Cuisinart WAF-V100 - Vertical Waffle Maker 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 dials.
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 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. Do not use appliance for other than its intended use.
12. Always unplug the unit when finished baking waffles.
13. To safely disconnect power at any time, remove the plug from the outlet.
14. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
15. 
    TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL. NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
16. 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.
17. This appliance must be operated only in the closed position.

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. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an 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.

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. Housing – Brushed stainless steel with embossed Cuisinart logo.
2. Fill Spout – Makes adding batter easy and mess free.
3. Stay-Cool Latch – Releases front plate to remove waffle, locks to securely close unit.
4. Nonstick Baking Plates – Die-cast aluminum plates bake a large, round, foursectioned, deep-pocketed Belgian waffle.
5. Browning Control – Temperature knob offers 5 shade levels.
6. Indicator Lights – Red indicator light signals power ON; green indicator light signals when waffle maker is ready to bake and when waffle is ready to eat.
7. Audible Signal (not shown) – 5 beeps sound when waffle maker is ready to bake, and when waffle is fully cooked and ready to eat.
8. Cord Storage (not shown) – Cord wraps around the base stand of the unit. Closed waffle maker stands upright for compact storage.
9. Rubber Feet – Feet keep unit stable and will not mark countertop.
10. BPA Free (not shown) – All materials that come in contact with food are BPA free.
11. Measuring Cup (color may vary) – Makes it clean and easy to pour just the right amount of batter into the spout. It measures about 1 standard cup. The cup conveniently rests on the inside of a batter bowl.

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

Remove all packaging and any promotional labels or stickers from your waffle maker. Be sure that all parts (listed in Parts and Features) of your new waffle maker have been included before discarding any packaging materials. You may want to keep the box and packing materials for use at a later date. Before using your Cuisinart^® Vertical Waffle Maker for the first time, wipe housing and baking plates with a damp cloth to remove any dust from the warehouse or shipping.

NOTE: The Cuisinart^® Vertical Waffle Maker has been treated with a special nonstick coating. Should you experience any sticking, slightly increase temperature setting until the waffle releases, then continue making waffles at desired setting.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Stand the closed waffle maker up on a clean, flat surface where you intend to use it. NOTE: Be sure the front legs of the unit are set back at least 6 inches from the edge of the countertop or table.
   

2. Plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet. The red indicator light will turn on to signal that the power is ON, and the unit will begin to heat up. NOTE: The first time you use your waffle maker, it may have a slight odor and may smoke a bit. This is normal for appliances with nonstick surfaces.
3. Adjust the temperature knob to the desired browning setting – select #1 for the lightest shade of waffle and #5 for the darkest shade. We recommend setting #3 for a golden brown waffle.
   
4. Once the waffle maker has reached the desired temperature, the green indicator light will turn on and 5 beeps will sound.
5. Using the measuring cup provided, pour batter into the fill spout on the top of the waffle maker. The amount of batter will vary slightly depending on the thickness of the batter. Check tips and hints or the provided recipe for the right amount.
   NOTE: During baking, you may notice steam rising from the fill spout. This is normal and is actually necessary to produce the waffle's crispy exterior and moist interior.
   
6. Baking time is determined by the browning level that you chose in Step 3. Normal baking time for Shade #3 is about 3 minutes, but depending on your waffle recipe, that may vary. Lighter shades take a little less time; darker shades a little more.
7. When the waffle is ready, the green light will turn on and 5 beeps will sound. Open the waffle maker by pressing the stay-cool latch on the side of the unit, and use the latch to carefully lower the front plate. BE CAREFUL not to touch the hot plate.
   
8. Remove the waffle by gently loosening an edge with a heatproof plastic spatula, wooden spatula or nonstick coated tongs. Never use metal utensils, which will damage the nonstick coating.
   
9. Once cooked waffle is removed, carefully close the unit by bringing the stay-cool latch up to the top plate. Make sure unit is properly latched before proceeding. You will hear a "click," letting you know it is securely closed. You can now proceed with cooking the next waffle.
   
10. When you are finished baking, turn the temperature knob to the lowest setting and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Allow the waffle maker to cool completely before handling.
    

CLEANING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE

The waffle maker must be unplugged and completely cool before cleaning or storing. Leaving the front cover open will allow hot grids to cool more quickly.
To clean, simply brush crumbs from grooves or wipe with a dry cloth or paper towel.
You may also clean the grids by wiping with a damp cloth to prevent staining and sticking from batter or oil buildup.

Be certain grids have cooled completely before cleaning. If batter adheres to plates, simply pour a little cooking oil onto the bakedon batter and let stand for about 5 minutes. This will soften the batter for easy removal.
To clean exterior, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Never use an abrasive cleaner 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.

STORAGE

The vertical design provides ultra-compact storage. Cord wraps around the base stand of the unit.

TIPS TO MAKE PERFECT WAFFLES

• Setting #1 will produce the lightest color waffles. Setting #5 will produce the darkest color waffles. Experiment to determine which setting produces the best waffle color for you. We recommend setting #3 for golden brown waffles.
• We recommend using the provided measuring cup. Depending on the thickness of the batter, you may be using between ¾ and 1 cup of batter per waffle. Always err on less rather than more, as batter tends to expand while cooking.
• Do not overfill the waffle maker – it should not be filled to the top of the waffle grid. Always use the provided measuring cup as a guide.
• Most batters should be poured through the fill spout in a steady stream. Thicker batters, however, should be added a bit more carefully, being sure that the batter in the spout drips into the waffle grid before adding more.
• Batters should be whisked well to be sure there are no lumps. If the batter is not flowing easily through the spout, it is too thick. Either whisk to a smoother batter, or add additional liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time.
• Excess batter will rise into the fill spout creating an extra piece. This extra piece may be easily removed for serving.
  
• Looking for an easy way to add your favorite flavors? Substitute a small amount of the flour for your favorite finely ground nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds, etc.). Do you prefer sweet berries? Swirl up to ¼ cup of a fruit jam into the prepared waffle batter prior to cooking. Not only will the waffles taste delicious, but they will also have a beautiful color to them.
• If adding mix-ins to the batter, they should not be any larger than a mini chocolate chip.
• Waffles are best when made to order, but baked waffles may be kept warm in a 200°F oven. Place them on a rack fitted into a baking pan or loosely cover in foil while in the oven.
• Baked waffles may be frozen. Allow to cool completely, then wrap well in plastic wrap and place in a plastic food storage bag. Use waxed paper to keep waffles separated. Reheat in a toaster or toaster oven when ready to eat. Waffles can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months.
• The provided measuring cup rests neatly on the inside of the batter bowl for clean countertops.