Russell Hobbs RHWM1, Instructions & Warranty

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BEFORE FIRST USE
• Ensure all packaging, swing tags and promotional labelling has been removed from the
Waffle Bowl.
• Lift the cover latch and open the waffle bowl maker. Wipe the waffle grids with a damp
cloth before initial use.
Note: When using your waffle maker for the first time, the unit may emit a fine smoke
vapour and scent. This is normal and is caused by the first heating of the new elements
and new cooking plates.
• Before the first use, after the unit has preheated, use a brush or paper towel and apply a
light coating of cooking oil to the grids (non-stick cooking spray is not recommended).
You may find it helpful to repeat the process for the next 2 or 3 waffles. Thereafter, apply
oil only if you find it difficult to remove a waffle bowl.
GENERAL USE
• Plug in the Waffle Bowl and preheat with the cover in the closed position.
• While the unit is preheating, prepare waffle batter from a commercial mix, one of the
recipes in this booklet, or your own recipe.
NOTE: The red signal light will be illuminated while the unit is preheating. When the unit
is ready for use, the light will go out. Preheat time will be approximately 3 to 3½ minutes.
• Before the first use, after the unit has preheated, use a brush or paper towel and apply a
light coating of cooking oil to the grids (non-stick cooking spray is not recommended).
You may find it helpful to repeat the process for the next 2 or 3 waffles. Thereafter, apply
oil only if you find it difficult to remove a waffle bowl.
NOTE: Because the grids are covered with a nonstick coating, there will be only an
occasional need to apply vegetable oil. If you find it difficult to remove a waffle bowl,
apply a light coating of cooking oil to the grids before your next use. non-stick cooking
sprays are not recommended as they may leave a tacky residue and the waffle bowl may
develop a mottled appearance instead of the even brown appearance as when using
cooking oil.
• Pour waffle batter into the bottom grid. For most batters, pour to the maximum filling
lines. However, for thin batters, pour to under the fill lines. If you prefer using a measuring
cup, pour in approximately ½ cup.
NOTE: Packaged waffle mixes may be prepared and then baked in the Waffle Bowl.
Batter made from some packaged mixes may have a shorter baking time. Be sure to
check for doneness after 3 minutes.
NOTE: Different batters expand at different rates. If your first waffle bowl is too tall
(batter flows into the overflow area), reduce the batter to slightly below the maximum fill
lines for the next waffle bowl; or if you would like a taller waffle bowl, fill slightly above
the maximum fill lines for subsequent batches.
NOTE: Do not strike the rim of the waffle bowl maker with any cooking utensil as this
may scratch the non-stick surface.
• Squeeze the cover latch, lower the cover until closed, and release the latch. During
cooking the signal light will cycle on and off.
CAUTION: As with any waffle maker, steam escapes during cooking. Keep hands and
face away from steam to prevent steam burns. Take extra care when opening the waffle
bowl maker as hot steam may escape near the latch and could cause burns.
• Set a timer to the desired time. See the recipes in this booklet for recommended cooking
times. Most waffle bowls will cook in 3 minutes.
• Check the waffle bowl at 3 minutes to see if it is golden brown. If additional browning is
desired, cook an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute.