numerical changes can make a noticeable difference in color and baking time. The common
operating range for the color control dial is 3 to 3 1/2. To darken the pizzelle, move toward a
higher number.
The PizzellePro
®
is equipped with a locking latch designed to minimize lifting of the lid during
the baking cycle. This will help maintain uniform thickness of each of the three pizzelles. This
latch can be conveniently unlocked by lifting the finger release (Figure 3), which is an integral
part of the latch.
Provision has been made for cord storage as described in Cleaning and Storage section. The cord
can be wrapped under the PizzellePro
®
with the plug secured in a slot molded into the base.
The PizzellePro
®
can be stored upright to save shelf space. Simply close the lid and stand it
upright resting on the flat hinged end.
PREPARING THE PIZZELLEPRO
®
FOR BAKING
Insert the PizzellePro
®
power cord into a grounded 120 volt, 60 cycle outlet and close the cover.
The red “Baking” light will turn on immediately, indicating the pizzelle plates are heating. In
order to avoid injury as the PizzellePro
®
heats, do not touch the hot metal lid or the pizzelle
plates. Handle the PizzellePro
®
only by the handle of the lid and by other plastic parts. Set the
color control dial at 3. As you close the lid, the latching mechanism under the lid handle should
snap securely under the base of the PizzellePro
®
, locking down the lid. If the latch did not auto-
matically snap under the base, use your finger to depress the release arm (Figure 3) to com-
plete the latching action.
In about 3-4 minutes the red “Baking” light will turn off and simultaneously the green
“Ready” light will turn on, indicating the pizzelle plates are hot and ready for baking. On the
first heating cycle you may detect a slight odor, typical of new heating elements with non-
stick surface coatings.
When the green “Ready” light turns on, pull up on the release arm to release the latching
mechanism and open the lid of the PizzellePro
®
. Do not attempt to force the lid open without
unlatching – or you will damage the latch. Brush or spray a light coating of vegetable oil, corn
oil, non-stick cooking spray, melted margarine or butter over the entire surface of both the
upper and lower heated plates. Because both of the baking surfaces are factory finished with
a non-stick coating, it is necessary to oil the surfaces only the first time you use the
PizzellePro
®
. It should not be necessary to oil again on subsequent use so long as the plates
are at sufficient temperature before use and enough time is allowed for the pizzelles to fully
bake before opening the lid.
If you are looking for a good pizzelle recipe, see section
“Some Favorite Pizzelle Recipes” (page 7).
It takes only about one measuring teaspoon of batter to
make a single pizzelle. Most of the table teaspoons in
use are actually 1 1/2 standard teaspoon measuring
spoons and are too large for dispensing pizzelle
batters, which typically are thick and tend to heap up
on the dispensing spoon. Some demi-tasse spoons are
well sized and shaped for dispensing the batter. You will
find that some of the batter will remain on the spoon
GETTING TO KNOW THE PIZZELLEPRO
®
Take a minute to identify the key features and controls of the PizzellePro
®
(Figure 1).
To open the lid, release the locking latch (Figure 3) and lift the insulated front plastic handle.
Electronic controls are on the control panel, Figure 2.
Note the red “Baking” light on the control panel, which lights whenever the pizzelle plates are
being heated. The green “Ready” light turns on when the pizzelle plates are fully heated and
ready for baking. As described later, the green and red lights can be used to assist with the
timing and control of the baking cycle.
Note the numbers on the color control dial. The pizzelle will be darker or lighter in color depend-
ing on the exact setting of this dial. The color control dial is relatively sensitive and fractional
4
Figure 1. PizzellePro
®
Express Bake
™
.
5
Handle for lid
Color Control
Control Panel
(See Figure 2)
Figure 2. Control panel.
Red “Baking” Light
Green “Baking” Light
Color Control
Press
Down to
Lock
Pull Up and Forward to Release
Figure 3. Locking Latch.
