LAKELAND Cupcake Maker Instruction Manual

LAKELAND Cupcake Maker

LAKELAND CUPCAKE MAKER
Thank you for choosing the Cupcake Maker. Please take a little time to read this booklet before getting started and keep it in a safe place for future reference. The Cupcake Maker cooks make perfect cupcakes every time in minutes, for all the family and your friends to enjoy. Small and easy to store, it’s perfect for making snacks or cooking when space is tight. Here at Lakeland, our award-winning family-owned business still offers the same excellent quality, value for money, and exceptional customer service as when we founded the company back in the 1960s. Our products are hand-picked and thoroughly tested so you can be sure that everything you purchase will be a pleasure to use for many years to come.

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. Lid latch
2. Lid
3. Upper hotplate
4. Bottom hotplate
5. Base unit
6. Non-slip feet
7. Heating light
8. Ready light
9. Cord and plug

SAFETY CAUTIONS

Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep it in a safe place for future reference. Always follow these safety cautions when using the appliance to avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as described in this instruction book.

• 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 done by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
• Make sure your electricity supply matches the voltage shown on the appliance.
• Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed from the appliance before the first use.
• Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use if damaged or has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops a fault contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.
• Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. If the lead is damaged it must be replaced with a special lead. Contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.
• Always use the appliance on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface.
• Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. Allow cooling before cleaning the appliance. To disconnect, turn the socket to “off” and remove the plug from the mains socket.
• Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those recommended by Lakeland.
• To protect against fire, electric shock, or personal injury, do not immerse the cord, plug, or lid in water or other liquids.
• Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid contact between the lead and hot surfaces.
• For indoor use only.
• For domestic use only.
• This appliance should be used for the preparation of food as described within the instructions for use that accompany it.
• Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains socket. Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by its lead.
• To avoid injury or possible fire, do not cover the appliance when in use.
• Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.
• An extension cable may be used with care. The electrical rating of the cable should be at least as great as the appliance. Do not allow the cable to hang over the edge of the worktop or touch any hot surfaces.
• This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive).
• WARNING: A cut-off plug inserted into a 13amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure the cut-off plug is disposed of safely.
• CAUTION: The plastic bags used to wrap this appliance or the packaging may be dangerous. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of reach of babies and children. These bags are not toys.
• Do not use the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• We recommend standing the appliance on a heatproof board or baking tray, to catch any juices which may come out during cooking.

USING YOUR CUPCAKE MAKER FOR THE FIRST TIME

• Unpack the Cupcake Maker, remove all the packaging materials.

• Wipe the hotplates with a damp soapy cloth, then wipe with a clean damp cloth and
  dry thoroughly.

• When you switch on the Cupcake Maker for the first time there may be a slight burning smell. This is normal for a new product and will disappear after a few uses.

WARNING ­— HOT SURFACES
All surfaces marked with this symbol will become hot during use. To prevent injury, DO NOT TOUCH. Let the product cool completely before touching these surfaces for cleaning and before storing.

Always lift the lid by the lid handle when adding food to the Cupcake Maker. Take great care not to touch any other surfaces ­ they will be hot.

DO NOT lift the lid so that your arm is over the hotplates as it is hot and may cause injury. Lift from the side.

Use oven gloves when cooking with the Cupcake Maker. Take care when opening the lid as hot steam can escape from the hotplates and may cause injury.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

We recommend placing the Cupcake Maker on a heatproof board or baking tray to catch any juices that may escape during cooking.

1. Plug into the socket and switch on. The heating light will come on to show the Cupcake Maker is switched on and heating up. The Cupcake Maker has one temperature setting. After a few minutes, the heating light will go out, the Cupcake Maker is ready to use.

2. Lift the lid carefully by the lid handle and spray both the hotplates with a little spray oil. You can also brush the hotplates with oil before or after switching on the Cupcake Maker. If brushing oil onto the heated plates, use a heat-resistant silicone basting or pastry brush. Take care, the hotplates are hot and oil may spit.

3. Place your food or pour your batter onto the lower hotplate and close the lid to cook.

4. Once your food is cooked, remove it from the hotplate with a plastic, wooden or
   silicone spatula. Do not use metal utensils as these will damage non-stick coatings.

5. Switch off and unplug the Cupcake Maker, allow it to cool completely before cleaning and storing.

6. Cooking times will vary depending on the foods you are cooking, lift the lid and cook for a couple more minutes if needed.

HINTS AND TIPS

Once you’ve tried some of the recipes in this booklet, you may wish to adopt them, using our suggestions as a guide.

Cooking times will vary depending on the ingredients you are cooking, lift the lid and cook for a couple more minutes if needed.

Do not overfill the Cupcake Maker as the ingredients will not cook through properly and they may escape from the sides. Always wait for the heating light to go out before adding food.

The product should not be used for cooking or defrosting frozen food. Do not force the lid if the Cupcake Maker will not close completely. Simply remove some of your ingredients so it closes, or rest the lid on top of your food.

RECIPES

Please note that all spoon measurements are standard metric, so 1 tsp is 5ml and 1 tbsp is 15ml. We recommend using a set of measuring spoons for accurate results.

VANILLA CUPCAKES

Makes 14 cupcakes

WHAT YOU DO

1. In a bowl mix together the softened butter and caster sugar, then beat in the egg.
2. Add the flour to the mixture and combine it together. Then add in the water and vanilla essence, until a smooth batter is formed.
3. Place the mixture into each cupcake hole.
4. Plugin and switch on the appliance and cook for 10-12 minutes.
5. Once cooked, switch off the appliance and open the lid. Carefully remove the cupcakes from the appliance and allow them to stand to cool. Decorate as desired.
6. Repeat with the remaining mixture.

CHOCOLATE MUFFINS

WHAT YOU DO

1. Sieve the plain flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder into a bowl and mix them together.
2. In a separate bowl mix the egg, milk, oil, and sugar together.
3. Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and combined them together.
4. Place 1 tsp of mixture into each cupcake hole and add 5-6 chocolate chips to the top.
5. Plugin and switch on the appliance and cook the chocolate muffins for 10-12 minutes.
6. Once cooked, switch off the appliance and open the lid. Carefully remove the cupcakes from the appliance and allow them to stand to cool.
7. Repeat with the remaining mixture.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question: Why does the heating light on the Cupcake Maker keep going off?
Answer: This is normal. During cooking, the heating element will automatically turn on and off to regulate the temperature and ensure that the hotplates are not too hot or old. This makes the heating light turn on and off.

Question: The heating light will not turn on and the hotplates are failing to heat? Answer: Check that the Cupcake Maker is plugged in and switched on at the socket.

Question: When is the Cupcake Maker heated and ready to use?
Answer: The heating light will turn off when your Cupcake Maker is heated and ready to use.

Question: Why are ingredients escaping through the sides of the Cupcake Maker?
Answer: The hotplates may not be fully heated, or the Cupcake Maker may be too full. Wait for the green light to turn to go out before adding food to the hotplates, and reduce the number of ingredients.

Question: Why hasn’t all the food warmed through?
Answer: There may be too many ingredients. Reduce the amount of food to let it cook more evenly. Never try to cook frozen food, and remember that chilled food may need longer cooking.

Question: Does the Cupcake Maker have an on/off switch?
Answer: There is no on/off switch, simply plug into a socket and switch it on. When you have finished cooking, turn off the Cupcake Maker by switching off the socket and unplugging.

Question: The cover of the Cupcake Maker gets very hot when cooking, is this normal?
Answer: Yes, the lid does get hot. Always lift and lower the lid by the lid handle. To prevent personal injury, DO NOT lift the lid so that your arm is over the hotplates as it is hot and may cause injury. Lift from the side.

CARE AND CLEANING

1. Unplug the Cupcake Maker and let it cool completely before cleaning.

2. Clean thoroughly before using for the first time and after every use.

3. Check the parts for wear or damage after every few uses.

4. Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool.

5. Always use plastic, wooden, or silicone spatulas, as metal utensils will damage
   non-stick coatings.

6. Never immerse the base in water or any other liquid.

7. To clean the hotplates, wipe with a damp soapy cloth, then wipe with a clean damp
   cloth, and dry thoroughly before storing.

8. To clean the outer surfaces, wipe with a clean damp cloth and dry thoroughly
   before storing.

9. If there is a build-up of burnt-on food on the hotplates, pour on a little cooking
   oil and leave for 5 to 10 minutes. Clean the surface with a sponge or soft- bristled brush to dislodge any food. Then clean with a damp soapy cloth, then wipe with a clean damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Repeat if necessary. This is normal, especially when cooking with sugar.

10. Store the Cupcake Maker with the power cable loosely coiled. Never wrap it tightly around the product.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• Power: 700W.
• Voltage: 220-240V.~
• Frequency: 50/60Hz.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

The appliance is fitted with a fused three-pin plug to BS1363 which is suitable for use in all homes fitted with sockets to current specifications.
CHANGING THE 5 AMP FUSE
Use a 5 amp BS1362 fuse. Only BSI or ASTA-approved fuses should be used. If you are unsure which plug or fuse to use, always refer to a qualified electrician.

Note: after replacing or changing a fuse on a molded plug that has a fuse cover, the cover must be refitted to the plug; the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover. If lost, replacement fuse covers can be obtained from an electrical shop. This appliance complies with the following EU Directives: 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive) and 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive).

RECYCLING YOUR ELECTRICALS
Along with many other high street retailers, Lakeland has joined a scheme whereby customers can take their unwanted electrical products to recycling points set up around the country.
Visit www.recycle-more.co.uk to find your nearest recycling point.

Lakeland
Alexandra Buildings, Windermere, Cumbria, UK LA23 1BQ
Tel: +44(0)15394 88100 lakeland.co.uk

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