Nostalgia Electrics EQM-200 Quick guide

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EQM-200

Electric Quesadilla Maker

Instructions and Recipes

Appareil Électrique à Quesadillas

Instructions et Recettes

Quesadillera Eléctrica

Instrucciones y Recetas

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CONTENTS

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

PARTS & ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

HOW TO OPERATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

HELPFUL TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

RECIPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

RETURNS & WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

SAFETY

Appliance Speciﬁcations:

8” (20.3CM) : 120 Volts , 60 Hz, 900 Watts

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and

on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards

that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard

is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you

what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

NEVER immerse appliance nor cord in water.1.

NEVER use near water.2.

NEVER use an abrasive sponge nor cloth on the exterior of the appliance.3.

NEVER leave appliance unattended while in use.4.

NEVER place anything other than what is intended to be cooked in the appliance.5.

Always use ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER™ with Drip Tray in place.6.

Unplug appliance from outlet when not in use and when cleaning.7.

DO NOT place appliance in dishwasher.8.

Keep out of reach of children.9.

This appliance is NOT A TOY.10.

This appliance is not intended for use by young children nor11.

the cognitively challenged without supervision.

Young children should be supervised to ensure that12.

they do not play with the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions

should always be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before operating this appliance.1.

DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Use Handles.2.

DO NOT use outdoors. FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.3.

To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse4.

cord, plugs nor appliance in water or any other liquid.

DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the5.

appliance malfunctions, nor if it is dropped or damaged in any manner.

Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for

examination, or to a repair shop for electrical or mechanical adjustment.

The appliance manufacturer does not recommend the use of accessory6.

attachments other than what is supplied with the unit. They may cause injuries.

When any appliance is used by or near children, adult7.

supervision is strongly recommended.

DO NOT place on nor near a hot gas or electric burner, nor in a heated oven.8.

DO NOT overload wall outlet, extension cords, nor integral convenience9.

receptacles as this can result in a risk of ﬁre or electric shock.

This appliance should not be used for purposes other than10.

stated in the instructions accompanying this appliance.

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DO NOT leave unit unattended while in use nor when plugged into an outlet.11.

Unplug from outlet when not in use and before removing parts for cleaning. Allow12.

to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.

To reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled or tripping13.

over a long cord, a short power supply cord is provided.

Extreme caution should be used when moving an appliance with hot food.14.

The marked electrical rating of an extension cord should be at15.

least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. Electrical

extension cords can be used if care is exercised in their use.

Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself, as opening or16.

removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other

hazards. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

Extreme caution must be used when opening and closing the Lid on this unit. Use17.

an oven mitt or potholder when opening and closing the Lid for additional safety.

Check the Drip Tray frequently during cooking sessions to prevent overﬂow.18.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!19.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER™.

We are conﬁdent that you, your family and friends will enjoy the

fun food experience of creating unique and delicious quesadillas

with your ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER™.

Delight in using a variety of meats, cheeses and vegetables in your quesadilla•

Enjoy your quesadillas crispy on the outside and hot ‘n juicy on the•

inside! (not soft and soggy like the type made in the microwave)

Unique plate design has pockets that create sectional•

pieces to seal in the ﬂavorful ingredients

Red Power Light (on/off) and Green Ready Light•

Non-stick coating•

Removable Drip Tray•

Stand on edge storage•

Recipes (Included)•

Cook time is only 3-7 minutes•

Easy to use, easy to clean•

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PARTS & ASSEMBLY

HOW TO OPERATE

Before ﬁrst use, wipe down all surfaces with a damp cloth and dry.1.

The Cooking Surface should be lightly coated with a small amount2.

of vegetable oil. This can be applied with a paper towel. The oil

will help protect the Non-Stick Cooking Surface. This should

be done periodically to maintain the non-stick quality.

Find a dry, suitable, level surface near an electrical outlet.3.

Preheat the appliance by closing the Lid and plugging into an electrical outlet.4.

When the power is on, the Red Power Light will come on. The Green5.

Ready Light will stay off while the appliance is preheating.

While the appliance is preheating, you may prepare the6.

ingredients for your homemade quesadilla.

When the appliance is hot and ready to cook your7.

quesadilla, the Green Ready Light will come on.

REMINDER: NEVER leave the appliance unattended.8.

Non-Stick Cooking Surface

Drip Tray

Locking Lid

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NOTE: The appliance should preheat for a minimum of 3-7 minutes.9.

During this time, you may notice slight smoking or a slight odor; this is

normal with most new appliances. The smoking and odor is caused by

the residues burning off the Cooking Surface and the Heating Element.

Allow the appliance to preheat until smoke and odor no longer exists. The

Green Ready Light will turn on when the appliance is ready to cook.

Slide the Drip Tray under the front of the appliance.10.

Raise the quesadilla maker Lid, always using the front11.

Handle to prevent accidental burns. For additional safety

use an oven mitt or a potholder to open the Lid.

Place a tortilla, centered, on the lower Cooking Surface.12.

Add desired ingredients evenly on top of the bottom tortilla. When13.

all ingredients have been added, top with the second tortilla.

Close the Lid using a potholder or oven mitt.14.

Lock the Lid after lowering.15.

There are two locking positions for the Lid:16.

POSITION 1 POSITION 2

Lock Lid in Position 1 for thinner quesadillas. Lock Lid in17.

Position 2 for more thickly stuffed quesadillas.

DO NOT force the Lid to lock.18.

NOTE: Steam may be released from appliance during cooking. For your19.

safety, avoid contact with steam, as it is very hot and can cause burns.

The cooking time will range between 3-7 minutes, depending20.

on the type of ﬁllings, the amount of ﬁllings and personal taste.

DO NOT overcook! This will cause the cheese and other food

ﬁllings used to melt excessively and run out of tortillas.

Once the quesadilla has completed cooking, raise the Lid with a21.

potholder or oven mitt. Remove the quesadilla from the Cooking Surface

with a ﬂat plastic or wooden utensil. DO NOT use metal utensils, as

this may scratch and damage the non-stick Cooking Surface.

If cooking more than one quesadilla in a session, after removal of the ﬁrst22.

quesadilla, lower the Lid to maintain heat until ready to cook the next quesadilla.

After unplugging the appliance, make sure the Red Power23.

Light is off to prevent any sparking from the outlet.

Once the appliance is cool, remove the Drip Tray to empty and clean.24.

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HELPFUL TIPS

NEVER leave the unit unattended while operating.

Tortillas are recommended for use in your ELECTRIC QUESADILLA1.

MAKER™. Make sure they are fresh tortillas, not old nor stale.

Make sure ﬁllings are evenly distributed on the bottom tortilla2.

to about 1/2 inch from the edge, so that the edges of the tortilla

can seal together and ingredients stay inside of tortillas.

Use soft ingredients: shredded cheeses, prepared salsa, and thinly cut or3.

shredded cooked meat, chicken and vegetables. Never use anything with bones

nor pits included, nor anything uncooked such as raw meats, chicken, etc.

Avoid processed cheeses as they liquefy quickly4.

and will drain out of the quesadilla.

Do not use more than 1/4 cup of shredded cheese or 1/2 cup of5.

salsa, as they will leak out while cooking your quesadilla.

The average time for cooking a quesadilla, if not overﬁlled, is 3-7 minutes.6.

Crisping of the tortilla occurs while cooking, therefore,7.

less time cooked = less crisping.

Longer cooking will create a crispier quesadilla. DO NOT overcook quesadilla.8.

NEVER force the Lid to lock, this could result in damage to the hinge of the Lid.9.

Always have the Drip Tray in place when cooking a quesadilla. Check the10.

Drip Tray frequently during cooking sessions to prevent overﬂow.

Should melting occur that causes leakage of the tortillas,11.

gently wipe up melted cheese, etc. from the non-stick Cooking

Surface before cooking the next quesadilla. This will prevent

burning or scorching of previously melted cheeses, etc.

You can reheat previously cooked quesadillas by placing the quesadilla12.

on the preheated unit, lining up the grill marks on the quesadilla with

the Plate Pockets, lowering the Lid, and reheating for 1-3 minutes.

Always allow the appliance to cool before removing the13.

Drip Tray and wiping out the interior for cleaning.

Your quesadilla has been overtsuffed if it looks like this:14.

No Indentation

From Plate

Pockets

Tortillas Do

Not Seal

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15. To prevent overstufﬁng, make sure that you do not ﬁll

tortilla on lower plate past the inner rim:

16. Also, make sure that Lid is locked in correct position (see How

To Operate) to ensure that tortillas seal properly.

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

Please take care of your ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER™ by following

these simple instructions and precautions. Cleaning is a snap.

Disconnect from the electrical outlet by unplugging the appliance.•

Make sure the appliance is cool before removing the Drip Tray.•

Empty the Drip Tray, then clean it in hot or warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry.•

Wipe the Non-Stick Cooking Surface with a damp, non-•

abrasive cloth or paper towel and dry.

Wipe the exterior with a damp, non-abrasive cloth and dry.•

It is that simple. Remember to periodically coat the Cooking Surface with

vegetable oil to preserve the non-stick ﬁnish. This also helps the crisping process.

Inner

Rim

Do Not Fill to

This Point

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RECIPES

With The ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER™, you can use your imagination and

choose your favorite ingredients to create your very own homemade quesadilla.

You can even create two different types of quesadillas at the same time by

adding your favorite ingredients to one half of a tortilla and folding it. Then

add ingredients to one half of a second tortilla and fold it. Place the two halved

tortillas on the Cooking Surface, ﬁlling out the space of one whole tortilla.

Close the Lid and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. When done, separate the two halves

and serve. Be creative and ENJOY your ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER™!

BASIC CHEESE QUESADILLA

2 Flour Tortillas•

1/4 Cup ﬁnely•

shredded Cheese

(Cheddar,

Monterey Jack or

your preference)

1/2 Cup prepared•

Salsa (Note:

You may want to

drain off some of

liquid if runny)

Guacamole or•

small chunks of

Avocado (optional)

Preheat the ELECTRIC QUESADILLA

MAKER™ as directed.

Place 1 tortilla on the lower Cooking Surface.

Evenly distribute your choice of cheese(s) on tortilla

(up to a 1/2 inch from the edge of the tortilla).

Top with salsa, spreading evenly over cheese.

Add guacamole or avocado, if desired, by

spreading evenly over cheese and salsa.

Top with the second tortilla.

Close the Lid and cook for 3-7 minutes, depending

on desired crispness and thickness of ﬁllings.

Open Lid with a pot holder or oven mitt.

Remove with wooden or plastic utensil. Place

on plate and serve with additional salsa,

if desired, and top with sour cream.

BREAKFAST QUESADILLA

2 Tortillas•

1/4 Cup•

scrambled Eggs

1/4 Cup•

precooked and

chopped Breakfast

Sausage

1/4 Cup Salsa•

1/4 Cup ﬁnely•

shredded Cheddar

Cheese

Preheat the ELECTRIC QUESADILLA

MAKER™ as directed.

Place one tortilla on the lower Cooking Surface.

Spread scrambled eggs evenly to within 1/2

inch of the edge of the tortilla. Evenly distribute

sausage bits. Spread salsa evenly, and top by

sprinkling the Cheddar cheese evenly over all.

Place the other tortilla on top and close the Lid. Cook

as directed for 3-7 minutes. Open Lid with pot holder

or oven mitt; serve with salsa or picante sauce.

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