Nostalgia Electrics CKM100 series, Instructions And Recipes Manual, Page: 8 / 42

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HOW TO OPERATE
1. Before first use, wipe down all surfaces with a damp cloth and dry.
2. Find a dry, suitable, level surface near an electrical outlet.
3. The Nonstick Cooking Surface should be lightly coated with a small amount
of vegetable oil. Vegetable oil can be applied with a paper towel or with a
nonstick oil spray. The oil will help protect the nonstick quality of the cooking
surface. This should be done periodically to maintain the nonstick quality.
NOTE: You can also line the pastry wells with miniature paper cups.
4. Preheat the appliance by closing the Lid and plugging into an electrical outlet.
5. When the power is on, the Red Power Light will come on. The Green
Ready Light will stay off while the appliance is preheating.
6. The appliance should preheat for a minimum of 3 minutes. The Green
Ready Light will turn on when the appliance is ready to cook.
7. While the appliance is preheating, you may prepare the ingredients for your mini cupcakes.
8. Raise the Lid using an oven mitt or pot holder to prevent accidental burns.
9. Fill each of the seven pastry wells in the Nonstick Cooking Surface with mixture.
10. Close the Lid using a pot holder or oven mitt. Make sure Lid is locked.
Steam may be released from appliance during cooking. For your safety, avoid contact
with steam, as it is very hot and can cause burns.
11. The cooking time will range between 5-7 minutes, depending on
the type of pastries being cooked and personal taste.
12. Once the pastries have completed cooking, raise the Lid with a pot holder or oven mitt.
Remove the pastries from the Nonstick Cooking Surface with a plastic or wooden spoon.
DO NOT use metal utensils, as they may scratch and damage the Nonstick Cooking Surface.
13. If cooking more than one batch of pastries in a session, after removal of the first
batch, lower the Lid to maintain heat until ready to cook the next batch.
14. As soon as you are finished cooking, unplug appliance and allow to cool.
15. Once the appliance is cool, following directions in Cleaning and
Maintenance section to clean your MINI CUPCAKE MAKER .