WA2224 - Croque monsieur clip FRITEL - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Top Fill Waffle Maker
Brand	Fritel
Model	WA2224
Power supply	230 V ~ 50 Hz
Number of browning levels	5 (adjustable thermostat)
Capacity	4 waffles per batch
Plate material	Non-stick coating
Handle	Cool Touch with lock
Features	Audible cooking signal, excess batter collector, cord storage, non-slip feet
Safety	Safety lock, shut-off when unplugged
Cleaning	Damp cloth, do not immerse
Included accessories	Measuring spoon
Warranty	2 years
Usage	Household only, liquid batter

Frequently Asked Questions - WA2224 FRITEL

How to use the WA2224 waffle maker for the first time?

Before first use, remove all packaging and stickers. Clean the plates with a damp cloth. Plug in the appliance, the red indicator lights up. Turn the thermostat to position 5. Wait for the audible signal and the green indicator. Pour batter with the measuring spoon into the filling opening. Close and wait for the audible signal for cooking.

How to clean the waffle maker after use?

Unplug the appliance and let it cool completely. Clean the plates with a soft damp cloth and a little detergent. Never use an abrasive brush to avoid damaging the non-stick coating. Wipe the housing with a damp cloth. Never immerse the appliance in water.

What to do if the waffles stick to the plates?

For the first cooking, you can lightly oil the plates with a little oil. Make sure to use a liquid batter and wait for the green indicator to light up before pouring the batter. If the problem persists, check the thermostat setting.

How much batter should I use?

Use the measuring spoon provided, fill it to the brim. This ensures perfect filling and avoids overflow. Pour the batter into the filling opening located on top of the appliance.

How to know when the waffle is ready?

The appliance emits an audible signal and the green indicator lights up when the cooking temperature is reached, then again when the waffle is cooked. Do not open the appliance until you hear the audible signal.

The appliance is not heating, what to do?

Check that the appliance is plugged into a grounded outlet 230 V and that the cord is not damaged. If the indicators do not light up, contact your point of sale. Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself.

Can I use a batter other than liquid?

No, this appliance is designed only for liquid batter. Do not use thick batter or other foods, as this could damage the appliance and void the warranty.

How to store the power cord?

The appliance is equipped with a cord storage under the base. Wind the cord around the provided hooks. Make sure the appliance is completely cool before storing.

Where can I find recipes for this waffle maker?

The manual includes recipes for traditional Belgian waffles and Brussels waffles. Scan the QR code in the manual or visit www.fritel.com for more recipes specific to the Top Fill WA 2224.

What to do if the locking mechanism does not work?

If the locking button does not engage properly, stop using the appliance and contact your point of sale. Using with a defective lock may pose a burn risk.

USER MANUAL WA2224 FRITEL

TOP FILL WAFFLE MAKER WA 2224

Modern kitchen electric oven with a hand pouring yellow liquid from a container (no text or symbols visible)

Plate of golden waffle with fresh strawberries and a dollop of white cream, placed on a wooden surface (no text or symbols visible)

Plate of blue waffles topped with blueberries, served on a wooden table with a fork and glass of oil in the background (no text or symbols visible)

Close-up of a waffle with lemon slices and a fork on a wooden tablecloth (no text or symbols visible)

Plate of golden waffles with herbs and a wooden pestle in the background (no text or symbols visible)

NL - BESCHRIJVING TOESTEL

1. Housing
2. Filling opening
3. Cool Touch handle with lock function
4. Indicator lights
5. Thermostat knob
6. Mounting hook for scoop
7. Cord storage
8. ON/OFF switch
9. Non-skid feet
10. Collection tray excess dough
11. Non-stick baking plates
12. Measuring scoop

Congratulations! You have just bought a high quality appliance, which will warranty you years of pleasure. Please read the instruction manual carefully before you take the appliance into use. Save these instructions carefully! All persons who have not read the instruction manual are not allowed to use this appliance. Pay ATTENTION to the warranty conditions.

1. SAFETY PRESCRIPTIONS

This appliance has been built in accordance with the European CE safety standards and is compliant with the general recognized standards and prescriptions with regard to the safety of appliances. As for all electrical appliances, the necessary precautions need to be taken in order to avoid accidents or damages:

• Attention! Burning danger! When using this appliance, certain surfaces will get hot. Only touch the handle or the thermostat button while the appliance functioning.
• Attention! Even after switching off the appliance, some surfaces will remain hot for some time, causing the risk of burns. ALWAYS let the appliance cool off before moving, cleaning or storing it.
• This appliance may be used by children of min. 8 years old, by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience knowledge provided they are supervised and instructed to use the appliance safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children may not play with appliance. Cleaning and maintenance shall not be made by children unless are older than 8 years and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of children less than 8 years.
• This appliance is only intended to be used in household at room temperature and similar applications excluding: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices an working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments.
• Only use this device with 230 Volt AC.
• In accordance with the legal safety standards, the baking oven must always be plugged into an earthed socket.

• The power cord should regularly be examined for signs of damage. If the power cord is damaged, do not use the appliance anymore, but immediately ret your sales point.

• NEVER touch the power cord, plug or control buttons with wet hands. NEVER IMMERSE the appliance, the power cord or the plug in water or any other. They are only to be cleaned with a damp cloth. If the appliance should get moist, immediately plug out the appliance.

• A damaged power cord can cause electric shocks. NEVER use the appliance if it is damaged, fallen or shows a malfunction, or if the power cord or plug are in all these cases return the appliance to your sales point or recognized after service.
• After use remove the plug from the power point. Also proceed this way when the appliance is not in use, before cleaning and moving. NEVER pull by the p cord, but only by the plug.

• NEVER use separate timers or remote control systems.

• The appliance is only to be used when completely and correctly mounted.

• Only use the appliance on the mains voltage as indicated on the identification label.
• This appliance is only intended for baking wafels with liquid waffle batter. The appliance may not be used for other purposes or be combined with other appliances.
• When in operation NEVER leave the appliance unattended and NEVER move it.
• ALWAYS place the appliance on a solid and flat base, such as a kitchen counter or table, so that the appliance will not move or turn over.
• NEVER take or move the appliance by the power cord. NEVER turn the power cord around the appliance, NEVER bend it or squeeze it or pull it over a sharp edge.
• NEVER use extension cords or sockets. Place the appliance near a power point and connect it directly. ALWAYS completely unroll the power cord.
• NEVER let the cord hang over the edge of the table or the counter.
• NEVER place the power supply cord near heat sources such as cookers, heatings or ovens.
• NEVER cover the appliance when it is in use or as long as it has not cooled down.
• Only use original accessories.
  • Repairs may only be done by a recognized repairer or service center.
• NEVER place the appliance near curtains, wall decoration, clothing, towels or other inflammable objects.
• NEVER place inflammable or heat conduction objects on the baking plate, such as a (paper) towel, cutlery, ...
• NEVER pour cold water on the baking plate as long as it is still hot.
• Leave at least 50 cm free space around the appliance and 1 m free height in order to avoid damage caused by grease splashes or heat and in order to work unhindered.
• This appliance is only suited for household use, and not for professional use.

2. BEFORE THE FIRST USE

• Remove all packaging and stickers.
• Keep packaging away from children.
• First check your appliances for possible damages. If it is damaged, do NOT use the appliance but bring it back to your sales point.
• Clean the appliance as described under 'Cleaning (point 6)' before the first use.
• The appliance is now ready for use.
• Check if the mains voltage of your appliance (230 Volt) corresponds with the mains voltage in your home.

• In accordance with the legal safety standards, the appliance must always be plugged into an earthed socket.

• ATTENTION: During heating up the appliance must ALWAYS be in closed position.

• ATTENTION: Upon the first use, there might be a slight odour or smoke output. This is normal.

3. DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

Thermostat knob

The appliance is equipped with a thermostat knob with 5 browning levels. The higher the level, the browner the waffles will be. Of course, this also strongly depends on the dough you are using.

Indicator lights and sound signal

The appliance has a red and green indicator light. The red light will light up once the appliance is connected. As soon as the desired baking temperature is reached, the green LED will light up and you will hear the sound signal simultaneously. The same will happen again when your waffle is ready.

Measuring scoop

The measuring scoop, that comes with the top fill waffle maker WA 2224, ensures a perfect fill and prevents from overfilling.

Collection tray

The appliance is also equipped with a collection tray to gather any excess dough.

• Completely unroll the power cord and plug in the appliance in a 230 V socket. The appliance should be closed. The red control lamp lights up when you plug in the appliance. NEVER plug in the appliance when the plates are removed.
• Then turn the thermostat knob to the desired position. We recommend using position 5 for a nice golden brown waffle. If you prefer a lighter colour, you can of course set the appliance to a lower position.
• ATTENTION: the appliance will now get hot. Only touch the thermostat knob and the handle.
• In the meantime, fill the provided measuring scoop completely up to the brim with the liquid batter.
• As soon as the desired temperature has been reached, the green control light will go on and you will hear the sound signal.
• You can now pour the measuring scoop into the filling opening at the top of the waffle maker.
• When your waffle is ready, you will hear the sound signal again and the green light will light up again.
• Press the lock button and open the appliance slowly, so that the waffle does not fall out.
• Remove the waffle with a special U-shaped fork. Insert this fork into the side of the waffle. In this way, you will not damage the non-stick coating of the baking plates, nor will you damage the waffle.
• Close the appliance - you will hear a click from the lock - if the green light is still on, you can immediately bake the next waffle.
• When you have finished baking, switch off the appliance and remove the plug from the socket. Allow the appliance to cool down completely before storing.

Tips for baking waffles with the top fill waffle maker:

• Always fill the measuring spoon completely and always use liquid waffle batter.
• Always wait until the green indicator light comes on before adding the dough to the waffle iron.
- Never open the waffle maker before you hear the sound signal.
- If you find that your waffles do not come off easily, you can rub a little oil on the baking plates (only for each first baking).

Traditional Belgian vanilla waffles (recipe for 5 x 4 pcs)

Appliances

• FRITEL mixer
  • FRITEL Top Fill Waffle Maker WA 2224
• Bowl
• Jug
• Spatula

Ingredients

• 250 g self-rising flour (sieved)
• 250 gr melted butter
- 250 gr fine sugar
• 3 packs of vanilla sugar
- 6 eggs
- 200 ml milk
- pinch of salt

Preparation

• Preparation time: 15 min.
- Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites.
- Beat the egg yolks, then add the sugar and vanilla sugar and beat some more. Add the melted butter and a pinch of salt and beat some more. Then add the flour and beat until you have a smooth mixture. Make the batter more liquid by adding the milk.
- Beat the egg white in a separate bowl until stiff and carefully fold it into the mixture.
- Take your FRITEL Top Fill waffle maker, set it to thermostat position 5 and let it warm up until you hear the sound signal.
- Pour the batter into the measuring cup.
- Fill the measuring scoop (WA 2224) all the way to the brim with the liquid batter.
- Pour it at the top into the waffle iron and let it bake until you hear the sound signal.

TIP: If you leave your waffles for some time, they become even more delicious!

Round Brussels waffles (recipe for 10 x 4 pcs)

Appliances

• FRITEL mixer
  • FRITEL Top Fill Waffle Maker WA 2224
• Bowl
• Spatula
• Measuring cup

Ingredients

• 250 g self-rising flour
• 125 gr melted butter
- 20 gr fresh yeast
• 200 ml milk (tepid = +/- 30°C)
• 200 ml sparkling water (tepid = +/- 30°C)
• 4 eggs
- pinch of salt

Preparation

• Preparation time: 30 min
• Take the fresh yeast and dissolve it in some tepid milk.
- Put the flour in a mixing bowl and make a well in the middle where you add the yeast mixture, the rest of the tepid milk and sparkling water. Beat this into a whole.
- Add a pinch of salt and the egg yolks and beat. Then add the melted butter to the batter.
- Beat the egg white until stiff and carefully fold it into the batter. Leave the batter to rise for about half an hour to an hour under a damp towel in a warm place.
- Take your FRITEL Top Fill waffle maker, set it to thermostat position 5 and let it warm up until you hear the sound signal.

- Pour the batter into the measuring cup.

- Fill the measuring spoon provided (WA 2224) all the way to the brim with the liquid mixture.

- Pour it at the top into your waffle iron and leave to bake until you hear the sound signal.

- CAUTION: This batter does not keep long (a few hours max)! So prepare the batter, let it ferment and then bake the waffles. Do not put the batter in the fridge to be used afterwards!

- Store the waffles in a plastic box. Heat them up again for 3 minutes.

- You can also freeze them! Then reheat the waffles for 4 minutes.

• Always eat a Brussels waffle warm! Delicious!

TIP: The waffles can be reheated the day after in a toaster.

More recipes for this appliance: Scan the QR code below or visit our website www.fritel.com and look at recipes suitable for the Top Fill waffle maker (liquid batter only).

6. CLEANING

• Pull the plug from the socket.
• Let the appliance cool off entirely.
• Baking trays: Moisten a soft cloth in warm water with some detergent. Wring out the cloth thoroughly and rub the plates clean. NEVER use dishwashing brushes, as these can damage the non-stick coating of the baking trays.

• The base and the housing of the appliance can be cleaned with a damp cloth.

• NEVER immerse these parts in water or in any other liquid.
  TIP: Use the "FRITEL grease dissolver" to clean your appliance.

7. USEFUL TIPS IN CASE OF MALFUNCTIONS

Do not use the appliance in case of a malfunction.

Please check points below.

The appliance doesn't heat up or the control lamps don't light up:

- Check if your appliance is connected to the right mains voltage, whether there is mains voltage, and if the appliance was plugged in correctly.

=> If there is still a malfunction, please return the appliance to your sales point.

If the power cord is damaged, don't use your appliance and return it to your sales point immediately.

If the lock of the appliance does not work properly, do not use the device. Please contact your point of purchase.

THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR DOMESTIC USE. THE WARRANTY CONDITIONS EXPIRE UPON PROFESSIONAL USE. DEFECTS AND/OR DAMAGES FOLLOWING TO THE NON OBSERVANCE OF THE USER MANUAL ARE NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY.

8. WARRANTY CONDITIONS

Your warranty starts on the day of purchase and is valid for 2 years.

The user is responsible for cleaning and proper packaging of the defective appliance before presenting it for repair. It is insufficient to wrap the device in cardboard packaging with paper. Fritel is not liable for damage resulting from insufficient packaging, which also irrevocably invalidates the warranty.

Determination of warranty:

• The warranty covers every repair and/or replacement free of charge of the parts recognized defective by our technical department if the damage is due to faulty design, material or construction. The warranty does not cover damage or normal wear and tear of the baking plates.
• The warranty is only valid for the first/original user.
• The transport costs, in case of reparation, are at the expenses of the purchaser.
• The warranty is only granted after presentation of your purchase invoice.
• The warranty cannot be invoked for normal wear and tear.

The warranty expires in the following cases:

• Incorrect connection, e.g. electric voltages.
• Abnormal or professional use or misuse handling
• In case of insufficient packaging and bad transport in case of return shipping.
• Lack of care and cleaning
• Modifications or repairs made to the appliance by persons not authorized by us as a manufacturer.
• When reference numbers have been altered or been removed.
• For faults not due to the appliance itself, but to an external cause, collision, damage, fire, earthquake, flood, lightning, etc.
• When not respecting the instructions in the user instructions.

For appliances that are not under warranty for any of the above reasons, all costs (transport, administration, research, handling) will be charged.

9. ENVIRONMENT

Do not throw the appliance away with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this you will help to preserve the environment.

10. LIABILITIES

All liabilities, towards both consumer(s) and third parties that could result from not observing all the safety regulations prescribed in this user manual can under no circumstances be charged to the manufacturer. In case of non-observance of these safety regulations, the user of the appliance, or any other person not having observed these safety regulations, protects the manufacturer from all responsibilities that he could be charged with.

11. ACCESSORIES, SPARE PARTS AND OTHER FRITEL PRODUCTS

Visit our webshop on www.fritel.com and discover our FAQ's, available spare parts and accessories, as well as all other products in the FRITEL range for even more FRITEL fun!