Cuisinart WAF-4B User Manual
INSTRUCTION &
RECIPE BOOKLET
4-Slice Belgian Waffle Iron
WAF-4B
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 appli
ance malfunctions or has been damaged in
any manner. Return appliance to the near
est 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. 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 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 USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS 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.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before First Use
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cleaning and Care
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Tips to Make Perfect Waffles
. . . . . . . . . . 4
Suggested Toppings
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warranty
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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INTRODUCTION
Get ready for more of a good thing with the
Cuisinart® 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Iron. Nonstick
plates, indicator lights, “ready” tone and stay-cool
pick-up panels make operation easy while the six
browning levels mean your waffles will always be
baked to perfection. The deep pockets hold more
than just butter and syrup and our new recipes
show you how to enjoy a variety of tastes, from
sweet to savory. Top chocolate waffles with ice
cream for an update on the ice cream sandwich,
or try cheddar cheese and chive waffles as an outof-the-ordinary complement to soup or chili. Break
away from breakfast!
PARTS AND FEATURES
1. Housing – Elegant brushed stainless steel cover
and base with embossed Cuisinart
®
logo.
2. Lid Handle – Polished chrome handle with
cool touch grip.
3. Baking Plates – Die-cast aluminum plates
bake four deep-pocket Belgian waffles.
4. Base Handles – Cool-touch plastic will not
become hot while baking.
5. Control Dial – Six adjustable browning
settings and OFF position.
6. Indicator Lights – Red indicator light signals
power on; green indicator light signals when
waffle iron is ready to bake and when waffles
are cooked and ready to eat.
7. Audible Signal (not shown) – Signals when
waffle iron is ready to bake and when waffles
are cooked and ready to eat.
8. Cord Storage (not shown) – Cord wraps
under base.
9. Rubber Feet (not shown) – Feet keep unit
steady and won’t mark countertop.
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
®
4-Slice Belgian Waffle
Iron for the first time, wipe housing and waffle
plates with a damp cloth to remove any dust from
the warehouse or shipping.
Note: The Cuisinart
®
4-Slice Belgian Waffle Iron
has 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 of the waffle iron.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the closed waffle iron on a clean, flat
surface where you intend to use it.
2. Plug the power cord into a standard
electrical outlet.
3. Turn the control dial clockwise from the OFF
position to the desired browning setting –
setting #1 for the lightest color waffles and
setting #6 for the darkest color waffles.
The red indicator light will turn on to signal that the
power is on. Allow the waffle iron to heat. 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.
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6.
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4. Lift lid of waffle iron by grasping the handle
and pushing up in one fluid motion. Lid will
stay open at a 105° position until you lower it.
5. Pour batter onto the center of the lower
waffle grid. Use a heat-proof spatula to
spread batter evenly over the grid. Close 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 waffles are ready, the green light
will turn on and the audible tone will sound.
Remove the waffles 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 con
trol 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.
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 also clean the grids by wiping with a damp
cloth to prevent staining and sticking from batter or
oil buildup. Be certain grids have cooled
completely before cleaning. If batter adheres
to plates, simply pour a little cooking oil onto
the baked batter and let stand approximately
5 minutes, allowing it to soften for easy removal.
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 LIQUID.
STORAGE
Store unit in a cool, dry place with cord wrapped
securely under base.
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.
• For evenly filled waffles, pour the batter onto
the center of the lower grid and spread out
evenly to the edges. The entire lower grid
should be filled.
• We recommend using 1
1
⁄2 cups of batter to
fill the lower grid.
• 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 wrap in foil while
in the oven. Waffles wrapped in foil may lose
their crispiness.
• Baked waffles may be frozen. Allow to cool
completely, then place in plastic food storage
bag. Use waxed paper to keep waffles sepa
rated. Reheat in a toaster or toaster oven when
ready to eat.
SUGGESTED TOPPINGS
Fruit syrups, warm fruit compote, fresh berries,
chopped fruit, yogurt, chopped nuts, powdered
sugar, whipped cream, ice cream or chocolate
sauce.
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