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CARE AND CLEANING
w WARNING 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
•Waffles can be made ahead of time and kept warm in a 200ºF (90ºC) 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
2cups (500 ml) flour
2tablespoons (30 ml) sugar
1tablespoon (15 ml) baking powder
1teaspoon (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).
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