Ardes AR1S15 Sandwich Maker
User Manual
Important Safety Instructions
Attention: Read this booklet carefully as it contains important instructions for safe installation, use, and maintenance. Keep these instructions for future reference.
This appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, or lack of experience or knowledge, if they are provided with adequate supervision or have received instructions regarding the safe use of the appliance and understand the related risks. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance should not be carried out by children younger than 8 years of age unless supervised. Keep the appliance and its cable out of reach of children younger than 8 years of age.
The appliance must never be operated by means of an external timer or a separate remote control system.
The surfaces are subject to heating up during use. ⚠️
To clean the appliance, refer to the MAINTENANCE chapter.
If the power cable gets damaged, it must be replaced only at a service centre approved by the manufacturer to avoid a hazard.
Do not turn the device on if the plates are not correctly assembled.
Technical Information
The appliance features:
- 1 - Plate opening/closing latch
- 2 - Thermostat indicator light
- 3 - Power indicator light
- 4 - Plate release button (internal)
Technical data is indicated on the appliance.
First Use
Before using the device for the first time, operate it while empty (for about 2 minutes, until the green light turns off) in a well-ventilated area to eliminate any odours and fumes due to possible residual traces from production on the internal parts of the device.
Remove the plug from the power outlet and let the device cool down.
Note: When the device is used for the first time, some smoke may be visible. This is normal due to the initial heating of the internal components.
Clean the plates as specified in the MAINTENANCE section.
Toasted Sandwich
Lightly coat the heating plates with a little butter or cooking oil.
Insert the plug into the mains socket. The red power light will come on. ?
Prepare the bread and fill the sandwich while the appliance is pre-heating.
Wait until the green light comes on. The appliance has reached the correct temperature for use. ?
Place the slices of bread on the lower heating plate, add your filling, and cover with the second slices of bread. For an optimal result, the filling should be contained within the edges of the bread slices.
Carefully lower the upper heating plate onto the bread until the appliance is fully clamped shut.
Open the appliance after 3-5 minutes and check whether the toasted sandwich is sufficiently 'golden'. The cooking time required to obtain crispy sandwiches depends on the type of bread, the filling, and your personal taste.
Use a non-metallic tool (e.g., a wooden spatula) to remove the toasted sandwich. Do not use sharp or abrasive kitchen tools.
Disconnect the appliance from the mains socket.
Note: During cooking, the green light turns on and off to keep the device at the correct temperature.
Waffle
Insert the mains plug into the wall socket. The red power light will come on. ?
Prepare the batter as indicated in the “WAFFLES RECIPE" paragraph. Preheat the appliance before using it.
Wait until the green light comes on. The appliance has reached the correct temperature for use. ?
Pour the batter, carefully lower the upper cooking plate until the appliance is closed tightly.
The cooking time depends on the variations in the waffles recipe.
Slowly open the cover and check the cooking after 3-5 minutes; once each waffle is cooked, use a non-metallic utensil (for example, wooden spatula) to remove it. Do not use sharp or abrasive kitchen utensils.
If you want to cook another portion, close the lid and let the appliance heat up.
When the green light comes on, you can pour the batter for the next waffle.
After use, disconnect the appliance from the socket.
Note: During the cooking process, the green indicator light turns on and off to maintain the appliance at the correct temperature.
Waffle Recipe
INGREDIENTS (for about 10 waffles):
- 2 eggs
- 80 g sugar
- 180 g flour
- 50 g butter
- 180 ml milk
- 1½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
PREPARATION:
- Separate the yolks from the whites and then beat the egg whites to stiff peaks with an electric beater.
- In a bowl, beat the two egg yolks with the sugar and vanilla extract. Add the melted butter and stir.
- Add the flour and baking powder and, continuing to stir, slowly pour in the milk.
- At this point, also add the stiff egg whites.
- Let the batter rest for a few minutes while the plate heats up.
- Pour some of the batter onto the plate and cook for about 5 minutes.
Removing the Plates
Always disconnect the device from the power supply and let it cool down before removing the cooking plates.
Locate the plate release buttons (4) on the front of the device. Press the button and the plate will detach slightly from the base. Grasp the plate with two hands, pull it out from under the metal brackets and lift it off the base. Press the other plate release button to correctly remove the second cooking plate.
Assembling the Plates
Lower plate: Insert the plate in the guides located on the rear; press the front of the plate until you hear it click.
Upper plate: Insert the plate in the guides located on the lower part; press the upper part of the plate until you hear it click.
Maintenance
Disconnect the plug from the socket and let the appliance cool down well before cleaning it.
To clean the appliance, use a soft or slightly damp cloth.
Remove food residues from the plates.
Remove the plates from the device as indicated in the section REMOVING THE PLATES.
Clean the plates with washing-up liquid. Do not use scourers or other abrasive pads which may damage the non-stick coating.
Do not wash in the dishwasher.
After cleaning and only when completely dry, re-assemble the plates.
Do not use very wet substances, liquids, or cloths to prevent water from entering the appliance and irreparably damaging it.
NEVER IMMERSE THE APPLIANCE INTO WATER. ?
