Cuisinart DIP-8 User Manual

INSTRUCTION

AND RECIPE

BOOKLET

Waffle Dippers

™

DIP-8

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

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

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and
knobs.

3. To protect against fire, electrical shock, and
injury to persons, DO NOT IMMERSE CORD,
PLUG, OR UNIT in water or other liquids.

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

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting
on or taking off parts, and before cleaning
appliance.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any
manner. Return appliance to the nearest
Cuisinart Authorized Service Facility for
examination, repair, or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by Cuisinart may result in fire,
electrical shock, or injury to persons.

8. Do not use outdoors.

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

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

11. Unplug the unit when finished baking waffles.

12. Do not use appliance for other than intended
use.

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

14. Always attach plug to appliance first, then
plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect,
turn control dial to off setting, then remove
plug from wall outlet.

15. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, REPAIR
SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED
PERSONNEL. DO NOT REMOVE THE
BASE PANEL. NO USER SERVICEABLE
PAR TS ARE INSIDE.

SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY

SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce
the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord.

Longer extension cords are available and may be
used if care is exercised in their use.

If a long extension cord is used, the marked
electrical rating of the extension cord should be
at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance, and the longer cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over the coun­tertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or animals, or tripped over.

NOTICE:

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3

Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3

Before First Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3

Dipping Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4

Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5

Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5

Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11

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INTRODUCTION

Cuisinart has always had a flair for fun, and your
new Waffle Dippers™is one of the best examples
yet! You'll find everyone coming to breakfast or
sitting down for snacks when you bake up these
hand-held waffles, eight at a time. They're just
the right size to dip into your favorite syrup or
fruit sauce, and our microwaveable triple Dipping
Station makes dips easy to warm up and serve.
Six browning settings let you customize shades
for perfect waffles, and indicator lights and an
audible tone guarantee yummy results. Plates
are nonstick, so heat them up and call the kids!

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Housing – Cool-touch housing with
stainless steel insert and embossed
Cuisinart logo.

2. Lid Handle – Ergonomic design is easy to
operate. Push button to release latch and
open lid.

3. Baking Plates – Die-cast aluminum plates
bake eight Belgian waffle sticks perfect for
dipping.

4. Control Dial – Six adjustable browning
settings and OFF position.

5. Indicator Lights – Red indicator light
signals power on; green indicator light
signals when waffle iron is ready to bake
and waffles are cooked and ready to eat.

6. Audible Signal (not shown) – Signals
when waffle iron is ready to bake and
waffles are cooked and ready to eat.

7. Storage (not shown) – Cord wraps under
base and unit stands on back end for
storing.

8. Rubber Feet (not shown) – Feet keep unit
steady and won’t mark countertop.

9. Dipping Station – Tray holds three
removable microwave-safe dipping cups.

10. Dipping Cups – Fill with your favorite
syrup or jelly and dip your waffle sticks.

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

Remove all packaging and any promotional
labels or stickers from your waffle iron. Be sure
that all parts (listed above, Parts and Features)
of your new waffle iron have been included
before discarding any packaging materials. You
may want to keep the box and packing materials
for use at a later date.

Before using your Cuisinart

®

Waffle Dippers™for
the first time, remove all protective paper and
wrapping. Wipe housing and waffle plates with
a damp cloth to remove any dust from the
warehouse or shipping. The dipping station
and dipping cups can be washed by hand or
in the dishwasher.

Note: This Cuisinart

®

Waffle Dippers™has been
treated with a special nonstick coating. Before
the first use, we suggest you season the grids
with cooking spray or oil. If using oil, apply with
a paper towel or pastry brush. You may find it
helpful to repeat this process before each use
of the waffle maker.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place the closed waffle iron on a clean, flat

surface where you intend to bake.

2. Plug the power cord in a standard electrical

outlet.

3. Turn the control dial clockwise from the OFF

position to the desired browning setting.
Setting #1 is for the lightest color waffles
and setting #6 is for the darkest color waffles.
We recommend using setting #3 or #4 for
golden brown waffles.

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10.

9.

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The red indicator light will turn on to signal
power. Allow the waffle iron to preheat.
When the waffle iron has reached desired
temperature, the green indicator light will turn
on and the audible tone will sound. You are
now ready to begin baking.

Note: The first time you use your waffle iron it
may have a slight odor and may smoke
a bit. This is normal, and common to
appliances with a nonstick surface.

4. Lift lid of waffle iron by grasping the handle,
pushing in the button and lifting up in one fluid
motion. Lid will stay open at 110° position until
you lower it.

5. Pour batter across the lower waffle grid.
Use a heat-proof spatula to spread batter
evenly over the grids. Close the lid. The
waffle iron will automatically latch shut when
you lower the lid. The green light will turn off
but the red light will stay illuminated.

6. Baking time is determined by the browning
level that you chose in Step 3. It may take
up to 4 minutes to bake your waffle on
setting #6.

7. When the waffle sticks are ready to eat, the
green light will turn on and the audible tone
will sound. Remove waffle sticks by gently
loosening the edges with a heat-proof plastic
spatula or wooden spatula. Never use
metal utensils, as they will damage the
nonstick coating.

8. When you are finished baking, turn the
control dial counterclockwise to the OFF
setting. The red indicator light will turn off.
Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
Allow the waffle iron to cool down completely
before handling.

DIPPING STATION

The dipping station is a plastic tray with three
removable, translucent dipping cups. Fill the cups
with syrup, jelly, peanut butter, chocolate and
other favorite dipping sauces for dipping your
baked waffle sticks.

The dipping station can go in the microwave if
you want your dipping sauces heated. With the
filled cups placed in the tray, microwave the
dipping station on high for 10 to 15 seconds.
When ready, take the dipping station to the table
for dipping your waffle sticks. The cups may be
removed from the tray.

The dipping station, including tray and cups, can
be washed by hand or in the dishwasher on the
upper rack.

CLEANING AND CARE

Once you have finished baking, turn the control
dial to the OFF position and remove plug from
electrical outlet. Leave top lid open so grids
begin to cool. Allow waffle iron to cool down
completely before handling.

Never take your waffle iron apart for cleaning.
Simply brush crumbs from grooves, and absorb
any excess cooking oil by wiping with a dry cloth
or paper towel.

You may clean the grids by wiping with a damp
cloth, (be sure waffle iron is unplugged) to
prevent staining and sticking from batter or
oil buildup. Be certain grids have cooled

completely and waffle iron is unplugged
before cleaning. If batter adheres to plates,

simply pour a little cooking oil onto the baked