132510 - Cupcake maker Petra Electric - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Small cake machine (cupcake maker)
Brand	Petra Electric
Model	132510
Dimensions (approx.)	27 × 22 × 13 cm
Weight (approx.)	1.5 kg
Power supply	220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Power (approx.)	900 W
Capacity	7 small cakes simultaneously
Plate coating	PTFE non-stick
Indicators	Power and temperature indicator lights
Closure	Lid latch
Use	Indoor, domestic use
Cleaning	Soft damp cloth, do not immerse
Safety	Do not use near water, hot surfaces, do not cover
Spare parts	Not supplied, contact manufacturer
Repairability	Replace by manufacturer or authorized repairer
Included recipes	Vanilla, chocolate, pumpkin
Recommended accessories	Paper liners (not included)
Warranty	Consult seller

Frequently Asked Questions - 132510 Petra Electric

How to clean the cooking plates?

After cooling, remove residues with a paper towel, then clean with a soft damp cloth and a few drops of dish soap. Dry thoroughly. Never immerse the appliance in water.

Can metal utensils be used on the plates?

No, to avoid damaging the non-stick coating, use only wooden, silicone or plastic utensils.

What is the recommended cooking time?

Cooking time depends on your preferences. Generally, allow 6 to 8 minutes for basic recipes. Monitor the cooking to avoid burning the cakes.

Why does the appliance emit smoke during first use?

During first startup, a slight smoke and smell are normal. This is due to burning off manufacturing residues. Ventilate the room and let the appliance heat empty for a few minutes.

Can the appliance be used by children?

Yes, from 8 years under supervision. Children under 8 years must be kept away. Cleaning and maintenance must not be done by children unless they are 8 years or older and supervised.

What to do if the power cord is damaged?

Do not use the appliance. The damaged cord must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorized repairer to avoid any danger.

Can we prepare other types of pastries than cupcakes?

The appliance is designed for small cakes. You can experiment with different recipes, but respect the quantities to avoid overflowing.

How to know if the appliance is ready to use?

Plug in the appliance. The power indicator lights up, then the temperature indicator lights up and goes off when the required temperature is reached. The appliance is then ready.

Is the appliance suitable for outdoor use?

No, the appliance is intended for indoor use. Do not use outdoors to avoid electrical hazards.

What to do in case of water splashing on the appliance?

Unplug the appliance immediately from the wall outlet. Do not touch it with wet hands. Dry thoroughly before reusing. If water has entered the interior, do not use it anymore and contact a professional.

USER MANUAL 132510 Petra Electric

You have purchased a Petra product. Our aim is to provide quality products with a tasteful design and at an affordable price. We hope that you will enjoy this product for many years.

The appliance can be used by children from 8 years and above and by persons with a physical, sensory, mental or motorial disability, or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised or instructed on how to use the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 years and supervised. Keep the appliance and the mains cable out of the reach of children younger than 8 years.

Description (fig. A)

Your 132510 Petra cupcake maker has been designed for making cupcakes. The appliance can make 7 cupcakes at the same time. The appliance is equipped with baking plates with a non-stick coating. The appliance is suitable for indoor use only. The appliance is suitable for domestic use only.

1. Power indicator
2. Temperature indicator
3. Baking plate
4. Cupcake holder
5. Lid
6. Lid latch

Initial use

Before you proceed, we need you to pay attention to the following notes:

• Make sure that there is sufficient space around the appliance to allow heat to escape and provide sufficient ventilation.

Clean the appliance. Refer to the section "Cleaning and maintenance".

Place the appliance on a stable and flat surface.

Apply a few drops of oil to the baking plates. Insert the mains plug into the wall socket. The power indicator comes on. The temperature indicator comes on. The appliance starts heating.

The temperature indicator goes off when the heating elements have reached the required temperature.

After use, remove the mains plug from the wall socket and allow the appliance to cool down completely.

Note: If you switch on the appliance for the first time, the appliance may emit a little smoke and a characteristic smell for a short period. This is normal operation.

Use (fig. A & B)

Before you proceed, we need you to pay attention to the following notes:

• Before assembly or disassembly, remove the mains plug from the wall socket and wait until the appliance has cooled down.
• Use oven gloves to remove the food from the appliance.
• Do not let metal cutlery touch the baking plates to prevent damage to the non-stick coating.

Prepare the cupcake mixture.

Place the appliance on a stable and flat surface.

If necessary, clean the baking plates (3) with a damp cloth.

Close the lid (5). Make sure that the lid - latch (6) locks into place.

To switch on the appliance, insert the mains plug into the wall socket. The power indicator (1) comes on. The temperature indicator (2) comes on. The appliance starts heating.

The temperature indicator (2) goes off when the heating elements have reached the required temperature. The appliance is ready for use.

Release the lid latch (6) and open the lid (5).

Carefully pour the cupcake mixture into the cupcake holders (4) (fig. B).

Close the lid (5). Make sure that the lid - latch (6) locks into place.

Bake the cupcakes until they are ready for consumption. The required baking time depends on your wishes. Experiment with the required baking time to achieve the best results.

Stay close to the appliance in order to check from time to time whether the cupcakes are ready and to make sure that the cupcakes do not burn.

Release the lid latch (6) and open the lid (5) when the cupcakes are ready for consumption.

Remove the cupcakes from the cupcake - holders (4).

Close the lid (5) to retain the heat for further use. Make sure that the lid latch (6) locks into place.

To switch off the appliance, remove the mains plug from the wall socket. The power indicator (1) goes off.

Allow the appliance to cool down completely.

Recipes

Vanilla cupcakes

Ingredients Quantity

Butter (unsalted) 50g

Caster sugar 50 g

Egg 1

Vanilla extract 1/2 tsp.

Self-raising flour 50g

Frosting

White chocolate 100 g

Sour cream 125 ml

Raspberries as decoration

In a large mixing bowl, use a mixer (medium speed) to beat together the butter and the caster sugar until pale. Beat in (medium speed) the egg and the vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.

Sift the self-raising flour into the mixing bowl and fold into the mixture until almost smooth.

• Put paper baking cups into each cupcake holder.

• Fill each cupcake holder with batter.

• Bake the cupcakes for 6-8 minutes or until ready for consumption.

• Allow the cupcakes to cool down on a baking rack.
  Make the frosting by melting the white chocolate in a bowl over a pan of gently simmering water. Stir until the chocolate has melted smoothly.
  Remove the bowl from the heat and allow the chocolate to cool slightly. Gently stir the sour cream into the cooled chocolate until thick and creamy.
• Spoon the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
• Decorate the cupcakes with raspberries.
  Butter (unsalted) 50 g
  Caster sugar 50g
  Egg 1
  Cacao powder 25 g
  Self-raising flour 25 g
  Frosting
  Milk chocolate 25g
  Mascarpone 50g
  Pecan nuts as decoration
• In a large mixing bowl, use a mixer (medium speed) to beat together the butter and the caster sugar until pale. Beat in (medium speed) the egg until thoroughly combined.
• Sift the self-raising flour and the cacao powder into the mixing bowl and fold into the mixture until almost smooth.
• Put paper baking cups into each cupcake holder.
• Fill each cupcake holder with batter.
• Bake the cupcakes for 6-8 minutes or until ready for consumption.
• Allow the cupcakes to cool down on a baking rack.
  Make the frosting by melting the milk chocolate in a bowl over a pan of gently simmering water. Stir until the chocolate has melted smoothly.
  Remove the bowl from the heat and allow the chocolate to cool slightly. Whisk the mascarpone into the cooled chocolate until smooth.

Chocolate cupcakes

Ingredients Quantity

Spoon the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.

Decorate the cupcakes with pecan nuts.

Pumpkin cupcakes

Ingredients Quantity

All-purpose flour 1 cup

Baking powder 1 tsp.

Baking soda 1/2 tsp.

Cinnamon (ground) 1 tsp.

Ginger (ground) 1/4 tsp.

Nutmeg (ground) 1/4 tsp.

Salt according to taste

Sugar 1/2 cup

Brown sugar 1/2 cup

Vegetable oil 1/2 cup

Egg 2

Pumpkin 3/4 cup

Sour cream 1/4 cup

Vanilla 1 tsp.

Pecan nuts (chopped, toasted) 1/2 cup

Frosting

Cream cheese according to taste

Pecan nuts as decoration

In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, the baking powder, the baking soda, the cinnamon, the ginger, the nutmeg and the salt.
In a large mixing bowl, use a mixer (medium speed) to beat together the sugar, the brown sugar and the vegetable oil. Beat in (medium speed) the eggs, the pumpkin, the sour cream and the vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Beat in (low speed) the dry ingredients until moistened.
- Stir in the pecan nuts.
- Put paper baking cups into each cupcake holder.
- Fill each cupcake holder with batter.
- Bake the cupcakes for 6-8 minutes or until ready for consumption.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool down on a baking rack.
- Spoon the cream cheese onto the cooled cupcakes.

Decorate the cupcakes with pecan nuts.

Cleaning and maintenance

The appliance must be cleaned after each use.

Before you proceed, we need you to pay attention to the following notes:

Before cleaning or maintenance, remove the mains plug from the wall socket and wait until the appliance has cooled down.
- Do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.

Before you proceed, we would like you to focus your attention on the following notes:

• Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents to clean the appliance.

• Do not use sharp objects to clean the appliance.

• Regularly check the appliance for possible damage.

• Clean the outside of the appliance with a soft, damp cloth. Thoroughly dry the outside of the appliance with a clean, dry cloth.
  Clean the baking plates after each use:

• Remove any residues with a paper towel.
  Clean the baking plates with a soft, damp cloth and a few drops of washing-up liquid.

• Thoroughly dry the baking plates.

• Put the appliance and the accessories in the original packaging.

• Store the appliance with the accessories in a dry and frost-free place, out of the reach of children.

Safety instructions

General safety

• Read the manual carefully before use.
• Keep the manual for future reference.
• Only use the appliance and the accessories for their intended purposes. Do not use the appliance and the accessories for other purposes than described in the manual.
  Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• The 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 instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Do not use the appliance if any part or any accessory is damaged or defective. If a part or an accessory is damaged or defective, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised repair agent.

Do not use the appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water.

Do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids. If the appliance is immersed in water or other liquids, do not remove the appliance with your hands. Immediately remove the mains plug from the wall socket. If the appliance is immersed in water or other liquids, do not use the appliance again.

This appliance is intended to be used in indoor only and similar applications such as staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed-and-breakfast type environments.

Electrical safety

Before use, always check that the mains voltage is the same as the voltage on the rating plate of the appliance.

Connect the appliance to an earthed wall - socket. If necessary, use an earthed extension cable of a suitable diameter (at least 3 × 1.5 ~mm^2 ).

For additional protection, install a residual - current device (RCD) with a rated residual operating current that does not exceed 30mA .

The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

Make sure that water cannot enter the contact plugs of the mains cable and the extension cable.

Always fully unwind the mains cable and the extension cable.

Make sure that the mains cable does not hang over the edge of a worktop and cannot be caught accidentally or tripped over.

Keep the mains cable away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

Regularly check the mains cable and the mains plug for signs of damage. Do not use the appliance if the mains cable or the mains plug is damaged or defective. If the mains cable or the mains plug is damaged or defective, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorised repair agent. Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the mains plug from the mains.

Disconnect the mains plug from the mains when the appliance is not in use, before assembly or disassembly and before cleaning and maintenance.

Safety instructions for cupcake makers

Do not use the appliance outdoors.

Place the appliance on a stable and flat surface.

Place the appliance on a heat-resistant and - splash-proof surface.

• Do not place the appliance on a hob.
• Do not cover the appliance.
• Make sure that there is sufficient space around the appliance to allow heat to escape and provide sufficient ventilation.

Make sure that the appliance does not come into contact with flammable material.

• Keep the appliance away from heat sources. Do not place the appliance on hot surfaces or near open flames.
• Beware of steam and splashes when putting food on the hot baking plates.
• Caution: Hot grease can splash from the baking plates.
• Do not use charcoal or similar combustible fuels.
• Do not pour cold water onto the hot baking plates. The water will splash and damage the baking plates.
  Always be careful when touching the appliance. Use oven gloves if you need to touch the appliance during or shortly after use. Beware of hot parts. The surfaces marked with a caution symbol for hot surfaces are liable to become hot during use. The accessible surfaces can become hot when the appliance is operating. The outer surface can become hot when the appliance is operating.

The baking plates become very hot during use. Do not touch the hot baking plates.

Make sure that your hands are dry before touching the appliance.

Do not leave the appliance unattended. during use.

Do not move the appliance while it is switched on or is still hot. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket and wait until the appliance has cooled down.

Do not use the appliance near birds (e.g. tropical birds such as parrots). The baking plates are finished with a non-stick coating based on PTFE. Upon heating, the coating may release small amounts of gases which are fully harmless for people. However, the nervous systems of birds are extremely sensitive to these gases.

U.K. Wiring instructions

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

BLUE NEUTRAL

BROWN LIVE

GREEN/YELLOW EARTH

As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colour markings identifying the terminals on your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

The wire which is coloured GREEN/YELLOW must be connected to the terminal which is

marked with the letter E or and is coloured GREEN or GREEN/YELLOW.

Warning! This appliance must be earthed.

Disclaimer

Subject to change; specifications can be changed without further notice.

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