Operation - General - Bestron DSW271 Instruction Manual

operAtion - general

The waffle maker is intended only for domestic
use, not for professional use.
1. Housing
2. Baking plates
3. "Heating" pilot light
4. "At temperature" pilot light
5. Handle and locking lid
6. Slots
operAtion - using for the first time
1. Remove the packaging.
2. C lean the baking plates to remove any residues that may be left from the manufacturing process (see
"Cleaning and maintenance"). Dry them thoroughly.
3. P ut the plug into the wall socket and allow the waffle maker to heat up. This will take about 10 minutes;
allowing it to heat will remove any packaging odour from the appliance.
• T he appliance may emit a little smoke and a characteristic smell when you switch it on for the first
time. This is normal, and will soon stop. Make sure the appliance has sufficient ventilation.
• K eep house birds away from the appliance when it is in use. Fumes released from the non-stick
coating when the baking plates are hot may be harmful to birds.
operAtion - preheating
1. P ut the plug in the wall socket. The red light will illuminate, and the appliance will preheat the baking
plates.
2. A djust the temperature control to the desired setting. Once the baking plates have heated up the green
light will also illuminate. This will take approximately 3 minutes.
operAtion - baking waffles
1. Prepare the waffle batter or dough using the recipe given in the Recipes section.
2. Preheat the appliance as explained in 'Preheating'.
3. Grease both baking plates. Use a brush to spread the oil or butter over the surface.
4. Insert the wooden sticks into the corresponding slots (6).
5. F ill the baking tray with the desired amount of dough or batter. Make sure the dough/batter does not
exceed the edge. Close the lid.
6. Bake the waffles to the required colour.
W affles usually take between 3 to 5 minutes to prepare. The actual time depends on the batter you use
and your personal preference. Leave the appliance closed whilst baking the waffles, because opening
it may affect the appearance of the waffles.
7. Open the appliance once the waffles are ready.
8. Carefully pick up the waffles at the sticks.
Tip: Trim excess edges to create a heart shape created
D o not use sharp forks or knives on the baking tray!
9. O nce you have finished baking waffles, remove the plug from the plug socket and open the appliance
to allow the baking plates to cool down.
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