Krampouz Waffle maker UL - Manuel (Page 18)

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Maintenance and Cleaning
The frame
Before cleaning your appliance, unplug it and let the irons cool down.
Clean the frame and removable trays with a sponge soaked in warm water and liquid detergent.
Stubborn marks can be removed by using a specific commercially available product.
Never use abrasive products or metal brushes.
Never clean the appliance by immersing in water or using a water jet.
The iron covers
The iron covers should be cleaned in the same manner as the frame.
Due to the high temperatures heat this item reaches (over 300° C), it is normal for the covers to become
brown with time.
The irons
Making waffles requires grease to be applied to the waffle irons:
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greasing the irons with a brush prior to use
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fat in the batter depending on the recipes
These fats will gradually build up on top of the original seasoning. This seasoning should not be allowed
to get too thick, because:
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it will act as insulation and have an adverse effect on cooking
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it can come unstuck or flake off, giving the impression that the metal is disintegrating
Cleaning with water (dismantling the heating element packs and irons) and regular brushing will help to
prevent this problem (do not be afraid of scratching the metal). Remember too to clean the hinge pin so
that grease does not build up on it. It is also possible to use the dishwasher (caution : could damage the
seasoning).
If the film gets too thick making proper cleaning and brushing impossible, the irons can be stripped by
sand blasting or pyrolysis. After these operations a new seasoning operation is needed like for new irons.
Specifically concerning Liège Waffles:
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The use of pearl sugar mixed into the batter results in burnt caramel sticking to the waffle
irons. This caramel can be removed by dismantling the heating element packs, releasing
the irons and soaking them in hot water.
The caramel will dissolve and can simply be wiped off with a sponge.
Note: never suddenly cool irons that are hotter than 100°C (by immersing them in water, for example).
Procedure for dismantling the irons for cleaning: please refer to pages 3-7
REMINDER: Allow the irons to cool before dismantling.