Cuisinart WAF-6 User Manual

INSTRUCTION &

RECIPE BOOKLET

6-Slice Traditional Waffle Iron

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

WAF-6

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 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. 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

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suggested Toppings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

INTRODUCTION

Cuisinart has always had a flair for the dramatic,
and your new 6-Slice Traditional Waffle Iron is
one of the best examples yet! The look is solid
– a cross between commercial and consumer,
with brushed stainless steel that’s upscale and
elegant. Smooth, flared sides add style and
catch drips for easy cleanups. You’ll love the
options that 6 browning settings provide, and the
successful results that indicator lights and an
audible tone guarantee. Your waffle iron bakes
six waffles at once, so no one has to wait for fun
family breakfasts or delightfully different des­serts. Plates are nonstick, so just heat them up
and get ready to enjoy Cuisinart at its best!

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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 six traditional-style 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® 6-Slice Traditional
Waffle Iron 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.

Note: This Cuisinart® 6-Slice Traditional Waffle
Iron 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 oil with a paper towel or pastry
brush. You may find it helpful to repeat this
process before each use of the waffle maker.

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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. We
recommend using setting #3 for golden brown
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.

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 5 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 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
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.

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.

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