Frequently Asked Questions - Chef's Choice PetiteCone Express 836 Instructions & Recipes

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You may not want to make three cones right from the start. It's a good idea to familiarize
yourself with the proper amount of batter needed for each mold, the operation of your
PetiteCone maker and the rolling procedure by making only one or two cones the first
several times.
Do not use a metal implement to remove the waffle as it might damage the surface of the
PetiteCone maker's plates. To prevent damage to the baking surfaces, remove the waffles
with a plastic fork or plastic spatula.
If the waffle feels too hot to roll with your bare hands, try placing it on a towel or dishcloth.
Use the cloth to initiate the roll by placing your fingers underneath it and wrapping it around
the cone roller for the first turn. Let the cloth fall back and finish the roll as described above.
(See figures 4, 5 and 6). Or, you might want to try dipping your fingers in a bowl of cold water
at the start of each roll.
Sweet waffles will roll more easily than savory ones. This is because of the added sugar in
the sweet recipes. Sugar, when hot, is very soft.
Savory waffles are generally less pliable than sweet waffles. This is because there is less
sugar in the savory recipes. If you are having trouble rolling three savory cones on each
bake, you might want to add another tablespoon of corn syrup to the batter. The additional
corn syrup (although a sugar) will not significantly change the taste of the cone, but should
make it easier to roll.
Q: I checked the waffles about 45 seconds into their baking time and they split
apart when I lifted the lid. Why?
A: The waffles were probably not completely baked. It is important to keep the lid closed
until the steaming has almost stopped or the green "ready" light comes on. If the
waffles don't seem done, close the lid and bake for a few more seconds. Do not
hesitate to try different baking settings until you find the correct one for your recipe.
Q: Why do all three of my waffles stick together sometimes?
A: Try putting less batter onto the waffle molds. If your batter is on the thin side, it may
spread out more than you think it would from the amount you put on the spoon. Cheese
in batter can cause it to spread out more as it bakes. If your waffles run together, it will
be difficult to separate them and roll them into cones before they cool and harden.
Each recipe in this manual makes plenty of batter to allow for just such occurrences!
Q: My waffles occasionally stick to the molds. Sometimes they are too crisp to roll.
What can I do?
A: If you season the entire surface of both plates on your PetiteCone maker with vegetable
oil before your first bake and always bake your waffles until they're done, they should
not stick to the surfaces of the molds. Some ingredients, particularly sweet in nature,
have a tendency to adhere to hot surfaces. This can result in a build-up in the waffle
mold grids but should not cause the waffles to stick. You can always spray the molds
with cooking spray in-between baking to reduce this build-up.
Waffles become crispy and harden too quickly to roll when they are over-baked.
Reduce the heat setting until a rollable waffle is obtained.

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