Operation; Before First Use - GE 898678 Manual

Before first use

• Carefully remove the appliance from the packaging and retain the packaging for
future use.
• Place the appliance on a flat, dry, stable and heat-resistant surface.
Loosen the tie (4) and unwind the power cord (3) completely.
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• Remove all stickers from the appliance.
Place the collection tray (6) on the base (5) (ill. a ). Make sure the 4 plastic pins
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lock onto the grooves on the base (5). The collection tray (6) will collect dripping
batter and oil from the waffle plates (7, 8). Do not operate the appliance without
the collection tray (6).
• Connect the power plug (3) to a suitable wall outlet.
• Note: The appliance may produce an odor and emit smoke when switched on
for the first time, as residues from the production process are eliminated. This is
normal and does not indicate a defect or hazard.
• When using the appliance for the first time, we recommend to heat it for at least
10 minutes without batter, oil, or ingredients ( Operation), until no odor or smoke
is present. During baking, ensure ample ventilation.
WarninG!
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• Let the appliance cool completely.
• Clean the appliance ( Cleaning and maintenance).
Preparation
• Prior to each use clean the appliance with a clean and slightly dampened cloth.
• Connect the power plug (3) to a suitable wall outlet to preheat the appliance. The
power indicator (1) lights up blue. The appliance begins to heat up.
Close the upper cover (9) (ill. d ).
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After heating up, the ready indicators (2, 12) light up green.
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• Note: During use, the ready indicators (2, 12) cycle on and off. This indicates that the
waffle maker heats up from time to time to maintain the required temperature.
Lift up the upper cover (9) by the handle (10) (ill. b ). Never touch the waffle
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plates (7, 8) to check the temperature (ill. c ). Danger of burns!
Slightly brush the hot waffle plates (7, 8) with a thin layer of butter, margarine or
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suitable oil. Now the appliance is ready for baking waffles.
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OPERATION

Never let the power cord (3) touch the waffle plates (7, 8) (ill. e ).
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