Recipes included User Instructions€¦ · Should there be any signs of damage, do not attempt to use or repair. This appliance has no user serviceable parts. Always grease the Waffle

User Instructions

Recipesincluded

WAFFLE ST ICK MAKER

Model: STWSM001

The Sweet Treats Waffle Stick Maker makes the most mouth-watering waffle sticks for any occasion.

Made in just minutes, why not share the treats with all your family and friends.

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IntroductionThank you for purchasing this product

You may already be familiar with using a similar product, but do please take time to read these instructions - they have been written to ensure you get the very best from your purchase.

Safety is Important

To ensure your safety and the safety of others, please ensure you read the Product Safety and Electrical Safety information before you operate this product.

Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.

ContentsIntroduction ................................................................................................................................... 3

Product Safety ............................................................................................................................... 4

Electrical Safety .......................................................................................................................... 5-6

Features .......................................................................................................................................... 7

Before First Use ............................................................................................................................... 8

Using Your Waffle Stick Maker ................................................................................................. 9-10

Waffle Baking Tips ........................................................................................................................ 11

Recipes .................................................................................................................................... 12-24

Care and Cleaning Instructions ................................................................................................ 25

Servicing ....................................................................................................................................... 26

Guarantee ................................................................................................................................... 26

Due to our policy of continuous improvement, the actual product may differ slightly from the one illustrated in this booklet.

WAFFLE STICK MAKER

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Product SafetyPlease read these instructions before operating the appliance.

� Always ensure the appliance is only used by a responsible adult.

� Always use this appliance on a stable, level surface, close to a power socket and out of reach of children.

� Always ensure that hands are dry before handling the plug or switching on the appliance.

� Always carry out regular checks on the appliance and power cord. Should there be any signs of damage, do not attempt to use or repair. This appliance has no user serviceable parts.

� Always grease the Waffle Stick Maker before filling with batter; this will aid the removal of the cooked waffle.

� Always unplug this unit when not in use and before cleaning.

� Always allow the appliance to fully cool down before cleaning or storing.

� Never immerse the appliance, cord or plug into water or any other liquid. This is to protect against electrical shock.

� Never use this appliance for other than intended use. This appliance is for household use only.

� Never allow children to use this appliance. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is in use near children.

� Never let the power cord hang over the edge of a worktop, touch hot surfaces or become knotted, trapped or pinched.

� Never place on or near heat sources.

� Never leave this appliance unattended during use.

� Never touch the external surfaces of the appliance during use as they may become very hot.

� Never allow this appliance to touch flammable materials when in use, as this may be a fire risk.

� Never operate the appliance by means of an external timer.

� Never overfill the cooking plate. This may result in the lid popping open and result in soggy waffles.

� Never use this appliance outdoors.

read before first use!

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Electrical SafetyWARNING!Read these instructions thoroughly before using this appliance or connecting it to the mains supply.

A 13 amp BS1362 ASTA approved fuse must be fitted.

This appliance must be earthed.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside this appliance. Always refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

The mains lead of this product is not replaceable by the user. If the mains lead is damaged, the entire appliance should be returned to the Customer Service Department.

Do not allow this product to be exposed to rain or moisture during use or storage.

Before switching on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate. Connecting it to any other power source may cause damage.

This product may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug. If it is necessary to change the fuse in the plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover becomes lost or damaged, the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained.

If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or due to damage, it should be cut off and a replacement fitted, following the wiring instructions shown. The old plug must be disposed of safely because inserting it into a 13 amp socket could cause an electrical hazard.

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Electrical SafetyThe wires in the power cable of this product are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue = Neutral Brown = Live Green/Yellow = Earth

If the markings on the terminals of your plug do not correspond to the colours of the wires in the power cable, proceed as follows:

• The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked N or coloured Black.

• The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked L or coloured Red.

• The wire which is coloured Green/Yellow must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the earth symbol ( ) or coloured Green, or Green/Yellow.

Plug should be BS1363/A approved.Fit a 13 Amp fuse.

Ensure that the outer sheath of the cable is firmly held by the clamp.

EARTH(Green/Yellow)

NEUTRAL(Blue)

LIVE(Brown)

13 Amp Fuse

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Features1. Orange power light This illuminates when your Waffle Stick Maker is plugged into mains supply.

2. Green ready-to-cook light This will illuminate when the Waffle Stick Maker is ready to use, which will take approximately 2-3 minutes.

3. Lid handle with a locking latch This allows you to open and close the appliance and the latch keeps the plates closed during cooking and storage.

4. Upper non-stick cooking plate

5. Lower non-stick cooking plate

6. Measuring cup

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Closed View

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Before First UseCaution: Do not immerse the Waffle Stick Maker MAIN BODY, POWER CORD or the PLUG in water or any other liquids.

Before using your Waffle Stick Maker for the first time, remove any packaging material and promotional labels. You may wish to keep the packaging for future use.

Ensure the Waffle Stick Maker is switched off at the power outlet and the power cord is unplugged.

Check that the cooking plates are clean and free of manufacturing dust, by wiping each mould with a slightly damp soft cloth.

Wipe the outside of your Waffle Stick Maker with a slightly damp soft cloth.

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Using your Waffle Stick MakerCaution: The surface of your Waffle Stick Maker will become hot, so exercise caution. Steam may escape during cooking and when lifting the lid. This is normal, but take care. Use oven gloves to open and close the lid.

1. Pre-heat your Waffle Stick Maker. The orange light will illuminate immediately. When the green light illuminates (allow 2-3 minutes), your Waffle Stick Maker is ready to use. The green light will cycle on and off as the unit maintains baking temperatures.

2. For best results, lightly coat the plates with vegetable oil using a pastry brush. Brush the plates before cooking each batch of waffles; this will aid the removal of the waffles. Add 1 measuring cup (which is provided) of batter to the moulds and spread slightly with a knife to fill the entire shape. Taking care not to scratch the non-stick coating. It is important not to overfill, as the mixture will expand when baked. Just ensure there is enough waffle batter to fill the base of the plates, this way you will get a good sized well risen waffle stick.

3. Close the lid and secure the latch.

4. Cook the waffles for approximately 2 minutes. During cooking steam will escape, when the waffles stop steaming this is a good indicator that they are ready.

5. Open the latch and lift the lid gently, if it pulls slightly they are not ready, continue the cook for 30 seconds and test again. The waffle should be golden and crispy, if necessary close the lid again and continue cooking for 30 seconds at a time. Use a heatproof plastic or wooden spatula to remove the waffles. To keep waffle sticks crispy, put them in a pre-heated oven directly on the racks, at 90-120ºC for up to 20 minutes

6. If additional waffles are to be baked, wipe the cooking plate clean with a dry cloth or kitchen paper to remove any residue, and repeat the process above. Waffles may bake faster as extra heat has been retained, so it may be necessary to reduce the cooking time.

7. When all the waffles have been baked, unplug the machine and leave to cool completely before cleaning.

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Waffle Baking Tips • Do not open the Waffle Stick Maker during the first minute of baking or the waffles will separate. Completely bake the waffles before removing.

• When the waffles are done, the top lid should lift easily. Lift the lid gently; if it pulls, continue cooking for 30 seconds and test again.

• When preparing the waffle batter, do not over-mix or the waffles will be tough. Stir the batter only until the large lumps of dry ingredients disappear.

• The optimal amount of batter to produce a full shaped waffle, without overflowing, will vary with different waffle batters.

• For more evenly shaped waffles; spread thick batters to the outer edge of the moulds using a knife before closing the lid, but do take extra care not to scratch the premium non-stick coating on the plates.

• To retain crispness, cool the waffles on a wire rack.

• To keep waffles hot and crispy, place them directly on the racks in the oven at between 90-120°C, these will keep for about 20 minutes before they begin to dry out. This is especially good if you want to serve all the waffle sticks at once for a party.

• Cooled waffles and be re-warmed and crisped up by popping them into a toaster on the lowest setting, or by returning them to the hot waffle maker. Place them back in the waffle maker on the lower cooking plate to match the moulds and heat for 1-2 minutes, taking care not to burn them.

• Cooked waffles freeze well, firstly cool them completely on a wire rack and store them in a plastic freezer bag, separate each waffle with a piece of baking parchment. Frozen waffles can be re-heated in the oven or toaster until hot and crisp.

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RecipesFresh crispy waffles take no time at all to cook, and are so much tastier than the shop bought variety. Your Waffle Stick Maker will make six waffle sticks for a fun breakfast or quick dessert. They would also make a great treat for a birthday party or celebration. You can experiment with different ingredients and add your favourite flavours. The following recipes use plain flour as a standard, but they can be made with a mixture of plain flour and wholemeal flour or spelt flour for extra flavour and more added fibre to the diet.

Waffle sticks are fab for dipping into yummy sauces, all the recipes in this section have an accompanying dipping sauce, but you can mix and match to whatever you fancy. If you just require waffles with no dipping sauce you can serve them drizzled with syrup or served with ice-cream, the choice is yours.

Chocolate waffle sticksWhat you will need...

• 150g plain flour

• 25g cornflour

• 150g sugar

• 50g cocoa powder

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• 70g mini chocolate chips

• 70 g unsalted butter, melted

• 2 large eggs

• 280 ml buttermilk

• ½ tsp pure vanilla extract

• 1 tablespoon golden syrup

• Small amount of vegetable oil for greasing

lots of tasty easy to follow recipes!

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How to make them...

1. In a medium sized bowl combine the flour, cornflour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and the chocolate chips and whisk to combine, whisking distributes the ingredients evenly.

2. In a separate bowl combine the melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla and golden syrup and whisk these together until thoroughly combined.

3. Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold the mixture together, do not over mix. Just combine until all the dry ingredients have been incorporated.

4. Brush the plates of the Waffle Stick Maker with vegetable oil and heat until the green light appears. Pour approximately 1 measuring cup of batter over the plates from one side to the other and using a knife very carefully spread the batter over the plates making sure the batter fills all the moulds, do not overfill otherwise the machine will pop open.

5. Bake the waffle sticks for 1 ½ - 2 minutes, the waffles should be well risen. Remove the waffles from the machine and place them on a wire rack or to keep them crispy in a low oven directly on the oven shelf. Repeat the process above for the remaining batter mix.

Great served with melted chocolate for dipping

To melt the chocolate, break a bar of your favourite chocolate into pieces into a microwave safe bowl and heat on 50% stirring occasionally until melted.

try them all and decide your favourite!

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Buttermilk Waffle Sticks with Warm Chocolate Fudge dipping sauceLight fluffy waffle sticks with a gooey sticky chocolate sauce, perfect for a birthday party treat. Prepare the chocolate sauce before you start cooking the waffles, this allows the dipping sauce time to cool.

Makes 36 waffle sticks

What you will need...


• 145g wholemeal flour

• 60g light brown sugar

• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda

• ¼ tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp grated nutmeg

• ¼ tsp salt

• 375ml buttermilk

• 2 large eggs, separated

• 110g melted butter


Chocolate fudge dipping sauce

• 30g butter

• 110g golden caster sugar

• 75ml milk

• 125ml double cream

• 110g golden syrup

• 100g plain chocolate, broken into pieces

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How to make them...

1. In a medium sized bowl combine the flours and sugar together, mix together and using your fingers break up any large lumps of sugar. Add the bicarbonate of soda, spices and salt and whisk together.

2. In a small bowl whisk together the buttermilk, egg yolks and the melted butter and add this to the dry ingredients and fold together. In a separate bowl, using an electric whisk beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Add the egg whites to the mixture and gently fold together making sure there is no visible egg white left.


4. Bake the waffle sticks for 2 - 3 minutes, the waffles should be golden and crispy. Remove the waffles from the machine and place them on a wire rack or to keep them crispy in a low oven directly on the oven shelf. Repeat the process above for the remaining batter mix.

5. To make the chocolate fudge dipping sauce combine all the ingredients except the chocolate into a medium sized saucepan and heat until the ingredients have melted together. Turn up the heat and bubble for about 10 minutes until the colour resembles caramel. Remove from the heat and add the chocolate. Stir until melted and the sauce is glossy and smooth, leave to cool slightly. The sauce will thicken on cooling.

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Lemon and Poppy seed Waffle Sticks with Lemon Cream Dipping SauceThese are delicious served on their own but even better with the lemon cream, which is reminiscent of lemon curd. If serving with the lemon cream, make this in advance and let it cool down it is better served at room temperature or slightly chilled.




• 100g caster sugar

• ¾ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda

• 2 tbsp poppy seeds

• 250ml sour cream

• 125ml milk


• 45g butter, melted

• 2 lemons, zested

• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice


Lemon Cream

• 1 large egg and 1 egg yolk

• 70g sugar

• 5 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp lemon zest


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How to make them...

1. In a medium sized bowl combine the dry ingredients and whisk together. In a separate bowl combine the sour cream, milk, egg yolks, melted butter, zest and lemon juice and whisk together. Add this to the dry ingredients and mix together.

2. In a separate bowl, using an electric hand mixer beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Add these to the mixture and fold together gently, making sure there is no visible egg white remaining.



To make the Lemon Cream

In a small bowl whisk together the eggs and the sugar, add the lemon juice a tablespoon at a time and whisk after each addition. Transfer to a small saucepan and heat over a low heat whisking continuously until it thickens. Add the lemon zest and the double cream and whisk together. Remove from the heat. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool, before serving give it a good whisk. Place in a serving bowl surrounded by crispy lemon and poppy seed waffle sticks.

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Pecan Waffle Sticks with a Toffee Dipping Sauce Delicious nutty waffle sticks served with a warm toffee dipping sauce, pure heaven!




• 100g dark brown sugar

• 60g toasted pecan nuts, chopped

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder


• ½ tsp cinnamon

• 300ml milk


• 2 tbsp maple syrup



Toffee sauce

• 50g dark brown sugar

• 20g unsalted butter

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tbsp maple syrup


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How to make them...

1. In a medium sized bowl combine the plain flour and the sugar together if the sugar is slightly lumpy; use your fingertips to break it up. Add the nuts, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and cinnamon and whisk to combine.

2. In a separate bowl combine the milk, egg yolks, maple syrup and melted butter and whisk together. Add this to the dry ingredients and mix together. In a separate bowl beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks and add this to the mixture and fold together gently, making sure there is no visible egg white remaining.



To make the toffee sauce, add the sugar, butter, vanilla and maple syrup to a small saucepan and heat gently until it melts and turns a toffee colour, add the cream and stir well, bubble until it thickens and remove from the heat, serve warm in a serving bowl with nutty waffle sticks for dipping.

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Apple and Cinnamon Waffle Sticks with Caramel Dipping SauceThese are a great way to introduce extra fruit into your diet.





• 1 tsp baking powder


• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• 250ml of milk

• 3 large eggs

• 50g butter melted

• 250g peeled and grated Bramley apples (grate at the last minute to prevent from going brown)


Caramel Dipping sauce


• 20g unsalted butter

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tbsp golden syrup


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How to make them...

1. Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl and whisk them together, if the sugar is slightly lumpy, use your fingertips to break the lumps up. In another bowl add the milk, eggs, melted butter and whisk then add the freshly grated apple, stir to combine.

2. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and fold together, ensuring all the dry ingredients have been mixed together and the apple is well distributed.



5. Repeat the process above for the remaining batter mix.

To make the caramel sauce, add the sugar, butter, vanilla and golden syrup to a small saucepan and heat gently until it melts and turns a caramel colour, add the cream and stir well, bubble until it thickens and remove from the heat. Serve with crispy Apple and Cinnamon Waffle Sticks.

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Savoury Waffle Sticks with Cheesy fondue. This cheesy fondue can be made in a traditional fondue pot and the waffles are used instead of French bread for dipping. If you don’t have a fondue pot, it can be made in a saucepan but it will be go stringy when it cools, but a burst in the microwave will make it smooth again.


What you will need…


• 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley

• 70g freshly grated parmesan cheese

• 1 ¾ tsp baking powder


• ½ tsp cayenne pepper

• ¼ tsp salt

• 330ml milk

• 2 large eggs, room temperature


• 2 tsp Dijon mustard


Cheesy fondue

• 1 garlic clove

• 165ml beer

• 100g grated mature cheddar cheese

• 100g grated emmental cheese

• 1 tbsp cornflour, mixed with a little water

something for the grown ups…

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How to make them….

1. Combine the flour, parsley, parmesan cheese, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, cayenne pepper and salt in a medium sized bowl and whisk to combine the ingredients. In a separate bowl combine the milk, eggs, melted butter, and mustard and whisk thoroughly. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and fold together ensuring all the dry ingredients and mixed in.


3. Bake the waffle sticks for 2 - 3 minutes, the waffles should be golden and crispy. Remove the waffles from the machine and place them on a wire rack or to keep them crispy in a low oven directly on the oven shelf. Repeat the process above for the remaining batter mix; stir the mixture before adding to the machine to re-distribute the cheese through the mixture.

4. To make the cheesy fondue, cut the garlic clove in half and rub the cut side around the fondue pot or saucepan.

5. Add the beer and bring to the boil, add the cheese a little at a time ensuring it is melted before adding more. When all the cheese has been added mix the cornflour with a little water and add this to the pot, stirring well until the mixture is smooth and evenly mixed.

6. Keep the fondue warm if possible. If cooking in a saucepan, keep it on a very very low heat until ready to serve and stir frequently. Decant into a small serving bowl, if the fondue goes cold, reheat it in the microwave until hot and stringy again.

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Fun with the kidsIf you would rather make waffle sticks without the dipping sauces. Decorate the waffle sticks with icing and sprinkles instead.

Drizzle the icing over the waffle sticks and sprinkle over some hundreds and thousands or chocolate sprinkles.

Insert lolly -style sticks into the waffles and stand them in serving glasses around the table, this is great for a kids birthday party. Have a selection of small tubes of coloured icing so they can decorate them by themselves and have small bowls of sprinkles and sweets so they can add the final touch to their creations!

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Care and Cleaning InstructionsBefore cleaning your Waffle Stick Maker unplug it from the mains supply and allow it to cool down completely. There are no parts to disassemble for cleaning.

Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids. Never place the Waffle Stick Maker in the dishwasher.

Caring for your appliance:The cooking plates should be conditioned with oil before each use, do this by lightly coating each mould with vegetable oil using a soft pastry brush.

To protect the premium quality non-stick surfaces, only use heat-proof non-metallic utensils to remove the waffle sticks. The use of plastic or nylon utensils that are not marked as heat-proof may melt and damage the cooking surface.

Cleaning1. Using a non-metallic utensil, gently scrape any residue off the surface of the plates and wipe the plates with a damp cloth.

2. To remove any stubborn residues, pour a small amount of cooking oil onto the hardened batter. Allow to set for 5 minutes, and then wipe the softened batter off with a soft cloth.

3. Do not use coarse scouring pads or steel wool for cleaning as these will damage the surface, only use products suitable for use on non-stick surfaces.

4. Use a soft damp cloth to clean the exterior. Dry thoroughly.

StorageEnsure that the Waffle Maker has completely cooled down and is clean before storing away. Store your appliance in its packing box or in a clean dry place. The power cable may be wound under the bottom of the appliance. It can be placed in a vertical position for neat and compact storage.

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ServicingIf you drop or damage your Waffle Stick Maker it should not be used until it has been examined by an authorised service centre or appliance technician.

Always refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

GuaranteeThis product is guaranteed for 1 year from the date of original purchase. If any defect arises due to faulty materials or workmanship, the unit will either be repaired where applicable, replaced or refunded at our discretion.

The following conditions apply:

• The product must be returned to the retailer with original proof of purchase.

• The product must be installed and used in accordance with the instructions contained in this instruction guide.

• It must be used only for domestic purposes.

• It does not cover wear and tear, damage, misuse or consumable parts.

• We accept no responsibility for incidental or consequential loss or damage.

• Valid in the UK only.

Customer Helpline: 0845 467 6743

For technical queries, please contact: MPL Home Ltd., 1 Old Parkbury Lane, Colney Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 2EB.

This product is manufactured to comply with the radio interference requirements of EEC Directive 93/68 EEC.

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Have fun decorating with coloured icing, sprinkles

and sweets to finish off your creations.Also great for

dipping and sharing.

cook then decorate!

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Documents

Recipes included User Instructions€¦ · Should there be any signs of damage, do not attempt to use or repair. This appliance has no user serviceable parts. Always grease the Waffle