Nostalgia Electrics PIE400 SERIES Quick guide

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PIE400 SERIES
Mini Pie Maker
Instructions and Recipes

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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PARTS & ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
HOW TO OPERATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
HELPFUL TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
RECIPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
RETURNS & WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SAFETY
Appliance Specifications:
120 Volts, 60 Hz, 1400 Watts, ETL Approved
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and
on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards
that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard
is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
NEVER immerse appliance or cord in water.1.
NEVER use near water.2.
NEVER use an abrasive sponge or cloth on the appliance.3.
NEVER leave appliance unattended while in use.4.
NEVER place anything other than what is intended to be cooked in the appliance.5.
Unplug appliance from outlet when not in use and when cleaning.6.
DO NOT place appliance in dishwasher.7.
Keep out of reach of children.8.
This appliance is NOT A TOY.9.
This appliance is not intended for use by young children or10.
the cognitively challenged without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that11.
they do not play with the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including:
Read all instructions before operating this appliance.
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DO NOT touch hot surfaces.2.
DO NOT use outdoors. FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.3.
To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse4.
cord, plugs or appliance in water or any other liquid.
DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the
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appliance malfunctions, or if it is dropped or damaged in any manner.
Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, or to a repair shop for electrical or mechanical adjustment.
The appliance manufacturer does not recommend the use of accessory
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attachments other than what is supplied with the unit. They may cause injuries.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
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DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.8.
DO NOT overload wall outlet, extension cords, or integral convenience9.
receptacles, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
This appliance should not be used for purposes other than
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stated in the instructions accompanying this appliance.
DO NOT leave unit unattended while in use or when plugged into an outlet.
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Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool12.
before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.

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A short power-supply cord or detachable power-supply cord is provided13.
to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a
longer cord. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or touch hot surfaces.
Always plug cord into wall outlet before operation. There is
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no on/off switch. To turn off, remove plug from wall outlet.
Allow unit to cool completely before putting away.
Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and
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may be used if care is exercised in their use. Exeption: An extension cord or
longer detachable cord is not recommended for use with this appliance.
If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used: 1) The marked
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electrical rating of the cord or extension cord should be at least as great as
the electrical rating of the appliance; 2) If the appliance is of the grounded
type, the extension cord should be a grounding 3-wire cord; and 3) The longer
cord should be arranged so that it does not drape over the countertop or table
top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
Extreme caution should be used when moving an appliance with hot food.
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Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself, as opening or19.
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Pies will be very hot. Use a plastic or wooden kitchen
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utensil to carefully scoop them out.
Extreme caution must be used when opening and closing the Lid on this unit.
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Use an oven mitt or potholder when opening and closing the Lid for safety.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the MINI PIE MAKER from Nostalgia Electrics™!
Now you can bake delicious sweet or savory mini pies without even
turning on an oven! Mini pies are great for a quick dessert or party
treat. Cook a variety of pies using your favorite recipes or use store
bought dough and fillings. Use your imagination and have fun!

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PARTS & ASSEMBLY
Your MINI PIE MAKER comes fully assembled and includes a Pie Crust Cutter
for the base of the pie and a Pie Crust Cutter for the top of the pie.
Parts
Cord Wrap Location
Bottom Pie
Crust Cutter
Upper Pie
Cooking Plate
Locking Latch
Lower Pie
Cooking Plate
Top Pie Crust
Cutter Handle

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HOW TO OPERATE
Before first use, wipe down all surfaces with a dry, non-abrasive cloth.1.
Find a dry, suitable, level surface near an electrical outlet.2.
Coat the Cooking Plates with a small amount of vegetable oil. Vegetable3.
oil can be applied with a paper towel or with a nonstick oil spray. The
oil will help protect the nonstick quality of the cooking surface. This
should be done periodically to maintain the nonstick quality.
Preheat the appliance by closing the Lid and plugging into an electrical outlet.4.
When the power is on, the Red Power Light will come on. The Green5.
Ready Light will stay off while the appliance is preheating.
The appliance should preheat for a minimum of 3 minutes. The Green6.
Ready Light will turn on when the appliance is ready to cook.
While the appliance is preheating, you may prepare pie crust and fillings.7.
When the dough for the pie crust is ready, roll the dough out onto8.
a floured surface. You may need to periodically sprinkle the dough
with flour to ensure that dough does not get too sticky.
Cut dough using the Pie Crust Cutter by simply pressing the Pie Crust9.
Cutter into the rolled out pie dough. The larger side of Pie Crust Cutter is
for the bottom of the pie crust. The smaller side of the Pie Crust Cutter
is for the top of the pie. Pull dough from around the Pie Crust Cutter.
Raise the Lid of the MINI PIE MAKER using an oven10.
mitt or potholder to prevent accidental burns.
11. Carefully place the bottom pie crust dough onto each circular well in the
Lower Pie Cooking Plate. BE VERY CAREFUL as the Lower Pie Cooking
Plate will be EXTREMELY HOT. Do not allow children to do this step.
Spoon pie filling into the bottom pie crust.12.
13. Carefully place the top pie crust dough on top of the pie filling. BE VERY
CAREFUL as the Lower Pie Cooking Plate will be EXTREMELY HOT. Do not
allow children to do this step.
Close the Lid using a potholder or oven mitt.14.
Make sure Lid is locked by closing latch.
The crust will crimp automatically.
Steam may be released from appliance during
cooking. For your safety, avoid contact with
steam, as it is very hot and can cause burns.
The cooking time will range between 5-8 minutes15.
depending on the filling used. Pies are done when top crusts are golden brown.
Once the pies have completed cooking, unlock and raise the Lid with a16.
potholder or oven mitt. Remove the pies from the Lower Pie Cooking
Plate with a plastic or wooden kitchen utensil. DO NOT use metal
utensils, as they may scratch and damage the Cooking Plate.
If cooking more than one batch of pies in a session, after removal of the first
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batch, lower the Lid to maintain heat until ready to cook the next batch.

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As soon as you are finished cooking, unplug appliance and allow to cool.18.
Once the appliance is cool, following directions in Cleaning and19.
Maintenance section to clean your MINI PIE MAKER.
HELPFUL TIPS
NEVER leave the unit unattended while operating.
Smoking
During first use, you may notice slight smoking or a slight odor; this is
normal with most new appliances. The smoking and odor is caused by the
residues burning off the nonstick Cooking Plates and the Heating Element.
Allow the appliance to preheat until smoke and odor no longer exists.
Pie Crust Dough
If dough is too sticky, add more flour. Always make sure that
you knead and roll out dough on a well-floured surface.
To get a crust that is golden brown in color, you can brush a beaten egg over the
top pie crust. Also try sprinkling top pie crust with a sugar and cinnamon mixture.
Pie Filling
Because fruit varies in juiciness and ripeness, some fruit pie fillings may
be too watery or run when baking. To help thicken fruit pie fillings, it is
recommended that you allow your fruit filling to set overnight before
baking pies. Or, you may add more cornstarch to your fruit pie recipe
in small increments (try 1 Tbsp. at a time, mix well and then wait).
Another tip is to sprinkle a small mixture of cornstarch and sugar on
the inside of the bottom pie crust before adding fruit filling.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
Please take care of your MINI PIE MAKER by following these
simple instructions and precautions. Cleaning is a snap.
Disconnect from the electrical outlet by unplugging the appliance.•
Make sure the appliance is cool before cleaning.•
Hand wash Pie Crust Cutter in warm, soapy water using a non-•
abrasive cloth. Rinse and dry with a non-abrasive cloth or towel.
Wipe the Upper & Lower Pie Cooking Plates with a damp, non-•
abrasive cloth or sponge and dry with a soft, non-abrasive towel.
Wipe the exterior of the Main Unit with a dry, non-abrasive cloth.•
NEVER use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners on this•
unit as it will damage the surface and parts.
DO NOT put any parts in the dishwasher.•
NEVER immerse MINI PIE MAKER in water.•

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RECIPES
With the MINI PIE MAKER you can bake delicious sweet or savory
mini pies without using an oven! Make dough and fillings from
scratch using the following recipes or use your favorite store
bought dough (pie crust, croissant, etc.), and pie fillings.
Form and cut bottom pie crust and place them on the Lower Pie Cooking Plate.•
Prepare fillings and spoon them into the bottom pie crust.•
Place the pie crust tops on the mini pies.•
Close and lock lid – pies bake in just 5-8 minutes!•
TRADITIONAL PIE CRUST
2 Cups All-•
Purpose Flour
1 Tsp. Salt•
1 Cup Vegetable•
Shortening
½ Cup Water•
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
Cut in shortening until mixture
resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Divide
dough in half, and shape into balls.
Wrap in plastic, and refrigerate
for 4 hours or overnight.
Roll out dough on a floured counter.
Don't over work it.
Use Pie Crust Cutter to make top and
bottom crust for MINI PIE MAKER.
Use as directed to make mini pies.
PASTRY PIE CRUST
3 Cups All-•
Purpose Flour
1½ Tsp. Salt•
3 Tbsps. White,•
Granulated Sugar
1 Cup Vegetable•
Shortening
1 Egg•
1 Tsp. Distilled•
White Vinegar
5 Tbsps. Water•
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar.
Mix well, then cut in shortening until
mixture resembles coarse meal.
In a small bowl, combine egg, vinegar,
and 4 tablespoons of water.
Whisk together, then add gradually to
flour mixture, stirring with a fork.
Mix until dough forms a ball. Add one more
tablespoon of water if necessary.
Allow dough to rest in refrigerator
10 minutes before rolling out.
Roll out and use Pie Crust Cutter to make top
and bottom crust for MINI PIE MAKER.
Use as directed to make mini pies.