Chef's Choice 830 WafflePro, 830-SE WafflePro Instructions Manual

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WafﬂePro® Taste/Texture Select

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Instructions & Recipes for Model 830/830-SE Instructions et recettes pour le modèle 830/830-SE

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using the WafﬂePro

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Always use plastic handle on lid and do not touch stainless cover when hot.

3. To protect against ﬁre, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plug or wafﬂe maker in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

5. Before use, unwind the power cord completely and keep the cord away from the hot parts of the appliance.

6. Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.

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

8. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

9. Only operate the wafﬂe maker on a dry, ﬂat, non-slip surface.

10. Do not use WafﬂePro

11. Do not operate the WafﬂePro been damaged in any manner, return WafﬂePro Department for examination, repair or adjustment.

12. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the EdgeCraft Corporation may result in ﬁre, electric shock or injury to persons.

13. Always unplug the wafﬂe maker from electrical outlet when not in use and before cleaning to avoid accidental electrical shock. Allow to cool before cleaning.

14. As long as the appliance is hot, even if unplugged, there is the danger of someone getting burned. Do not touch hot surfaces and do not put it into storage while hot.

15. Do not use the WafﬂePro for other than intended use.

16. For use only on 120V 60HZ power. Use a socket with a good ground connection.

17. For household use only.

18.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

outdoors.

with a damaged cord or plug. If it malfunctions or has

to the EdgeCraft Corporation Service

YOU MADE A GOOD CHOICE

he WafﬂePro® Taste/Texture Select® Model 830/830-SE comes

to you from Chef’sChoice

professional household gourmet products. The WafﬂePro

brings to the home features found only in commercial wafﬂe makers.

Its unique Quad texture and taste. A highly versatile wafﬂe maker, WafﬂePro you to bake rapidly for a crisp golden brown exterior while retaining a moist interior, like crusty bread hot from the oven. Or, with the ﬂick of a switch, WafﬂePro texture throughout.

Remember when wafﬂes were only for the weekends, when Mom and Dad had more time? The WafﬂePro menu everyday! It heats up while the coffee is being brewed and your ﬁrst wafﬂe is ready when your coffee is poured. And because the WafﬂePro as they can be eaten.

Imagine wafﬂes with the natural aroma and taste of freshly baked bread and pastries. Make up a batch of a quick Basic Wafﬂe recipe the night before so it’s ready to bake in the heated WafﬂePro morning. Enjoy!

Baking System allows you to select that “just right”

makes a crunchy wafﬂe with a uniform

heats so rapidly, you’ll be making wafﬂes just about as fast

, the maker of the world’s ﬁnest

allows

puts wafﬂes back on the

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GETTING TO KNOW THE WafﬂePro

Take a minute to identify the key features and controls of the WafﬂePro®, (Figure 1) made of high strength, high temperature engineering plastics with a polished stainless steel lid.

To open the lid, lift by the insulated front plastic handle. Electronic controls are on the control panel, Figure 2.

Particularly important is the circular black Rocker Switch, Figures 1 and 2. Press the upper portion of the rocker switch for a fast bake and for wafﬂes with “Crisp Exterior/Moist Interior”, or press at the bottom of the rocker switch for a deep bake and for wafﬂes that have a more “Uniform Texture” throughout.

Below the rocker switch is a red light marked “Baking” to indicate when the wafﬂe plates are being heated. Below that is a green light marked “Ready” to indicate either the wafﬂe plate is at baking temperature or the wafﬂe is “Ready” to be served.

An audible “Ready Beeper” sounds when the green light comes on to further indicate when the wafﬂe is ready to serve.

The color control wheel is graduated numerically. The wafﬂe will be darker or lighter in color depending on the exact setting of this wheel and the position of the rocker switch. This control wheel is relatively sensitive and fractional numerical changes can make a notable difference in color. The common operating range for the color control is 3½ to 5. To darken the wafﬂe, move toward a higher number.

The lid has a unique hinge that allows the back of the lid to raise slightly as needed to maintain a uniform thickness of the wafﬂe as it bakes and rises.

Provision has been made for cord storage as described in Storage Section. The cord can be stored under the WafﬂePro

The WafﬂePro

with its end secured in a slot molded into the base.

can be stored upright to save shelf space. Simply close the lid and stand it upright

resting on the ﬂat hinged end.

USING THE WafﬂePro® FOR THE FIRST TIME

Insert the WafﬂePro® power cord into a grounded 120 volt outlet and close the cover. The red “baking” light will turn on immediately indicating the wafﬂe plates are heating. Turn the co or control dial to 4. You can shorten the warm-up time by pressing ﬁrmly the top of the black circular rocker switch adjacent to the marking “Crisp Exterior/Moist Interior.”

Figure 1. WafﬂePro® Taste/Texture Select®.

Rocker Switch

Control Panel

Handle for Lid

Color Control Dial

In about 3½ minutes the red light will turn off, the green Ready light will turn on and the Beeper will sound indicating the WafﬂePro

is ready for baking. On the ﬁrst heating you may sense a slight odor

during the heat-up cycle, typical of new heating elements with non-stick surface coatings. When “Ready”, open the lid and brush a light coating of vegetable or corn oil, melted margarine or

butter on the entire surface area of both the upper and lower heated grids (or you may use non-stick cooking spray). Because both of the baking surfaces are factory ﬁnished with an anti-stick coating, it is necessary to oil the surfaces only before the ﬁrst time you use the WafﬂePro

. It should not be

necessary to oil again on subsequent use. Pour about

/3 cup of wafﬂe batter onto the middle of the lower grid and close the lid. Discard the ﬁrst

wafﬂe as it will absorb the excess oil you used on the grids.

WARM UP AND BAKING PROCEDURE

If the WafﬂePro® has not been used before, follow instructions above for “Using the WafﬂePro® for the First Time.”

If your are looking for a good recipe, see “Some Favorite Recipes”, (page 9).

WARM-UP

Plug the power cord into a grounded 120 volt outlet. Set the rocker switch to “Crisp Exterior/ Moist Interior” to begin the heat-up cycle. This setting places maximum heat on the wafﬂe grids and they will warm up in only 3½ minutes. If the switch is set to Uniform Texture, warm up time will be about twice that long. The red “Baking” light will come on when the WafﬂePro control wheel to 4. When the heat-up period is complete the red light will go off, the “Ready” light will come on and the beeper will brieﬂy sound to remind you the grid is up to temperature and ready for you to begin baking. When the green light comes on the heaters are deactivated until the grids cool slightly below the baking temperature.

Keep hands away from the hot stainless cover and grid surfaces. Touch only the plastic parts and handle provided.

SELECT THE TASTE/TEXTURE – WHICH IS JUST RIGHT FOR YOU

The versatile Quad® Baking System, unique to the WafﬂePro®, lets you control the baking condition best suited to your taste and allows you to vary and modify the taste, texture and aroma of the wafﬂes any time you wish. By adjusting the batter you can further widen the ﬂavors and textures available.

is plugged in. Set the color

Figure 2. Control Panel

Rocker Switch

• Press here for fast bake

• Press here for deep bake

Audible “Ready” Beeper

Color Control Wheel

You can ﬁnd the perfect combination for each recipe and for any of your favorite toppings. Caution

- Do not rely on the age-old notion that the wafﬂe is done when the wafﬂe maker stops steaming. Because of the unique Quad

Baking System, the wafﬂe may be ready to serve while the WafﬂePro®

is still steaming. Learn to rely on the green light and beeper and vary the settings to your taste.

MAKING WAFFLES WITH CRISP EXTERIOR/MOIST INTERIOR

Wafﬂes made with the Crisp Exterior/Moist Interior setting will retain more of the freshly–baked aroma and ﬂavor. The degree of exterior crispness will depend on the recipe and the color control setting.

1. Depress the upper portion of the black circular rocker switch marked “Crisp Exterior/Moist Interior.” Set the color control to 4 for the ﬁrst wafﬂe.

2. Pour or ladle about 1⁄3 cup of batter from a ladle or pitcher in the middle of the lower wafﬂe grid. A thicker batter, thin enough to just pour slowly works best. Avoid putting too much batter on grid as that will cause an overﬂow and increase clean up time. Too little batter will not ﬁll the grid and heating will be uneven.

3. Close the lid immediately after adding batter so as to spread out the batter uniformly. Press down lightly on the lid handle for several seconds in order to help level the batter. A special hinge at the rear of lid adjusts automatically to ensure a uniform thickness of the wafﬂe.

4. The red light will come on indicating the wafﬂe is baking. This means the heater is powered to continue the cooking process.

5. When the wafﬂe is ready, the green light comes on, the red light goes off and the beeper sounds brieﬂy.

6. Lift the lid slightly and inspect the wafﬂe color. If necessary, close the lid and continue heating a little longer until desired color is obtained. On the next baking cycle adjust the color control wheel as necessary to obtain a better setting. Movement to a higher number will darken the wafﬂe. Commonly the necessary adjustment is less than one whole number.

7. When the wafﬂe is done, remove it by lifting one edge with a heat-resistant plastic fork or spatula. (If you use a metal fork, use care not to contact grid surfaces as that might scratch the non-stick surface and decrease its effectiveness.)

8. After removal of wafﬂe, the WafﬂePro

can be immediately reﬁlled with batter or it can be closed until you are ready to bake again. If you do not start another wafﬂe immediately the green light will stay on until the grids cool slightly, then the red light will come on brieﬂy indicating the grids are being reheated to maintain readiness for the next use. When the green light comes on again the next wafﬂe can be poured and baked.

9. When ﬁnished baking, be certain to unplug the WafﬂePro

. Only then is the power tothe wafﬂe

maker switched off.

MAKING WAFFLES WITH UNIFORM TEXTURE

Wafﬂes made with the “Uniform Texture” baking cycle will be evenly baked throughout their thickness. They will have a crunchy and drier texture. The amount of moisture retention will depend on the color control setting. Generally the color control setting will be lower and the baking time will be about twice that expected with the “Crisp Exterior/Moist Interior” setting.

1. Depress the lower portion of the black circular rocker switch marked “Uniform Texture”. Set the color control dial to 3½ for the ﬁrst wafﬂe.

2. Pour or ladle about grid. A thicker batter, thin enough to just pour slowly works best. Do not overﬁll the grid.

3. Close the lid immediately after adding the batter so that the lid will level out the batter. A special hinge at the rear adjusts automatically to ensure a uniform thickness of the wafﬂe.

/3 level cup of batter from a ladle or pitcher in the middle of the lower wafﬂe

4. The red light will come on indicating the wafﬂe is baking.

5. When the wafﬂe is ready the red light goes off, the green light comes on, and the beeper sounds brieﬂy.

6. Lift the lid and inspect the wafﬂe. If you want a slightly browner wafﬂe, close the lid and cook for another 20 seconds or so.

7. When the color is right, remove wafﬂe with a plastic spatula or fork. As needed increase or decrease the color control for the next cycle. Once you establish the optimum color setting, it will not require any change in the future unless you alter the wafﬂe recipe or switch to “Crisp Exterior/Moist Interior.”

8. Add batter for the next wafﬂe or close lid until you are again ready to bake. The green light will remain on until WafﬂePro

cools slightly. Then the red light will alternately come on to keep the

grids hot until you are ready for the next wafﬂe.

9. When ﬁnished baking, be certain to unplug the WafﬂePro

. Only then is the power to the wafﬂe

maker switched off.

Always unplug the WafﬂePro® immediately after use. Never leave it unattended when plugged in. Children should not be allowed to use a wafﬂe maker except in the presence of an attentive adult.

The WafﬂePro storing the WafﬂePro

cools faster when its lid is left fully open. Store only when cold. Save shelf space by

upright resting on its hinged ﬂat end.

WAFFLE BASICS

Superb wafﬂes begin with a good recipe but depend on a versatile wafﬂe maker to fully develop the ﬂavor, texture and aroma of the batter. A perfect wafﬂe is no accident. It is the combination of a brownish crisp exterior and an interior texture baked the way you like it. Some of us prefer a wafﬂe with a moist interior like freshly baked bread. Such a wafﬂe has the greatest ﬂavor and aroma. Others want a uniformly crunchy wafﬂe, one that is baked slowly with less interior moisture. You may like to bake breakfast wafﬂes that are crisp on the outside and ﬂuffy inside but you may want a chocolate dessert wafﬂe, destined to be served with a scoop of ice cream, that is crunchy throughout.

The WafﬂePro prefer. You select either a fast bake or a deep bake. Then you select a color control setting. And the color control adjusts for either baking setting to give you a toasty, brown exterior and the interior texture you want.

The Quad ting gives you a fast bake while the “Uniform Texture” setting gives a slow deep bake. The Color Control setting controls the surface temperature of the wafﬂe and determines its color.

To get a crisp exterior with a contrasting steamy aromatic interior, you need a wafﬂe iron with a fast bake. The WafﬂePro this delectable combination.

WAFFLE INGREDIENTS AND TECHNIQUES

Sugar in wafﬂe batter enhances the browning of the wafﬂe especially on the surface where the temperatures are highest. If your diet permits, a small amount of sugar can do wonders for the wafﬂes.

Cornmeal in wafﬂe batter adds extra crunch. Only a few tablespoons are needed to add texture. Butter and oil enhance ﬂavor and can increase the darkening of the wafﬂe. But, too much of these

liquids inhibits surface browning. Eggs add their own ﬂavor to the mix and importantly they reduce the tendency of wafﬂes to “split”.

incorporates the unique Quad® baking system to ensure a wafﬂe baked the way you

baking system on the WafﬂePro® works this way. The “Crisp Exterior/Moist Interior” set-

is unique among all wafﬂe makers in its ability to cook rapidly enough to create

The consistency of your batter will effect the end result. A slightly thick batter, one that pours slowly, some say like slow moving lava, works the best. If the batter pours freely, add more ﬂour to thicken.

Regardless of the recipe, the WafﬂePro the wafﬂe iron without risk of overﬂow. Use a pitcher, a measuring cup or ladle to pour batter onto the WafﬂePro

grids.

works best with a level 1/3 cup of batter. This amount ﬁlls

When making wafﬂe batter, add milk slowly and mix with a power mixer or by hand until the right consistency is reached. Blend just until the desired consistency is reached. You may not need to use all of the milk or liquid called for in a recipe. If you add too much liquid, simply stir in additional ﬂour (or dry mix) to thicken the batter.

Some recipes may call for separating the eggs, beating the whites and folding them in at the end of the mix. This step gives a slightly lighter wafﬂe with a less uniform texture but it is not essential. Whole eggs may be used.

Always preheat the WafﬂePro

before adding the batter. Set the Color Control to 4 if you are just getting started, otherwise set it to your own preference. Read the instructions beginning on Page 5 before making your ﬁrst wafﬂes.

Remember when the green light and beeper signal that the wafﬂe is “Ready”, you can brieﬂy lift the lid to check the degree of browning and, if desired, close the lid to bake the wafﬂe for another 20 to 30 seconds for more crispness.

Because the WafﬂePro

heats so rapidly on the “Crisp Exterior/Moist Interior” setting, you will be able to prepare wafﬂes about as fast as they can be eaten. Wafﬂes taste best “hot off the griddle” but you might let them cool on a wire rack for 20 to 30 seconds before serving. This gives the wafﬂe a chance to release some steam and stiffen slightly. (If a wafﬂe is placed directly on a plate, the steam condenses under the wafﬂe causing the crisp exterior to soften.)

SOME FAVORITE RECIPES

Basic Wheat Flour Wafﬂes

A simple recipe that produces a light and crisp wafﬂe.

2 cups all-purpose ﬂour 2 eggs 3 tablespoons sugar ¼ cup melted butter 1 tablespoon baking powder 1½ cups milk, as needed 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla

Makes 6 wafﬂes

1. Place the ﬂour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Stir with a wire whisk to evenly distribute

the ingredients. Add the melted butter, eggs and about 1¼ cups of milk. Blend with a wire whisk until smooth and free from lumps. Batter should be thick but still pour slowly from a ladle or measuring cup. Add more milk as needed to obtain a thick but pourable consistency. If the batter becomes too thin, stir in a teaspoon or two of additional ﬂour.

2. Preheat the WafﬂePro “Crisp Exterior/Moist Interior” @ Color Control 4 or “Uniform Texture” @ Color Control 3½

3. Pour a level

Bake until the signals indicate wafﬂe is done.

4. Remove wafﬂe and place on a wire rack for about 30 seconds, then serve immediately.

Note: Wafﬂes may be kept warm in a preheated 300°F oven for 5 to10 minutes but their consistency may change. Batter can be held overnight under refrigeration. If it thickens, add milk to restore to the desired consistency.

at:

/3 cup of batter onto preheated wafﬂe grid. Close the lid, press it down lightly to level batter.

Delicious Fruit Additions to the Basic Wafﬂe Recipes

Spicy Banana

Fold in ½ cup of mashed ripe bananas and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.

Country Apple

Fold in ½ cup of ﬁnely chopped (peeled) apples and ¼ to ½ cup of chopped pecans or walnuts.

Blueberry

Fold in ½ cup canned Maine (small) blueberries and a pinch of nutmeg. If unavailable, fresh or frozen blueberries are ﬁne. We recommend small berries for best results.

European Home Style Wafﬂes

For those who like the tang of buttermilk, this recipe makes a light wafﬂe with a delicate golden color.

2 cups all purpose ﬂour ½ cup buttermilk ½ teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs, separated 1½ teaspoons baking powder 4 tablespoons butter, melted ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup milk, more if needed

2 tablespoons sugar

Makes 6-7 wafﬂes

1. Stir together the ﬂour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and sugar. Set aside.

2. In a small bowl combine the egg yolks, buttermilk, milk and melted butter. Using a rubber spatula,

gently fold the liquid into the dry ingredients.

3. In a separate bowl beat the egg whites until they are foamy and hold soft peaks. Gently fold the egg

whites into the batter.

4. Preheat the WafﬂePro “Crisp Exterior/Moist Interior” @ Color Control 4 to 4½ or “Uniform Texture” @ Color Control 3½

5. Pour about a level

set at:

/3 cup wafﬂe batter onto preheated wafﬂe grid. Close the lid and bake until signal

indicates wafﬂe is done.

6. Remove wafﬂe and place on a wire rack for about 30 seconds, then serve immediately.

Note: Wafﬂes may be kept warm in a preheated 300°F oven for 5 to 10 minutes, but their consistency may change.

Cornmeal Wafﬂes

The crunchy yet airy texture of this wafﬂe is matched by it’s excellent taste.

1½ cups all purpose ﬂour 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup yellow cornmeal ½ teaspoon baking soda

1 tablespoon baking powder 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons sugar 5 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup milk, depending on batter consistency

Makes 5-6 wafﬂes

1. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl. Stir to blend well.

2. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the eggs and oil. Slowly pour in the milk, mixing

constantly until a thick batter is obtained.

3. Preheat the WafﬂePro “Crisp Exterior/Moist Interior” @ Color Control 4½ or “Uniform Texture” @ Color Control 3½

4. Pour about a level

signal indicates wafﬂe is done.

5. Remove wafﬂe and place on a wire rack for about 30 seconds then serve immediately.

Note: Wafﬂes may be kept warm in a preheated 300°F oven for 5 to 10 minutes but their consistency may change.

If you prefer more of a cornbread style wafﬂe, substitute more cornmeal for some of the ﬂour in the recipe. ½ cup of ﬂour to 1½ cups of cornmeal is ideal. Add more milk to make a thick batter and bake as directed.

at:

/3 of a cup wafﬂe batter onto preheated wafﬂe grid. Close the lid and bake until

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