4How to Use123Plug cord into electrical outlet. The red Power ON light will glow.Choose desired browning control setting and preheat with cover closed until the green READY light comes on. Preheating could take around 5-7minutes.BEFORE FIRST USE: Wipe the bottom and top cooking grids with a soapy, damp cloth. Rinse cloth; then wipe grids again. Wipe or brush waffle grids with vegetable oil. This is only recommended before first use. Waffle browning will improve with each subsequent batch. Cooking grids are dishwasher-safe.With control dial facing up, move handle straight up to raise cover.NOTE:• Lifting the handle is easy and doesn’t require force. Rotating the handle the wrong way will break the unit. See arrow on handle for direction. • Pour about 1 cup (250ml) of batter into center of grids, allowing batter to spread.4Close cover. NOTE: Do not pour too much batter on grids, it will cause overflow.