Oster CKSTWF40WC DuraCeramic Belgian 4-Slice Waffle Maker User Manual

Oster CKSTWF40WC DuraCeramic Belgian 4-Slice Waffle Maker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following.

1. Read all instructions before using.
2.  Ensure the voltage in your outlet is the same as that indicated on the appliance’s rating label.
3. To protect against the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or cooking unit in water or any other liquid.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles.
5. This appliance is not to be used by children or by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities.
6. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Children should not play with the appliance.
7. Unplug from the wall outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning or storing this appliance. To disconnect, remove the plug from the outlet.
8. Always unplug after use. The appliance will remain on unless unplugged.
9. Never yank the cord to disconnect the cooking unit from the outlet. Instead, grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
10. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged CORD or PLUG or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized Oster service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment. Do not attempt to replace or splice a damaged cord.
11. To avoid the risk of an electric shock, never repair the Waffle Maker yourself. Please take it to an authorized service center for examination and repair. An incorrect assembly could present a risk of electric shock when the Waffle Maker is used.
12. The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electrical shock, or injury.
13. Do not use it outdoors or for commercial purposes.
14. Do not use this appliance for purposes other than the one for which it was designed.
15. Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over unintentionally.
16. Do not place it on or near a hot gas electric burner or heated oven.
17. Use on a heat-resistant, flat-level surface only.
18. Use extreme caution when moving any appliance containing hot food, water, oil, or other liquids.
19. When using this appliance, provide adequate ventilation above and on all sides for air circulation. Do not allow this appliance to touch curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dish towels, or other flammable materials during use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug, (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.

If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature or modify the plug in any way. If the plug fits loosely into the AC outlet or if the AC outlet feels warm do not use that outlet.

EXTENSION CORD USE
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord may be used if care is exercised in its use. If an extension cord is used, the electrical rating of the cord must be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

Thank you for purchasing the OSTER® 4-Slice Waffle Maker. Before you use this product for the first time, please take a few moments to read these instructions and keep them for reference. Pay particular attention to the Safety Instructions provided. Please review the product service and warranty statements. Please do not return to the place of purchase. To learn more about Oster® products, please  visit us at  https://www.oster.com/ or call us at 1-800-334-0759

Congratulations on your purchase of an Oil Infused DuraCeramic™ appliance
This appliance features an Oil Infused DuraCeramic™ non-stick natural ceramic coating which is 10X more durable than other non-stick coatings. This means there’s no flaking or peeling off to worry about. Furthermore, the ultra-durable ceramic coating cooks faster than other non-stick coatings, saving time and energy. The natural Oil-infused DuraCeramicTM non-stick coating also offers greater health benefits as it’s free of PTFE and PFOA. 10X MoreDurable – DuraCeramic™

LEARNING ABOUT YOUR 4-SLICE WAFFLE MAKER

• Ceramic Non-Stick Cooking Surface
• Storage Latch
• Power Indicator Light
• Ready to cook Light

HOW TO USE YOUR OSTER® 4 SLICE WAFFLE MAKER

Preparing Your 4-Slice Waffle Maker

1. Remove all packing materials before using.
2. Before use, wash the waffle cooking plates with warm soapy water, and dry them completely. Be sure to read the Care and Cleaning section of this manual to learn the correct methods for cleaning the unit.CAUTION: Do not immerse WAFFLE MAKER in water or other liquid.
3. Close the waffle maker and plug it into the wall outlet. You will notice that the red power light will turn on. The green ready light will not turn on yet. It will remain off until the desired temperature is reached. It will take approximately 5 to 8 minutes to reach baking temperature. When the green-ready light goes on, the waffle maker is ready for use.

Baking

1. When the green “Ready” indicator light goes ON, the unit has reached the correct baking temperature and is ready for use.
2. Pour batter onto the bottom grid of the waffle maker. Ladle just enough batter to fill each plate in the lower grid so that the peak area of the grid is covered, being careful not to overfill. If necessary, use a spatula to spread the batter into the corners of the grid.
3. Lower the top part without closing the latch. This will allow more room for the waffles to expand.
   Note: During cooking, the ready light may cycle ON and OFF as the unit maintains the correct baking temperature. The cooking time is about 3 to 5 minutes and varies depending on the type of batter being used and the desired cooking consistency of the waffle. The unit may start to emit steam during cooking. Once the unit stops emitting any steam, this may be an indicator that the waffles are done.
4. Once cooking is complete, remove the waffles with a spatula or utensil, being careful not to touch the housing as it will be hot. Note: Avoid the use of metallic or sharp-edged utensils because they could damage the coating on the plates.
5. If you wish to make more waffles, close the lid and wait for the ready light to turn “ON” before cooking a new batch.
6. After use, unplug the appliance and allow it to cool.

Waffle Baking Tips

1. At first, try baking for about 3 minutes then check if it is done to your liking. You may need to close the top housing and bake longer if it is not to your desired outcome. A shorter baking time produces lighter-colored waffles, while waffles baked for longer times are darker and crisper. Different waffle batters will also cook up differently. Over time, you will find your perfect baking time for the batter you use.
2. When preparing waffle batter, do not over or the waffles will be tough. Stir batter only until large lumps of dry ingredients disappear.
3. The optimal amount of batter to produce a full-shaped waffle, without overflowing, will vary with different waffle batters. Pouring batter from a measuring cup will help you gauge how much batter to use each time. Fill the bottom grid of the waffle maker with enough batter to cover the peak areas of the grid.
4. For more evenly shaped waffles, spread thick batters to the outer edge of the grid, using a heat-proof spatula or other non-metallic utensil before closing the lid.
5. Cake-based waffles, such as the Chocolate Waffles are more tender than regular waffles and may require more care when removed from the waffle maker. You may want to break these waffles into halves or quarters before removing them. Use a spatula to support waffles when removing from the waffle maker.
6. To retain crispness, move baked waffles to a wire cooling rack to prevent steam from accumulating underneath.
7. When serving several waffles at one time, keep waffles hot and crisp by placing them on a rack in a preheated 200°F oven until ready to serve.
8. Already cooled waffles can be re-warmed and re-crisped, individually, by returning them to the hot waffle maker. Place waffle on grid so grooves match up; close lid and heat for 1 to 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
9. Baked waffles freeze well. Cool completely on a wire rack. Store in a plastic freezer bag or a covered container, separating waffles with wax paper. Reheat frozen waffles in a toaster oven, oven, or toaster until hot and crisp.

CARE & CLEANING

Your Oil Infused DuraCeramic™ Waffle Maker should be cleaned after every use.

1. Unplug the Waffle Maker and allow it to cool before cleaning.NOTE: To protect the Oil Infused DuraCeramic™ coating, do not run cold water over the cooking surface immediately after use.
2. Wipe down the cooking surface with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. DO NOT use steel wool or other metal pads as this may scratch the surface.
   3 The waffle maker is NOT dishwasher safe. You may wash it with hot soapy water, rinse, and dry thoroughly.

For proper care of your Oil Infused DuraCeramic™ coated waffle maker, follow the following steps if stubborn stains appear:

1. Sprinkle some baking soda on the stained area.
2. Add enough water to moisten the baking soda, making a paste-like texture.
3. Let sit for a few minutes (for tougher stains let sit for up to an hour).
4. Lightly scrub with a plastic scouring pad or damp cloth and dry thoroughly.
5. Repeat if necessary. ANY SERVICE REQUIRING DISASSEMBLY OTHER THAN THE ABOVE CLEANING MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED OSTER® SERVICE CENTER.

Questions
Please call 800.334.0759 or visit us at https://www.oster.com/ Should any stubborn stains appear, they will not affect the performance and non-stick quality of the Oil Infused DuraCeramic™ coating.

STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE

• Unplug cord. Allow the appliance to cool before storing. Store your waffle maker in a dry location, such as on a tabletop or countertop, or a cupboard shelf. Wind the electrical cord into a coil and secure it with a twist fastener. For convenience, lock the closure latch and store vertically for tight storage spaces.
• Other than recommended cleaning, no further user maintenance is necessary.

RECIPES

Classic Waffles

• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour 3 large eggs, separated 1⁄2 cup cornstarch 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp. cornmeal (optional) 1 3⁄4 cups milk
• 1 tbsp. baking powder 1⁄2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. salt 1⁄2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

In a large bowl, sift or whisk together flour, cornstarch, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt to blend thoroughly; set aside. In a mixer bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add sugar; continue beating just until stiff peaks form; set aside. Whisk together egg yolks, milk, and vanilla. Using a rubber spatula, stir the milk mixture into the flour mixture, blending just until the dry ingredients are moistened.

(There should still be small lumps; do not over-mix). Stir in melted butter. Fold in beaten egg whites until combined. Pour batter onto a hot, greased waffle maker and bake. Makes about 5 1⁄2 cups batter.

Waffle Tip
Cornstarch makes the waffles crisper. If you don’t have cornstarch, you could still make great waffles by omitting cornstarch and increasing flour to 2 cups. Bake as directed.

Toasted Pecan & Cranberry Waffles
Sprinkle chopped pecans onto the bottom grid of the hot, greased waffle maker. Pour batter over pecans. Sprinkle dried cranberries over batter. Close the waffle maker and bake as directed.

Classic Buttermilk Waffles

• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour 3 large eggs, separated 1⁄2 cup cornstarch 3 tbsp. granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp. cornmeal (optional) 1 3⁄4 cups buttermilk
• 1 tbsp. baking powder 1⁄2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 3⁄4 tsp. baking soda 1⁄2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter,
• 1 tsp. salt melted

In a large bowl, sift or whisk together flour, cornstarch, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to blend thoroughly; set aside. In a mixer bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add sugar; continue beating just until stiff peaks form. Set aside. Whisk together egg yolks, buttermilk, and vanilla to blend. Using a rubber spatula, stir the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture, blending until the dry ingredients are moistened.

(There should still be small lumps; do not over-mix.) Stir in melted butter. Fold in .beaten egg whites until combined. Pour batter onto a hot, greased waffle maker and bake. Makes about 5 1⁄2 cups batter.

Waffle Tip
Cornstarch makes the waffles crisper. If you don’t have cornstarch, you could still make great waffles by omitting cornstarch and increasing flour to 2 cups. Bake as directed.

ld World Waffles (yeast-leavened)

• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour 3 large eggs
• 3 tbsp. granulated sugar 1⁄3 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 1⁄2 tsp. active dry yeast 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 1 1⁄4 tsp. salt 2 cups very warm milk
• (120 to130ºF to activate yeast

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt to blend. In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, butter, and vanilla; add to dry ingredients, mixing until large lumps are moistened. Cover; let rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1 hour or until light and bubbly (Or, cover and refrigerate overnight.) Stirdown batter; pour onto hot, greased waffle maker and bake.  Makes about 4 1⁄2 cups batter.

Whole Wheat Waffles (carb smart with whole grain goodness)

• 3⁄4 cup whole wheat flour 1 egg, separated 1⁄4 cup wheat bran 3⁄4 cup skim or nonfat milk
• 2 tbsp. wheat germ 1 tbsp. Honey (optional)
• 1 tsp. baking powder 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted 1⁄4 tsp. salt

In a medium bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, wheat bran, wheat germ, baking powder, and salt to blend thoroughly; set aside. In a mixer bowl, beat egg white just until stiff peaks form; set aside. Whisk together egg yolk, milk, and honey. Using a rubber spatula, stir the milk mixture into the flour mixture, blending just until the dry ingredients are moistened.

(There should still be small lumps; do not over-mix.) Stir in melted butter. Fold in beaten egg white until combined. Pour batter onto a hot, greased waffle maker and bake. Makes about 2 cups batter.

Chocolate Waffles

• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1⁄2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1⁄2 tsp. salt 2 large eggs 1⁄2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 3⁄4 cup milk
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate,
• cut into chunks

Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt to blend thoroughly; set aside. In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter and chocolate on HIGH for 1 to 1 1⁄4 minutes or until butter is melted.  Stir chocolate until completely melted. Whisk in sugar and vanilla (Be sure the mixture is not hot enough to cook eggs when added; cool slightly, if necessary).

Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Add flour mixture, in 3 parts, alternately with milk, in 2 parts (The Batter will thicken as the chocolate cools.) Pour or spoon batter onto a hot, greased waffle maker and bake. Serve with sweetened, quartered strawberries and whipped cream. For a special treat, top waffles with ice cream, caramel or fudge sauce, whipped cream, and toasted nuts.  Makes about 3 cups batter.

1-Year Limited Warranty

Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if, in Canada, Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions (collectively “JCS”) warrants that for one year from the date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. JCS, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or component.

If the product is no longer available, a replacement may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. Do NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty. This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of the initial retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty performance.

JCS dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling JCS products do not have the right to alter, modify, or in any way change the terms and conditions of this warranty. This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair, or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS service center. Further, the warranty does not cover Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes, and tornadoes.

What are the limits on JCS’s Liability?
JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach of any express, implied, or statutory warranty or condition. Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty.JCS disclaims all other warranties, conditions, or representations, express, implied, statutory, or otherwise.

JCS shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase,  use or misuse of, or inability to use the product including incidental, special consequential, or similar damages or loss of profits, or for any breach of contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim brought against the purchaser by any other party. Some provinces, states, or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.  This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from province to province, state to state, or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.

How to Obtain Warranty Service In the U.S.A.

If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call 1-800-334-0759 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.

In Canada
If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call 1-800-667-8623 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you. In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc.

doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions located in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, located at 20 B Hereford Street, Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0M1. If you have any other problem or claim in connection with this product, please write our Consumer Service Department.

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF THESE ADDRESSES OR THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.

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