www.oster.com
www.oster.com
6
baking cycle begins. It is very typical to have a small amount
of batter run over grid and down unit. However, if an
excessive amount of batter runs over, use less batter.
5 Cover will rise slightly as waffles begin to bake. Do not open
cover while steam is escaping. Most waffle recipes bake in
approximately 5 minutes on the low setting, 4-½ minutes on
the medium setting and 4 minutes on the high setting.
Times will vary based on thickness of mixture. Waffles are
generally done when steam no longer escapes from sides
and front of unit. NOTE: Waffles will split if upper housing is
opened too early.
6 Remove waffles from the cooking plate.
NOTE:The Ready light may cycle on and off during cooking.
This indicates that the thermostat is maintaining the unit at
the proper cooking temperature.
7 If additional baking is to be done, close waffle maker to
retain heat. Always be sure the green light goes on again
before making more waffles.
8 Close cover and wait for Ready light to come on before
preparing another batch of waffles.
Waffle Baking Tips
1 Set the Waffle Temperature Control to your desired setting.
At first, try a setting in the middle. You may later adjust
it lower or higher according to your preference. A lower
setting produces a lighter colored waffle, while waffles
made at a higher setting are darker and crisper. Different
waffle batters will also cook up differently. Over time, you
will find your perfect setting for the batter you use.
2 When preparing waffle batter, do not over mix or waffles
will be tough. Stir batter only until large lumps of dry
ingredients disappear.
7
3 The optimal amount of batter to produce a full-shaped
waffle, without overflowing, will vary with different waffle
batters. Pouring batter from a measuring cup will help you
gauge how much batter to use each time. Fill bottom grid
of waffle maker with enough batter to cover peak areas of
the grid.
4 For more evenly shaped waffles, spread thick batters to
outer edge of grid, using a heat proof spatula or other non-
metallic utensil before closing lid.
5 Cake-based waffles, such as the Chocolate Waffles are more
tender than regular waffles, and may require more care
when removing from waffle maker. You may want to break
these waffles into halves or quarters before removing. Use a
spatula to support waffles when removing from the waffle
maker.
6 To retain crispness, move baked waffles to a wire cooling
rack to prevent steam from accumulating underneath.
7 When serving several waffles at one time, keep waffles hot
and crisp by placing on a rack in a preheated 200°F oven
until ready to serve.
8 Already cooled waffles can be re-warmed and re-crisped,
individually, by returning to hot waffle maker. Set Waffle
Temperature Control to low. Place waffle on grid so grooves
match up; close lid and heat for 1 to 2 minutes, watching
carefully to prevent burning.
9 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 in
toaster oven, oven or toaster until hot and crisp.
