Chefman RJ04-V2 User Guide

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ROTATING BELGIAN

WAFFLE MAKER

USER GUIDE

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Now that you have purchased a Chefman® product you
can rest assured in the knowledge that as well as your
1-year parts and labor warranty you have the added
peace of mind of dedicated helplines and web support.

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Contents

1 Introduction
2 Safety Instructions
5 Features
6 Operating Instructions
10 Cleaning and Maintenance
11 Terms and Conditions
12 Warranty Card

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Introduction

Congratulations!

You have made an excellent choice with the purchase of this quality Chefman®
product. By doing so you now have the assurance and peace of mind which comes
from purchasing a product that has been manufactured to the highest standards
of performance and safety, supported by the high quality standards of Chefman® .

We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase so this Chefman®
product is backed by a comprehensive manufacturer’s 1-year warranty and an
outstanding after sales service through our dedicated Helpline.

We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.

If you require technical support or in the unlikely event that your purchase is
faulty please telephone our Helpline for immediate assistance. Faulty product
claims made within the 1-year warranty period will be repaired or replaced free of
charge provided that you have satisfactory proof of purchase (keep your receipt).
This guarantee is in addition to your statutory rights. Your statutory rights are
not affected. This limited warranty does not apply in cases of damage caused by
accident, improper use, abuse and force majeure.

This limited warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is tampered with in any way
whatsoever. In case of questions or technical problems please call the following
toll-free help line number: 888-315-8407, Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm EST.

If the appliance has to be returned to us, it must be packed correctly as we cannot
accept any responsibility for damage caused in transit.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

WARNING: When using electrical appliances especially when children are present,
basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical outlet
only.

2. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug or
cooking unit in water or any other liquid.

3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles.

4. This appliance should not be used by children.

5. Extreme caution must be exercised when any appliance is used near children.

6. Unplug from wall outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before cleaning or storing this appliance.

7. Never yank the cord to disconnect the cooking unit from the outlet. Instead,
grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.

8. Do not operate any appliance if the cord is damaged. Do not use this appliance
if the unit malfunctions, if it is dropped or has been damaged in any way. In
order to avoid the risk of an electric shock, never try to repair the waffle maker
yourself. Bring it to a qualified technician for examination, repair or electrical or
mechanical adjustment. An incorrect reassembly can present a risk of electric
shock when the waffle maker is used.

9. The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by the manufacturer
may cause fire, electrical shock, or injury.

10. Do not use outdoors or for commercial purposes.

11. Do not use this appliance for purposes other than the one for which it was

designed.

12. Do not let the electrical cord hang over the edge of the table or countertop, or

touch hot surfaces.

13. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or heated oven.

14. Use on a heat-resistant, flat level surface only.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont'd)

15. Use extreme caution when moving any appliance containing hot food, water, oil or
other liquids.

16. To disconnect, remove plug from outlet.

17. Always unplug after use. The appliance will remain ON unless unplugged.

18. CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat during use.
Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fire or other damage
to persons or property.

19. When using this appliance, provide adequate ventilation above and on all sides
for air circulation. Do not allow this appliance to touch curtains, wall coverings,
clothing, dish towels or other flammable materials during use.

20. Use with wall outlet only.

21. Never place the waffle maker or drip tray in dishwasher.

CAUTION: This appliance is hot during operation and retains heat for some time after
un-plugging. Always use oven mitts when handling hot materials and allow metal
parts to cool before cleaning. Do not place anything on top of the appliance while it is
operating or while it is hot.

1. All users of this appliance must read and understand this User Guide before operating

or cleaning this appliance.

2. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.

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

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from
entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. Longer detachable power-supply cords
or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont'd)

longer detachable power-supply extension cord is used:

1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least
as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and:

2. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or
tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

LINE CORD SAFETY TIPS

1. Never pull or yank on cord or the appliance.

2. To insert plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into outlet.

3. To disconnect appliance, grasp plug and remove it from outlet.

4. Before each use, inspect the line cord for cuts and/or abrasion marks. If any
are found, this indicates that the appliance should be serviced and the line cord
replaced. Please return it to an authorized service representative.

5. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance, as this could place undue
stress on the cord where it enters the appliance and cause it to fray and break.

DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE IF THE LINE CORD SHOWS ANY DAMAGE OR
IF APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.

CAUTION: To ensure continued protection against risk of electric shock, connect to

properly grounded outlets only.

IMPORTANT: During the first few minutes of initial use, you may notice smoke
and/or a slight odor. This is normal and should quickly disappear. It will not recur
after appliance has been used a few more times.

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.

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Features

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1.Browning control dial

2. Ready light

3. Power light

4. Stainless steel finish

5. Handle

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6. Non-stick waffle plates

7. Base

8. Drip tray

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Operating Instructions

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Carefully unpack the appliance and remove all packaging and materials.

2. Before using your Waffle Maker for the first time, wipe the cooking plates with a
damp cloth to remove all dust, and then dry. Wipe outer surfaces with a slightly
damp soft cloth or sponge.
CAUTION: Take care to prevent water from running into the appliance.
Never immerse this appliance in water or any other liquids!

3. Set the appliance on a dry, clean and flat surface.

HOW TO USE

1. Lift top of the cooking plate. Make sure the waffle maker’s bottom cooking plate
is positioned flat and locked into a stable position. Before baking the first waffles
of the day, use a pastry brush to lightly coat the top and bottom waffle plates
with vegetable oil. Do not use non-stick sprays as they can cause build-up on the
cooking plates.

2. Plug unit into a 120 Volt AC electrical outlet. The red POWER light will illuminate and
remain lit during use.
NOTE: When your waffle maker is heated for the first time, it may emit slight smoke
or odor. This is normal and should disappear after one or two uses. This does not
affect the safety of the appliance. However, as it may affect the flavor of the first
waffles prepared in the waffle maker, it is recommended that these be discarded.

MIN

Keeps

waffles

warm

Red

POWER

Light

MAX

Preheat

waffle
maker

Green

READY

Light

TOP VIEW

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Operating Instructions (cont'd)

3. Turn the browning control dial to the MAX setting to preheat.

4. While preheating, prepare waffle batter.

5. After approximately 5 minutes, the green READY light will illuminate, indicating the
unit is preheated and is ready for use.

6. Set the browning control to the desired setting. A lower setting produces a lighter
browned waffle, while waffles made at a higher setting are darker and crispier.
When preparing a recipe for the first time, set the control to the middle; then adjust
according to preference. Recipes will vary in cook time and shade of brown; batters
with more sugar will brown quicker. Note the perfect setting for each batter recipe for
future use.

Green

READY

light

7. Pour or ladle ¾ to 1 cup batter onto the bottom cooking plate. Add just enough batter to

fill lower grid so that the peak area is covered. If necessary, use a spatula to spread the
batter to the corners of the plate. Try not to overfill as batter will expand when cooked.
The drip tray will catch any spilled-over batter.

8. The green READY light will turn off as the baking cycle begins.

9. Lower the top cooking plate to close the waffle maker and rotate unit 180° to the bottom

side.

10. The waffle maker will cook until the green READY light (on the backside of the waffle

maker) illuminates. Rotate waffle maker 180° to the top side, until it is flat and locked
into a stable position.

11. Lift the top cooking plate gently; if it pulls on the waffle, continue cooking for 1 minute

and test again. Waffles should be baked according to the temperature control setting
chosen. If the waffles need to bake to a darker finish, close the lid and continue baking
until the desired color is achieved.

BOTTOM VIEW

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Operating Instructions (cont'd)

12. Remove waffles from the cooking plates using non-metallic utensils. NOTE: If
additional waffles are to be baked, keep the waffle maker closed to retain heat.
Always be sure the green light is illuminated before baking more waffles.
NOTE: Waffles made after multiple uses will bake faster because extra heat has
been retained.

13. When baking is complete, unplug the power cord from electric outlet.
Lift top cooking plate and allow to cool. Make sure the waffle maker’s bottom
cooking plate is positioned flat and locked into a stable position.

14. Do not clean until unit has fully cooled.

WAFFLE BAKING TIPS

• Recipes may be doubled.

• Sift all dry ingredients together. It is not necessary to beat egg yolks and milk

separately. Just add them to the combined flour mixture and use a whisk or mixer
to blend the ingredients well.

• Egg whites should be beaten until they form stiff peaks. Stir ¼ of the beaten

whites into the batter to lighten it, and then gently fold in the rest. There should
be white streaks in the batter. Do not over-mix batter when adding egg whites.

• Do not open the waffle maker during the first minute of baking or the waffle will

separate. Completely bake the waffle before removing.

• When a waffle is done, the top cooking plate should lift easily. Lift the plate

gently; if it pulls, continue cooking for 1 minute and test again.

• When preparing waffle batter, do not over-mix or waffles will be tough. Stir batter

only until large lumps of dry ingredients disappear.

• The optimal amount of batter to produce a full-shaped waffle, without

overflowing, will vary with different waffle batters. Pouring batter from a
measuring cup will help to gauge how much batter to use each time. Fill bottom
grid of the waffle maker with enough batter to cover peak areas of the grid about
¾ to 1 cup.

• For more evenly shaped waffles, spread thick batters to the outer edge of the

cooking plate using a heat-proof rubber spatula or another non-metallic utensil
before closing the lid.

• Cake-based waffles are tenderer than regular waffles, and may require more care

when removing from the waffle maker. Use a spatula to support waffles when
removing from the appliance.

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Operating Instructions (cont'd)

• To retain crispiness, move baked waffles to a paper napkin or a wire
cooling rack to absorb any condensation. To keep waffles hot, place in an
ovenproof dish on an oven rack and warm at about 200-250°F (90-120°C).

• Waffles will keep for about 20 minutes before they begin to dry out.

• Cooled waffles can be re-warmed and re-crisped individually, by returning
them to the hot waffle maker. Set waffle temperature control to MIN. Place
waffle on cooking plate so grooves match up; close lid and heat for 1 to 2
minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.

• Baked waffles freeze well. Cool completely on a wire rack. Store in a plastic
freezer bag or in a covered container, separating waffles with wax paper.
Reheat frozen waffles in a toaster oven, oven or toaster until hot and crisp.

For lower fat, lower cholesterol waffles:

• Use skim milk.

• Adapt recipes by eliminating the egg yolk. Always use liquid vegetable oils
such as canola, corn or sunflower, instead of butter.

For higher fiber waffles:

• Substitute 1/2 cup or more of white flour with whole-wheat flour.

• Substitute 1/4 cup of white flour with wheat or oat bran.

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Cleaning and Maintenance

This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts.
Do not try to repair it yourself. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than
cleaning, must be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician.

CARE AND CLEANING

CAUTION: Unplug from electrical outlet and allow to cool thoroughly before cleaning.

1. This appliance does not disassemble for cleaning.

2. If batter has dripped onto the drip tray, remove drip tray immediately after
use and rinse with warm water. Wash with mild dishwashing liquid. Remove
stubborn stains with a plastic mesh puff or pad. Do not use steel wool or coarse
scouring pads.

3. Never immerse appliance in water or other liquids.
NOTE: Never place the waffle maker or drip tray in dishwasher.

4. The waffle cooking plates should be cleaned and conditioned before each
heating.

5. Brush cooking plates with a clean, soft pastry brush or cloth. To condition plates,
lightly coat the cooking surfaces with solid vegetable shortening or vegetable
oil. Carefully follow suggested cleaning procedures below. After a time, if waffles
show signs of sticking, recondition as needed.

6. To protect the premium quality non-stick surfaces, use only plastic, nylon or
wooden utensils.

7. To remove any batter baked onto the cooking plates, pour a small amount
of cooking oil onto the hardened batter. Allow to set for 5 minutes and then
wipe softened batter off with a paper towel or soft cloth. Remove stubborn
stains with a plastic mesh puff or pad. For best results, use only products with
directions stating that it is safe for cleaning non-stick cooking surfaces. Do not
use steel wool or coarse scouring pads.

8. The exterior finish should be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft,
damp cloth. Dry thoroughly.

STORAGE

After cleaning, make sure unit is unplugged and fully cooled before storing. Never
wrap cord tightly around appliance. Do not put any stress on cord where it enters
unit, as this can cause cord to fray and break.

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Terms and Conditions

CHEFMAN LLC warrants, subject to the conditions stated below, that from the date of purchase, this product will
be free from mechanical defects for a period of ONE (1) year. CHEFMAN LLC, at its option, will repair or replace
this product found to be defective during the warranty period. Should this product become defective by reason
of improper workmanship or material defect during the specified warranty period, CHEFMAN LLC will repair or
replace the same effecting all necessary parts replacements for a period of three years from the date of purchase.
Transportation charges on parts, or products in whole, submitted for repair or replacement, under this warranty,
must be borne by the purchaser.

This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a CHEFMAN® ROTATING BELGIAN
WAFFLE MAKER that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise required
under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners.

CONDITIONS: This warranty is valid for the original USA retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase
and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty service or
replacement. Dealers, service centers, or retail stores do not have the right to alter, modify or in any way, change the
terms and conditions of this warranty. Warranty registration is not necessary to obtain warranty on CHEFMAN LLC
Products. Save your proof of purchase receipt.

ABOUT YOUR PRODUCT WARRANTY: Most warranty repairs are handled routinely, but sometimes requests for
warranty service may not be appropriate. For example, warranty service would NOT apply if the product damage
occurred because of misuse, lack of routine maintenance, shipping, handling, warehousing or improper installation.
Similarly, the warranty is void if the manufacturing date or the serial number on the product has been removed or
the equipment has been altered or modified. During the warranty period, the authorized service dealer, at its option,
will repair or replace any part that, upon examination, is found to be defective under normal use and service.

NORMAL WEAR: This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following:
negligent use or misuse of the product; improper voltage or current; use contrary to the operation instructions;
deviation from instructions regarding storage and transportation; repair or alteration by anyone other than
CHEFMAN LLC or an authorized service center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire,
flood, hurricanes and tornadoes. CHEFMAN LLC shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages
caused by the breach of any express or implied warranty. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any
implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the
above warranty. Some states, provinces or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental of
consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from
state to state or province to province.

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE: If your CHEFMAN® ROTATING BELGIAN WAFFLE MAKER should prove to be
defective within the warranty period, we will repair it, or if we think necessary, replace it. To obtain warranty service,
simply call our toll-free number 1-888-315-8407 Ext: 400 for additional information from our Customer Service
Representatives, or send the defective product to Customer Service at Chefman, 873 Route 45, Suite 101, New City,
NY 10956.

To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the product.
Please only pay by money order.

This warranty is effective for the time periods listed above and subject to the conditions provided for within this
policy.

CHEFMAN is a registered trademark of PLUS ITS CHEAP, LLC.

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Warranty Card

Description of malfunction:

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ROTATING BELGIAN WAFFLE MAKER

Your details:

Name

Address

E mail

Date of purchase*

* We recommend you keep the receipt with this warranty card

Location of purchase

Return your completed warranty card to:

RJ Brands

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Suite 101

New City, New York

10956

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