8. Place a tortilla, centered, on the bottom cooking surface. 9. Add desired ingredients evenly on top of the bottom tortilla. When all ingredients have been added, top with the second tortilla. 10. Close the lid using a pot holder or oven mitt. 11. Lock the lid after lowering. DO NOT force the lid to lock. NOTE: Steam may be released from unit during cooking. For your safety, avoid contact with steam, as it is very hot and can cause burns. 12. The cooking time will range between 3 to 7 minutes, depending on the type of fillings, the amount of fillings and personal taste. DO NOT overcook! This will cause the cheese and other food fillings used to melt excessively and run out of tortillas. 13. Once the quesadilla has completed cooking, raise the lid with a pot holder or oven mitt. Remove the quesadilla from the cooking surface with a flat plastic or wooden utensil. DO NOT use metal utensils as this may scratch and damage the non-stick cooking surface. 14. If cooking more than one quesadilla in a session, after removal of the first quesadilla, lower the lid to maintain heat until ready to cook the next quesadilla. 15. When unplugging the unit, make sure the red light is off to prevent any sparking from the outlet. 16. Once the unit is cool, remove the drip tray to empty and clean. ENGLISH 4 CLEANING Please take care of your machine by following these simple instructions and precautions. Cleaning is a snap. • Disconnect from the electrical outlet, unplug the unit. • Make sure the unit is cool before removing the drip tray. • Empty the drip tray, then clean in hot or warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry. • Wipe the interior cooking surfaces with a damp cloth or paper towel then dry. • Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth and dry. It is that simple. Remember to periodically coat the cooking surface with vegetable oil to preserve the non-stick finish. This also helps the crisping process. FOR THE BEST HOME MADE QUESADILLAS REMEMBER: NEVER leave the unit unattended while operating. 1. Tortillas are recommended for use in your Quesadilla Maker. Make sure they are fresh tortillas, not old or dried out. 2. Make sure fillings are evenly distributed on the tortilla to about 1/2 inch from the edge of the tortilla so that the edges of the tortilla can seal together. 3. Use soft ingredients – shredded cheeses, prepared salsa, and thinly cut or shredded cooked meat, chicken and vegetables. Never use anything with bones or pits included or anything uncooked such as raw meats, chicken, etc. 4. Avoid processed cheeses as they liquefy quickly and will drain out of the quesadilla. 5. Do not use more than a 1/4 cup of shredded cheese or 1/2 cup of salsa, as they will leak out while cooking your quesadilla. 6. The average time for cooking a quesadilla, if not overfilled, is 3 – 5 minutes. 7. Crisping of the tortilla occurs while cooking, less time cooked = less crisping. Longer cooking will create a crispier quesadilla. DO NOT over cook quesadilla. 8. NEVER force the lid to lock, this could result in damage to the hinge of the lid. 9. Always have the drip tray in place when cooking a quesadilla. Check the drip tray frequently during cooking sessions to prevent overflow. 10. Should melting occur that leaks outside of the tortilla, gently wipe up melted cheese, etc. from the non-stick surface before cooking the next quesadilla. This will prevent burning or scorching of previously melted cheeses, etc. 11. You can reheat previously cooked quesadillas by placing the quesadilla on the preheated unit, lining up the marks, lowering the lid and reheating for 1-3 minutes. 12. Always allow the unit to cool before removing the drip tray and wiping out the interior for cleaning. Follow the instructions and with the helpful hints above, you should be able to make delicious, tasty, crispy homemade quesadillas like the ones you order from your favorite restaurant! ENGLISH 5 5 RECIPES AND SUGGESTIONS With The ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER™, you can use your imagination and choose your favorite ingredients to create your very own homemade Quesadilla. You can even create two different types of quesadillas at the same time by adding your favorite ingredients to only one half of a tortilla and folding it, then adding other ingredients to one half of another tortilla and folding it. Place the two halved tortillas on the cooking surface to appear to be one whole tortilla. Close cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. When done, separate the two halves; serve with salsa and or sour cream! Be creative and ENJOY your Fiesta Amigos Quesadilla maker™ BASIC CHEESE QUESADILLA 2 Flour Tortillas 1/4 Cup Finely shredded cheese (Cheddar, Monterey Jack or your preference) 1/2 Cup Prepared salsa (Note: You may want to drain off some of liquid if runny) Guacamole or small chunks of avocado (optional) Preheat The ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER™ as directed. Place 1 tortilla on the bottom cooking surface. Evenly distribute your choice of cheese or cheeses on tortilla (up to a 1/2 inch f...