Hamilton Beach Flatbread MealMaker Express User guide
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Flatbread MealMaker
Express
™
2•Flatbread Maker Safety
Flatbread Maker Safety
CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
This appliance is intended for household use only.
This appliance is equipped with a grounded-type 3-wire cord (3-prong plug). This plug
will only fit into an electrical outlet made for a 3-prong plug. This is a safety feature. If
the plug should fail to fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not
attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the grounding pin, part of the 3-prong plug.
To reduce risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the flatbread maker in water.
To avoid an electrical circuit overload do not use another high wattage appliance on
the same circuit with the flatbread maker.
This appliance has a short cord to reduce the hazards of becoming entangled or
tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord may be used if the electrical rating of
the extension cord is equal to or greater than the rating of the flatbread maker. Use
only an extension cord rated 10 amperes or greater. Care must be taken to arrange
the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or table top where it
can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
Always use hot mitts to protect hands when opening the flatbread maker.
CAUTION: Escaping steam may cause burns.
WARNING: To reduce risk of personal injury, allow unit to cool before lifting or
moving. Do not lift or move while in operation.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse appliance, cord or
plug in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used 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 the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance
malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer
service number for information on examination, electrical repair, mechanical
repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Hamilton Beach/
Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces,
including stove.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or
other hot liquids.
12. To disconnect, turn all controls to “OFF,” then remove plug from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Contents
Parts and Features
Press On/Off Switch
and Indicator Light
Cover
Griddle
Handle
Storage
Cord
Storage
Removable
Press Handle
with Latch
Latching Pin
Bread Paddle
Press
Griddle
Temperature
Settings
Griddle
Indicator Light
Parts and Features •3
Flatbread Maker Safety ....................2
Parts and Features ............................3
Operating Instructions....................4-5
Cleaning ............................................6
Storing................................................6
History of Flatbread..........................7
Fusion Cooking..................................7
Flatbread Basics ............................8-9
Tips for Success ..........................10
Mixing the Dough by Hand ............11
Convenience Dough........................12
The Fold, the Roll, the Wrap............13
Ethnic Foods, Ingredient
Substitutions, and
Package Sizes ..................................14
Nutritional Information......................15
Troubleshooting ................................16
Flatbread Recipes......................17-45
Filling Recipes ..........................46-122
Customer Service..........................123
4•Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
Select a flatbread and filling
recipe to prepare.
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Plug unit into 120 volt AC
outlet.
Push the Handle down, then
rotate clockwise to lock onto
the Latching Pin. Turn the
Press Switch on to preheat.
The Press Indicator Light will
stay on constantly. The Bread
Paddle should remain in the
Press so it will preheat.
Line up pin on Handle shaft
with slot in upper plate.
Insert Handle into Flatbread
MealMaker Express. This is
the unlocked position. The
Handle will rotate freely if
properly inserted.
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Before first use, wash the Cover and Bread Paddle in hot, soapy water.
Rinse and dry. Use a hot, damp cloth to wipe the Griddle and both upper
and lower surfaces of the Press.
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Turn on the Griddle to preheat.
Keep Cover on to preheat. As
the Griddle heats and cools to
maintain the set temperature,
the Griddle Indicator Light will
cycle on and off.
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The Press and Griddle should
be preheated in about 10
minutes.
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Operating Instructions •5
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Operating Instructions (cont.)
The flatbread can be transferred to the Griddle for
warming, further cooking,
or browning if desired or
needed. The Griddle can
also be used to cook the
filling for the flatbread.
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Open the Press and remove
the Bread Paddle with the
cooked, pressed flatbread.
With the Latch in the unlocked
position, push the Handle
down. Press and cook as
recipe specifies.
Unlock the Press, remove
Bread Paddle, and place
specified amount of dough
onto the Bread Paddle. The
dough should be positioned
toward the rear of the press.
Replace Bread Paddle into
unit. The Bread Paddle
handle will fit into slots on
either the right or the left of
the Latching Pin.
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6•Cleaning
Cleaning
Turn all controls off, unplug,
and let cool.
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Wash Cover and Bread Paddle
in hot, soapy water. Rinse
and dry.
Wipe all other surfaces with a
clean, damp cloth.
To clean the Griddle, and upper
and lower plates of the Press,
wipe with a hot, soapy dishcloth
or sponge. Rinse the dishcloth
or sponge in clean, hot water
and wipe surfaces again.
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To clean burned-on food from
the Griddle, pour 1 cup hot
water into Griddle. Let soak,
then scrub with a nylon brush.
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To store the Flatbread
MealMaker Express, let cool
then clean as instructed.
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Remove the Press Handle
and store in the slot provided
on the back of the unit.
Push the cord into the cord
storage area also on the back
of the unit.
To store the unit, we recommend a
storage area under a countertop.
Please do not try to lift and store
the unit on a high shelf. Remove
the Cover, then lift the Flatbread
MealMaker Express by placing
your hands under the unit. Once
stored, replace the lid with the unit.
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Storing
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