wilfa BW-1000B Waffle Iron Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Wilfa

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
USE
CLEANING
Guarantee
Documents / Resources

Wilfa GAUFRES
Belgian waffle iron
Operating Instructions
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

Read all instructions before use. Read carefully and keep for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Always use the product on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface.
The temperature of the accessible surfaces may be very high when the appliance is in use. Make sure not to touch these hot parts of the appliance.
Use the product in a well-ventilated area. Keep at least 10-15 cm of space on all sides of the product to allow adequate air circulation.
Do not place the product on or near a gas or electric burner, or inside or on top of a heated oven or another heat source.
Do not allow the product to touch curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels, or other flammable materials during its use.
Do not touch the hot surfaces of the product. Do not move the product while it is plugged in. Allow the product to thoroughly cool before handling it.
Do not use attachments not recommended for use with this product or sold by the product manufacturer.
Do not use the product near water or other liquids.
Do not place or drop the product into water or other liquids. If the product falls into water, immediately unplug it from the electrical outlet.
Do not immerse in water.
The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
Do not put any stress on the power cord where it connects to the product as the power cord could fray and break.
Do not plug or unplug the product into/from an electrical outlet with a wet hand.
Keep the product and its power cord away from heated surfaces.
Never operate this product if it has a damaged power cord or plug, is not working properly, has been dropped, damaged, or exposed to water or other liquids.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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 than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
This product is intended for indoor, non-industrial, non-commercial, and household use only. Do not use the item outdoors or for any other purpose.
A short power-supply cord is provided with this product. An extension cord is not recommended for use with this product, but if one must be used: – The marked electrical rating of the cord must be at least as great as that of the product. – Arrange the extension cord so that it does not hang where it can be tripped over or pulled unintentionally.
To avoid a circuit overload when using this product, do not operate another high-wattage product on the same electrical circuit.
Do not allow the power cord to hang where it may be tripped over or pulled (e.g., over the edge of a table or counter).

USE

Caution: Do not use this product to cook or defrost frozen food.
Note: During the initial uses of this product, it may produce some smoke. This is normal and will subside with further use.

Before using this product for the first time, wipe the outer casing and the hotplates with a damp cloth.
Press in the end of the locking latch nearest the handle to unlock the product.
Open the unit by pulling the handle up.
Close the plates and turn the unit on by plugging it into a standard electrical outlet. Verify that the power indicator light illuminates in orange.
Warning: The cooking plates and metal surfaces of the unit will become extremely hot when in use. To avoid a burn hazard, wear heat-resistant mitts or gloves and touch only the black surfaces of the handle.
After the unit preheats for approximately five minutes, the ready indicator light will illuminate in green, indicating the product is ready for use.
Use the handle to lift the upper plate. Place batter on the lower plate using wooden or plastic heat-resistant utensils.
Caution: Do not use metal utensils on this product, as they will scratch and damage the plates’ non-stick coating.
Use the handle to lower and rest the upper plate on top of the batter.
Notes: – The cooking time can vary depending of the ingredients in the waffle batter. – The waffle should be cooked thoroughly before consumption.
When the waffle is cooked as desired, lift the handle to open the plates, then remove the waffle using the utensils. For continued cooking, close the plates to conserve heat.
Repeat Steps 7-9 until all cooking is complete, reapplying cooking oil as necessary.
Turn off the product by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet.
When the unit has completely cooled, clean and dries it according to instructions given in section “Cleaning”.
Lock the unit in its closed position by pressing at the end of the Locking Latch farthest from the handle.

CLEANING

Before cleaning, unplug and wait for the appliance and the plates to cool down.
Wipe the outside with only a slightly moistened cloth ensuring that no moisture, oil or grease enters the cooling slots.
Clean the hotplates with a damp cloth or with a very soft brush.
Do not clean the inside or outside with any abrasive scouring pad or steel wool as this will damage the finish.
Do not immerse in water or any other liquid.

Guarantee

Wilfa issues a 5 years guarantee on this product from the day purchase is done. The guarantee covers production failure or defects that arise during the guarantee period. Buying receipt of the product is proof of guarantee. When claiming a guarantee, the shop where the product is bought is to be contacted. The guarantee is valid only for products that is bought and used in a private household. The guarantee is not valid if the product is used commercially. Guarantee is not valid if the product is misused, used by negligence, if not following instructions given by Wilfa, if modified or if unauthorized reparation is done. Guarantee is also not valid for normal wear of the product, misuse, lack of maintenance, use of wrong electrical voltage or:

Overloading of product
Coating

These instructions are also available at our website www.wilfa.com

Technical specifications: 230V~50Hz 1000W
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.

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