Kitchen Living AK-D007 User manual

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03 Introduction
04 General Information and Safety Instructions
06 Assembly and Parts List
07 Getting Started
08 Features
0 Instructions
11 Recipes
13 Other Useful Information
14 Warranty Card
Contents
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Congratulations!
You have made an excellent choice with the purchase of the quality Kitchen Living product.
By doing so you now have the assurance and peace of mind which comes from purchasing a product
that has been manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety, supported by the high
quality standards of ALDI.
We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase so this Kitchen Living product is backed by a
comprehensive manufacturer’s 2 year warranty and an outstanding after sales service through our
dedicated Helpline.
We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.
If you require technical support or in the unlikely event that your purchase is faulty please telephone our
Helpline for immediate assistance. Faulty product claims made within the 2 year warranty period will be
repaired or replaced free of charge provided that you have satisfactory proof of purchase (keep your
receipt safe!). This does not affect your statutory rights. However, be aware that the warranty will
become null and void if the product is found to have been deliberately damaged, misused or
disassembled.
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Introduction
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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed.
Please read and save all instructions
Please read and save all instructionsPlease read and save all instructions
Please read and save all instructions before using the
before using the before using the
before using the Belgian Waffle Maker
Belgian Waffle MakerBelgian Waffle Maker
Belgian Waffle Maker.
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1. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse power cord, plug or waffle maker base in water or any other liquid.
2. Never leave the waffle maker connected to the power outlet when not in use.
3. Do not use the waffle maker for other than intended use. Do not use outdoors. For household use only.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is being used by or near children.
5. Never touch the outer surface of the waffle maker during its operation or before it cools. Use the handles or knob.
6. Unplug this unit from the electrical outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the waffle maker to cool completely
before cleaning. DO NOT immerse the waffle maker base in water or any other liquid.
7. Do not operate the waffle maker with a damaged power cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or
damaged in any manner. Return the waffle maker to the warranty center for examination, repair, or electrical or
mechanical adjustment. See warranty page. Do not attempt to repair the waffle maker yourself.
8. Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or counter or touch any hot surface.
. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may result in fire, electrical shock, or risk of
injury.
10. Do not place waffle maker on or near hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Turn the control knob to “OFF” before plugging the power supply cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect turn the waffle
maker to OFF before removing the plug from the wall outlet. Never leave the waffle maker connected to the power outlet
when not in use.
12. Do not clean the waffle maker with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off from the pad and touch electrical parts,
creating a risk of electrical shock.
13. Extreme caution should be used when moving the waffle maker if still hot. Wait for the waffle maker to cool completely
before moving.
14. Do not use an external timer or remote control for this item.
WARNING!
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire or
serious personal injury. The warnings, cautions, and instruction discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution
are a factor which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS!SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
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General Information and Safety
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CAUTION:
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords are available from local hardware stores and may be used if care is exercised
in their use. If an extension cord is required, special care and caution is necessary. Also the cord must be: (1) marked
with an electrical rating of 125V, and at least 13 A., 1625 W., and (2) the cord must be arranged so that it will not drape
over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.
POLARIZED PLUG
POLARIZED PLUGPOLARIZED PLUG
POLARIZED PLUG
NOTE:
NOTE: NOTE:
NOTE:
•This waffle maker has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
•As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
•If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
•If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
ELECTRIC POWER
ELECTRIC POWERELECTRIC POWER
ELECTRIC POWER
If electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliances may not operate properly. The appliances should be
operated on a separate electrical circuit from other operating appliances.
SAFETY WARNING
SAFETY WARNINGSAFETY WARNING
SAFETY WARNING
Although your waffle maker is easy to operate, for your safety, the warnings below must be followed:
1. Do not place the waffle maker near a heat source.
2. Never leave the waffle maker unattended while connected to the electrical outlet.
3. Use the waffle maker on a stable work surface away from water.
4. Do not unplug from the wall socket by pulling on the supply cord.
5. The waffle maker must be unplugged:
A. After each use.
B. If it appears to be faulty.
C. Before cleaning or maintenance.
THIS PRODUCT IS I
THIS PRODUCT IS ITHIS PRODUCT IS I
THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
NTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.NTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
NTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
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INSTRUCTIONS!INSTRUCTIONS!
INSTRUCTIONS!
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LIST OF MAIN PARTS
LIST OF MAIN PARTSLIST OF MAIN PARTS
LIST OF MAIN PARTS
1. Handle
2. Upper housing
3. Power light (red)
4. Temp control knob
5. Ready light (green)
6. Bottom housing
7. Upper non-stick cooking plate
8. Bottom non-stick cooking plate
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CONTENTS OF PACKAGING
ONTENTS OF PACKAGINGONTENTS OF PACKAGING
ONTENTS OF PACKAGING
•Waffle Maker
•Instruction Manual
If any of the above items are missing, please contact our service department at 1-888-367-7373 or email us at customer-
[email protected] for replacement. Our business hours are Monday through Friday :00am to 4:00pm CST.
Assembly and Parts List
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BEFORE THE FIRST USE
EFORE THE FIRST USEEFORE THE FIRST USE
EFORE THE FIRST USE
Please note that there may be a faint smell or slight smoke when using the Belgian Waffle Maker for the first time. This is
dust burning off that has been collected in storage at the manufacturer. This faint smell will eventually go away after the
few first uses. We recommend that you discard the first set of waffles prepared in your waffle maker
1. Unpack the waffle maker from the box.
2. Remove any unwanted packaging materials such as cardboard, plastics or styrofoam.
3. Wipe clean all the parts with a soft damp cloth or sponge and warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. DO NOT IMMERSE
THE WAFFLE MAKER BASE IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
DO NOT USE ANY ABRASIVE MATERIALS TO CLEAN THE SURFACE
DO NOT IMMERSE THE WAFFLE MAKER BASE INTO WATER AT ANY TIME
4. Lightly coat the cooking plates with a little cooking oil or a cooking spray.
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Getting
Started
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Features
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Cool touch
handles
Power light
(red)
Ready light
(green)
Temp control
knob

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THIS APPLIANCE CAN GET HOT DURING USE. PLEASE USE CAUTION!
HOW TO USE THE
HOW TO USE THE HOW TO USE THE
HOW TO USE THE BELGIAN WAFFLE MAKER
BELGIAN WAFFLE MAKERBELGIAN WAFFLE MAKER
BELGIAN WAFFLE MAKER
1. Make sure the waffle maker is closed and plug it into a power outlet. The red and green lights will turn on indicating that
the waffle maker has begun pre-heating. Preheat the waffle maker by setting the temperature control to the maximum
setting. This will take approximately 3 to 5 minutes. The red power light will remain on until you unplug the waffle maker.
2. The green light will turn off when the waffle maker is ready for use.
3. Set the temperature control knob to your desired setting: low for light colored waffles and higher for darker and crisp
waffles. For your first waffle it is recommended that you set the temperature control knob in the middle and then adjust it
up or down according to your preference. Different waffle batters will also cook slightly differently.
4. Before baking the first waffle, use a pastry brush to lightly coat the top and bottom waffle grids with vegetable oil or lightly
spray the cooking grids with a non-stick cooking spray.
5. After coating the cooking grids pour the batter in to fill the lower cooking plate. If necessary, you may use a spatula to
spread the batter into the corners of the grid. Close the lid. The green light will go on to indicate the baking cycle has
begun.
6. Do not open the lid for at least 1 ½ minutes. Opening the lid too soon will cause under baked waffles to split which will
make them difficult to remove.
7. When the green light goes off, the waffles should be done based on the temperature control knob setting you have chosen.
If you want them darker you may close the lid and let the waffle bake longer until they reach the desired color.
8. Once the waffles are done, carefully remove them with a non-metallic utensil. Never touch the cooking surface with sharp,
pointy, or metallic objects or utensils. This could damage the non-stick surface.
. To cook more waffles, close the lid of the waffle maker and wait for the green light to turn off before opening the lid and
adding more batter.
10. Once you are finished cooking, close the lid, turn the temperature control knob to the lowest setting and unplug the power
supply cord from the outlet. You may then open the lid and allow the waffle maker to cool completely before moving it or
cleaning it.
WARNINGS
WARNINGSWARNINGS
WARNINGS
DO NOT
DO NOTDO NOT
DO NOT move the waffle maker when in operation or touch the hot surfaces.
ALWAYS
ALWAYSALWAYS
ALWAYS make sure that the unit is unplugged from the power outlet when not in use.
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HELPFUL HINTS
HELPFUL HINTSHELPFUL HINTS
HELPFUL HINTS
•Do not over mix batter or waffles will be tough. Stir batter only until large lumps of dry ingredients disappear.
•The optimal amount of batter to produce a full shaped waffle without overflowing will vary with different waffle batters.
Pouring batter from a measuring cup will help you gauge how much batter to use each time. Fill the bottom grid of the
waffle maker with enough batter to cover the peak areas of the grid – approximately ¾ to 1 cup.
•For more evenly shaped waffles, spread thick batters to the out edge using a heat proof rubber spatula or other non-
metallic utensil before closing the lid.
•To retain crispness, let the baked waffles cool on a wire rack to prevent steam from accumulating underneath.
•When serving several waffles at one time, keep the waffles hot and crisp by placing the wire rack in a preheated 200°F
oven until ready to serve.
•Already cooled waffles can be re-warmed and re-crisped, individually, by returning them to the hot waffle maker. Set the
temperature control knob to low and place the waffle on the bottom grid so the grooves line up. Close the lid and heat for 1
to 2 minutes, watching carefully so they do not burn.
•Baked waffles freeze well. Cool waffles completely on a wire rack. Store in a plastic freezer bag or in a covered container.
Separate the waffles with wax paper. Reheat frozen waffles in a toaster oven, oven, or toaster until hot and crisp.
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CLASSIC WAFFLES
CLASSIC WAFFLESCLASSIC WAFFLES
CLASSIC WAFFLES
1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
2 tbsp. cornmeal (optional)
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3 large eggs, separated
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
1 ¾ cups milk
½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
In large bowl, sift or whisk together the flour, cornstarch, cornmeal, baking powder and salt to blend thoroughly and set aside.
In mixer bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add sugar and continue beating just until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
Whisk together egg yolks, milk, and vanilla. Using a rubber spatula, stir milk mixture into flour mixture, blending just until dry
ingredients are moistened. (There should still be small lumps. Be sure not to over mix.) Stir in melted butter. Fold in beaten egg
whites until combined. Pour batter onto hot greased waffle maker and bake.
Makes about 5 ½ cups of batter.
Waffle Tip
Waffle TipWaffle Tip
Waffle Tip: Cornstarch makes the waffles crisper. If you don’t have cornstarch or choose not to use it just increase the flour to
2 cups and bake as directed.
Toasted Pecan and Cranberry Waffles
Toasted Pecan and Cranberry WafflesToasted Pecan and Cranberry Waffles
Toasted Pecan and Cranberry Waffles: Sprinkle chopped pecans onto bottom grid of hot greased waffle maker. Pour the batter
over the pecans. Sprinkle dried cranberries over batter. Close the waffle maker and bake as directed.
EASY WAFFLES
EASY WAFFLESEASY WAFFLES
EASY WAFFLES
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ cups milk
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tbsp granulated sugar
4 tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. salt
½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
Preheat waffle maker. Beat eggs in a large bowl with hand beater until fluffy. Beat in flour, milk, vegetable oil, sugar, baking
powder, salt and vanilla. Batter should be slightly lumpy. Pour batter onto hot greased waffle maker and bake until golden
brown.
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BACON MAPLE WAFFLES
BACON MAPLE WAFFLESBACON MAPLE WAFFLES
BACON MAPLE WAFFLES
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
½ tsp. salt
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 ¼ cups milk
2 tbsp. butter, melted
3 tbsp. maple syrup
4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
Place flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and whisk together. Make a well in the center of the mixture. Combine milk,
maple syrup, melted butter, bacon, and eggs and stir with a whisk. Add milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just
moist. There should be lumps. Preheat the waffle maker and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Spoon or pour approximately
1/3 cup of batter onto the bottom grid and spread the batter to the edges with a rubber spatula. Bake about 4 to 5 minutes or
until it reaches the desired color. Serve with maple syrup.
BELGIAN BUTTERMILK WAFFLES WITH GLAZED BANANAS
BELGIAN BUTTERMILK WAFFLES WITH GLAZED BANANASBELGIAN BUTTERMILK WAFFLES WITH GLAZED BANANAS
BELGIAN BUTTERMILK WAFFLES WITH GLAZED BANANAS
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
¾ tsp. salt
2 large eggs
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
2 cups well shaken buttermilk
6 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
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r Topping:
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 firm ripe large bananas, cut diagonally into ¼ in. thick slices
1 ¼ cups pure maple syrup
Put oven rack in middle position and put a large metal cooling rack directly on it. Preheat oven to 250°F and preheat waffle
maker. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk together the buttermilk,
melted butter, and eggs in another bowl and then combine both mixtures just until moist. There should be lumps. Brush the
preheated waffle maker grids with vegetable oil or spray them with a non-stick cooking spray. Pour approximately ½ cup of
batter onto the bottom grid. Close lid and bake until desired color. Transfer the waffles to the rack in the oven to keep warm.
While the last batch is baking, heat butter in a 12” heavy skillet over moderately high heat until butter is melted. Add banana
slices in a single layer and cook until golden, about 1 minute per side. Remove from heat and add syrup to the skillet. Spoon
bananas over the waffles and drizzle with the warm syrup before serving.
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SERVICE CENTER
SERVICE CENTERSERVICE CENTER
SERVICE CENTER
If you have any questions in regards to the operation of this Belgian Waffle Maker or are in need of a spare part, please
contact our service center at:
Wachsmuth & Krogmann, Inc.
Tel: [phone]
Business Hours: Mon-Fri :00am – 4:00pm CST
Email: customer-se[email protected]
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONTECHNICAL INFORMATION
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
•Model Number: AK-D007
•Rating Voltage: 120V, 60Hz
•Nominal Power: 00 Watt
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
1. When performing any cleaning or maintenance to this unit, be sure to unplug from power outlet first, and allow
be sure to unplug from power outlet first, and allowbe sure to unplug from power outlet first, and allow
be sure to unplug from power outlet first, and allow item
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to to
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cool completely.
cool completely.cool completely.
cool completely. There is no need to disassemble the waffle maker for cleaning
2. DO NOT immerse the waffle maker in water or place in the dishwasher.
3. Brush away any loose crumbs from the grooves. Wipe the grids clean with a paper towel, absorbing any oil or butter that
might be down in the grooves of the grid. You can also use a clean damp cloth to wipe the grids. Do not use anything
abrasive that can scratch or damage the non-stick coating.
4. Wipe the outside of the waffle maker with a damp cloth only. Do not clean the outside with any abrasive scouring pads or
steel wool as this will damage the finish. You may use a metal polish suitable for stainless steel occasionally on the top
housing if necessary.
5. Should any batter become baked onto the grids, pour a little cooking oil onto the hardened batter and let it sit for 5
minutes to soften the batter. You may then wipe it off with a paper towel or soft cloth.
6. DO NOT use metal utensils to remove your waffles as it can damage the non-stick surface.
STORING
STORINGSTORING
STORING
•Always unplug and allow the waffle maker to cool completely before storing.
•Store the waffle maker in a dry location in the original box if possible.
•Do not place any heavy items on top of waffle maker during storage as this may result in possible damage.
• The power cord can be wrapped around the bottom of the base for storing.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
If the waffle maker should no longer work at all, please make sure that it is disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.
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