anko AK-B037 Mini Pie Maker User Manual

anko AK-B037 Mini Pie Maker

Technical Specifications

• Voltage: 220-240V~ 50-60Hz
• Power: 550W

Product Information

The Mini Pie Maker AK-B037 is a compact and efficient appliance designed for making delicious pies quickly and easily. It features a top and bottom baking plate, a working indicator light, rubber feet for stability, a cover cutter, and a base cutter.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WARNING

• To protect against the risk of electrical hazards, do not immerse the appliance, power cord, or plug in water or any other liquids.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified electrician to avoid a hazard, or the product must be disposed of.
• Place the cord in such a way that pulling or tripping over it is not possible.
• Always place and operate the appliance on a flat, solid, clean, dry, and heat-resistant surface.
• The power socket must be readily accessible so that the appliance can be unplugged in an emergency.
• This appliance is intended to be used indoors in households and similar applications such as staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments, farmhouses, by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments, and bed, and breakfast type environments.
• The appliance is intended for household use only. Do not use it outdoors or for commercial purposes. Any other use will void the warranty.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instructions concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Always unplug from the mains supply when not in use and allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning.
• Do not operate the appliance if damaged or malfunctions.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Only use the handle.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
• Do not dismantle and repair the appliance by yourself. DANGER OF AN ELECTRIC SHOCK AND/OR FIRE!
• Do not allow this appliance to touch curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dish towels or other flammable materials during use.
• IMPORTANT! Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use or when connected to mains power.
• Do not operate your appliance inside a cabinet or under a wall cabinet. When storing in a cabinet, always unplug the appliance from mains power.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.
• This appliance is not intended to be operated using an external timer or a separate remote-control system.
• Use only heat-proof synthetic or wooden utensils when removing a pie. This is to prevent damage to the non-stick coating on the heating plates. Make sure that the utensils are not pointed or have sharp edges.
• Caution, hot surface. Take care when handling the appliance. The surfaces are liable to get hot during use.
• For cleaning the cooking surfaces, please refer to the section “Cleaning and Maintenance”.

Read and understand all instructions before using this product and follow all warnings and cautions in the manual.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

KNOW YOUR MINI PIE MAKER

• a. Working indicator light
• b. Top baking plate
• c. Bottom baking plate
• d. Rubber feet
• e. Cover cutter
• f. Base cutter

BEFORE FIRST USE
IMPORTANT! Always place and operate the appliance on a flat, solid, clean, dry, and heat-resistant surface.

• Unpack the appliance and check if all parts are there and undamaged.
• Clean the inside and outside of the appliance with a damp cloth or sponge. Wipe dry with a soft dry cloth.
• WARNING! Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquids to clean it it.
• Wash the accessories with soapy water. Dry all components thoroughly before use.
• Place the appliance on a flat, heat-resistant stable surface and ensure a minimum of 10cm free space around the appliance. Do not operate your appliance inside a cabinet or under a wall cabinet.
• Plug the appliance into an electrical power outlet.
• Note: Make sure the voltage indicated on the appliance matches the local voltage before connecting the appliance to the main power. Rated voltage: 220-240V~ 50-60Hz.
• Allow the appliance to heat up for approximately 5 minutes. Apply a thin coating of cooking oil to the cooking plates and carefully rub it in with a paper towel. You only need to condition the cooking plates when using your pie maker for the first time.
• WARNING! The cooking plates will get very hot.
• IMPORTANT! On first use, there may be a small amount of haze and an odour emitted from the appliance. This is perfectly normal and will subside aftera few minutes of use.
• Unplug the appliance and now it is ready for use.

HOW TO USE YOUR MINI PIE MAKER

PREPARE PASTRY

1. Before using the appliance, clean the baking surfaces with a damp cloth. Dry it with a paper towel.

2. Close the appliance and plug it into a mains power outlet socket. The working indicator will light up, indicating that the pie maker has begun preheating.

3. It will take approximately 2 minutes to reach the recommended baking temperature. The working indicator will go OFF when the pie maker is ready for use.

4. Open the appliance and brush the baking plates with a small amount of vegetable oil.

5. Put the pastry base into the bottom baking plate. Fill the ingredients then place the pastry cover and press the edges of the pastries together.
   Roll out your pastry, then use the pie base and cover cutter to prepare your pie base and cover.
   Alternatively, you can use any commercial pastry that you can purchase in the supermarket such as short crust and puff pastry. It is recommended that you use puff pastry for the top and short-crust pastry for the base of the pie.
   NOTE: Your pie filling should be cooked in advance, particularly if using fresh meat or vegetable ingredients.
   WARNING! Do not use the pie cutter or pastry mould in the product when it is switched ON. This may damage the accessories.

6. Close the appliance to begin cooking your pie.
   NOTE: Gently close the lid. Do not slam the lid down, as it may cause the mixture to come off the mould.

7. The working indicator will light up again when another baking cycle starts. The actual baking time varies depending on the type of batter and ingredients you use. A general guideline is around 8-12 minutes of baking time.

8. If you prefer a darker pie, close the appliance again and continue baking until the desired baking colour is achieved.
   IMPORTANT! Do not open the appliance during the first 2 minutes after filling in the batter. It will cause splitting of the under-baked pie and make it difficult to remove.\

9. To remove the pie, always use a plastic or wooden spatula. Never use a sharp or metal object, as this will damage the non-stick coating or the baking plate.

10. After using the pie maker, disconnect the power plug from the mains power socket.

CAUTION:

1. Depending on different ingredients, it takes approx.8-12 minutes to make pies.
2. The first heating process should take place without any food, let it heat for about 5 minutes. There may be a small amount of smoke and odour from the unit when heating up. This is normal and harmless. This should disappear after a few minutes of use.
3. Never use a sharp fork or knife to remove the pies as this would damage the non-stick coating on the baking surface. Use heat-resistant wood or plastic utensils only.
4. Always unplug the appliance from the mains power outlet socket when not in use.

WARNING:
If the surface of the pie maker is cracked or damaged, disconnect the appliance from the main power to avoid the possibility of an electric shock.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

This appliance should be cleaned after each use.
CAUTION: Do not immerse the pie maker in water or a dishwasher!

• Always ensure the pie maker is disconnected from the mains power outlet socket before attempting any cleaning or maintenance.
• Ensure that your pie maker has completely cooled down before cleaning. The pie maker will be very hot during and immediately after use.
• Clean the baking plates and the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth or soft brush. Do not use anything abrasive that can scratch or damage the appliance.

STORAGE

1. Unplug the pie maker from mains power.

2. Allow the appliance to cool down completely.

3. Clean and dry the appliances and accessories.
   WARNING! Do not wrap the power cord around the appliance.

4. Store the appliance in a dry location and out of the reach of children.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Voltage: 220-240V~ 50-60Hz
• Power: 550W

SUGGESTED RECIPE

Bacon & Mushroom Pie

Ingredients for Filling

• 30g butter
• 250g sliced mushrooms
• 100g diced bacon
• 1 tablespoon plain flour
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese

Method
Preheat your pie maker for 3 minutes.

1. Melt butter in a saucepan, add the mushrooms and stir over low heat until sautéed.
2. Add the bacon and flour and stir over low heat for one minute or until browned.
3. Stir ingredients over a low heat until the mixture boils and thickens.
4. Put the bases you have made from the pastry into the pie maker plates and pour in the ingredients, then place the top you have made from the pastry on top of the ingredients and press the edges of the pastries together. Close the lid of the pie maker and let the pies cook for 8-12 minutes.

Pepper Steak & Onion Pie

Ingredients for Filling

• 200g of beef or lamb steak chopped into 1 cm cubes
• 2 tablespoons plain flour
• 1 tablespoon of beef stock powder
• 1/4 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 onion, finely sliced
• 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup of water

Method
Preheat your pie maker for 3 minutes.

1. Combine flour, stock powder and pepper and then coat the meat cubes in the mixture.
2. Heat oil in a frying pan and brown the onions.
3. Add the steak and cook until browned.
4. Add the remaining mixture and simmer for approx..5-10 mins.
5. Put the bases you have made from the pastry into the pie maker plates and pour in the ingredients, then place the top you have made from the pastry on top of the ingredients and press the edges of the pastries together. Close the lid of the pie maker and let the pies cook for 8-12 minutes.

Top tips

1. For glossy, golden pastry, brush tops with egg yolk instead of milk.
2. If desired, sprinkle top with sesame seeds before baking.

Thai Sweet Chilli Chicken Pies

Ingredients for Filling

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 200g chicken tenderloin, diced
• 1 stick of celery, finely chopped
• 1/2 red capsicum, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped

Method
Preheat your pie maker for 3 minutes.

1. Heat oil in a fry pan, add chicken and cook until brown.
2. Add the other ingredients and simmer until tender.
3. Put the bases you have made from the pastry into the pie maker plates and pour in the ingredients, then place the top you have made from the pastry on top of the ingredients and press the edges of the pastries together. Close the lid of the pie maker and let the pies cook for 8-12 minutes.

Tomato & Basil Quiche

Ingredients for Filling

• 200g butter
• 1 leek, finely sliced
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 150ml thickened cream
•  1/2 cup grated cheese
• small tomato, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped, fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese

Method

1. Melt butter in a saucepan and add the leek, cook until tender, and leave to cool.
2. Combine eggs, cream a cheese in a bowl, and add leek, herbs and tomatoes.
3. Place the pie bases you have made into the pie maker. Pour the mixture into that base sprinkle parmesan cheese on top and close the lid of the pie maker. Cook for 8-12 minutes. Turn off the pie maker. Leave the pies in the pie maker for about 3 minutes to set.
   Preheat your pie maker for 3 minutes.

Classic Quiche

Ingredients for Filling

• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 slices green onions
• 120g ham, chopped into small cubes
• 1/3 cup grated cheese

Method

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Place the pastry bases into a pre-heated pie maker and pour the mixture into the base. Close the lid of the pie maker and cook for 12 minutes. Turn off the pie maker and then leave for 3 minutes to set.
   Preheat your pie maker for 3 minutes.

Classic Apple Pie
Ingredients for Filling

• 1 and 1/3 cup of pie or stewed apples
• 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon rind

Method

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Put the bases you have made from the pastry into the pie maker plates and pour in the ingredients, then place the top you have made from the pastry on top of the ingredients and press the edges of the pastries together. Close the lid of the pie maker and let the pies cook for 8-12 minutes.
   Preheat your pie maker for 3 minutes.

12 Month Warranty

Thank you for your purchase.
Your new product is warrantied to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period stated above, from the date of purchase, provided that the product is used by accompanying recommendations or instructions where provided. This warranty is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.

For New Zealand customers, this warranty is in addition to statutory rights observed under New Zealand legislation.
We will provide you with your choice of a refund, repair (where possible) or exchange (availability dependent) for this product if it becomes defective within the warranty period. The business will bear the reasonable expense of claiming the warranty.
This warranty will no longer apply where the defect is a result of alteration, accident, misuse, abuse or neglect.

Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase and contact our Customer Service Centre as listed below, for the entity you purchased this product from, for any difficulties with your product. Warranty claims and claims for expenses incurred in returning this product can be addressed to the respective Customer Service Centre.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

Contact for Kmart purchases

• Kmart Australia Ltd.
• C/- Customer Service Centre 690 Springvale Road, Mulgrave Vic 3170
• Customer Service: 1800 124 125 (Australia) or 0800 945 995
• (New Zealand) or via Customer Help at kmart.com.au

Contact for Target purchases

• Target Australia Pty Ltd
• C/- Customer Service Centre
• 2 Kendall Street, Williams Landing, Vic, 3027
• Customer Service: 1300 753 567 or via Customer Help at target.com.au/help/contact-us

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How long does it take to preheat the Mini Pie Maker?
  • A: It takes approximately 2 minutes to reach the recommended baking temperature.
• Q: What type of pastry is recommended for making pies?
  • A: It is recommended to use puff pastry for the top and short-crust pastry for the base of the pie.

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