IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using the WafflePro Express ® ® 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use plastic handle on lid and do not touch stainless cover when hot.
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YOU MADE A GOOD CHOICE he WafflePro Express Taste/Texture Select Model 840 comes ® ® ® to you from Chef’sChoice , the maker of the world’s finest ® professional household gourmet products. The WafflePro ® Express brings to the home features found only in commercial waffle makers.
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GETTING TO KNOW THE WafflePro Express ® ® Take a minute to identify the key features and controls of WafflePro Express , (Figure 1) made of ® ® high strength, high temperature engineering plastics with a polished stainless steel lid. To open the lid, pull forward the front latch and lift by the insulated front plastic handle.
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USING WafflePro Express FOR FIRST TIME ® ® Insert the power cord into a grounded 120 volt outlet and close the cover. The red “baking” light will turn on indicating the waffle plates are heating. Set the color control dial to 4. You can shorten the warm-up time by pressing the top of the black circular rocker switch adjacent to the marking “Crisp Exterior/ Moist Interior.”...
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control wheel between 2 and 3. When the heat-up period is complete the red light will go off, the green “Ready” light will come on and the beeper will briefly sound to remind you the grid is up to temperature and ready for you to begin baking. When the green light comes on, the heaters are deactivated until the grids cool slightly below the baking temperature.
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MAKING WAFFLES WITH UNIFORM TEXTURE Waffles made with the “Uniform Texture” baking cycle will be evenly baked throughout their thickness. They will have a crunchy and drier texture. The amount of moisture retention will depend on the color control setting. Generally the color control setting will be lower and the baking time will be about twice that expected with the “Crisp Exterior/Moist Interior”...
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To get a crisp exterior with a contrasting steamy aromatic interior, you need a waffle iron with a fast bake. The WafflePro Express is unique among all waffle makers in its ability to cook rapidly enough ® ® to create this delectable combination. WAFFLE INGREDIENTS AND TECHNIQUES Sugar in waffle batter enhances the browning of the waffle especially on the surface where the temperatures are highest.
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SOME FAVORITE RECIPES Basic Wheat Flour Waffles A simple recipe which produces a light and crisp waffle. 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 eggs 3 tablespoons sugar ¼ cup melted butter 1 tablespoon baking powder 1½ cups milk, as needed 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla Makes 6-7 waffles 1.
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Cornmeal Waffles The crunchy yet airy texture of this waffle is matched by it’s excellent taste. 1½ cups all purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ cup yellow cornmeal 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon baking powder 5 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup milk, depending on batter consistency 1 teaspoon salt...
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Waffle Brownies The child in everyone will love this waffle as a tea-time snack or baked-to-order dessert. For a special treat, serve these with whipped cream, or in a Brownie Sundae with ice cream and hot fudge sauce. Superb!! 3 oz. (3 squares) unsweetened chocolate melted cup sugar ½...
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Clip Clip Loop cord here Clip Cord snaps Loop cord here into plastic retainer slot Figure 3. Cord clips under base. WafflePro Express stores upright as shown ® SERVICE This appliance is for household use only. No user-serviceable parts areinside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
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