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CLEANING AND STORAGE
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Do
not attempt to repair it yourself. Any servicing that requires disassembly, other than
cleaning, must be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician.
TO CLEAN:
Be sure the waffle maker is unplugged and completely cool before cleaning.
Wipe the exterior with a clean, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or harsh
chemicals. Do not put cord or plug in water or other liquids.
Clean the interior with a warm, soapy cloth. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and dry
thoroughly. Do not use abrasive cleaners or harsh chemicals. Do not use sharp or metal
objects to clean as they may damage the non-stick or other surfaces.
TIP:
Should any batter become baked onto the waffle grids, pour a small amount of
cooking oil onto the batter. Allow it to soak for about 5 minutes so the batter will soften.
Wipe away with a damp paper towel or soft cloth.
TO STORE:
Be sure all parts are clean and dry before storing. Store appliance in its box or in a clean,
dry place. Never store it while it is hot. Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance;
keep it loosely coiled.
WAFFLE BAKING HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS
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When preparing the waffle batter, do not over-mix it or the waffle will become tough
and heavy. A few lumps in the batter are OK.
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Refrigerated batter may need some water or milk added to the mixture, as cold
batter can thicken. Cold batter may also require a longer cooking time to reach the
desired doneness.
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For evenly shaped waffles, pour the batter into the center of the waffle plate and
spread the batter to the edges of the waffle grid. Use a heat-proof rubber spatula or
the bottom of a non-metallic ladle or non-metallic spoon.
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Do not overfill the waffle grids. The batter should almost cover the peaks of the
waffle grids. Use a pitcher or measuring cup to pour the batter rather than a ladle
or spoon.
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Cake-based waffles, such as dessert-type waffles, will be more fragile and you will
need to use more care in removing them from the waffle maker.
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Close the waffle maker lid immediately after removing a waffle to maintain the proper
cooking temperature for additional waffles.
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Baked waffles will accumulate steam between them and lose their crispness
if stacked or cooled on a solid surface. For best results, move waffles to a wire
cooling rack and do not stack.
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Finished waffles may be kept warm by placing them directly on the rack in a 200°F
oven for up to 15 minutes.
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Waffles may also be warmed by placing them into the preheated waffle maker for 1
to 2 minutes.
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Baked waffles freeze well. Cool completely on wire rack. Store in plastic freezer
bag or in covered container, separating waffles with wax paper. Reheat frozen
waffles until hot and crisp.
