. . . . . . 2 Know Your Cookie Press . . . . . . 2 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . 4 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Recipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . 18 In USA: 1-800-851-8900 In Canada: 1-800-267-2826 Cookie Press and Cake & Food Decorator Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . 2 Know Your Cookie Press . . . . . . 2 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . 4 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Recipes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . 18 In USA: 1-800-851-8900 In Canada: 1-800-267-2826 840113300 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. To prevent damage to the motor, do not immerse motor in water or other liquids. 3. Do not allow dough or batter to run into the hollow shaft, as damage to the motor may occur. 4. Do not operate the cookie press with damaged batteries, motor, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. 5. Remove batteries when the cookie press is not in use and before cleaning. 6. Avoid contact with moving parts. 7. Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children. 8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex may damage the cookie press. 9. For household use only. 10. Do not use outdoors. 11. Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Know Your Cookie Press Parts and Features 11. Battery Cover/Compartment 1. Feet 2. Barrel Cap 3. Disc or Tip 4. Pusher Plate 5. Gear 6. Rod 7. Barrel (tube) 8. Hollow Shaft 9. Motor 10. Button/Trigger Discs and Tips Regular Discs Use discs with stiff dough to prepare cookies, candies, crackers, etc. Ribbon Heart Jewel Diamond Snowman Car Tulip Shell Tree Star Sparkler Gingerbread Man Decorator Tip Use decorator tip with soft dough to prepare appetizers, candies, and desserts; to fill pasta; and to garnish casseroles and desserts. Filler Tip Use filler tip with thin mixtures to fill pastries. Operating Instructions To Assemble and Fill BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash all parts (except motor) in hot, sudsy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Wipe motor with damp cloth and dry thoroughly. 1. Twist the battery cover counterclockwise and lift it to remove. Insert four AA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment (see diagram on unit). Replace the battery cover by placing it off-center (to the right) and twisting to the left until it clicks. 2. Turn the gear on the rod so that one or two threads can be seen above the gear. 3. Attach the pusher plate to the rod on the end that’s nearest the gear. 4. Insert the rod into the hollow shaft. Then, line up the ridges on the inside of the barrel with the notches on the pusher plate. Slide the barrel onto the motor. Turn the barrel clockwise and lock it into place. 5. Fill barrel with desired mixture; press food down lightly to remove air pockets. NOTE: Cookie dough must be freshly made. Cookie dough that has been refrigerated overnight is not recommended. 6. Select desired disc or tip and place on filled barrel. Place barrel cap on barrel and turn clockwise to lock into place. 7. With barrel pointing up, squeeze trigger until mixture reaches disc or tip. Release trigger. Turn cookie press over and it is ready to use. To Use Discs To Refill Barrel: 1. Unit will indicate it is empty by making a clicking noise. 2. Remove barrel cap, disc or tip, and rod/pusher plate. 3. Follow steps 3–7 on pages 4 and 5. All Discs except Ribbon Disc 1. When making cookies, mints, etc., line up several ungreased, uncoated (without non-stick surface) baking sheets on work surface. 2. Stand cookie press upright on baking sheet; hold with one hand. 3. Squeeze trigger continuously; touch baking sheet with 3 barrel cap feet for each cookie, mint, etc. 4. To make uniform cookies quickly and easily, establish a rhythm by counting. For example, “one thousand one” – touch baking sheet. “One thousand two” – lift unit and move. “One thousand three” – touch baking sheet, etc. Alternative method: Squeeze then release trigger for each cookie, mint, etc.; lift and repeat. 5. Space cookies two inches apart, mints one inch apart on uncoated baking sheet. NOTE: Cookie/mint shapes and sizes may vary until you develop your own rhythm. As with any new appliance, practice with the cookie press to achieve the best results. Ribbon Disc 1. To make cookies, crackers, etc., line up several ungreased, uncoated baking sheets on work surface. 2. Hold cookie press at a 45 degree angle to baking sheet. 3. Squeeze trigger continuously. • When dough starts to come through the disc, move the unit to form a 3-inch strip. To Use Decorator Tip • Two-thirds of the way down each strip, release trigger but continue to move unit. • Touch dough with finger or rubber spatula to break flow of dough. Move unit to start next strip. 4. When ...