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• For best results, lightly coat the cooking plates with a little cooking oil or cooking spray.
• Notice: When your Waffle maker is heated for the first time, it may emit slight smoke or odor. This is normal
with many heating appliances. This does not affect the safety of your appliance.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
• To avoid a circuit overload when using this product, do not operate another high-wattage product on the
same electrical circuit.
• A short power supply cord is provided with this product. An extension cord is not recommended for use with
this product, but if one must be used:
• The marked electrical rating of the cord must be at least as great as that of the product.
• Arrange the extension cord so that it does not hang where it can be tripped over or pulled unintentionally.
HOW TO USE
CAUTION: Do not use this product to cook or defrost frozen food. All food must be completely defrosted before
cooking it with this product.
NOTE: During the initial uses of this product, it may produce some smoke. This is normal and will subside with
further use.
1. Before using this product for the first time, clean it as described in the “Care and Maintenance” section.
2. Press in the end of the Locking Latch nearest the Handle to unlock the product.
3. Open the unit by pulling the Handle up.
4. Close the Plates and turn the unit on by plugging it into a standard electrical outlet. Verify that the Power
Indicator Light illuminates in orange.
WARNING: The Cooking Plates and metal surfaces of the unit will become extremely hot when in use. To avoid
a burn hazard, wear heat resistant mitts or gloves and touch only the black portion of the Handle.
5. After the unit preheats for approximately three minutes, the Ready Indicator Light will illuminate in green,
indicating the product is ready for use.
6. Use the Handle to lift the Upper Plate. Place food on the Lower Plate using wooden or plastic heat-resistant
utensils.
CAUTION: Do not use metal utensils on this product, as they will scratch and damage the Plates’ non-stick
coating.
7. Use the Handle to lower and rest the Upper Plate on top of the food.
NOTES:
• The cooking time for different foods depends on the type and thickness of the foods.
• Foods should be cooked thoroughly before consumption.
8. When the food is cooked as desired, lift the Handle to open the Plates, then remove the food using the
utensils. If more cooking will be done at this time, close the Plates to conserve heat.
9. Repeat Steps 7-9 until all cooking is complete, reapplying cooking oil as necessary.
10. Turn off the product by unplugging the Power Cord from the electrical outlet.
11. When the unit has completely cooled, clean and dry it.
12. Lock the unit in its closed position by pressing in the end of the Locking Latch farthest from the Handle.
