Cuisinart WAF-300 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION & RECIPE BOOKLET

Cuisinart® Breakfast Central

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

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WAF-300 Series

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS

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

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

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

3. To protect against fire, electric 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,
electric 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. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.

12. Always unplug the unit when finished
baking waffles.

13. To safely disconnect power at any time,
remove the plug from the outlet.

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

15. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL. NO USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.

Do not operate your appliance in an appliance

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garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing

in an appliance garage always unplug the
unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing

so could create a risk of fire, especially if the
appliance touches the walls of the garage or
the door touches the unit as it closes.

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.

Extension cords may be used if care is exercised
in their use.

If an 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.

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CONTENTS

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

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

Before the First Use .................. 3

Assembly Instructions .................4

Operating Instructions ................ 4

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

Storage............................ 5

Tips to Make Perfect Waffles............5

Warranty ........................... 5

Cooking Chart ...................... 7

Recipes.............................7

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Housing – Elegant brushed stainless

steel with embossed Cuisinart logo.

2. Lid Handle – Durable, easy-lift handle that
stays cool to the touch.

3. Nonstick Removable
Dishwasher-Safe Plates –

• Waffle: One set of 4-slice Belgian waffle

plates.

• Pancake: One 4-slot pancake plate.

4. Temperature Knob – Six adjustable settings.

5. Indicator Lights – Red indicator light signals

power ON; green indicator light signals when
ready to cook and when ready to eat.

6. Audible Signal (not shown) – Signals when
ready to cook and when waffles are cooked
and ready to eat.

7. Cord Storage (not shown) – Cord wraps
around the back of the unit. Unit stands
upright for compact storage.

8. Rubber Feet – Feet keep unit steady and
won’t mark countertop.

9. Tongs – for flipping and easy removal of
cooked foods.

10. BPA Free (not shown)– All materials that
come in contact with food are BPA free.

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

Remove all packaging and any promotional labels
or stickers from your unit. Be sure that all parts
(listed above, Parts and Features) 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
for the first time, wipe housing and plates with a
damp cloth to remove any dust from the ware­house or shipping.

Note: The Cuisinart
have been treated with a special nonstick coat­ing. Before the first use, we suggest you season
the grids with cooking spray or flavorless veg­etable oil. If using oil, apply oil with a paper towel
or pastry brush. You may find it helpful to repeat
this process before each use.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

To insert plates

1. Place the closed unit on a clean, flat surface
where you intend to use it.

2. Lift lid by grasping the

handle and pushing up in
one fluid motion. Lid will
stay open at a 105° posi
tion until you lower it.

3. Insert one plate at a time.

Waffle plates: Each plate

is designed to fit in either
the upper housing
or the lower housing
of the waffle maker.
The word LOWER or
UPPER is embossed
on the right side of
each plate.

Pancake plate: The 4-slot plate is designed to

fit in the lower housing only. The word LOWER is
embossed on the right side of the plate. The flat
plate is designed to fit in the upper housing only.
The word UPPER is embossed on the right side
of the plate.

4. Locate the two holes at the back of the hous
ing. Tilt the back end of the plate and line up the
pegs at the back of the plate with the holes at
the housing. Slide the plate underneath the holes
and push down the front end of the plate. It will
snap into place.

To remove plates

1. Locate the plate release buttons on the right side
of the unit. Press firmly on button and the plate
will pop up slightly from the base.

2. Grasp the plate with two hands, slide it out from
the holes at the housing,
and lift it out of the base.

3. Press on the other plate
release button to remove
the second plate in the
same manner.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Plug the power cord into a standard
electrical outlet.

2. Adjust the temperature knob to the desired
browning setting.

3. The red indicator light will turn on to signal that
the power is on and the unit will begin to heat.
We recommend preheating in the closed position.
When the unit has reached desired temperature,
the green indicator light will turn on and the audi
ble tone will sound. You are now ready to begin.

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

4. Please refer to the Cooking Chart on pg. 7 for
further details on preparing foods.

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CLEANING AND CARE

When you are finished cooking, turn the tempera­ture knob to Off and unplug the power cord from
the wall outlet. Allow the unit to cool down com
pletely before handling.

Press the plate release buttons to remove plates
from the housing. Be sure that the plates have
cooled completely before handling (at least 30 min
utes). The plates can be washed in the dishwasher.
Do not use metallic objects such as knives or forks
for cleaning. Do not use a scouring pad for cleaning.
The nonstick coating can be damaged.

To clean exterior, wipe with a soft dry cloth. Never
use an abrasive cleanser or harsh pad.

NEVER IMMERSE CORD, PLUG OR UNIT IN
WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS.

Any other servicing should be performed by an
authorized service representative.

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STORAGE

Store with plates inserted and cord wrapped
securely around the back of the unit. For compact
storage, stand the unit on its back end with the
control panel facing up.

TIPS TO MAKE
PERFECT WAFFLES

• Setting #1 will produce the lightest color waffles.
Setting #6 will produce the darkest color waffles.
Experiment to determine which setting produces
the best waffle color for you. We recommend
setting #4 or #5 for golden brown waffles.

• We recommend using a heaping 1½ cups of
batter to fill the lower grid. Be careful not to
over-mix the batter – this will produce dense,
chewy waffles.

• For evenly filled waffles, pour the batter onto
the center of the lower grid and spread it out
evenly to the edges with a heat-proof spatula.
The entire lower grid should be filled.

• Waffles are best when made to order, but baked
waffles may be kept warm in a 200°F oven.
Place them in a baking pan or cover loosely with
foil while in the oven. Waffles wrapped in foil
may lose their crispiness.

• Allow to cool completely. Use waxed paper to
keep waffles separated, and place in plastic
food storage bag and reheat in a toaster or
toaster oven.

WARRANTY
Limited Three-Year Warranty

This warranty is available to consumers only.
You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Breakfast
Central™ 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.

We warrant that your Cuisinart
be free of defects in materials and workmanship under
normal home use for 3 years from the date of original

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purchase.
We recommend that you visit our website,

www.cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to
complete your product registration. However, product
registration does not eliminate the need for the
consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase in
order to obtain the warranty benefits. In the event that
you do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase
date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of
manufacture.

If your Cuisinart
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, 1-800-726­0190, for additional information from our Customer
Service Representatives, or send the defective product
to Customer Service at Cuisinart, 7475 North Glen
Harbor Blvd., Glendale, AZ 85307.

To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return,
please enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the
product. Please pay by check or money order
(California residents need only supply proof of
purchase and should call 1-800-726-0190 for shipping
instructions).

NOTE: For added protection and secure handling of
any Cuisinart product that is being returned, we
recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery
service. Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for
in-transit damage or for packages that are not
delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged products are not
covered under warranty. Please be sure to include your
return address, daytime phone number, description of
the product defect, product model number (located on
bottom of product), original date of purchase, and any
other information pertinent to the product’s return.

Your Cuisinart
manufactured to the strictest specifications and has
been designed for use only in 120-volt outlets with the
authorized accessories and replacement parts.

This warranty expressly excludes any defects or
damages caused by attempted use of this unit with a
converter, accessories, replacement parts, or repair
service other than those that have been authorized by
Cuisinart.

This warranty does not cover any damage caused by
accident, misuse, shipment or other than ordinary
household use.

This warranty excludes all incidental or consequential
damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of these damages, so these exclusions may
not apply to you.

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