Hamilton Beach 26042 User manual

READ BEFORE USE
LIRE AVANT UTILISATION
LEA ANTES DE USAR
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Waffle Baker
Gaufrier
Wafflera
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of
the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
5. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord,
plug, or cooking unit in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and
before cleaning.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply
cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has
been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord
replacement and repairs must be conducted by the
manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided
customer service number for information on examination,
repair, or adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces, including the stove.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
13. To disconnect, remove plug from wall outlet.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
15. Do not use appliance unattended.
16. When using this appliance, provide 4 to 6 inches air space
above, behind, and on both sides for air circulation. Do not
use on surfaces where heat may cause a problem.
17. Never remove the waffle with any kind of cutting device or
other metallic kitchen utensil.
18. Always allow the appliance to cool down completely
before putting it away and never wind the cord around the
appliance while it is still hot.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or
injury to persons, including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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Other Consumer Safety Information
This appliance is intended for household use only.
wWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance 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 of the grounding type, the
extension cord should be a grounding-type, 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.

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Premeasured Scoop
(makes a whole waffle)
(1/2 to 2/3 cup [118 to 158 ml])
Parts and Features
Red ON Light Green READY Light
Temperature Control
(on certain models)
Cover
Cover Lock 3-Way Mess-Free Features
Use premeasured
scoop for the
perfect amount of
batter.
Deep grids allow
batter to go up to
50% of the height
of the grids only,
leaving room for
waffle to rise while
baking.
Overflow channel
allows excess
batter to go into
the extra-deep
overflow channels,
if more batter is
used or fruits are
added.
Waffle Plates
BEFORE FIRST USE: Wipe the bottom and top cooking plates
with a soapy, damp cloth. Rinse cloth; then wipe plates again.

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How to Use
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Plug cord into electrical outlet.
The red ON light will glow. Preheat with cover closed until green READY light glows.
Raise cover.
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Spray or brush the cooking
plates with vegetable oil.
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Lower cover.
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Pour one full premeasured scoop
of batter onto center of cooking
plate.
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Once you pour the batter on the
plates, the green READY light will
turn off.
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Choose desired temperature
(MIN to MAX).
wCAUTION
Burn Hazard.
Always use an oven mitt to protect hand when opening a hot waffle
baker. Escaping steam can burn.

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Tips for Making Waffles
• Thickness of waffle batters may vary. Adjust amount of batter as
needed.
• Most waffle recipes can be poured directly onto the nonstick waffle
plates. Use a cooking spray for dessert waffles or any recipe with
a lot of sugar. If your waffles start to stick, the plates may need to
be scrubbed with a nylon brush to remove any cooked-on food
particles.
• Waffles can be made ahead of time and kept warm in a 200ºF
(93ºC) oven. Or let them cool and pack in an airtight container;
store in refrigerator or freezer. They can be reheated in a
microwave oven, a toaster oven, or regular oven.
• For soft, tender waffles, cook for about 5 to 6 minutes.
• For crisp, breakable waffles, cook for about 6 1/2 to 7 minutes.
• Most waffles are done in about 6 minutes. Some of the recipes
which are made from scratch may take a little longer. Check for
doneness at about 6 minutes. If the cover of the waffle baker
doesn’t lift up easily, then let it cook a minute more before checking
again. Another indicator that the waffle is done is when the
steaming stops.
• Only reheat whole waffles in toaster, on lowest setting.
• Do not use metal utensils since they will scratch the nonstick
surface.
How to Use (cont.)
Unplug when cooking is
completed.
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The green READY light will soon
glow again. Waffles are done
when the green READY light
turns back on or when steaming
stops.

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Care and Cleaning
2
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Unplug and let cool.
wWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard.
Disconnect power before cleaning. Do not
immerse cord, plug, or unit in water or other liquid.
Wipe cooking plates and outside
of unit with a damp, soapy cloth.
Rinse cloth, wipe plates again,
and dry.
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IF YOU LIVE IN A HIGH-ALTITUDE AREA:
The Extension service will have detailed information about cooking
for your area. To locate the Cooperative Extension service in your
county, please visit: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/Extension/.
NOTES:
• Only use wooden or plastic cooking utensils to prolong the life of
the nonstick coating.
• Do not use metal scouring pads or abrasive cleaners. This will
damage the nonstick coating.

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Recipes
Weekend Waffles
Ingredients:
1 cup (237 ml) flour
1 tablespoon (15 ml) baking
powder
1 tablespoon (15 ml) sugar
1/4 teaspoon (1.3 ml) salt
3 eggs, separated
1 cup (237 ml) milk
4 tablespoons (59 ml) oil
1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla
Directions:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
Set aside. Beat egg whites until stiff. Add milk and egg yolks to flour
mixture. Stir until smooth. Add oil and vanilla to batter and mix well.
Fold egg whites into the batter. Pour one premeasured scoop of
batter into waffle baker. Cook 5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown.
Makes: 4–6 waffles
Buttermilk Waffles
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups (355 ml) flour
1 1/2 teaspoons (7.4 ml) baking
powder
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) baking
soda
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
1 1/2 cups (355 ml) buttermilk
6 tablespoons (89 ml) butter,
melted
2 eggs, beaten lightly
Directions:
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda
and salt; stir in buttermilk, butter and eggs, stirring until thoroughly
mixed (batter will be thick). Pour one premeasured scoop of batter
into waffle baker. Close lid and cook 6 to 7 minutes or until golden
brown.
Makes: 4–6 waffles
Banana Sour Cream Waffles
Ingredients:
1 cup (237 ml) flour
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) baking
powder
1/4 teaspoon (1.3 ml) baking
soda
1/4 teaspoon (1.3 ml) salt
1 egg, separated
1 cup (237 ml) sour cream
1/4 cup (59 ml) milk
1/4 cup (59 ml) butter, melted
1 ripe banana, mashed
Directions:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda
and salt; set aside. In a small bowl, beat the egg white until light
peaks form. Add egg yolk, sour cream, milk, butter and banana to
flour mixture and mix well. Fold in egg white. Pour one premeasured
scoop of batter into waffle baker. Cook 6 to 7 minutes or until golden
brown.
Makes: 4–6 waffles
Crispy Ginger Ale Waffles
Ingredients:
2 cups (473 ml) buttermilk baking mix
1 1/2 cups (355 ml) ginger ale
2 tablespoons (30 ml) oil
Directions:
Whisk together buttermilk baking mix, ginger ale and oil. Let sit
5 minutes. Pour one premeasured scoop of batter into waffle baker.
Bake 6 minutes.
Makes: 4 waffles
Tips: Waffles can be frozen and then reheated. Make a large batch ahead of time and let cool
on a cooling rack. Freeze in airtight storage bags; then heat in an oven or microwave oven.

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Recipes (cont.)
Cinnamon-Raisin Waffles
Ingredients:
1 cup (237 ml) flour
2 tablespoons (30 ml) brown
sugar, packed
2 teaspoons (10 ml) baking
powder
1 1/2 teaspoons (7.4 ml)
cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon (1.3 ml) salt
1 egg
1/2 cup (118 ml) milk
2 tablespoons (30 ml) oil
1/3 cup (79 ml) raisins
Directions:
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder,
cinnamon and salt. In a large bowl, beat egg, milk and oil. Add flour
mixture to milk mixture, stirring until batter is just combined. Stir
in raisins. Pour one premeasured scoop of batter into waffle baker.
Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown.
Makes: 4–6 waffles
Chocolate Dessert Waffles
Ingredients:
1/4 cup (59 ml) vegetable
shortening
1/2 cup (118 ml) sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) vanilla
2/3 cup (158 ml) flour
3 tablespoons (44 ml)
unsweetened baking cocoa
1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking powder
Pinch of salt (1/16 teaspoon
[0.3 ml])
1/2 cup (118 ml) milk
Directions:
In a small mixing bowl, beat shortening and sugar until well blended.
Add egg and vanilla; blend until smooth. Add remaining ingredients
and mix until well blended. Batter will be thicker than normal
waffle batter. Spray grids with nonstick cooking spray. Pour one
premeasured scoop of batter into waffle baker. Cook 6 to 7 minutes.
Serve with vanilla ice cream.
Makes: 3–4 waffles

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This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and
is in lieu of any other warranty or condition.
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original
purchase in Canada and one (1) year from the date of original purchase in the U.S. 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 with a similar one of equal or greater value.
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product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the
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