Cuisinart WAF-F40 Double Belgian Waffle Maker 
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:
- READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
- Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.
- Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.-
- To protect against fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, DO NOT IMMERSE CORD, PLUG, OR UNIT in water or other liquids.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.
- Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Authorized Service Facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
- The use of accessory attachments not, recommended by Cuisinart may result in free, electric shock, or injury to persons.
- Do not use outdoors, or use appliances for other than their intended use.
- Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
- Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
POLARIZATION INSTRUCTIONS
For your protection, the Cuisinart® Belgian Waffes Maker is supplied with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of fire, 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 for assistance. Do not modify the plug in any way
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 for a polarized plug and outlet.
PARTS AND FEATURES
- Waffle Plates Bakes 1-inch, extra-thick Belgian waffles.
- Handle Rotates for even baking.
- The Browning Control Slider is Adjustable for different batters and customized baking.
- Indicator Lights The indicator lights for the upper and lower plates illuminate when heated to the desired temperature; once batter is added the lights go out. The indicator lights come back on when the waffle has finished baking.
- Indicator Beeps (not shown) When first plugged into the electrical outlet and the slider is set to the initial browning level, the unit beeps six times to indicate the waffle maker is ready to use. Please note: This will only occur for the first waffle of each baking session. Once the waffle has finished baking, the unit beeps six times.
- Batter Cup
- BPA Free (not shown) All materials that come in contact with food or liquid are BPA-free
BEFORE FIRST USE
Before using your Cuisinart® Belgian Waffle Maker for the first time, remove any dust from shipping by wiping the plates with a damp cloth. Remove all packaging and any promotional labels or stickers from your waffle maker. Be sure that all parts (listed in Parts and Features) of your new waffle 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.
NOTE: The waffle plates have been treated with a special nonstick coating. The first time you use your waffle maker, it may have a slight odor and may smoke a bit. This is normal and common to appliances with a nonstick surface.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
- Place the Cuisinart® Belgian Waffle Maker on a clean, fat surface.
- Plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet.
- To preheat your Cuisinart® Belgian Waffe Maker, turn the control knob dial to your preferred setting. The ready indicator light located on the top of the waffle maker will light up when fully heated. (Heat-up time should take approximately four minutes for the first wave of each baking session.)
- After the waffle maker is preheated, season waffle plates with cooking spray or brush with a flavorless oil to thoroughly coat all surfaces. You must preheat the waffle maker before seasoning it with cooking spray or oil. Your waffle maker is now ready to bake.
- After the waffle maker is preheated and ready for baking, open the waffle maker lid.
- Fill the provided batter cup with the batter. If using a standard measuring cup, fill to ¾ cup. Pour the batter evenly across the waffle plates. Use a heatproof spatula to spread the batter evenly over the grids.
- Close the lid and rotate the handle 180° to the right. The Ready indicator light will turn off
MAKING TWO WAFFLES AT ONE TIME
- Raise the top cover and pour the waffle batter evenly on the waffle grid. Use a heatproof spatula to spread the batter evenly over the plate.
- Close the top cover and rotate the waffle grid 180°. The green ready light will turn off until the waffle has completed baking.
- Raise the cover that is now on top and pour the waffle batter evenly onto the waffle plate. Use a heatproof spatula to spread the batter evenly over the plate. Close the cover and rotate the waffle maker plates 180°.
- When one of the waffles is done, the unit will beep three times and the indicator light located on the waffle maker cover will illuminate.
- Rotate the waffle plates with the lit indicator to the top position. Raise the top cover and remove the baked waffle.
- If making additional waffles, pour waffle batter evenly on the waffle plate. Use a heatproof spatula to spread the batter evenly over the plate. Close the top cover and rotate the waffle maker plates 180°
- When the second waffle is baked, the unit will beep three times and a light located on the waffle grid cover will illuminate.
- Rotate the waffle maker with the lit indicator to the top position. Raise the top cover and remove the baked waffle.
- If making additional waffles, repeat the instructions above.
- When you are finished baking, unplug the unit and allow the waffle maker to cool before cleaning
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Once you have finished baking, remove the plug from the electrical outlet. Leave the top lid open and allow the grids to cool before cleaning. Never take your Belgian waffle maker 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 clean the grids by wiping them with a damp cloth to prevent staining and sticking from batter or oil buildup. Be certain grids have cooled completely before cleaning. If the batter adheres to plates, simply pour a little cooking oil onto the baked-on batter and let stand for approximately 5 minutes. This will soften the batter for easy removal. To clean the exterior, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Never use an abrasive cleanser or harsh pad.
TIPS AND HINTS
- Packaged Belgian waffle mixes found in most supermarkets may be used with this unit.
- For best results, we recommend filling the supplied measuring cup to the top so it will fill the waffle plates.
- For evenly filled waffles, pour the batter into the center of the lower plate and spread it out evenly to the edges. The entire waffle plate should be fled.
- For added convenience while baking waffles, rest the measuring cup on the lip of the bowl containing the batter until the next baking cycle.
- We recommend turning the browning control dial to setting #4 when using commercial pancake/waffle mixes and for the included recipes. If you prefer a crisper, darker Belgian waffles, set the browning control higher. If you prefer lighter waffles, turn the browning control dial down.
- If waffles tend to stick to waffle plates, add slightly more oil or butter to the batter.
- Belgian waffles taste best when made to order, but baked Belgian waffles may be kept warm in a 200˚F oven. Place them in a baking pan or wrap them in foil while in the oven. Waffles wrapped in foil may lose their crispness.
- Baked waffles may be frozen. Allow them to cool completely, and then place them in a plastic food storage bag. Use waxed paper to keep waffles separated. Reheat in an oven, toaster, or toaster oven when ready to serve.
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® Belgian Waffle 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® Belgian Waffle Maker 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.
RECIPES
Buttermilk Waffles
Fresh, homemade waffles make breakfast a special occasion. Freeze the extras to use when time is short. Makes 8 waffles
- 2½ cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2½ cups buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl; whisk until well blended. In either a large measuring cup or a separate mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and whisk to combine. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry and whisk until almost smooth (some lumps are OK).
- Preheat the waffle maker to the desired setting.
- Pour a cup of batter onto the center of the bottom waffle plate. Close the waffle maker and turn it clockwise to flip. Open the second waffle plate and add a cup of batter onto the center of that plate, close, and turn clockwise to flip. When the waffles are ready, carefully open the waffle maker and remove the baked waffle. Then turn and open the second waffle plate to remove the second waffle. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- For best results, serve immediately. Nutritional information per waffle:
