Safety & Warnings
Attention
- Please handle this product with care and inspect it regularly to ensure it is in good working order.
- If the product, power supply cord or plug shows any signs of damage: stop use, unplug and contact Kogan.com support.
- In order to protect children from the dangers of electrical appliances, never leave them unsupervised with the pie maker. Consequently, when selecting the location for your pie maker, do so in such a way that children do not have access to it. Take care to ensure that the cable does not hang down.
- Before using the pie maker, please read the instruction manual carefully.
- Before cleaning and when not in use, unplug from the mains power supply.
- The pie maker is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
- If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Kogan technician or a qualified electrician in order to avoid a hazard.
- Make sure that the power cord and plug do not come into contact with water.
- Never use the appliance outdoors.
- Place the appliance on a flat, stable heat-resistant and splash-proof surface where it cannot fall.
- Make sure that your hands are dry when you touch the appliance, the power cord or the plug.
- The appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge ONLY if they are being given supervision and instructions concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and an understanding of the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be made by children.
- Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
- WARNING: This electrical appliance contains a heating function. Surfaces, including others than the functional surfaces, can develop high temperatures. Since temperatures are differently perceived by different persons, this equipment shall be used with extreme CAUTION. The equipment should only be touched at the intended handles and gripping surfaces. We recommend the use of gloves if you are unsure. Surfaces other than the intended gripping surfaces should be given sufficient time to the cooldown before being touched.
- When symbol
is used, it means ” Caution: Hot surface”.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
NOTE: This appliance is rated 1200 watts and should be the only appliance operating from that power socket. The plug must be plugged into an outlet which is properly installed.
WARNING: A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, it should be positioned so that it does not drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
Helpful Hints
- Do not use pie dough for pie tops. We recommend using puff pastry dough for pie tops. You can find Puff Pastry sheets in the freezer section of your local supermarket.
- Pre-made pie dough can be found in the refrigerated section of your supermarket, usually where the refrigerated cookie dough and biscuits are located.
- For pre-made pie crust unroll onto a piece of parchment paper. Using the large side of the pastry cutter make the bottom as close to the edge of the pie crust as possible. Take the remaining section and reposition the dough to make a second mould. Press the dough down slightly with your fingers to join the pieces. One standard pie mould will yield 1 pie crust bottoms.
- You can store unused moulded pie crust in the freezer by simply adding parchment paper in between layers and storing in a plastic freezer bag. Remove excess air from the bag before freezing.
- Ensure that your pie mould contains a sufficient amount of filling. If too little filling, the top of the pie will not contact the heating plate and will not brown as well. Too much filling and your pie could overflow during the cooking process and prevent the top and bottom to seal. As a general rule, cakes and batters that do not contain crust should be 2/3rd full, pastry fillings from pies should be 3/4 full.
- Do not use raw fruit fillings or proteins for pies. Since most pies in your Pie Maker are completed within 10 minutes this is not sufficient time to cook fillings. Always precook ingredients before adding to pie mould. You can find pre-made pie fillings in the canned fruit section of your local supermarket or see the recipes at the end of this manual to make your own!
Overview
- Power ON light
- Ready Light
- Locking Latch
- Handle
- Pie Molds
- Reversible Pastry Cutter
Your Pastry cutter is double-sided to cut both the top and bottom of your pie crusts. Use the small side for cutting pie tops (puff pastry dough recommended) and the large side for pie bottoms (standard pie crust)
Operation
Before Your First Use
- Carefully unpack your Pie Maker. Remove all packaging materials.
- Place the appliance on a flat, level surface close to a 220-240 volt wall outlet. Open the Pie Maker Lid.
- Wipe the Cooking Plates with a damp cloth so that they are clean.
- Wipe the outside of the Housing with a soft damp cloth. NEVER immerse the power cord and plug in water or any other liquid.
- Close the appliance.
- Plug into the wall outlet and pre-heat for 10 minutes.
You may notice some smoking coming from your Pie Maker during this initial phase, this is normal.
Season the cooking plates with vegetable oil and rub off excess with a paper towel. There is no need to season the plates again.
WARNING: Do not immerse the appliance, cord or plug in water. To remove any dust that may have accumulated during packaging, wipe the exterior with a clean, damp cloth. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners on any part of the appliance.
Using Your Smart Pie Maker
Place your pie maker on a stable, level surface. Close the cover and plug into a 220-240 volt AC outlet only. The red light will turn on indicating that the appliance is powered on and preheating. In approximately 3- 8 minutes the green light will illuminate when the appliance is preheated and ready for use. The green light will cycle on and off during the cooking process indicting that the correct temperature is being maintained. Always keep the cover closed when preheating or in-between uses.
Cakes & Muffins
- If making cakes and muffins fill the mould directly with approximately 2/3rds full unless the recipe states otherwise. Close the cover and press the Locking Latch in until it clicks.
- Set a timer for the specified time as indicated in your recipe. You will notice the green ready light will cycle on and off during the cooking process indicating that the correct temperature is being maintained.
- When the cooking time is complete unplug the pie maker from the wall outlet. Pull the Locking latch-up from the bottom and carefully lift the lid. If you need additional browning simply close the lid and set the timer to the desired additional time.
- Carefully remove the cake or muffin from the mould by using a nylon or wooden spatula. Do not use metal utensils to avoid damaging the nonstick surface.
Pies & Tarts
- If making pies and tarts use the Reversible Pie Cutter to make the moulds. The larger side is for the pie bottom and the smaller for the pie top. The slits in the mould bottom allow you to overlap the dough for a better fit in the mould.
- Unless the recipe states otherwise we recommend using Puff Pastry dough for the tops and standard pie dough for the bottom. If using store brought dough you can find Puff Pastry dough in the freezer section of your supermarket. Pie dough is usually found in the refrigerated section with muffins and cookies.
- Open the Pie Maker and place the large bottom dough over the Pie Mold. Add your fillings according to the recipe instructions. The weight of the fillings will cause the dough to drop down into the mould. You can also use the bottom of a ladle to gently press the dough into the mould, being careful not to tear the dough.
WARNING! Surfaces are hot. Never touch the cooking surface directly with your fingers - If your recipe calls for a top, place the moulded dough top over the filled mould and close the cover. Press the locking latch in until you hear a click indicating that it is locked.
- Set a timer for the specified time as indicated in your recipe. You will notice the green ready light will cycle on and off during the cooking process indicating that the correct temperature is being maintained.
- When the cooking time is complete unplug the pie maker from the wall outlet. Pull the Locking latch-up from the bottom and carefully lift the lid. If you need additional browning simply close the lid and set the timer to the desired time.
- Carefully remove the pie from the mould by using a nylon or wooden spatula. Do not use metal utensils to avoid damaging the nonstick surface.
Cleaning & Care
Other than the cleaning mentioned in this manual, no other servicing or maintenance of this appliance is required. Repairs, if necessary must be performed by technicians at the Kogan customer service centre.
Caution: Do not immerse the appliance, cord or plug in water.
- Before cleaning and when finished using your appliance, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and allow to completely cool. In order to prevent food residue buildup clean your pie maker after each use.
- Wipe the inside and the wells of your pie maker with a clean, soapy sponge or cloth. Remove soap
residue with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. To remove stubborn stains use a nylon brush or other utensil safe for nonstick surfaces. Do not use steel wool or scouring pads. Do not use abrasive cleansers. Wipe the exterior with a clean, damp cloth. Clean the pastry cutter in warm soapy water, do not place the pastry cutter in the dishwasher.
Disposal
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.