Nostalgia Electrics MDF-200 Use and Care Manual
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1. NOSTALGIA b PRODUCTS A All products are trademarks of Nostalgia Products Group LLC Worldwide design amp utility patented or patents pending 2011 Nostalgia Products Group LLC www nostalgiaelectrics com rev 04 08 11 Automatic Mini Donut Factory Instructions and Recipes CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS INTRODUCTION 5 ne Poesie da wv ane 5 PARTS amp ASSEMBLY 1 ee 5 HOWTOOPERATE 247221293 BIG de 7 HELPF RTIPS uut 36 oS Ie DAS 8 CLEANING amp MAINTENANCE 9 RECIPES e Sd ae en lea a ir RE ea 10 RETURNS amp 13 SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and 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 Appliance Specifications 120 Volts 60 Hertz 560 Watts ETL Approved m 12 13 14 15 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS NEVER immerse Base or cord in water NEVER use near wat NEVER use an abrasive sponge clo2. Keep clear window at top of machine open while cooking to maintain proper oil temperature If oil is too hot donuts will not cook properly Temperature should remain around 375 F Turn the Conveyor Heat switch to the right PRE HEAT The light positioned above the dials will turn red Open and pull down the Donut Slide Put the Drainage Tray inside of the Donut Bin and position the Donut Bin directly underneath the Donut Slide When the light turns from red to green the oil has reached the correct temperature for cooking donuts Turn the Conveyor Heat switch to the left ON Fill the Dough Dispenser with your favorite donut batter to max fill line or to within 1 inch of the top Periodically stir the batter and keep the Dough Dispenser full of dough while cooking donuts for best performanc Before making donuts check consistency of batter SEE BELOW When you are ready to make donuts turn the Dough Dispenser switch ON When Dough Dispenser switch is ON the machine will be activated and the conveyor will begin moving the Spatula Fingers that the conveyor moves slowly and a fresh donut will be dispensed every 90 seconds DO NOT touch moving parts or hot oil as SEVERE injury burns can occur Keep hands and face away from machine while in operation Donuts are VERY HOT CHECKING CONSISTENCY OF BATTER amp DONUT SHAPE Before making donuts with the AUTOMATIC MINI DONUT FA
3. Web www nostalgiaelectrics com Customer Service Inquiry To submit a Customer Service inquiry go to www nostalgiaelectrics com and fill out the Customer Service Inquiry form and click the Submit button representative will contact you as soon as possible This appliance is designed and built to provide many years of satisfactory performance under normal household use The distributor pledges to the original owner that should there be any defects in material or workmanship during the first 90 days of purchase we will repair or replace the unit at our option Our pledge does not apply to damages caused by shippin mishandling or unit being dropped A product deemed defective either from manufacturing or being mishandled is up to the distributor s discretion In order to obtain service under this warranty please contact Nostalgia Products Group LLC at the telephone number listed above or by filing out the Customer Service Inquiry Form located at www nostalgiaelectrics com This warranty does not apply to re manufactured merchandise Please read these instructions carefully Failure to comply with these instructions damages caused by improper replacement parts abuse or misuse will void this pledge to you and is being made in place of all other expressed warranties
4. is extended Unscrew this part See illustration below Dough Release Using your thumb and first finger firmly pull up on end of the wings releasing it from the outer edge Now release the second wing the same way Now you can remove the plunger and stem assembly N Plunger Wing Outer Edge 4 the Dough Dispenser over and press in to release inside peice from inside mixer 5 You should now have all four parts to the Dough Dispenser released for cleaning Wash in warm soapy water You may need to push the plunger down exposing the lower threaded stem and confirm that the stem portion above the threads is clean and smooth 6 Reassemble after cleaning and drying NOTE You may find it necessary to use a small fine brush to clean the hardened and caked donut batter from cracks crevices and the spring the trigger stem RECIPES Take a brown paper or muslin bag and add toppings see below Empty warm fresh donuts from the Donut Bin into the bag and shake Topping Ideas Granulated White Sugar and Cinnamon 3 parts white sugar to 1 part cinnamon Brown Sugar and Table Sugar equal parts Powdered Sugar DONUT DELIGHTS 2 Cups All Purpose Flour Top Baking Soda 1 Tsp Baking Powder va Tap Nutmeg YTop Salt 2Tbsps Shortening Ya Cup Sugar 1 E99 va Top Vanilla Extract 2 Tbsps Vinegar 1 Cup Whole Mi
5. CTORY you will need to test the shape and consistency of the donuts Totest the shape of the donuts after filing the Dough Dispenser push trigger down for 3 5 seconds gently releasing dough onto a plate Observe the dough release as it drops down and then goes back up You are bringing dough down to the bottom and checking the dough discharge with this step After the release is closed wipe clean any dough from the bottom of the Dough Dispenser around the trigger area HELPFUL TIPS DONUT SHAPE The AUTOMATIC MINI DONUT FACTORY uses a drop process for forming and cooking the donuts It does not cut donut shapes Therefore each mini donut will be unique You should also expect a small amount of excess batter or misshaped donuts when using the machine DISPENSING DOUGH If the dough is not dispensing properly check consistency of donut batter Dough should be slightly thicker than pancake batter Also check the bottom of the Dough Dispenser Clean between cooking cycles to avoid dough build up and clogging DONUT FLIPPING 10 Occasionally a donut will not get turned over at the flipping segment of the cycle Check the oil level in the unit You may have too much oil or too little oil Additionally the donut may have gotten off center You may use a pair of tongs fork or wooden skewer to flip the donut over Make sure that you first stop the cooking cycle by turning the Dough Dispenser switch
6. e used to manually flip or remove a trapped donut out of the oil but only when the donut maker is not running DO NOT use the appliance for other than its intended use appliance that is plugged into an outlet should not be left unattended while in operation Check inside of Oil Fill Pan and Conveyor Belt for presence of foreign objects prior to use sure that the Donut Slide Donut Bin Drainage Tray and Oil Bin Drainage Pan are attached and in place before turning on the unit short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled or tripping over a long cord Longer detachable power supply cords can be used if care is exercised in their use The marked electrical rating of an extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance This appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other To reduce the risk of electrical shock this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way Unplug the AUTOMATIC MINI DONUT FACTORY from electrical outlet when not in use and before cleaning Remove plug by gripping the plug body and pulling out of the outlet Never yank or twist cord to unplug the unit Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself as openin
7. g or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the AUTOMATIC MINI DONUT FACTORY from Nostalgia Electrics Now you can cook hot and tasty mini donuts in your own kitchen Your family and friends will enjoy watching the donuts form cook and travel down the donut slide Have fun and enjoy your AUTOMATIC MINI DONUT FACTORY Fresh mini donuts are perfect for Breakfast or Brunch Bake Sales Dessert PARTS amp ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY Your AUTOMATIC MINI DONUT FACTORY comes fully assembled when removed from the box The Donut Bin Drainage Tray Power Cord and Measuring Cup will be the only loose parts included Prepare for first use by thoroughly washing the Dough Dispenser Donut Sli Donut Bin and Drainage Tray in warm sudsy water and dry thoroughly DO NOT put the Base in water To clean the Base when needed use a damp cloth to wipe the exterior and then dry off with a clean non abrasive towel Follow these steps to remove parts for cleaning 1 Unlatch and rotate the motor dispenser head counter clockwise exposing the Dough Dispenser Remove the Dough Dispenser for washing by lifting up and out of the notched receptor hole it sits in 2 Remove the Donut Slide located on end of the AUTOMATIC MINI DONUT FACTORY for washing To remove the Donut Slide place
8. ittle over one minute to complete As soon as the first donut has completed cooking the cycle will repeat The cycle is continuous so make sure to turn off your AUTOMATIC MINI DONUT FACTORY when you have cooked your desired amount of donuts MAKING DONUTS It is essential for you to follow the included recipes EXACTLY This unit works best with AUTOMATIC MINI DONUT FACTORY packaged mix other drop donut mix especially created for donut machines Follow these instructions to make delicious mini donuts Before filing the Oil Fill Pan make sure the oil drain is closed by turning switch in Oil Drainage Control Box to a horizontal position Drain Closed Also confirm the Donut Bin is in place before you turn on the AUTOMATIC MINI DONUT FACTORY You may want to place a cookie sheet or tin foil under the AUTOMATIC MINI DONUT FACTORY to collect any oil that may drop while making donuts Plug your AUTOMATIC MINI DONUT FACTORY into a nearby outlet Note there is an instruction on the plug head that reads this side Pour oil into the Oil Fill Pan located directly under the clear door to the MAX fill line indicated The oil fil pan will hold approximately 1 of oil to maximum fill ine DO NOT overfill or underfill Continue to check the oil level periodically while cooking donuts Maintaining proper oil level is critical for proper frying flipping and maintaining the shape of the donuts
9. lk Using a bowl sift together the flour baking soda nutmeg and salt and set aside In a second larger bowl cream the shortening gradually add sugar beating until light and fluffy Add egg beat well Stir in the vanilla Add the vinegar to the milk Alternately pour the milk mixture and the dry ingredients into the shortening mixture stirring just until blended NOTE If you reach the desired consistency before you have used all the liquid do not add the remaining liquid The batter should be stiff enough to form soft peaks when stirred and lifted with a spoon It takes about 90 seconds for each donut to cook Yeild This recipe fills the Dough Dispenser 314 times yeilding 30 mini donuts per batch a total of approximately 100 donuts BUTTERMILK DONUTS 3 Cups All Purpose Flour Ya Top Baking Powder 2 Tep Baking Soda 1 Tsp Salt Ye Top Ground Nutmeg 1 Cup Sugar 3 Eggs Beaten Ya Tep Vanilla Extract 5 Tbsps Vegetable Oil 1 Cup Buttermilk Beat eggs sugar spices and oi Mix the dry ingredients together and alternately add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients together with the buttermilk slowly mixing together well in a large bowl It takes about 90 seconds for each donut to cook Yeild This recipe fills the Dough Dispenser 3 times yeilding 30 mini donuts per batch total of approximately 100 donuts APPLESAUCE CAKE DONUTS 4 Cups All Purpose Fl
10. our 2 Tep Baking Powder Cup Sugar 1 Tsp Salt Ya Top Ground Cinnamon Ye Top Ground Nutmeg 1 Top Vanilla Extract 3 Tbsps Butter or Margarine softened 3 Eggs 1 Cup Whole Milk 1 Cup Applesauce Cream together the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each is added Beat in the applesauce and vanilla In another bowl combine the flour baking powder salt cinnamon and nutmeg alternately pour the dry ingredients and the milk into the creamed mixture The batter should be like pancake batter sheet off of your spoon NOTE If you obtain the desired consistency before you have added all the milk do not add the remaining milk It takes about 90 seconds for each donut to cook This recipe fills the Dough Dispenser 3 times yeilding 30 mini donuts per batch a total of approximately 100 donuts RETURNS amp WARRANTY SHOULD YOUR UNIT NOT WORK OR IS DAMAGED WHEN YOU FIRST TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOX PLEASE RETURN IT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE IMMEDIATELY AUTOMATIC MINI DONUT FACTORY MDF200 Should you have any questions please contact us via email or at the customer service number listed below between the hours of 8 00 AM and 5 00 PM Monday through Friday Central Standard Ti Distributed by Nostalgia Products Group LLC 1471 Partnership Dr Green Bay WI 54304 5685 Customer Service Phone 920 347 9122
11. oves for cleaning in the same way To replace both Safety Windows after cleaning fit the back hinge of the curved window into the slot and lower the front gently adding pressure until it snaps into place Return the remaining Safety Window in place the same way Unlatch and rotate the Motor Dispenser Head counter clockwise Remove the Dough Dispenser Empty any remaining dough and wash the Dough Dispenser with hot soapy water See Donut Dispenser Breakdown for cleaning below The Dough Dispenser Oil Bin Drainage Pan Donut Slide Donut Bin and Drainage Tray can all be submerged in hot soapy water to clean Dry with a clean cloth or towel Hold and tilt the AUTOMATIC MINI DONUT FACTORY over the trash receptacle to empty and clean out the remaining dough particles that have fallen inside the bottom of the unit using a gentle shake CAUTION Vigorous shaking could damage the unit Wipe the exterior clean using a non abrasive dry cloth or sponge 11 Reassemble your AUTOMATIC MINI DONUT FACTORY By following these simple instructions your AUTOMATIC MINI DONUT FACTORY will be a fun and special treat for your family friends and kids of all ages To prolong the life of your AUTOMATIC MINI DONUT FACTORY be sure to follow the cleaning instructions above after each and every use BREAKDOWN OF DOUGH DISPENSER FOR CLEANING 1 Put your finger on the plunger as you turn the donut hopper over You should notice the Dough Release
12. th or scouring pad on the unit NEVER leave unit unattended while in use NEVER place anything other than what is being cooked in the unit NEVER use this unit for anything other than its originally intended use Unplug unit from outlet when not in use and during cleaning Avoid contact with moving parts DO NOT operate this appliance with a damaged cord or plug nor if the appliance ever malfunctions DO NOT let the cord hang over the edge of a table countertop nor touch hot surfaces DO NOT place Base in a dishwasher Keep out of reach of children This appliance is NOT A TOY Unsupervised young children and cognitively challenged Individuals should never operate this appliance Young children should be supervised while in proximity of the appliance to ensure that they do not play with it IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances including the following Read all instructions before operating this appliance Unit must be level balanced and securely assembled to operate properly The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the edge of a table or countertop This should also reduce the risk of cord entanglement tripping or cord being pulled on by children Avoid contact with moving parts To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord plug or any part of this appliance in water or other liquids Close supervision is necessary
13. thumb and first finger on either side of the slide and pull out and away from the unit Safety Fill Pan Windows Dough inside unit Dispenser Switch Dough Dispenser Oi Drama Control Box Y ez E Measuring Cup Bin Drainage Tray Magnetic Oil Bin Drainage Safety Cord Pan INTERNAL PARTS Oil Fill Pan Spatula Fingers DOUGH DISPENSER LEFT ON CENTER OFF RIGHT ON m E BOTTOM CONVEYOR HEAT LEFT ON CENTER OFF RIGHT PRE HEAT HOW TO OPERATE Now that you have cleaned and reassembled your AUTOMATIC MINI DONUT FACTORY making donuts is both easy and fun You will need Cooking oil such as Canola Peanut Sunflower Oil or Soybean Oil Never use butter margarine or lard Paper towels and a brown paper bag for absorbing excess oil from hot donuts HOW YOUR DONUT MAKER WORKS Your AUTOMATIC MINI DONUT FACTORY will release a measured amount of dough from the Dough Dispenser into the hot oil The donut will be held for seconds in a frying area before advancing to the flipping mechanism The flipping mechanism flips the donut over onto the Spatula Fingers The Spatula Fingers slowly transport the donut along to the end of the Oil Fill Pan The Spatula Fingers carefully rise up and out of the oil pushing the donut over a drainage ramp which allows the donut to slide onto the Donut Slide where it sli Donut Bin The entire cooking cycle for one donut takes a l
14. to OFF and the Heat Conveyor switch to PRE HEAT Also wear oven mitts for added safety DO NOT touch the donut or oll with your fingers CLEANING amp MAINTENANCE Unplug the unit from the electrical outlet and wait one hour for oil to cool completely before cleaning Move all switches to the OFF position Turn the Oil Drainage Control Box switch to the vertical position to allow the oil to drain NOTE It is recommended that you use a pair of tweezers to remove donut particles from the drain hole The oil drain has an L shaped tube attached to the hole underneath the Oil Fill Pan This empties into the Oil Bin Drainage Pan If you attempt to poke or probe with a sharp object Such as a toothpick to clear the hold of donut particles you risk puncturing the tube This tube cannot be replacec Clean Fill Pan using a non abrasive cloth or sponge You can remove the Oil Bin Drainage Pan under the Dough Dispenser once the Motor Dispenser Head has been moved and the Dough Dispenser has been removed When the oil has drained completely remove the Oil Bin Drainage Pan by pulling out from the unit Pour the used oil and dough particles into a can and dispose of in a safe manner To remove the Safety Windows for cleaning open the window nearest the motor dispenser and gently unsnap and remove from the back hinges The second Safety Window may be slightly tighter to unsnap and remove but with gentle pressure this window rem
15. when any appliance is used near children Unplug from outlet when not in use before removing parts and before cleaning This appliance has a Magnetic Safety Cord It is meant to connect and disconnect easily DO NOT force plug to connect Insert the plug with This End Up at the top DO NOT modify the plug in any way Always attach plug to appliance first then plug cord into the wall outlet To disconnect turn all control knobs to OFF then remove plug from wall outlet 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug nor if the appliance has been damaged in any manner Return the appliance to the nearest repair shop for examination or repair The manufacturer does not recommend the use of accessory attachments Use of accessory attachments may cause injuries DO NOT use outdoors Position the appliance as close to the outlet as possible to prevent injury due to tripping over cord DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner nor in a heated oven DO NOT move the appliance when in use A Heoi can splash and cause SEVERE buns Koop faco and hands away from the open window at top of AUTOMATIC MINI DONUT FACTORY Keep hands and utensils out of the unit while operating to reduce the risk of severe injury or damage to the AUTOMATIC MINI DONUT FACTORY spoon or tongs may b
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