Holstein Housewares HH-0937013 User manual

AREPA & EMPANADA MAKER
MÁQUINA PARA AREPAS Y EMPANADAS
THIS MANUAL IS TO BE USED WITH ALL
ITEMS WITH THE MODEL NUMBER:
HH-0937013
ESTE MANUAL DE USUARIO APLICA
PARA TODOS LOS PRODUCTOS CON
EL NÚMERO DE MODELO:
HH-0937013
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
LEA ESTE MANUAL ANTES DE USAR EL ARTEFACTO Y GUÁRDELO PARA REFERENCIA

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES,
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD
ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO PREVENT THE
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, BURNS, OR
OTHER INJURIES OR DAMAGES.
1 . Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2 . Always unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet before relocating,
servicing, or cleaning it.
3 . Keep hands and utensils out of the appliance when using. Do not touch
hot surfaces. CAUTION: Surface becomes hot during use.
4 . Do NOT plug/unplug the appliance into/from the electrical outlet with
your hands wet.
5 . Do NOT operate the appliance if the power cord is cut, damaged, or if
the wires are exposed.
6 . Keep the power cord and appliance AWAY from heated surfaces,
including stovetops, burners or heated ovens.
7 . Do NOT immerse in or expose the base, power cord, or plug to water or
any other liquids. NEVER use this appliance near water or wet surfaces.
8 . To disconnect the appliance from an electrical outlet, pull directly on the

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plug; DO NOT pull on the power cord.
9 . Do NOT put any stress on the power cord where it connects to the
appliance, as the power cord could fray and break.
10. Do NOT operate the appliance if it malfunctions, or if it is dropped or
damaged.
11. This appliance has NO user-serviceable parts. Do NOT attempt to
examine or repair this appliance yourself. ONLY qualied and approved
service personnel should perform servicing.
12. This appliance is intended for HOUSEHOLD and INTERIOR USE ONLY
and cannot be used for any other purpose. This item is NOT a toy.
13. Keep the appliance out of the reach of children and pets. This appliance
is NOT intended to be used by children and strict supervision is
necessary when used near children.
14. Do NOT leave the appliance unattended while it is in use.
15. Do NOT use any attachments or accessories that are not recommended
or sold and approved by the manufacturer for this appliance.
16. Always operate the appliance on a dry, at, stable, heat-resistant
surface to avoid accidents.
17. Do NOT move the appliance while it is in use. Always let it cool before
moving.
18. Do NOT let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.
19. Use an oven mitt when opening and closing the lid for safety.

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WARNING: During the rst few minutes of initial use, you may notice
a little smoke and/or a slight odor. This is normal and should quickly
disappear. It will not recur after appliance has been used a few times.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS
DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE IF THE
POWER CORD SHOWS ANY DAMAGE OR IF
APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR
STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.
• EXTENSION CORDS
A short power-supply cord is to be provided to reduce the risk resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer
detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may
be used if care is exercised in their use. If a longer detachable power-supply
cord or extension cord is used:
1 . The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be
at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
2 . The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can be tripped over, snagged, or pulled
on unintentionally by children or the user.

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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 is intended to t into a polarized
outlet only one way. If plug does not t fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not t contact a qualied electrician. Do not attempt to modify
the plug in any way.
HOW TO OPERATE
BEFORE FIRST USE:
1 . Unpack the appliance and all parts. Remove all packaging materials,
including any stickers or labels.
2 . Read these instructions carefully.
3 . Clean the interior surface of the appliance with a damp cloth. Wipe
dry with a soft cloth immediately. Do not use abrasive materials. Wipe
down the exterior with a soft dry cloth.
4 . NEVER IMMERSE APPLIANCE OR CORD IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
5 . Position the appliance on a stable, dry, level, heat-resistant surface near
an electrical outlet.
6 . Unroll the electrical cord.
7 . Operate this appliance on a separate outlet and circuit from other
appliances to avoid overloading the circuit.

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CAUTION: The surfaces of the appliance get hot. To avoid accidental
burns, scalping or steam being released while cooking, always open
and close the lid by using an oven mitt.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
USING THE APPLIANCE:
1 . This appliance is intended ONLY for household use of baking
Empanada/Arepas.
2 . Prepare Empanada/Arepa dough and lling following the recipe instructions.
3 . Release the safety lock and lift the lid to the open position.
4 . Coat the non-stick surface with a small amount of vegetable oil. This
can be done with a paper towel or with a non-stick cooking oil spray.
Wipe o any excess oil. It is recommended to periodically do this after
use to maintain the quality of the non-stick coating.
5 . Check and conrm the voltage of the appliance is the same as the outlets.
Then, plug electrical cord into the outlet carefully on a separate outlet
from other appliances to prevent the circuit from being overloaded.
6 . Close the appliance after plugging in, and allow to pre-heat.
7 . The red indicator light will turn on as soon as you connect the
appliance. The red indicator light will turn o when the appliance
reaches the maximum operating temperature. The appliance is ready to
cook as soon as the red light turns o. Note: the red indicator light will
turn on and o during use; it does not reect cooking completion only
temperature cycles from min to max.

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8 . Open the appliance carefully with an oven mitt, always grabbing it by
the cool touch handle.
9 . Place the Empanada/Arepa on top of the Empanada/Arepa shapes
on the lower plate, make sure that the edges of the Empanada/Arepa
dough are well aligned with the Empanada/Arepa shape in the plate.
10. Close the lid and allow to cook for 7-10 minuntes, or until fully cooked.
11. After the Empanada/Arepas are ready, carefully remove them by using
an oven mitt and a heat resistant wood or plastic spatula. DO NOT use
metal utensils because they will scratch and damage the non-stick
coated surface.
12. If cooking more than one batch in a session, after removing the rst
batch, allow the item to cool for 5 mins before the next batch.
13. As soon as you are nished cooking, unplug the appliance and allow it
cool.
CLEANING
Proper maintenance will ensure years of service of your appliance. Clean the
appliance after every use following these steps. This appliance contains no
user serviceable parts and requires little maintenance.
WARNING: The surfaces of the item will get very hot during use,
unplug the appliance and allow cooling before cleaning.
1 . Clean the interior and exterior surfaces of the appliance with a damp
cloth or sponge. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.

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2 . To remove dough baked onto the cooking surface, pour a small amount
of cooking oil onto the hardened batter. After 5 minutes, carefully wipe
with a paper towel or dry cloth.
3 . NEVER USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS OR SCOURING PADS TO CLEAN THE
APPLIANCE, AS THOSE MAY DAMAGE THE SURFACES.
CAUTION:
DO NOT IMMERSE THE APPLIANCE, THE POWER CORD OR
THE PLUG INTO WATER OR ANY LIQUIDS.
STORAGE
1 . After following the steps of cleaning and maintenance, collect the
power cord.
2 . Store the appliance in a dry and clean place.
SPECIFICATIONS
Before using the appliance, verify that the domestic supply voltage matches
the specications indicated on the appliance.
120V~60Hz 760W

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UPPER NON-STICK
COATING PLATE
PARTS
LID LATCH
EMPANADA
INSERTS
BOTTOM
NON-STICK
COATING PLATE
NON-SLIP BASE

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STEPS TO MAKE EMPANADAS USING THE
PLASTIC SHEET (WHITE CORN FLOUR DOUGH)
Place the plastic sheet on a at
surface.
Strech out the dough to the edge of
the circle by using your ngers.
Place the empanada corn dough ball
on the center of the printed circle.
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