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cleaning & maintenance
tips & tricks
Use any pie crust recipe or a refrigerated pre-made pie crust. Roll the crust out
until it is thinner than a full size pie crust. If using a refrigerated crust, follow the
package instructions for preparation, and allow it to soften at room temperature
as directed.
Do not stretch the dough before baking. Stretching will cause the dough to
shrink and become misshapen during baking.
Always pre-heat the Mini Pie Maker before adding pie crust, or the crust will not
cook evenly. Be careful when adding pie crust as the Cooking Surface will be
hot.
Pies are very hot when you take them out of the pie maker. Use caution and
allow to cool before serving or enjoying them.
Place the crust circle directly in the center of your Mini Pie Maker lower Cooking
Surface. Once filled, place the top crust directly over the top of the filled pie,
centering it carefully and using caution not to touch hot surfaces.
If you are baking just the base of your pie, place the larger lower crust circle in
the lower Cooking Surface of your Mini Pie Maker. Prick the crust evenly all over,
then bake until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from Mini Pie Maker
and fill. Baked crusts work well for recipes such as Key Lime Pie.
Use packaged, thawed puff pastry as another crust option. Using puff pastry
allows the upper crust to rise more and make contact with the upper Cooking
Surface for an even, golden brown finish.
THIS REQUIRES A LITTLE LESS THAN
½ CUP OF FILLING TO AVOID SPILLING OR OVERFLOW.
Before cleaning, unplug from outlet and allow to cool.
Clean the interior and exterior surfaces of the Mini Pie Maker with a damp cloth
or sponge. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
NEVER IMMERSE THE MINI PIE MAKER
OR CORD IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
To remove fillings or crust baked onto the Cooking Surfaces, pour a small
amount of cooking oil onto the hardened food. After 5 minutes, wipe with a
paper towel or dry cloth. A clean kitchen brush or even a toothbrush works well
to remove stubborn foods.
NEVER USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS OR SCOURING PADS TO CLEAN THE MINI
PIE MAKER, AS THOSE MAY DAMAGE THE SURFACES.
To store, be sure all parts are clean and dry. Store appliance in its box or in a
clean, dry place.
Never store it while it is hot or wet. Never wrap cord tightly around the
appliance; keep it loosely coiled.
