Toastmaster 245, 244S User Manual

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: A risk of fire and electrical shock exists in
all electrical appliances and may cause pers o n a l
injury or death. Please follow all safety instruction.

Waffle Baker

Use and Care Guide Models 245 and 244S

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury
to persons, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using appliance.

• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the waffle
baker in water or other liquids. See instructions for cleaning.

• This appliance not for use by children.

• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used near
c h i l d r e n .

• 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.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles with care.

• Do not operate any damaged appliance. Do not operate with a
d a m a g e d cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or has
been damaged in any manner.R e t u rn appliance to the nearest autho­ri ze d s e rvice center for examination, repair, electrical or mechan­ical adjustment.

• When using this appliance, provide 4 to 6 inches air space above,

behind, and on both sides for air circulation.Do not use on surfaces
where heat may cause a problem.

• To reduce the risk of injury, use accessory attachments only if rec­ommended by the appliance manufacturer.

• Do not use outdoors, or while standing in damp area.

• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot
s u r fa c e s.

• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated
oven.

• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance contain­ing hot oils or other hot liquids.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

S AVE THESE INSTRU C T I O N S

THIS PRODUCT FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

CAUTION: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of
personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a
longer cord. Extension cords are available from local hardware stores
and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is
required, special care and caution is necessary.Also the cord must be:
(1) marked with an electrical rating of 125V, and at least 13A., 1625 W.,
and (2) the cord must be arranged so that it will not drape over the coun­tertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over
accidentally.
ELECTRIC POWER: If electric circuit is overloaded with other appli­ances, your waffle baker may not operate properly. The waffle baker
should be operated on a separate electric circuit from other operating
appliances.

USING YOUR WAFFLE BAKER

1. Before use, wipe cooking surface with a damp cloth and dry. Lightly

coat grids with cooking oil and close lid. Condition the grids before
each use and if waffles begin to stick.

2. Plug into 120 V ~ 50-60 Hz outlet.This unit may emit an odor and/or

smoke during the first few uses from oils used in manufacturing.This

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is normal for newly manufactured appliances.

3. After approximately 5 minutes, the indicator light will go off.Raise lid

and pour in 1/3 cup batter; close lid. Any waffle recipe or mix may be
baked in waffle baker.The amount of batter may vary with the recipe
or brand of mix.
The flexible hinge on the waffle baker permits the waffle to expand
during cooking.

4. When the light goes off, gently lift lid to check color. If lid shows resis-

tance to lifting, close top and watch for steaming to stop before check­ing again.

5. Remove waffle when browned using only plastic, nylon or wooden

utensils.

6. When finished baking, unplug and cool before cleaning.

WAFFLES

flour 1 3/4 cups egg yolks, beaten 3
baking powder 2 tsp vegetable oil 1/3 cup
sugar 1 TBL milk 1 1/2 cups
salt 1/2 tsp egg whites, stiffly beaten 3

Sift together dry ingredients in mixing bowl. Combine egg yolks, oil and
milk and stir into dry ingredients.Carefully fold in egg whites, do not over
mix. Pour approximately 1/3 cup batter onto the preheated grid. Close
and bake.

Yields approximately 10 waffles.

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:Unplug from electrical outlet before cleaning.Never immerse
appliance in water. Allow waffle baker to cool before cleaning.

1. After each use, wipe cooking surface with a damp cloth and dry. To

remove stubborn stains use a damp plastic pad or mesh puff and mild
soap. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use steel wool or
coarse scouring pads.

2. The exterior finish should be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner and

a soft, damp cloth.

Any servicing requiring disassembly other than the above cleaning
must be performed by an authorized service center.

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SERVICE INFORMATION

Please refer to wa r ranty statement to determine if in-wa r ranty service applies.
This appliance must be serviced by a Toastmaster authori zed service center.C o n s u l t
your phone directory under “ A p p l i a n c e s - H o u s e h o l d - S m a l l - S e rvice and Repair,”o r
call 1-800-947-3744.
If an authori zed service center is not ava i l a ble locally, your appliance may be
r e t u rned postage prepaid to our National Service Center at the address shown in
the wa r ranty statement.
Products must be adequately protected to avoid shipping damage.Surround yo u r
appliance with three inches of protective padding and include a note explaining the
p r o blem you have ex p e ri e n c e d .We recommend insuring your pack a g e. No C. O. D.
shipments accepted.

Toastmaster Inc. wa r rants this product, to original purchaser, for one year from pur-

c h a s e date to be free of defects in material and workmanship.

This warranty is the only written or express warranty given by Toastmaster Inc.This war­ranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state to s t a t e.
ANY OTHER RIGHT WHICH YOU MAY HAVE, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WA R R A N T Y
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED IN
DURATION TOTHE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

Defective product may be brought or sent (freight prepaid) to an authorized service center
listed in the phone book, or to Service Department, Toastmaster Inc., 708 South Missouri
St., Macon, MO 63552, for free repair or replacement at our option.

Your remedy does not include:cost of inconvenience, damage due to product failure, trans­portation damages, misuse, abuse, accident or the like, or commercial use. IN NO E V E N T
SHALL TOASTMASTER INC. BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM­AGES.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you.

For information, write Consumer Claims Manager, at the Macon address. Send name,
a d d r e s s, zip, telephone area code and daytime nu m b e r, model, serial nu m b e r, and purchase date.

KEEP DATED SALES RECEIPT FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.

Keep this booklet. Record the following for reference:
Date purchased Model Number
Code Number (stamped on bottom)

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

National Service Center
708 South Missouri St.
Macon, MO 63552
Telephone:

Consumer Service 1-800-947-3744
Parts 1-800-947-3745

Hours:8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.CST

This symbol on the product’s nameplate

means it is Listed by

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.

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