle maker to cool completely
before handling.
CLEANING, CARE AND
MAINTENANCE
The waffle maker must be unplugged and
completely cool before cleaning or storing.
Leaving the front cover open will allow hot
grids to cool more quickly.
To clean, simply brush crumbs from grooves
or wipe with a dry cloth or paper towel.
You may also clean the grids by wiping with
a damp cloth to prevent staining and sticking
from batter or oil buildup.
Be certain grids have cooled completely
before cleaning. If batter adheres to plates,
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on batter and let stand for about 5 minutes.
This will soften the batter for easy removal.
To clean exterior, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Never use an abrasive cleaner or harsh pad.
NEVER IMMERSE CORD, PLUG OR UNIT IN
WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS.
Maintenance: Any other servicing should
be performed by an authorized service
representative.
STORAGE
The vertical design provides ultra-compact
storage. Cord wraps around the base stand of
the unit.
TIPS TO MAKE
PERFECT WAFFLES
• Setting #1 will produce the lightest color
waffles. Setting #5 will produce the darkest
color waffles. Experiment to determine which
setting produces the best waffle color for you.
We recommend setting #3 for golden brown
waffles.
• We recommend using the provided measuring
cup. Depending on the thickness of the batter,
you may be using between ¾ and 1 cup of
batter per waffle. Always err on less rather than
more, as batter tends to expand while cooking.
• Do not overfill the waffle maker – it should not
be filled to the top of the waffle grid. Always
use the provided measuring cup as a guide.
• Most batters should be poured through the
fill spout in a steady stream. Thicker batters,
however, should be added a bit more carefully,
being sure that the batter in the spout drips into
the waffle grid before adding more.
• Batters should be whisked well to be sure there
are no lumps. If the batter is not flowing easily
through the spout, it is too thick. Either whisk
to a smoother batter, or add additional liquid,
1 tablespoon at a time.
• Excess batter will rise into the fill spout creating
an extra piece. This extra piece may be easily
removed for serving.
• Looking for an easy way to add your favorite
flavors? Substitute a small amount of the flour
for your favorite finely ground nuts (pecans,
walnuts, almonds, etc.). Do you prefer sweet
berries? Swirl up to ¼ cup of a fruit jam into
the prepared waffle batter prior to cooking.
Not only will the waffles taste delicious, but they
will also have a beautiful color to them.
• If adding mix-ins to the batter, they should not
be any larger than a mini chocolate chip.
• Waffles are best when made to order, but
baked waffles may be kept warm in a 200°F
oven. Place them on a rack fitted into a baking
pan or loosely cover in foil while in the oven.
• Baked waffles may be frozen. Allow to cool
completely, then wrap well in plastic wrap
and place in a plastic food storage bag.
Use waxed paper to keep waffles separated.
Reheat in a toaster or toaster oven when ready
to eat. Waffles can be stored in the freezer for
up to 2 months.
• The provided measuring cup rests neatly on the
inside of the batter bowl for clean countertops.