4. Before each use, inspect the cord for cuts and/or abrasion marks. If any are found, this indicates that the appliance should be serviced and the cord replaced. 5. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance, as this could place undue stress on the cord where it enters the appliance and cause it to fray and break. PARTS 3 2 1 4 5 6 Top of Lid 1. Lid Latch 2. Lid 3. Grids 4. Variable Temperature Control (MIN–MAX) 5. Power ON Light 6. Preheat Light 3 840176200 Ev04 5/28/08 2:37 PM Page 4 OPERATION .................................................................................... yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyywWARNING Always use a hot mitt to protect hand when opening a hot waffle baker. Escaping steam can burn and lid surfaces are hot. Before first use • Wipe the bottom and top cooking grids (3) with a soapy damp cloth. • Rinse cloth then wipe cooking grids (3) again. • Wipe or brush cooking grids (3) with vegetable oil. • This is only recommended before first use. Using the waffle baker • Plug cord into electrical outlet. The POWER ON light (5) will glow. • Choose desired temperature (MIN—MAX). Preheat with lid (2) closed until PREHEAT light comes on. • Raise lid (2) and pour about 1.3 cup (80 ml) batter onto center of each cooking grid (3). Lower the lid (2). Make sure lid (2) is fully closed and lid latch (1) is engaged. • Waffles are done in about 3 to 6 minutes, depending on chosen temperature (MIN—MAX), recipe, or when steaming begins to stop. Remove waffle with plastic or wooden utensil. Never use metal. This will damage the nonstick coating. • Unplug unit when through cooking. Let cool. Power ON and preheat lights The POWER ON light (5) comes on when the waffle baker is first plugged in. This light will stay on until the unit is unplugged. The PREHEAT light (6) comes on when the waffle baker has 5 6 reached the desired temperature. For best results, wait until the PREHEAT light (6) comes on before adding the waffle batter. This light will cycle on and off during baking. 4 840176200 Ev04 5/28/08 2:37 PM Page 5 CARE AND CLEANING wWARNING Shock Hazard. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug or base in water or any other liquid. • Unplug from outlet and let cool. • Wipe cooking grids (3) and outside of unit with a damp, soapy cloth. Rinse cloth and wipe grids (3) again. • Do not use steel wool, scouring pads or abrasive cleansers on any part of the unit. Never use sharp or pointed objects for cleaning purposes. • Always allow the appliance to cool down completely before storing. The unit can be stored upright to save space. WAFFLE BAKER USAGE TIPS • Most waffle recipes can be poured directly onto the nonstick cooking grids (3) . Use a cooking spray for dessert waffles or any recipe with a lot of sugar. If your waffles start to stick, the grids (3) may need to be scrubbed with a nylon brush to remove any cooked-on food particles. • Waffles can be made ahead of time and kept warm in a 200.F (90.C) oven. • To store waffles, let cool and then pack in an airtight container. Store in refrigerator or freezer. Waffles can be reheated in a microwave oven, a toaster oven, or regular oven. • Most waffles are done in about 3 to 6 minutes. Recipes made from scratch may take longer. Check for doneness after approximately 5 minutes or when the steaming stops. If the lid (2) doesn’t lift easily, let waffles cook a minute more before checking again. BASIC WAFFLE RECIPE 2 cups (500 ml) flour 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sugar 1 tablespoon (15 ml) baking powder 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt 13.4 cups (425 ml) milk 1.3 cup (85 ml) vegetable oil 2 eggs Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together milk, oil, and eggs. Gradually add milk mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until just blended. Pour batter onto waffle baker. Makes 41.2 cups (1.125 L) batter. Basic Blueberry Waffles: After pouring batter onto waffle grids (3), sprinkle fresh blueberries over batter then close lid (2). 5 840176200 Ev04 5/28/08 2:37 PM Page 6 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE If you have a claim under this warranty, please call our Customer Assistance Number. For faster service, please have the model number and product name ready for the operator to assist you. This number can be found on the bottom of your appliance and on the front page of this manual. Model Number: _______________________ Product Name: _______________________ Customer Assistance Number 1.877.207.0923 (US) or 1.877.556.0973 (Canada) Keep these numbers for future reference! For more information, please visit us at Two-Year Limited Warranty What does your warranty cover? • Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after the original purchase? • Two years. What will we do? • Provide you with a new one. • For those items still under warranty but no longer available, WAL-MART reserves the right to replace with a similar GE branded product of equal or greater value. H...