Sunbeam WAM5000BK - Shade Select Vertical Waffle Maker Manual

Important instructions - retain for future use.

Sunbeam's Safety Precautions

Sunbeam is very safety conscious when designing and manufacturing consumer products, but it is essential that the product user also exercise care when using an electrical appliance. Listed below are precautions which are essential for the safe use of an electrical appliance:

• Read carefully and save all the instructions provided with the appliance.
• Always turn the power off at the power outlet before you insert or remove a plug. Remove by grasping the plug - do not pull on the cord.
• Turn the power off and remove the plug when the appliance is not in use and before cleaning.
• Do not use your appliance with an extension cord unless this cord has been checked and tested by a qualified technician or service person.
• Always use your appliance from a power outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked on the appliance.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.
• Never leave an appliance unattended while in use.
• Do not use an appliance for any purpose other than its intended use.
• Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas flame, electric element or on a heated oven.
• Do not place on top of any other appliance.
• Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang over the edge of a table or bench top or touch any hot surface.
• Do not operate any electrical appliance with a damaged cord or after the appliance has been damaged in any manner. If damage is suspected, return the appliance to the nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre for examination, repair or adjustment.
• For additional protection, Sunbeam recommend the use of a residual current device (RCD) with a tripping current not exceeding 30mA in the electrical circuit supplying power to your appliances.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid unless recommended.
• Appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments.
• Refer to "Care and Cleaning" section for details concerning precautions during use maintenance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years old.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Keep appliance 15cm away from the wall when in use.

If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance, please visit www.sunbeam.com.au or contact the Sunbeam Consumer Service Line. Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.

Features of your Sunbeam Shade Select Vertical Waffle Maker

1. Countdown timer & user interface
2. Shade Select dial
3. Handle/lock
4. Pouring funnel
5. Accessory: Measuring cup
6. Non-stick grids

Control Panel

1. Countdown timer
2. Shade Select dial

An Introduction to your Sunbeam Shade Select Vertical Waffle Maker

Now you and the whole family can make golden brown, fluffy waffles at home, using your choice of delicious and imaginative fillings & toppings.

Prepare waffles for breakfast or brunch and pile them high with fresh fruits, whipped cream or just plain butter and warmed syrup.

With your Sunbeam Shade Select Vertical Waffle Maker the unique upright pouring funnel helps to prevent messy overflow, giving you the perfect fill for perfect waffles every time! Plus, the non-stick grids make clean up easy. It's a great addition to any kitchen.

Before using your Sunbeam Shade Select Vertical Waffle Maker

1. Open unit by pressing the side button on the handle and allowing the front waffle plate to come forward.
   
2. Clean cooking plates with cloth or sponge, dampened with hot, soapy water.
   
   Do not immerse unit in water. Rinse with dampened cloth or sponge and wipe dry.
3. Season the grid plates by applying a thin coat of cooking oil onto the surface and rub in with paper towel. Alternatively add oil to paper towel and rub over the grid plates. After this initial seasoning, there is no need to season the plates after each use.

Note: When using your Sunbeam Shade Select Vertical Waffle Maker for the first time, you may notice a fine smoke haze being emitted. This is normal and is due to the initial heating of the internal components.

Preparing Waffles

1. Close unit and plug into outlet.
   
   
   During use or after use do not touch the pouring funnel at the top of the unit as it will be hot.
   Touch the unit at the side handle or the control panel only during use or directly after use.
   Cooking Tip: Select a darker shade when cooking heavier and more dense batters.
2. Use the Shade Select dial to select your desired waffle texture. The screen will display the words "Pre-heating" whilst it is increasing it's temperature.
   The Waffle Maker will beep once it has reached the correct temperature and the screen will display "Ready to cook".
   
3. Fill the measuring cup up to the very top with waffle batter and pour into the pouring funnel. Use a spatula to ensure all batter is poured into the unit. User should be advised to use caution when pouring batter into the unit as the top of the pouring funnel is very hot.
   
   Do not add more scoops of batter. This will result in overflow and give uneven results.
   
4. The control panel will count down the time you have left to wait until your waffles are ready.
5. When the timer is done, it will beep and display "Cooking Complete" on the display panel. This indicates that the waffles are done. Press the release button on the side handle to open the front waffle plate.
   
   The pouring funnel is extremely hot!
6. Close unit and wait for the Pre-Heating indication to come on before preparing another waffle.
   Note: Opening the Waffle Maker before waffles are finished cooking will cause waffle batter to separate, resulting in torn waffles.

Hints For Tasty Waffles

• Select a darker shade when cooking heavier and more dense batters.
• Do not over-mix waffle batter. Beating egg whites separately and folding them gently into the batter will create a lighter, crispier waffle.
• Setting No.1 will produce the fluffiest and lightest colour waffles. Setting 5 will produce the crispier darker colour waffles. Experiment to determine which setting produces the best waffle colour for you. We recommend setting No. 3 for golden brown waffles.
• Don't open the Waffle Maker while steam is escaping from sides and front of the unit.
• 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.
• Do not overfill the waffle maker – it should not be filled to the top of the funnel. Always fill the measuring scoop full to the top. Do not add more batter to the waffle maker.
• Thicker batters should be added a bit more carefully, being sure that the batter in the funnel drips into the grid plate before adding more.
• Batters should be whisked well to be sure there are no lumps. If the batter is not flowing easily through the funnel, it is too thick. Either whisk to a smoother batter, or add additional liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time.
• Why not freeze prepared waffles for those busy days ahead? Just bake the waffles as directed. Cool on a wire rack and wrap in moisture-proof paper or plastic. Quickly reheat in our oven or microwave.

Care And Cleaning

Always unplug your Shade Select Vertical Waffle Maker and allow it to cool completely before cleaning it. NEVER immerse the MAIN body, power cord or plug in water or any other liquid. To prevent damage to the appliance do not use alkaline cleaning agents when cleaning, use a soft cloth and a mild detergent.

• Carefully wipe off oil after each batch of waffles, prior to making the next batch. This will improve the cooking quality and prevent excess oil. The waffle batter should be poured with the included measuring cup for the perfect fill.
• Always use a plastic utensil to lift the waffles from the waffle maker.
• Do not use metal utensils as these will scratch the non-stick surface.

To clean after use

Always turn the power OFF and remove the plug before cleaning.

Do not immerse the Waffle Maker in water or any other liquid.

Do not use abrasives or metal scourers as they will scratch the non-stick grid plates and the exterior surface.

To clean the non-stick grid plates

Wipe over the plates with a dampened cloth.

To clean the exterior

Wipe over with a dampened cloth and polish with a soft dry cloth.

To clean cooked-on stains

Should your waffle maker require additional cleaning of stubborn build up and stains, the following cleaning method is recommended:

1. Combine 2 tablespoons of bicarbonate or baking soda with water to make a paste.
2. Turn the power OFF and remove the plug. Ensure the cooking plates are cool.
3. Using a damp cloth, wipe the mixture on the cooking plates to remove all residue.
4. Before using the waffle maker again, re-season the non-stick surface by applying a little oil, and wiping clean with paper towel.

This appliance has no user serviceable parts. Any servicing beyond that described in the Cleaning Section should be performed by an Authorised Service Representative only. See Warranty Section.