Nostalgia EQM200 Quick guide

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EQM200
Electric Quesadilla Maker
Máquina Eléctrica para hacer Quesadilla
Appareil pour Quesadillas Électrique
Instructions and Recipes
Instrucciones y Recetas
Instructions et recettes

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CONTENTS
SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PARTS & ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
HOW TO OPERATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
HELPFUL TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
RECIPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
RETURNS & WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
SAFETY
Appliance Specications:
120 Volts , 60 Hz, 900 Watts
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR USE IN 120V AC OUTLET ONLY.
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Your safety and the safety of others is 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
cause serious injury to 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 SAFEGUARDS
A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions
is not qualied to operate this appliance. All users of this appliance must read and
understand this Instruction Manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including:
1. Read all instructions before operating this appliance.
2. DO NOT TOUCH the hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. This appliance is NOT A TOY.
4. Keep out of reach of children.
5. Unsupervised young children and cognitively challenged
individuals should never operate this appliance.
6. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
7. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug
or any part of this unit in water or other liquids.
8. Do not operate this appliance when parts are missing or broken.
9. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before removing parts and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking o any parts, and before cleaning.
10. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance
malfunctions, or if the appliance has been damaged in any manner. Return the
appliance to the nearest repair shop for examination, repair or adjustment.
11. The manufacturer does not recommend the use of accessory attachments other than
what is provided by the manufacturer. Use of attachments may cause injuries.
12. DO NOT use the appliance for other than its intended use.
13. DO NOT use outdoors. FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
14. DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
15. DO NOT put any parts of this appliance in dishwasher.
16. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch not surfaces.
17. NEVER leave unit unattended while in use or when plugged into an outlet.
18. To disconnect, turn any control to "o," then remove plug from wall outlet.
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Operating Safety Precautions
1. Extreme caution must be used when opening and closing the Lid on this unit. Use an
oven mitt or potholder when opening and closing the Lid for additional safety.
2. Check the Drip Tray frequently during cooking sessions to prevent overow.
3. The use of metal items, such as spatulas, is not recommended with
this unit as they may damage the non-stick cooking surface.
4. DO NOT store any objects in the appliance, such as cardboard, plastic, paper, etc.
5. DO NOT cover any part of the appliance with metal foil.

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Instructions for the Electrical Cord and Plug
1. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the
risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to t into a polarized outlet only one way.
If the 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.
2. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting
from becoming entangled or tripping over a long cord.
3. If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used:
• Extension cords can be used if care is exercised in their use.
• The marked electrical rating of the cord or extension cord should
be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
• When using a longer cord or extension cord, make sure that
the cord does not drape over a countertop or tabletop where
it can be pulled on or tripped over unintentionally.
The manufacturer does not recommend using this machine in countries that do
not support 120V AC even if a voltage adapter, transformer, or converter is in use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER!
We are condent that you, your family and friends will enjoy the fun food experience of
creating unique and delicious quesadillas with your ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER.
• Use a variety of meats, cheeses and vegetables in your quesadillas
• Quesadillas bake crispy on the outside and hot & juicy on the inside,
not soft and soggy like those made in the microwave
• Unique plate design has pockets that create sectional
pieces to seal in the avorful ingredients
• Red Power Light (on/o) and Green Ready Light
• Non-stick coating
• Removable Drip Tray
• Stand on edge storage
• Recipes (included)
• Cook time is only 3-7 minutes
• Easy to use, easy to clean

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PARTS & ASSEMBLY
HOW TO OPERATE
1. Before rst use, wipe down all surfaces with a damp cloth and dry.
2. The Cooking Surface should be lightly coated with a small amount of vegetable oil. This can
be applied with a paper towel, or use a non-stick oil spray. The oil will help protect the Non-
stick Cooking Surface. This should be done periodically to maintain the non-stick quality.
3. Find a dry, suitable, level surface near an electrical outlet.
4. Preheat the appliance by closing the Lid and plugging into an electrical outlet.
5. When the power is on, the Red Power Light will come on. The Green
Ready Light will stay o while the appliance is preheating.
6. While the appliance is preheating, you may prepare the
ingredients for your homemade quesadilla.
7. When the appliance is hot and ready to cook your quesadilla,
the Green Ready Light will come on.
8. REMINDER: NEVER leave the appliance unattended.
Non-stick Cooking Surface
Drip Tray
Locking Lid

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9. The appliance should preheat for a minimum of 3-7 minutes. During this time, 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 o the Cooking Surface and
the Heating Element. Allow the appliance to preheat until smoke and odor no longer
exists. The Green Ready Light will turn on when the appliance is ready to cook.
10. Slide the Drip Tray under the front of the appliance.
11. Raise the quesadilla maker Lid, always using the front Handle to prevent accidental
burns. For additional safety use an oven mitt or a pot holder to open the Lid.
12. Place a tortilla, centered, on the lower Cooking Surface.
13. Add desired ingredients evenly on top of the bottom tortilla. When all
ingredients have been added, top with the second tortilla.
14. Close the Lid using a pot holder or oven mitt.
15. Lock the Lid after lowering.
16. There are two locking positions for the Lid:
POSITION 1 POSITION 2
17. Lock Lid in Position 1 for thinner quesadillas. Lock Lid in
Position 2 for more thickly stued quesadillas.
18. DO NOT force the Lid to lock.
19. Steam may be released from appliance during cooking. For your safety,
avoid contact with steam, as it is very hot and can cause burns.
20. The cooking time will range between 3-7 minutes, depending on the type of llings,
the amount of llings and personal taste. DO NOT overcook! This will cause the
cheese and other food llings used to melt excessively and run out of tortillas.
21. Once the quesadilla has completed cooking, raise the Lid with a pot holder or oven mitt.
Remove the quesadilla from the Cooking Surface with a at plastic or wooden utensil. DO
NOT use metal utensils, as they may scratch and damage the Non-stick Cooking Surface.
22. If cooking more than one quesadilla in a session, after removal of the rst quesadilla,
lower the Lid to maintain heat until ready to cook the next quesadilla.
23. After unplugging the appliance, make sure the Red Power
Light is o to prevent any sparking from the outlet.
24. Once the appliance is cool, remove the Drip Tray to empty and clean.

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HELPFUL TIPS
NEVER leave the unit unattended while operating.
1. Tortillas are recommended for use in your ELECTRIC QUESADILLA
MAKER. Make sure they are fresh tortillas, not old nor stale.
2. Make sure llings are evenly distributed on the bottom tortilla to
about ½ inch from the edge, so that the edges of the tortilla can
seal together and ingredients stay inside of tortillas.
3. Use soft ingredients: shredded cheeses, prepared salsa, and thinly cut or
shredded cooked meat, chicken and vegetables. Never use anything with bones
or pits included, nor anything uncooked such as raw meats, chicken, etc.
4. Avoid processed cheeses as they liquefy quickly and will drain out of the quesadilla.
5. Do not use more than ¼ cup of shredded cheese or ½ cup of salsa,
as they will leak out while cooking your quesadilla.
6. The average time for cooking a quesadilla, if not overlled, is 3-7 minutes.
7. Crisping of the tortilla occurs while cooking. Therefore, less time cooked = less crisping.
8. Longer cooking will create a crispier quesadilla. DO NOT overcook quesadilla.
9. NEVER force the Lid to lock, this could result in damage to the hinge of the Lid.
10. Always have the Drip Tray in place when cooking a quesadilla. Check the
Drip Tray frequently during cooking sessions to prevent overow.
11. Should melting occur that causes leakage of the tortillas, gently wipe up melted
cheese, etc. from the Non-stick Cooking Surface before cooking the next quesadilla.
This will prevent burning or scorching of previously melted cheeses, etc.
12. You can reheat previously cooked quesadillas by placing the quesadilla
on the preheated unit, lining up the grill marks on the quesadilla with the
Plate Pockets, lowering the Lid, and reheating for 1-3 minutes.
13. Always allow the appliance to cool before removing the Drip
Tray and wiping out the interior for cleaning.
14. Your quesadilla has been over-lled if it looks like this:
No Indentation
From Plate
Pockets
Tortillas Do
Not Seal

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15. To prevent over-lling, make sure that you do not ll
tortilla on lower plate past the inner rim:
Inner
Rim
Do Not Fill to
This Point
16. Also, make sure that Lid is locked in correct position (see How
To Operate) to ensure that tortillas seal properly.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
Please take care of your ELECTRIC QUESADILLA 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 removing the Drip Tray.
• Empty the Drip Tray, then clean it in hot or warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
• Wipe the Non-stick Cooking Surface with a damp, non-abrasive cloth or paper towel and dry.
• Wipe the exterior with a damp, non-abrasive cloth and dry.
It is that simple. Remember to periodically coat the Cooking Surface with vegetable
oil to preserve the non-stick nish. This also helps the crisping process.