CucinaPro 220-03 Piccolo Pizzelle Baker Instruction Manual
- June 15, 2024
- CucinaPro
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CucinaPro 220-03 Piccolo Pizzelle Baker
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including:
- Read all instructions.
- Do not touch hot surfaces, instead use the handles.
- To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the power cord, plug, or appliance in water or any other liquid.
- If the power cord is damaged, the manufacturer (or a similarly qualified person) must replace it in order to avoid a hazard.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is being used by or near children.
- Avoid contact with moving parts.
- The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
- Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the appliance to cool completely before putting on or taking off parts.
- Do not operate the appliance with a damaged power cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the manufacturer or its service agent for examination, repair, or adjustment.
- Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or counter or touch any hot surface.
- Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
- Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
- To disconnect, remove the plug from the wall outlet.
- Do not clean the appliance with metal scouring pads Pieces can break off from the pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electrical shock.
POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, the 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 does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
THIS DEVICE FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For the best result, follow the instructions. Note that when your Pizzelle Baker is new, you may notice slight smoking or odor. This is normal with many heating appliances and will not recur. This does not affect the safety of your appliance. Also, it is recommended that you discard the first two pizzelles from your baker.
- Plug into a wall outlet. The indicator light will begin to glow, indicating that the baker has begun preheating. It will take approximately 5 to 8 minutes to reach baking temperature. When the proper baking temperature has been reached, the indicator light will turn off. At this point, you will see the light going on and off. This only means that the baker is maintaining the proper baking temperature, and NOT when to start or stop baking.
- Before baking the first pizzelle of the day, use a pastry brush to carefully coat the entire surface of both halves of the Pizzelle Baker with vegetable oil or melted shortening. Spray shortening works very well to this purpose/Repeat this only at the start of each day that you bake pizzelles.
- Place about 1 heaping tablespoon of batter on each grid pattern. You may want to use 2 spoons to place the batter on the grid, using the second spoon to push the batter off of the first spoon. With some experimentation, you will learn that by placing the batter slightly behind the center of the pattern your pizzelles will come out closer to a round shape because as you close the baker, the batter squeezes forward slightly.
- Close the baker and clamp the handles together with the handle clamp. Baking will take approximately 30-40 seconds depending on your preference for browning, or the consistency of the batter.
- Remove the pizzelles from the grid with a spatula. If a flat pizzella is desired, place it on a cake rack to cool. If you wish to shape your pizzelle, do so by removing one pizzelle from the grid and shaping it immediately while it is still warm. For a cone shape, use a wooden cone roller. The other pizzelle will remain warm and pliable until you are ready to remove it for shaping.
- If you need to take a short break, close the baker to maintain the heat. When you return to baking, you will notice that the first two pizzelles will bake much faster because extra heat has been allowed to buildup.
- When you are baking, simply unplug the power cord from the wall outlet to turn the baker off and leave the baker open to allow it to cool. After it has cooled, brush any crumbs from the grooves and wipe off the grids with a dry paper towel to absorb any excess margarine or shortening.
CLEANING AND CARE
A few easy steps to keeping your Pizzelle Baker looking and working like new:
- Always allow the baker to cool before cleaning and always unplug it from the wall outlet. There is no need to disassemble the baker for cleaning. Never immerse the baker in water.
- To clean the cooking grids, just wipe thoroughly with a paper towel, absorbing any oil or butter that might be down in the grooves of the cookie pattern. Do not use anything abrasive that can scratch or damage the grid surface.
- Wipe the outside of the baker with a damp cloth only. Do not clean the outside with any abrasive scouring pad or steel wool, as this will damage the finish. Do not immerse in water or any other liquid. Do not place in the dishwasher.
PIZZELLE TIPS
- When you shape warm pizzelles, it is always easier to use an oven mitt. They are warmer than you think.
- You can shape your warm pizzelles over a custard dish to make small bowls. Once they have cooled, you can melt some chocolate bits, coat the inside of them then serve ice cream, custard, or fruit.
- You can form them into cones, once they are cooled put either a miniature marshmallow or snip a quarter of a large marshmallow in the bottom of the cone. Now you can use it for a small ice cream cone or fill it with custard and fruit.
- You can use them to make ice cream sandwiches, or smooth a thin layer of jelly on one and cap it with another. Then when you pour a mug of coffee, place one of these on top of the mug and it will warm it nicely to nibble on while you enjoy your coffee.
- You can roll them over a wooden spoon making “taco shell” shapes. Then have dishes out with whip cream, custard, fruits and other toppings so that people can make their own decadent little treats at showers.
- My own favorite shower dish is to make chocolate pizzelle cones and let them cool. Melt some chocolate bits and dip the large open end so that it has a chocolate “lip”. You can also use the marshmallow bit in the bottom of the cone to prevent things squirting out of the bottom and put a bit of chocolate over that. Take berries (favorites seem to be raspberries and strawberries) and clean them. Whipped topping will stand up better when there is time between the making and eating. Pipe it into the cones and then finish off by sticking one berry right in the end of the cone. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
RECIPES
TRADITIONAL PIZZELLES
- 3 Large eggs
- ¾ Cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 Stick (½ cup) butter or margarine, melted and cooled
- ½ Teaspoon anise seed (optional)
- 1 ¾ Cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Melt butter and set aside. Beat eggs and sugar until light yellow, 2 – 3 minutes. Add melted butter and vanilla. Beat until blended. Sift together 1 cup of the flour and the baking soda, then combine with wet ingredients. Fold together until just blended, add remaining flour, and fold again until just incorporated.
Heat the pizzelle iron, and place about 1 heaping tablespoon of batter on the center of the pattern. Bake until golden brown, about 40 – 50 seconds. Remove and cool on a rack. Repeat with the remaining batter.
CITRUS PIZZELLES
Omit the vanilla and anise flavorings. Add 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon/orange/lime zest or flavorings or oils.
CHOCOLATE PIZZELLES
Using the first recipe in this book, omit the vanilla and anise flavors; add 3 tablespoons cocoa and 3 tablespoons sugar. Bake the same way in your iron.
SOUTHERN ITALIAN PIZZELLES
These tend to be thicker and heavier than a regular pizzelle.
- 6 Large eggs
- 2 Cups sugar
- 2 Sticks (1 cup) butter or margarine melted and cooled
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 7 Cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Teaspoon anise seed (optional)
- 4 Tablespoons baking powder
Beat eggs and sugar, and add cooled melted butter, vanilla, and anise seed. Sift flour and baking powder and add to egg mixture. The batter will have a dough-like consistency. Bake the same way in your iron.
ALMOND PIZZELLES
Using the first recipe in this book, omit the vanilla and anise flavors; add 1 tablespoon of almond extract or 2 tablespoons of Amaretto. Add one cup of finely chopped ground almonds to the batter. Bake as usual in your iron.
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
- CucinaPro warrants to the original purchaser that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal home use for one year from the date of purchase with valid proof of purchase. During this period, CucinaPro will either repair or replace, at its discretion, any defective product at no charge to the owner. Replacement products or repaired parts will be guaranteed for only the unexpired portion of the original warranty or six months, whichever is greater.
- This limited warranty does not apply to any defects resulting from accident, misuse, improper maintenance, or normal wear and tear. The manufacturing company is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages incurred by such circumstances. If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied with your purchase, you may return your selection with original proof of purchase for an immediate exchange or refund (less shipping and processing) within 30 days of receipt with valid proof of purchase.
- This warranty only applies to CucinaPro products operated in the United States. CucinaPro products are operated outside the United States, the original purchaser will be responsible for shipping costs. If you believe your product is defective, please contact CucinaPro Customer Service.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the brand and model of the described pizzelle maker?
The brand is CucinaPro, and the model is 220-03.
What special feature does the CucinaPro 220-03 Piccolo Pizzelle Baker have?
The special feature is an indicator light.
What are the available colors of the CucinaPro 220-03 Piccolo Pizzelle Baker?
The available colors are black and silver.
What material is used in the construction of the CucinaPro 220-03 Piccolo Pizzelle Baker?
The material is aluminum.
What are the product dimensions of the CucinaPro 220-03 Piccolo Pizzelle Baker?
The dimensions are 10 D x 10.25 W x 5 H inches.
What is the wattage of the CucinaPro 220-03 Piccolo Pizzelle Baker?
The wattage is 750 watts.
What is included in the components of the CucinaPro 220-03 Piccolo Pizzelle Baker?
The included component is the Pizzelle Maker.
What style is attributed to the CucinaPro 220-03 Piccolo Pizzelle Baker?
The style is nonstick.
How much does the CucinaPro 220-03 Piccolo Pizzelle Baker weigh?
The weight is 3.5 pounds.
What is the item model number of the CucinaPro 220-03 Piccolo Pizzelle Baker?
The item model number is 220-03.
How many mini pizzelle cookies can the CucinaPro 220-03 Piccolo Pizzelle Baker make at once?
The Pizzelle Baker can make 4 mini pizzelle cookies at once.
What is the diameter of each pizzelle cookie produced by the CucinaPro 220-03 Piccolo Pizzelle Baker?
Each cookie has a diameter of 3.25 inches.
Pizzelle is pronounced with a ts sound, like pizza, and they were originally made in Ortona, in the Abruzzo region of south-central Italy.
Can you provide information about the history and cultural significance of Pizzelle?
Pizzelle are traditional Italian waffle cookies with a history dating back to the Abruzzo region. They are known for their unique patterns and are popular during Christmas and Easter.
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