Cuisinart WAF-B50 Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET
Breakfast Express® Belgian Waffle/Omelet Maker
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the Instruction Book carefully before using.
WAF-B50
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be taken,
including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning appliance.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
and knobs.
4. To protect against re, electrical shock,
and injury to persons, DO NOT IMMERSE
CORD, PLUG, OR UNIT in water or other
liquids.
5. Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by or
near children or individuals with
certain disabilities.
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 re, electrical shock, or injury
to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors, or use appliance for
other than its intended use.
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 nished using
this appliance.
12. Always begin by plugging appliance into
wall outlet. To disconnect, turn control
to setting #1, then remove plug from wall
outlet.
13. 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.
14. Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot oil or
other hot liquids.
15. Do not operate your appliance in
an appliance 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 re, 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
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GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
For your protection, the Cuisinart®
Breakfast Express® Belgian Wafe/
Omelet Maker is supplied with a molded
3-prong grounding-type plug and should
be used in
combination
with a properly
connected
groundingtype outlet as
shown in the
illustration.
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NOTE: This Cuisinart
Express® Belgian Wafe/Omelet Maker
has been treated with a special nonstick
coating. Before the rst use, we suggest
you season the wafe grids and omelet
plates by brushing with cooking oil. Wipe
with a paper towel or pastry brush.
Remove all packaging and any
promotional labels or stickers from your
wafe/omelet maker. Be sure that all
parts (listed in Parts and Features) of
your new wafe/omelet maker have been
included before discarding any packing
materials. You may want to keep the box
and packing materials for use at a
later date.
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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. The
extension cord should be a grounding
3-wire cord.
This appliance is for 120 volts only and
should not be used with a converter.
Failure to comply voids the warranty.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Before using your Cuisinart® Breakfast
Express® Belgian Wafe/Omelet Maker
for the rst time, remove any dust from
shipping by wiping the plates with a
damp cloth.
The rst time you use your wafe/
omelet maker, it may have a slight odor
and may smoke a bit. This is normal and
common for Cuisinart appliances with
nonstick surfaces.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards ............................2
Before First Use ..................................... 3
Parts and Features ................................4
Operating Instructions .......................... 5
Making Wafes ..................................... 5
Making an Omelet ................................. 5
Tips and Hints ........................................ 6
Cleaning and Maintenance ................... 6
Warranty ................................................. 7
Recipes .................................................. 8
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Parts and Features
1. Waffle Plates – Bake an extra
thick 1-inch Belgian wafe.
2. Omelet/Pancake Plates
3. Browning Control Knobs
Adjustable for different batters
and personal preference.
4. On/Off Switch
5. Indicator Lights
Two green indicator lights –
one for wafe side and one for
omelet side – will illuminate
when unit is at the proper
temperature and will re-
illuminate when each side
is done.
6. Indicator Beeps (not shown)
Six beeps indicate unit has
reached baking temperature
and is ready to bake.
Please note: This will occur only
for the rst wafe/omelet of
each baking session.
Three beeps indicate
wafe/omelet is done.
7. Handle – Rotates for
even baking.
8. Measuring Cup
9. BPA Free (not shown)
All materials that come
in contact with food or
liquid are BPA free.
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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the Breakfast Express® Wafe/
Omelet Maker on a clean, at surface.
2. Plug the power cord into a standard
electrical outlet.
2. Press switch to ON position.
3. Adjust control knobs to the desired
setting. Setting #1 will produce the
lightest color wafes or omelets.
Setting #6 will produce the darkest
color wafes or omelets. Experiment
to determine your preferred settings.
4. IMPORTANT NOTICE!
After unit is preheated, season wafe
grids and omelet plates with cooking
spray or brush with a avorless oil
to thoroughly coat all surfaces. It
is important that you preheat the
Breakfast Express® before seasoning
with cooking spray or oil.
5. IMPORTANT NOTICE!
TO FACILITATE OPENING AND
CLOSING THE BREAKFAST
EXPRESS®, PLEASE FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
TO OPEN: Place thumb on top of lip of
lower handle, and index nger under
lip of upper handle. Push open.
TO CLOSE: Place thumb on top
handle, and ngers under bottom
handle. Pull together until shut.
NOTE: Please note that top and
bottom grid covers may separate
slightly during use. This is normal.
Should this occur, do not close
handles to rotate until unit beeps,
indicating that the baking cycle is
completed. To reduce grid separation
and overow during cooking, you may
want to reduce the quantity of batter.
6. For best results, do not open
wafe/omelet maker during cooking
process. Doing so will throw off the
timing mechanism.
Making Waffles
1. After the Breakfast Express® is preheated and ready for baking, open
the wafe maker. Fill the supplied
measuring cup to the top. Pour batter
evenly into the center of the wafe
plate. Use a heatproof spatula to
spread the batter evenly over the plate.
2. Close top lid cover and rotate the
wafe side 180°.
3. When the wafe is baked to the
desired doneness, the unit will beep
three times and the green indicator
light will illuminate.
4. Rotate wafe maker with the lit
indicator light to the top position.
Raise the top cover and remove the
baked wafe. Repeat for additional
wafes.
5. When you are nished baking, turn unit
switch to the OFF position and unplug
the power cord from the wall outlet.
Allow the unit to cool completely
before handling.
Making an Omelet
1. After the Breakfast Express® is pre-
heated and ready for baking, open the
omelet maker. Pour egg mixture evenly
on the omelet plate.
2. Close top lid cover and let mixture
stand for 20 seconds. Then rotate the
omelet side 180°. The green indicator
light will turn off.
3. When the omelet is baked to the
desired doneness, the unit will beep
three times and a green indicator light
located on the omelet cover will light.
4. Rotate the omelet maker so that the
lit indicator light is at the top position.
Raise the top cover and remove the
baked omelet. Repeat for additional
omelets.
5. When you are nished baking, turn
unit switch to the OFF position and
unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet. Allow the unit to cool completely
before handling.
Note: One wafe and one omelet can be
baked at the same time. Please follow
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above instructions.
TIPS AND HINTS
Setting #1 will produce the lightest
color wafes or omelets. Setting #6 will
produce the darkest color wafes or
omelets. Experiment to determine your
preferred settings.
For evenly lled wafes, pour the batter
into the center of the lower plate and
spread batter out evenly to the edges.
The entire lower plate should be lled.
For best results, we recommend lling
the supplied measuring cup to the top so
it will ll the lower plate with the correct
amount of batter.
For added convenience while baking
wafes, rest measuring cup with handle
hanging on outside of bowl and scoop on
inside of bowl until the next baking cycle.
To measure our, stir the our rst to
aerate it, since it settles when it sits.
Then spoon it into a measuring cup,
leveling off the top with the back of a
knife – do not pack down into measuring
cup. These quick steps will help you
avoid heavy wafes.
Note: When making omelets, frittatas,
pancakes and cornbread, close top lid
and let mixture stand for 20 seconds
before rotating the omelet side 180˚.
Belgian wafes taste best when made
to order, but baked Belgian wafes may
be kept warm in a 200˚F oven. Place in
a baking pan or wrap in foil while in the
oven. Wafes wrapped in foil may lose
their crispness.
Baked wafes may be frozen. Allow to
cool completely, and then store in a
plastic food storage bag. Use waxed
paper to keep wafes separated. Reheat
in an oven, toaster or toaster oven when
ready to use.
If wafes tend to stick to wafe
plates, add slightly more oil or butter
to the batter.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Once you have nished baking, press
switch to the OFF position; remove plug
from electrical outlet. Leave top lid open
and allow grids/plates to cool before
cleaning.
Never take your Breakfast Express®
apart for cleaning. To clean, 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 plates by wiping with a damp cloth to
prevent staining and sticking from batter
or oil buildup.
Be certain that grids/plates have
cooled completely before cleaning.
If batter adheres to grids/plates, simply
pour a little cooking oil onto the bakedon batter and let stand approximately
ve minutes, allowing batter 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
LIQUIDS.
Maintenance: Any other servicing
should be performed by an authorized
service representative.
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LIMITED THREE-YEAR
WARRANTY
(U.S. and Canada only)
This warranty is available to consumers
only. You are a consumer if you own a
Cuisinart
Waffle/Omelet Maker 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
Express
will be free of defects in materials and
workmanship under normal home use for
3 years from the date of original
purchase. We recommend that you visit
our website,
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
Belgian Waffle/Omelet Maker should
prove to be 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
1-800-726-0190 for additional information
from our Consumer Service
Representatives, or send the defective
product to Consumer 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,
payable to Conair (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.
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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.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY:
California law provides that for
In-Warranty Service, California residents
have the option of returning a
nonconforming product (A) to the store
where it was purchased or (B) to another
retail store that sells Cuisinart products
of the same type.
The retail store shall then, at its
discretion, either repair the product, refer
the consumer to an independent repair
facility, replace the product, or refund the
purchase price less the amount directly
attributable to the consumer’s prior
usage of the product. If the above two
options do not result in the appropriate
relief to the consumer, the consumer may
then take the product to an independent
repair facility if service or repair can be
economically accomplished. Cuisinart
and not the consumer will be responsible
for the reasonable cost of such service,
repair, replacement, or refund for
nonconforming products under warranty.
California residents may also, according
to their preference, return nonconforming
products directly to Cuisinart for repair,
or if necessary, replacement, by calling
our Consumer Service Center toll-free at
1-800-726-0190. Cuisinart will be
responsible for the cost of the repair,
replacement, and shipping and handling
for such products under warranty.
BEFORE RETURNING
YOUR CUISINART PRODUCT
If you are experiencing problems with your
Cuisinart product, we suggest that you call
our Cuisinart Service Center at 1-800-7260190 before returning the product for
service. If servicing is needed, a
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Representative can confirm whether the
product is under warranty and direct you to
the nearest service location.
Your Cuisinart® Breakfast Express®
Belgian Waffle/Omelet Maker has been
manufactured to the strictest specifications
and has been designed for use only in
120-volt outlets and only with authorized
accessories and replacement parts. This
warranty expressly excludes any defects or
damages caused by attempted use of this
unit with a converter, as well as by use with
accessories, replacement parts or repair
service other than those 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. You may also have other
rights, which vary from state to state.
Important: If the nonconforming product
is to be serviced by someone other than
Cuisinart’s Authorized Service Center,
please remind the servicer to call our
Consumer Service Center at 1-800-7260190 to ensure that the problem is properly
diagnosed, the product is serviced with
the correct parts, and the product is still
under warranty.
CONTENTS
Frittata ....................... 9
Egg Whites.................... 9
Ham & Cheese Omelet .......... 9
French Toast ................. 10
Pancakes ....................10
Cornmeal Pancakes............ 10
Breakfast French Toast with
Ham & Cheese ............... 11
Quick English Muffins .......... 11
Fried Eggs ................... 11
Cornbread ................... 11
Good-Night Waffles ............ 12
Classic Belgian Waffles .........13
Gingerbread Belgian Waffles..... 13
Pumpkin-Nut Belgian Waffles ....14
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RECIPES
Frittata
Makes 1 frittata
2 large eggs, beaten
½ ounce shredded, whole-milk
mozzarella
2 ounces cubed potatoes, cooked
Pinch salt and pepper
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Preheat your Cuisinart
Express
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on setting #4 or preferred
setting (green indicator light will
illuminate when preheated).
Mix all ingredients together and then
pour the mixture into the Breakfast
Express
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omelet plate. Close lid. The
green indicator light will flash for 20
seconds, then turn solid. After the flash
has stopped, rotate the omelet maker
180˚.
For best results, do not open waffle/
omelet maker during cooking process.
Doing so will throw off the timing
mechanism. When the frittata is baked
to the set doneness, the unit will beep
three times and the green light located
on the cover of the omelet side will
illuminate.
Nutritional information per frittata: Calories 200
(50% from fat) carb. 11g • pro. 15g • fat 12g
sat. fat 4g • chol. 382mg • sod. 260mg
calc. 197mg • fiber .67g
Egg Whites
Makes 1 serving
1
⁄4 cup egg whites
Preheat your Cuisinart
Express
setting (green indicator light will be
illuminated when preheated).
Pour the egg mixture into the Breakfast
Express
green indicator light will flash for 20
seconds, then turn solid. After the flash
has stopped, rotate the omelet maker
180˚.
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on setting #4 or preferred
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omelet plate. Close lid. The
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For best results, do not open waffle/
omelet maker during cooking process.
Doing so will throw off the timing
mechanism. When the frittata is baked
to the set doneness, the unit will beep
three times and the green light located
on the cover of the omelet side will
illuminate.
Nutritional information per serving: Calories 30
(0% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 6g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0g • sod. 115mg
calc. 2% • fiber 1g
Ham & Cheese Omelet
Makes 2 servings
2 large eggs
1
⁄8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1
⁄4 teaspoon salt
1
⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons spring onions
(or scallions)
1 spray cooking oil spray
1
⁄4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 ounces ham, diced
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Preheat your Cuisinart
Express
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on setting #6 or preferred
setting (green indicator light will be
illuminated when preheated).
Mix all ingredients together and then
pour the mixture into the Breakfast
Express® omelet plate. Close lid. The
green indicator light will flash for
20 seconds, then turn solid. After the
flash has stopped, rotate the omelet
maker 180˚.
For best results, do not open waffle/
omelet maker during cooking process.
Doing so will throw off the timing
mechanism. When the omelet is baked
to the set doneness, the unit will beep
three times and the green light located
on the cover of the omelet side will
illuminate.
Nutritional information per omelet: Calories 190
(90% from fat) • car b. 3g • pro. 23g • fat 9g
sat. fat 3.5g • chol. 240mg • sod. 950mg
calc. 15% • fibe r .18g
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French Toast
Makes 2 servings
2 large eggs
½ cup of 2 percent milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon to taste
4 slices egg bread
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Preheat your Cuisinart
Express
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on setting #4 or preferred
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setting (green indicator light will be
illuminated when preheated).
Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon
together to mix thoroughly. Dip bread
into egg mixture. Place bread onto
omelet plate of Breakfast Express
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Close lid and rotate unit 180°. For best
results, do not open waffle/omelet
maker during cooking process. Doing
so will throw off the timing mechanism.
When the french toast is baked to the
set doneness, the unit will beep three
times and the green light located on the
cover of the omelet side will illuminate.
Nutritional information per omelet: Calories 330
(100% from fat) • carb. 42g • pro. 16g • fat 11g
sat. fat 3.5g • chol. 255mg • sod. 490mg
calc. 15% • fibe r 1.84g
Pancakes
Makes about 12 servings
1 cup milk
2 cups pancake mix (you can use
any store-bought pancake mix
or homemade batter)
1 egg
1 tablespoon oil
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Preheat your Cuisinart
Express
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on setting #3 or preferred
setting (green indicator light will be
illuminated when preheated).
Mix all ingredients together in a 4-cup
glass measuring bowl. Pour 1 cup into
the Breakfast Express® omelet plate.
Close lid. The green indicator light will
flash for 20 seconds, then turn solid.
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After the flash has stopped, rotate the
omelet maker 180˚.
For best results, do not open waffle/
omelet maker during cooking process.
Doing so will throw off the timing
mechanism. When the pancake is baked
to the set doneness, the unit will beep
three times and the green light located
on the cover of the omelet side will
illuminate.
Nutritional information per pancake: Calories 75
(3% from fat) • carb. 8g • pro. 4g • fat 2g
sat. fat .5g • chol. 19mg • sod. 169mg
calc. 82mg • fiber 3g
Cornmeal Pancakes
Makes 4 to 5 servings
1¼ cups buttermilk
1 egg
2 cups cornmeal
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
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Preheat your Cuisinart
Express
setting (green indicator light will be
illuminated when preheated).
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on setting #4 or preferred
Mix all ingredients together in a 4-cup
glass measuring bowl. Pour 4 ounces or
½ cup into the Breakfast Express
omelet plate. Close lid. The green
indicator light will flash for 20 seconds,
then turn solid. After the flash has
stopped, rotate the omelet maker 180˚.
For best results, do not open waffle/
omelet maker during cooking process.
Doing so will throw off the timing
mechanism. When the pancake is baked
to the set doneness, the unit will beep
three times and the green light located
on the cover of the omelet side will
illuminate.
Nutritional information per pancake: Calories 540
(1.4% from fat) • carb. 100g • pro. 16g • fat 4g
sat. fat 2g • chol. 56mg • sod. 1112mg
calc. 197mg • fiber 1g
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