Helpful Tips; Cleaning & Maintenance - Nostalgia Electrics PIE400 SERIES Instructions And Recipes Manual

18. As soon as you are finished cooking, unplug appliance and allow to cool.
19. Once the appliance is cool, following directions in Cleaning and
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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