Cuisinart Double Belgian Waffle Maker

Important Safeguards

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning appliance.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.
4. To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, DO NOT IMMERSE CORD, PLUG, OR UNIT in water or other liquids.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Authorized Service Facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors, or use for other than its intended use.
9. Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Unplug the unit when finished baking waffles.
12. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL. DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
13. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage, always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

Polarization Instructions

For your protection, the Cuisinart® Double Belgian Waffle Maker is supplied with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of fire, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician for assistance. Do not modify the plug in any way.

Diagram: A polarized electrical plug with one blade wider than the other, designed to fit into a corresponding polarized outlet.

Special Cord Set Instructions

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use.

If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or animals, or tripped over. The extension cord should be for a polarized plug and outlet.

This appliance is for 120 volts only and should not be used with a converter.

Contents

• Important Safeguards
• Parts and Features
• Before First Use
• Operating Instructions
• Cleaning, Care and Maintenance
• Tips and Hints
• Warranty
• Recipes

Parts and Features

1. Waffle Plates

Bakes 1-inch, extra-thick Belgian waffles.

2. Handle

Rotates for even baking.

3. Browning Control Slider

Adjustable for different batters and customized baking.

4. Indicator Lights

The indicator lights for the upper and lower plates illuminate when heated to the desired temperature; once batter is added the lights go out. The indicator lights come back on when the waffle has finished baking.

5. Indicator Beeps (not shown)

When first plugged into the electrical outlet and slider is set to initial browning level, the unit beeps six times to indicate the waffle maker is ready to use. Please note: This will only occur for the first waffle of each baking session. Once the waffle has finished baking, the unit beeps six times.

6. Batter Cup

7. BPA Free (not shown)

All materials that come in contact with food or liquid are BPA free.

Diagram: An illustration of the Cuisinart Double Belgian Waffle Maker with numbered parts: 1. Waffle Plates, 2. Handle, 3. Browning Control Slider, 4. Indicator Lights, 6. Batter Cup.

Before First Use

Remove all packing and any promotional labels or stickers from your waffle maker. Be sure that all parts (listed in Part and Features) of your new waffle maker have been included before discarding any pack materials. You may want to keep the box and packing materials for use at a later date.

Before using your Cuisinart® Double Belgian Waffle Maker for the first time, remove any dust from shipping by wiping the plates with a damp cloth.

NOTE: The waffle plates have been treated with a special nonstick coating. The first time you use your waffle maker, it may have a slight odor and may smoke a bit. This is normal and common to appliances with a nonstick surface.

Operating Instructions

Making One Waffle

1. Place the Double Belgian Waffle Maker on a clean, flat surface.
2. Plug cord into 120V AC outlet.
3. Adjust Browning Control Slider to a desired setting. Your Cuisinart® Double Belgian Waffle Maker will now begin preheating.
4. Once preheated, the indicator lights will be illuminated and the waffle maker will beep 6 times.
5. After waffle maker is preheated, brush the waffle plates with a flavorless oil to thoroughly coat all surfaces. It's important that you preheat the waffle maker before seasoning with oil. Your waffle maker is now ready to bake.

IMPORTANT NOTICE! TO FACILITATE OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOUBLE WAFFLE MAKER, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS.

TO OPEN: Place thumb on top of lip of lower handle, and index finger under lip of upper handle. Push open.

TO CLOSE: Place thumb on top handle, and fingers under bottom handle and pull together until shut.

NOTE: Please note that top and bottom grid covers may separate slightly during use. This is normal. Should this occur, do not close handles to rotate until unit beeps, indicating that the baking cycle is completed. To reduce grid separation and overflow during cooking, you may want to reduce the quantity of batter.

6. After the waffle maker is preheated and ready for baking, open the waffle maker lid. Pour waffle batter evenly on the waffle grid. Use a heatproof spatula to spread the batter evenly over the plate.
7. Close top cover and rotate the waffle maker plates 180°.
8. When the waffle is baked to the desired doneness, the unit will beep three times and the indicator light will illuminate.
9. Rotate waffle grid with the lit indicator light to the top position. Raise top cover and remove the baked waffle with a heatproof spatula.
10. Repeat for additional waffles.

Making Two Waffles at One Time

1. Raise top cover and pour waffle batter evenly on the waffle grid. Use a heatproof spatula to spread the batter evenly over the plate.
2. Close top cover and rotate the waffle grid 180°. The green ready light will turn off until waffle has completed baking.
3. Raise the cover that is now on top and pour waffle batter evenly on the waffle plate. Use a heatproof spatula to spread the batter evenly over the plate. Close the cover and rotate the waffle maker plates 180°.
4. When one of the waffles is done, the unit will beep three times and the indicator light located on the waffle maker cover will illuminate.
5. Rotate the waffle plates with the lit indicator to the top position. Raise the top cover and remove the baked waffle.
6. If making additional waffles, pour waffle batter evenly on the waffle plate. Use a heatproof spatula to spread the batter evenly over the plate. Close top cover and rotate the waffle maker plates 180°.
7. When the second waffle is baked, the unit will beep three times and a light located on the waffle grid cover will illuminate.
8. Rotate the waffle maker with the lit indicator to the top position. Raise the top cover and remove the baked waffle.
9. If making additional waffles, repeat the instructions above.
10. When you are finished baking, unplug the unit and allow the waffle maker to cool before cleaning.

Cleaning, Care and Maintenance

Once you have finished baking, remove plug from electrical outlet. Leave top lid open and allow grids to cool down completely before cleaning.

Brush crumbs from grooves, and absorb any excess cooking oil by wiping with a dry cloth or paper towel. You may clean the grids by wiping with a damp cloth to prevent staining and sticking from batter or oil buildup. Never take your waffle maker apart for cleaning.

Be certain that grids have cooled completely before cleaning. If batter adheres to plates, simply pour a little cooking oil onto the baked batter and let stand approximately five minutes, allowing batter to soften for easy removal.

To clean exterior, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Never use an abrasive cleanser or harsh pad. NEVER IMMERSE CORD, PLUG OR UNIT IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS.

Any other servicing should be provided by an Authorized Service Representative.

Tips and Hints

• Setting #1 will produce the lightest color waffles. Setting #5 will produce the darkest color waffles. Experiment to determine your preferred setting.
• We recommend turning the browning control dial to setting #3 when using commercial pancake/waffle mixes and for the included recipes. If you prefer crisper, darker Belgian waffles, set the browning control higher. If you prefer lighter waffles, turn the browning control dial down.
• Packaged Belgian waffle mixes found in most supermarkets may be used with this unit.
• For best results, we recommend filling the supplied batter cup to the top so it will fill the waffle grids.
• When using thinner batters, reduce amount of batter being used to a scant cup or even three-quarters full, to prevent overflow.
• For evenly filled waffles, pour the batter into the center of the lower grid and spread out evenly to the edges.
• If waffles tend to stick to waffle grids, lightly brush the plates with additional vegetable oil.
• Belgian waffles taste best when made to order, but baked Belgian waffles may be kept warm in a 200°F oven. Place them on a wire rack in a sheet pan in the oven. Do not stack waffles or they will lose their crispness.
• Baked waffles may be frozen. Allow them to cool completely, and then place them in a plastic food storage bag. Use waxed paper to keep waffles separated. Reheat in an oven, toaster or toaster oven when ready to serve.

Warranty

Limited Three-Year Warranty

This warranty is available to U.S. consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart® Double Belgian Waffle Maker that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners.

Cuisinart warrants that your Cuisinart® Double Belgian Waffle Maker will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal home use for 3 years from the date of original purchase, provided that the appliance was used for household use and according to the instructions.

We recommend that you visit our website, www.cuisinart.com for a fast, efficient way to complete your product registration. However, product registration does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase in order to obtain the warranty benefits. In the event that you do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture.

California Residents Only

California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store where it was purchased or (B) to another retail store that sells Cuisinart products of the same type. The retail store shall then, according to its preference, either repair the product, refer the consumer to an independent repair facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase price less the amount directly attributable to the consumer's prior usage of the product. If neither of the above two options results in the appropriate relief to the consumer, the consumer may then take the product to an independent repair facility, if service or repair can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart and not the consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service, repair, replacement, or refund for nonconforming products under warranty. California residents may also, according to their preference, return nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for repair or, if necessary, replacement by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 800-726-0190. Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair, replacement, and shipping and handling for such nonconforming products under warranty.

Hassle-Free Replacement Warranty

Your ultimate satisfaction in Cuisinart products is our goal, so if your Cuisinart® Double Belgian Waffle Maker should fail within the generous warranty period, we will repair it or, if necessary, replace it at no cost to you. To obtain a return shipping label, email us at https://www.cuisinart.com/customer-care/product-return. Or call our toll-free customer service department at 1-800-726-0190 to speak with a representative.

Your Cuisinart® Double Belgian Waffle Maker has been manufactured to the strictest specifications and has been designed for use only in 120-volt outlets and only with authorized accessories and replacement parts. This warranty expressly excludes any defects or damages caused by attempted use of this unit with a converter, as well as use with accessories, replacement parts or repair service other than those authorized by Cuisinart. This warranty does not cover any damage caused by accident, misuse, shipment or other than ordinary household use. This warranty excludes all incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of these damages, so these exclusions may not apply to you. You may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

Important: If the nonconforming product is to be serviced by someone other than Cuisinart's Authorized Service Center, please remind the servicer to call our Consumer Service Center at 1-800-726-0190 to ensure that the problem is properly diagnosed, the product is serviced with the correct parts, and to ensure that the product is still under warranty.