Cuisinart WM-PZ10 - Pizzelle Press Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, DO NOT IMMERSE CORD, PLUG, OR UNIT in water or other liquids.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Authorized Service Facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Unplug the unit when finished pressing pizzelle.
12. Do not use appliance for other than its intended use.
13. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
14. 
    TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL. DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
15. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage, always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

If a long extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or animals, or tripped over unintentionally.

NOTICE:
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Browning Control Adjustment
   • Five settings to customize pizzelle, from light to deep golden brown.
2. Indicator Lights
   • Red light signals when power is on.
   • Green light signals when pizzelle press is ready to bake, and when the pizzelle are ready to eat.
3. Brushed Stainless Steel Housing
4. Pizzelle Plates
5. Rubber Feet (not shown)
   • Keep unit steady without marking the countertop.
6. BPA Free (not shown)
   • All parts that come in contact with food are BPA free.
7. Measuring Scoop
8. Rolling Dowel

BEFORE FIRST USE

Before using your Cuisinart^® Pizzelle Press for the first time, remove any dust from shipping by wiping the plates with a damp cloth.

Remove all packaging and any promotional labels or stickers from your Pizzelle Press. Be sure that all parts (listed in Parts and Features) of your new Pizzelle Press have been included before discarding any packing materials. You may want to keep the box and packing materials for use at a later date.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the Pizzelle Press: Close lid and plug cord into a 120V AC wall outlet. The red light will go on to signal power. The green indicator light will go on when the unit is ready to use.
   NOTE: The first time you use your Pizzelle Press, it may have a slight odor and may smoke a bit. This is normal and common to appliances with a nonstick surface.
2. When the green indicator light goes on, scoop ingredients onto bottom plates according to the recipes provided. Close the lid. The green light will go off.
3. Once the pizzelle are ready to be removed from the unit, the green light will illuminate once again. Baking time is determined by browning level. Choose a setting on the browning control dial. For golden crisp pizzelle, we recommend using setting #3 or #4.
4. Lift the top cover. Remove the pizzelle by loosening the edges with a heat-resistant plastic spatula. Never use metal utensils, as they may damage the nonstick coating.
5. Always disconnect the plug from the wall outlet, once cooking has been completed.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Once you have finished cooking, remove plug from electrical outlet. Leave top lid open so plates begin to cool. Be certain plates have cooled completely before cleaning.

Never take your Pizzelle Press apart for cleaning. Simply brush crumbs from grooves, and absorb any excess cooking oil by wiping with a dry cloth or paper towel.

You may clean the plates by wiping with a damp cloth to prevent staining and sticking from batter or oil buildup. If batter adheres to plates, simply pour a little cooking oil onto the cooked batter and let stand approximately 5 minutes, thus allowing batter to soften for easy removal.

DO NOT POUR OIL ONTO PIZZELLE PLATES WHEN PLUGGED IN.

To clean exterior, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Never use an abrasive cleanser or harsh pad. NEVER IMMERSE CORD, PLUG OR UNIT IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS.

Maintenance: Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

TIPS & HINTS

Always allow the Cuisinart^® Pizzelle Press to preheat completely before baking pizzelle.

Make certain that the green indicator light is lit before baking subsequent batches of pizzelle.

Be certain that the Pizzelle Press is completely clean before preheating. Crumbs and batter baked onto the press will cause sticking.

Use a small amount of vegetable oil or melted vegetable shortening applied with a heatproof pastry brush to lightly condition the press. Do not use butter or cooking sprays. Butter will burn or smoke when heated, and many cooking sprays contain lecithin, which can become "gummy" and sticky when heated on a nonstick cooking surface.

If you are using the Rolling Dowel to roll your pizzelle, roll them immediately upon removing them from the press. Remove one pizzelle at a time, allowing the second to remain on the hot press (keep unit open) while rolling.

Hot pizzelle can be molded around the Rolling dowel provided or a small custard cup or ramekin to create a cup. Shaped pizzelle should be filled just before serving.

Lighter pizzelle are easier to roll/mold than darker pizzelle.

If pizzelle run over the edges of the mold, trim while warm with a sharp knife or kitchen scissors. Allow pizzelle to cool completely on a wire rack before storing.

In a dry climate, store pizzelle in a shallow cookie jar or container with loose-fitting lid. Add a layer of paper towel between each cookie to absorb excess moisture. In a humid climate, store pizzelle in a tightly covered container.

Pizzelle can be frozen. Stack in small bundles with a sheet of paper towel between each cookie, wrap in plastic wrap, then place in a resealable food storage bag and squeeze out excess air.

If pizzelle become soft, arrange them in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Place in a 300°F oven for 3 to 5 minutes.

Many pizzelle batters may be prepared ahead, covered tightly and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking pizzelle.

"Center" the batter just a little behind the direct center of each patterned cookie grid, so that when the lid is closed it will push the batter forward to the center, making a more evenly rounded pizzelle.

When finished baking pizzelle, unplug unit and open to cool completely. Brush any residual crumbs from the press, paying particular attention to the pattern indentations, using a soft brush such as a new toothbrush, pastry brush (do not use a brush with any metal wire, such as a bottle brush), or cotton swab. Then wipe the unit with a dampened, soft cloth, such as a microfiber cloth (available in most kitchenware/gourmet stores), to remove all grease and crumbs. Allow unit to dry completely before storing.

About the Recipes:
Many pizzelle recipes can be mixed ahead of time, covered and refrigerated. Remove batter from refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking. It is important to measure flour and other dry ingredients properly for best baking results. Use nested measuring cups of graduated sizes – do not use measuring cups meant for liquid measurements. Stir flour before measuring, then spoon or scoop into the measuring cup and level with the straight edge of a spatula or table knife. Nutritional information is based on number of servings indicated. If a recipe produces a range of servings, it is based on the highest serving yield for that particular recipe. If a recipe has a lower fat option, that is the one used for nutritional information.

RECIPES

CLASSIC PIZZELLE

Our basic pizzelle recipe is flavored with pure vanilla extract. You may vary the flavor by using other extracts such as anise, almond or lemon.

Makes 28 pizzelle

1¾ cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 large eggs
¾ cup granulated sugar
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1. Put the flour and baking powder in a small bowl and whisk to combine; reserve.
2. Put the eggs and sugar in a medium bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat until thickened. While mixing on low, gradually add the melted butter and vanilla and mix until combined, about 15 seconds. Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, about 10 to 15 seconds; do not overmix. (Alternately, this can be done by hand with a whisk – be sure there are no lumps in the batter.)