The green Ready Light will go out. 12. Carefully close the waffle maker. Do not force shut. Steam will be released between the Cooking Plates. DO NOT let hands come into contact with the steam. 13. Allow waffles to bake completely. Waffles are done when the unit beeps 4 times and the green Ready Light illuminates. Avoid opening the waffle maker before the unit beeps, since doing so may cause waffles to stick, split or bake poorly. 14. When the waffles are cooked, remove them by using a plastic or wooden spatula. Do not use metal tongs or knives, as these may damage the non-stick coating. 15. Keep the lid closed to preserve the heat until ready for the next batch of waffles. 16. After you are finished using the Waffle Maker, press the "ON/OFF" button and unplug it from the electrical outlet. 17. If waffles are not to be consumed immediately, place the waffles on a paper napkin to absorb moisture. To keep hot, place on a rack in an ovenproof dish and warm in the oven at about 200° - 250° F. Waffles will keep for about 20 minutes and then begin to dry out. 8 Helpful Hints and Tips •Sift all dry ingredients. • Egg yolks should be separated from egg whites before mixing. •Beating egg whites separately, and then folding into batter, will create lighter and crispier waffles. • Egg whites should be beaten until they form stiff peaks. Stir 1/4 of beaten egg whites into batter to lighten it; then, gently fold the rest of the egg whites into the batter (there should be white streaks in the batter). Do not over-mix batter when adding egg whites. • It is not necessary to beat egg yolks and milk separately; just add them to the combined flour mixture and use a whisk or hand mixer to blend. • Do not open the waffle maker during the first minute of baking, or waffles will separate. Completely bake waffles before removing them from the unit. • When waffles are done, the unit will beep 4 times and the lid should lift open easily. Lift the lid gently. If lid pulls, wait another minute and try lifting it open again. •Waffles can be made ahead of time, then refrigerated or frozen. When ready to eat, just heat waffles in oven or toaster. This is ideal when serving waffles to several people at once. FOR LOW-FAT, LOW-CHOLESTEROL WAFFLES: •All recipes work equally well with skim milk. • Leave out the egg yolks altogether. All leavening properties come from beaten egg whites. • Use liquid vegetable oils like canola, corn or sunflower, instead of butter. FOR HIGHER-FIBER WAFFLES: • Substitute 1/2-cup, or more, of whole wheat flour for white flour. •Substitute 1/4-cup of wheat or oat bran for white flour. FOR SUGARLESS WAFFLES: • Substitute 1 Tablespoon of thawed all-natural white grape or apple juice, from concentrate, for each teaspoon of sugar. If adding more than 1 Tablespoon of juice from concentrate, add a little less milk. 9 User Maintenance Instructions User Maintenance Instructions ® RHBW4/RHBW4CAN Waffle Maker requires little maintenance. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Any servicing requiring disassembly must be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician. CAUTION: Do not immerse Waffle Maker, Cord, or Plug in water or any other liquid. Cleaning To keep your Waffle Maker operating properly, clean regularly. 1. Unplug the Waffle Maker and allow it to cool completely before cleaning. 2. Never immerse the waffle maker in water or any other liquid. 3. Wipe the exterior with a soft, damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. 4. To remove any remaining batter on the Cooking Plates, wipe with a soft, damp cloth or absorbent paper towel. Dry thoroughly. 5. Do not use steel wool, scouring pads, or abrasive cleaners, as they will damage the finish. Storage 1. Clean the Waffle Maker as instructed above. 2. Wrap Cord around Cord Storage Wrap on bottom of Waffle Maker. Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance. Do not put any stress on the cord where it enters the unit, as it could cause the cord to fray and break. 3. Store Waffle Maker in its original box in a clean, dry location. 10 Recipes Basic Waffles 1 ... cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ... teaspoon salt 3 eggs, separated 2 tablespoons sugar 1 ... cups milk ... cup vegetable oil 1. Condition and preheat waffle maker on any color setting. 2. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. 3. Use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Sprinkle in the sugar and continue to beat until stiff. 4. Use the mixer to blend the egg yolks, milk, and vegetable oil together. 5. Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk together until just mixed. 6. Gently fold egg white mixture into batter. 7. Pour batter onto the center of each conditioned and preheated waffle grid. Close the lid and bake. Repeat with remaining batter. Makes 10 4 ... - inch waffles Corn Waffles 2 8 ... - ounce packages corn muffin mix 2 eggs ... cup vegetable oil 1 ... cups milk 1 15-ounce can, whole kernel corn, drained 2 4-ounce cans chopped green chilies,...