OPERATION
Firstuse
Before first use and after a long period of storage, clean the appliance with a damp soft cloth
and warm soapy water (see ›Care and cleaning‹).
WARNING! Always unplug the appliance and wait for the appliance to cool down, before
cleaning. Do not pour or drip any liquids on the appliance or power cord. When liquids are
spilled on the appliance, immediately unplug the appliance and dry it to avoid risk of electric
shock or fire. Do not attempt to operate the appliance, when liquids are on or in the electrical
section of the appliance. Do not clean the appliance in the dishwasher.
1. Remove all promotional materials and packing and place the appliance on a convenient
surface(explainedinthesafeguards).
2. Wipe the heating surface with a damp soft cloth and warm soapy water. Dry it properly
after cleaning.
Note: When using the Design Wafflemaker for the first time, you may notice a fine smoke
haze, because of the first heating of some of the components. There is no need for concern.
To prevent smell and taste of your food from being affected, you should heat the appliance on
browning level 6 without any batter. If the burnt smell occurs again on later use, clean the ap-
pliance (see: ›Care and cleaning‹). If the burnt smell persists stubbornly even after thoroughly
cleaningtheappliance,returntheappliancetoanauthorisedservicecentreforexamination
and repair.
3. To grease the heating surface, spray the hot grids with cooking spray or brush them with a
flavourless oil. Then wipe with a paper towel or pastry brush.
UsingyourDesignWafflemakerAdvancedEL
1. Prepare the batter. You will find recipes on page 29 and following.
2. Place the appliance on a well accessible, stable, level, dry, and suitable large table or
counter. Do not place any cloth or tissue beneath or on the appliance, to avoid any risk of fire,
electric shock and overheating. Always keep the table or counter clean and dry and immedi-
ately wipe off spilled liquids. Ensure that there is no foreign substance on the heating surface.
Close the lid. Place the drip tray underneath the wafflemaker. The bulge of the tray should slide
into the device on the pedestal.
DonottouchtheexterioroftheDesignWafflemakerwhiletheapplianceisinuse.Always
keep your hands, face and arms as well as any clothing and other heat-sensitive objects away
from the wafflemaker during operation and only touch the handle, attachment, or the control
panel. Do not touch the heating surface.
Connect the appliance directly to a separately protected mains power supply wall socket with
protective conductor (earth/ground; 220/240 V, 50 - 60 Hz, AC, rated for 16 A).
The netindicatorlight will turn on as soon as the plug is connected to the power outlet.
1. Place the waffle maker on a dry, stable countertop or other surface where you will be using
it. Then turn the handle onto the shaft.
2. Plug into a 220 - 240 volt outlet. The red power light will go on, indicating that the waffle
maker has power and is ready to begin preheating. The red power light will remain on until
you unplug the unit.
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