CLATRONIC WA 3491 Waffle Iron Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

Waffle maker
WA 3491

Instruction Manual

Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you will enjoy using the appliance.
Symbols in these Instructions for Use
Important information for your safety is specially marked. It is essential to comply with these instructions in order to avoid accidents and prevent damage to the machine:
WARNING: This warns you of dangers to your health and indicates possible injury risks.
CAUTION: This refers to possible hazards to the machine or other objects.
NOTE: This highlights tips and information.

General Safety Instructions

• Read the operating instructions carefully before putting the appliance into operation and keep the instructions including the warranty, the receipt and, if possible, the box with the internal packing. If you give this device to other people, please also pass on the operating instructions.

• The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged purpose. This appliance is not fit for commercial use. Do not use it outdoors. Keep it away from sources of heat, direct sunlight, humidity (never dip it into any liquid), and sharp edges. Do not use the appliance with wet hands. If the appliance is humid or wet, unplug it immediately.

• When cleaning or putting it away, switch off the appliance and always pull out the plug from the socket (pull the plug itself, not the lead) if the appliance is not being used and remove the attached accessories.

• Do not operate the machine without supervision. If you leave the room you should always turn the device off. Remove the plug from the socket

• The device and the mains lead have to be checked regularly for signs of damage. If damage is found the device must not be used.

• Use only original spare parts.

• In order to ensure your children’s safety, please keep all packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their reach.
  WARNING: Caution! Do not allow small children to play with the foil as there is a danger of suffocation!

• Pay careful attention to the following “Special Safety Instructions”.

Special safety information for this unit

On the product you find the following icon with warnings or information:
WARNING: Hot surface! Risk of burns!
The temperature of the touchable surface may become very high during use.

• Do not touch the hot parts of the device. If necessary, you should use an oven cloth and hold the device only by the handle or the recessed grip.
  WARNING:

• Do not operate the device with an external timer or a separate remote control system.

WARNING:

• Beware of any steam coming out of the sides of the device during the baking process and when opening the baking surfaces. The danger of burns!
  CAUTION:

• Place the unit on a flat and heat-resistant surface. In the case of sensitive surfaces please place a heat-resistant board under the device.

• In order to prevent heat from building up, do not put the unit directly underneath a cupboard. Ensure that there is enough space all around!

• Do not move the device when it is working.

• Be cautious of heat escaping from the device! Never use the device near or below curtains or other flammable materials!

• Please ensure that the mains lead does not come into contact with the hot sections of the device.

• Allow the device to cool down before cleaning it and putting it away.

• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always contact an authorized technician. To avoid exposure to danger, always have a faulty cable replaced only by the manufacturer, by our customer service, or by a qualified person with a cable of the same type.

• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children shall not play with the appliance.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older 8 years and supervised.

• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.

Starting-up the unit

Instructions for Use
Before you prepare the first waffles for consumption…

• Remove any packaging that is still present. Unwind the mains lead completely.
• Clean the housing and the baking surfaces with a damp cloth.

Non-stick coating

• Lightly grease the baking surfaces before the unit is used for the first time.

• Use the appliance for about 10 minutes with the toasting surfaces closed (see “Using the unit”).

• Remove the mains plug from the socket and allow the device to cool down.
  NOTE:

• Any smoke or smells produced during this procedure are normal. Please ensure sufficient ventilation.

• Do not eat the waffles prepared during first-time operation.

• After the device has cooled down, wipe the baking surfaces off with a paper towel.

Electrical connection

1. Check whether the mains voltage that you want to use matches the one of the device. You will find the information about this on the type plate.
2. Insert the plug in a duly installed protective contact socket. The red control lamp will light up.
   Using the unit

NOTE:

• Keep the baking surfaces closed while heating.
• After heating up the device, the green indicator lamp will turn off.
• The red control lamp remains on to show that the device is working.
• The green control lamp switches on and off during baking in order to maintain the baking temperature.
• The baking section should always be closed in the intervals between baking.

1. Set the temperature control to Maximum setting in order to heat up the device.

2. Open the lid and add dough to the center of the cooking surface.
   NOTE:
   • To obtain even waffles, spread the dough. Please put in only enough dough so that the lower baking surface is covered.
   • The dough should be filled in quickly as otherwise, the wafers will not brown evenly.

3. Gently close the lid and briefly keep it pressed down.
   WARNING:
   Be careful of the emitted steam, the danger of burns.

4. The desired baking temperature can be set with the selector.
   NOTE:
   • The baking process lasts approx. 4-5 minutes.
   • This may vary depending on the consistency of the mixture.
   • If your waffles are too dark, turn the control to a lower setting.

5. Remove the ready-to-eat waffles with a wooden fork or similar.

6. Place the waffle on a platter or plate and sprinkle some icing sugar on top of it.

7. Lightly grease the baking surfaces again as required after each baking process.

CAUTION: Do not use pointed or sharp objects to avoid damaging the coating of the baking surfaces.
Switching Off
n order to pause or stop the operation, unplug the device from the wall socket. The red control lamp goes off.

Recipe for waffles

5 egg yolks, 5 tablespoons of hot water, 100 g sugar and 1 grated lemon peel should be mixed together until frothy and then a mixture of 1/2 teaspoon baking powder and 150 g flour should be stirred in. Beat the 5 egg whites stiff and fold them into the batter.
You can find further recipes in our recipe books or else you can use a ready- made baking mix.

Cleaning

WARNING:

• Always pull out the plug from the main socket before cleaning and wait until the unit has cooled down.
• Do not immerse the device in the water! It could result in an electric shock or fire.

CAUTION:

• Do not use any wire brush or other abrasive objects.
• Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents.

Baking Surfaces

• Remove any food residues while they are still warm with a damp cloth or paper towel.
• Wash off the baking surfaces with a soft sponge and soapy water; then wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. After drying please apply a thin film of edible oil to the surface.

Housing
Clean the housing after use with a slightly damp cloth.

Troubleshooting

with another device and insert the mains plug properly.
The temperature control is set to a minimum.| Set the temperature control to a higher setting.
The red power-on light does not come on.| The power supply has been interrupted.| Insert the plug into the socket.
The device is broken.
The waffles are varying degrees of brown.| The lid is not correctly attached as too little batter has been poured in.| Fill in and distribute the correct amount of batter.
The batter has overflow.| You have poured into much batter.| Fill in and distribute the correct amount of batter.
The waffles are too light.| The set temperature is too low.| Select a higher control setting.
The waffles are too dark.| The level set is too low.| Turn down the control.

Technical Data

Model: …………………………..WA 3491
Power supply: …………………. 220-240 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption: ………………………… 1200 W
Protection class: …………… Ι
Net weight: …………………… approx. 1.28 kg
The right to make technical and design modifications in the course of continuous product development remains reserved. This device has been tested according to all relevant current CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic compatibility and low voltage directives, and has been constructed in accordance with the latest safety regulations.

Disposal

Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol
Protect our environment: do not dispose of electrical equipment in domestic waste.
Please return any electrical equipment that you will no longer use to the collection points provided for their disposal.
This helps avoid the potential effects of incorrect disposal on the environment and human health.
This will contribute to the recycling and other forms of utilization of electrical and electronic equipment.
Information concerning where the equipment can be disposed of can be obtained from your local authority.

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