Cuisinart WAF-300 Breakfast Central User Manual

Cuisinart WAF-300 Breakfast Central

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and dials.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, DO NOT IMMERSE CORD, PLUG, OR UNIT in water or other liquids.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning appliance.
5. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
6. Do not use outdoors.
7. Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
8. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
9. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
10. Always unplug the unit when finished baking waffles.
11. To safely disconnect power at any time, remove the plug from the outlet.
12. 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 fire, 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

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.

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

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Housing – Elegant brushed stainless steel with embossed Cuisinart logo.
2. Lid Handle – Durable, easy-lift handle that stays cool to the touch.
3. Nonstick Removable
   1. Dishwasher-Safe Plates
   2. Waffle: One set of 4-slice Belgian waffle plates.
   3. Pancake: One 4-slot pancake plate.
4. Temperature Knob – Six adjustable settings.
5. Indicator Lights – Red indicator light signals power ON; green indicator light signals when ready to cook and when ready to eat.
6. Audible Signal (not shown) – Signals when ready to cook and when waffles are cooked and ready to eat.
7. Cord Storage (not shown) – Cord wraps around the back of the unit. Unit stands upright for compact storage.
8. Rubber Feet – Feet keep unit steady and won’t mark countertop.
9. Tongs – for flipping and easy removal of cooked foods.
10. BPA Free (not shown)– All materials that come in contact with food are BPA-free.

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

Remove all packaging and any promotional labels or stickers from your unit. Be sure that all parts (listed above, Parts and Features) 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® Breakfast Central™ for the first time, wipe housing and plates with a damp cloth to remove any dust from the warehouse or shipping.

Note: The Cuisinart® Breakfast Central™ plates have 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.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

To insert plates

1. Place the closed unit on a clean, flat surface where you intend to use it.
2. Lift lid by grasping the handle and pushing up in one fluid motion. Lid will stay open at a 105° position until you lower it.
3. Insert one plate at a time.
   1. Waffle plates: Each plate is designed to fit in either the upper housing or the lower housing of the waffle maker. The word lower or upper is embossed on the right side of each plate.
   2. Pancake plate: The 4-slot plate is designed to fit in the lower housing only. The word LOWER is embossed on the right side of the plate. The flat plate is designed to fit in the upper housing only. The word UPPER is embossed on the right side of the plate.
4. Locate the two holes at the back of the housing. Tilt the back end of the plate and line up the pegs at the back of the plate with the holes at the housing. Slide the plate underneath the holes and push down the front end of the plate. It will snap into place.

To remove plates

1. Locate the plate release buttons on the right side of the unit. Press firmly on button and the plate will pop up slightly from the base.
2. Grasp the plate with two hands, slide it out from the holes at the housing, and lift it out of the base.
3. Press on the other plate release button to remove the second plate in the same manner

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet.
2. Adjust the temperature knob to the desired browning setting.
3. The red indicator light will turn on to signal that the power is on and the unit will begin to heat. We recommend preheating in the closed position. When the unit has reached desired temperature, the green indicator light will turn on and the audible tone will sound. You are now ready to begin. Note: The first time you use your unit it may have a slight odor and may smoke a bit. This is normal, and common to appliances with a nonstick surface.
4. Please refer to the Cooking Chart on pg. 7 for further details on preparing foods.

CLEANING AND CARE

Allow the unit to cool down completely before handling. Press the plate release buttons to remove plates from the housing. Be sure that the plates have cooled completely before handling (at least 30 minutes). The plates can be washed in the dishwasher. Do not use metallic objects such as knives or forks for cleaning. Do not use a scouring pad for cleaning. 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. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

STORAGE

Store with plates inserted and cord wrapped securely around the back of the unit. For compact storage, stand the unit on its back end with the control panel facing up.

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. We recommend setting #4 or #5 for golden brown waffles.
• We recommend using a heaping 11/2 cups of batter to fill the lower grid. Be careful not to over-mix the batter – this will produce dense, chewy waffles.
• For evenly filled waffles, pour the batter onto the center of the lower grid and spread it out evenly to the edges with a heat-proof spatula.
• Place them in a baking pan or cover loosely with foil while in the oven. Waffles wrapped in foil may lose their crispiness.
• Allow to cool completely. Use waxed paper to keep waffles separated, and place in plastic food storage bag and reheat in a toaster or toaster oven.

WARRANTY

Limited Three-Year Warranty
This warranty is available to consumers only. 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 Breakfast Central 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, www.cuisinart.com for a 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.

CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY:
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.  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.

COOKING CHART

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