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HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE DESSERT MAKER AND USING FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME
• Wipe the cooking plates and outer surface with a clean slightly damp sponge or cloth before
the first use then dry with a soft cloth. Do not immerse in water or any other liquid, and avoid
abrasive cleaners or scourers as they will damage the appliance.
• When your Dessert Maker is heated for the first time it may emit a slight odour and smoke
however this is normal and will disappear after the first use. This does not affect the safety of
the appliance.
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The Dessert Maker has three sets of non-stick plates including an upper and lower plate which
are identified as donut, whoopie and brownie plates.
• The donut and whoopie plates are identical and interchangeable however the brownie plate
indicates which one is required to be placed in the upper or lower position.
• Fit the cooking plates to the dessert making following the direction of the arrows on the plate.
The plates will click into place when pressed down gently.
• When the main plug is switched on at the wall the Dessert Maker will begin to preheat.
• The plates do not require greasing unless the recipe suggests that it is necessary.
• To remove the plates, switch off the machine at the mains, unplug and allow to cool, then
press the upper or lower release button and take out the plate.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
1. Prepare a recipe for Dessert Maker and select the correct cooking plates.
2. Insert the cooking plates as instructed then place the Dessert Maker on a suitable surface and
plug into the mains socket. The red Power light will come on to indicate that the Dessert Maker
is preheating.
3. After about 4 minutes, the green Ready light will illuminate. Lift the lid, taking care not to
touch the hot surfaces (It is recommended that oven mitts are worn when opening and closing
the Dessert Maker).
4. Fill each of the 6 moulds with a tablespoon of mixture, using the back of spoon to level. Do not
overfill as this will cause the mixture to overspill and the desserts will not cook correctly.
5. Carefully close the lid, ensuring that the locking latch clicks into position.
6. As the desserts cook steam will be discharged from the Dessert Maker. This is normal.
7. Follow the cooking time on the recipes then carefully lift the lid and check the desserts. The
doughnuts, whoopie pies and brownies should be well risen and springy to touch.
8. Once the desserts are ready, switch the Dessert Maker off at the mains then remove the
desserts using a heatproof plastic or wooden spatula and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
9. When baking is complete and the Dessert Maker is unplugged, lift the lid and allow the Dessert
Maker to cool completely before removing the plates and cleaning.
ADAPTING YOUR OWN RECIPES
After you have made some of the recipes supplied you may wish to adapt a few of your own
recipes. Start by selecting one of the recipes in this booklet, which is similar to your own and use
this as a guide.
• Results may vary by recipe as mixtures that contain higher amounts of sugar will brown more
quickly.
• If your recipe does contain a higher amount of sugar you may find it useful to lightly grease
the plates to ensure that the desserts can be removed easily.
• Make sure that you do not overfill the moulds and adjust your recipe to ensure that you have
enough mixture to make equal batches of desserts.
• Cooking times will be much quicker when using the Dessert Maker so when using your own
recipe check the desserts after a couple of minutes to ensure that they do not burn.
• Adjust your recipes to ensure that the batters are not too wet. A fairly firm mixture is required.
• The dessert are small so If using fruits and nuts in a recipe try chopping them into smaller
pieces so that they are dispersed more evenly into the mixture.
HINTS AND TIPS
• Do not use metal utensils to lift out the baked desserts as this will damage the non- stick
surface. Always use heat resistant plastic, nylon or silicone spatulas.
• It is recommended that all 6 moulds are filled when using the Dessert Maker. If there is not
enough mixture do not attempt to bake a short batch as this will result in unsatisfactory
baking results.
• When making a few batches of desserts the cooking times may need to be adjusted as the
Dessert Maker will retain some heat which will result in a faster cooking time.
• A wooden cocktail stick can be inserted into the desserts and it should come out clean if they
are ready. If the desserts need a slightly longer cooking time just close the lid and allow them
to bake for a little longer.
• If a few batches of desserts are being made keep the lid closed to retain the heat. Always wait
until the green Ready light illuminates before adding more mixture.
• If any mixture spills onto the plates during cooking, unplug the machine, allow to cool and
clean the plates before resuming cooking.
• If any baked on food is difficult to remove do not attempt to scrape it off but try removing by
brushing over some oil when the plate is cool then wipe off with a damp cloth.
• Recipes make enough for 30 tiny desserts but if you think that is too much for your needs, we
have found the mixes freeze well and can be defrosted fully and then used in machine too.
