CUISINART WAF-V100A (01) PDF Document

When using an electrical appliance like the CUISINART WAF-V100A, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and dials.

3. To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, do not immerse the cord, plug, or unit in water or other liquids.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities.

5. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the appliance to cool before cleaning.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.

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.

9. Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a 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. Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use.

12. Always unplug the unit when finished baking waffles.

13. To safely disconnect power at any time, remove the plug from the outlet.

14. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

15. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, repair should be done only by authorized personnel. No user-serviceable parts are inside.

16. 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.

17. This appliance must be operated only in the closed position.

The CUISINART WAF-V100A includes the following features:

1. Housing: Brushed stainless steel with embossed logo.

2. Fill Spout: Makes adding batter easy and mess free.

3. Stay-Cool Latch: Releases front plate to remove waffle and locks to securely close the unit.

4. Nonstick Baking Plates: Die-cast aluminum plates bake a large, round, four-sectioned, deep-pocketed Belgian waffle.

5. Browning Control: Temperature knob offers 5 shade levels.

6. Indicator Lights: Red indicator light signals power ON; green indicator light signals when the waffle maker is ready to bake and when the waffle is ready to eat.

7. Audible Signal: 5 beeps sound when the waffle maker is ready to bake, and when the waffle is fully cooked and ready to eat.

8. Cord Storage: Cord wraps around the base stand of the unit. The closed waffle maker stands upright for compact storage.

9. Rubber Feet: Keep the unit stable and will not mark countertops.

10. BPA Free: All materials that come in contact with food are BPA free.

11. Measuring Cup: Allows you to pour the right amount of batter into the spout. It measures about 1 standard cup and can rest on the inside of a batter bowl.

Remove all packaging and any promotional labels or stickers from your CUISINART WAF-V100A. Ensure all parts have been included before discarding packaging materials. Wipe the housing and baking plates with a damp cloth to remove any dust from the warehouse or shipping.

Note: The baking plates have been treated with a special nonstick coating. If you experience any sticking, slightly increase the temperature setting until the waffle releases, then continue making waffles at your desired setting.

1. Stand the closed CUISINART WAF-V100A up on a clean, flat surface. Ensure the front legs are set back at least 6 inches from the edge of the countertop or table.

2. Plug the power cord into a standard electrical outlet. The red indicator light will turn on to signal power is ON and the unit will begin heating. During the first use, you may notice a slight odour or a bit of smoke; this is normal for nonstick surfaces.

3. Adjust the temperature knob to your desired browning setting. Select #1 for the lightest shade and #5 for the darkest. Setting #3 is recommended for a golden brown waffle.

4. Once the unit reaches the desired temperature, the green indicator light will turn on and 5 beeps will sound.

5. Using the provided measuring cup, pour batter into the fill spout on the top of the waffle maker. You may notice steam rising from the spout during baking; this is necessary to produce a crispy exterior and moist interior.

6. Baking time is determined by the browning level. For Shade #3, it is about 3 minutes.

7. When the waffle is ready, the green light will turn on and 5 beeps will sound. Open the waffle maker by pressing the stay-cool latch on the side of the unit and use the latch to carefully lower the front plate. Do not touch the hot surfaces.

8. Remove the waffle by gently loosening an edge with a heatproof plastic spatula, wooden spatula, or nonstick coated tongs. Never use metal utensils, as they will damage the nonstick coating.

9. Once the waffle is removed, carefully close the unit by bringing the stay-cool latch up to the top plate until you hear a click, indicating it is securely closed.

10. When finished baking, turn the temperature knob to the lowest setting and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Allow the unit to cool completely before handling.

The CUISINART WAF-V100A must be unplugged and completely cool before cleaning or storing. Leaving the front cover open will allow the hot grids to cool more quickly.

To clean the grids, simply brush crumbs from the grooves or wipe with a dry cloth or paper towel. You may also wipe the grids with a damp cloth to prevent staining and sticking from batter or oil buildup. Ensure the grids have cooled completely before cleaning.

If batter adheres to the plates, pour a little cooking oil onto the baked-on batter and let it stand for about 5 minutes to soften it for easy removal.

To clean the exterior, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Never use an abrasive cleaner or harsh pad. Never immerse the cord, plug, or unit in water or other liquids.

Setting #1 produces the lightest waffles, while setting #5 produces the darkest. Setting #3 is recommended for a golden brown colour.

Use the provided measuring cup as a guide. Depending on batter thickness, you will likely use between 3/4 and 1 cup of batter per waffle. Err on the side of less batter, as it tends to expand while cooking.

Do not overfill the waffle maker; it should not be filled to the top of the waffle grid.

Most batters should be poured through the fill spout in a steady stream. Thicker batters should be added more carefully to ensure they drip into the grid before more is added.

Batters should be whisked well to ensure there are no lumps. If the batter is not flowing easily through the spout, it is too thick. Whisk it to a smoother consistency or add additional liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time.

Excess batter will rise into the fill spout, creating an extra piece that can be easily removed for serving.

If adding mix-ins, they should be no larger than a mini chocolate chip.

Waffles are best made to order, but they may be kept warm in a 90 degree Celsius oven. Place them on a rack fitted into a baking pan or loosely cover them in foil while in the oven.

Baked waffles may be frozen. Allow them to cool completely, then wrap them well in plastic wrap and place them in a plastic food storage bag. Use waxed paper to keep waffles separated. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat in a toaster or toaster oven when ready to eat.

The CUISINART WAF-V100A manual provides the following metric cup and spoon sizes:

The CUISINART WAF-V100A manual provides these temperature equivalents: