Nostalgia Electrics Quesadilla Maker EQM 200 User Manual

All products are trademarks of Nostalgia Products Group, LLC.  
Worldwide design & utility patented or patents pending.  
© 2009 Nostalgia Products Group, LLC.  
(rev. 08/18/09)  
 
CONTENTS  
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
PARTS & ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
HOW TO OPERATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
HELPFUL TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
RECIPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
RETURNS & WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
SAFETY  
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.  
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and  
on 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:  
8” (20.3CM) : 120 Volts , 60 Hz, 900 Watts  
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS  
1. NEVER immerse appliance nor cord in water.  
2. NEVER use near water.  
3. NEVER use an abrasive sponge nor cloth on the exterior of the appliance.  
4. NEVER leave appliance unattended while in use.  
5. NEVER place anything other than what is intended to be cooked in the appliance.  
6. Always use ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER™ with Drip Tray in place.  
7. Unplug appliance from outlet when not in use and when cleaning.  
8. DO NOT place appliance in dishwasher.  
9. Keep out of reach of children.  
10. This appliance is NOT A TOY.  
11. This appliance is not intended for use by young children nor  
the cognitively challenged without supervision.  
12. Young children should be supervised to ensure that  
they do not play with the appliance.  
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions  
should always be followed, including the following:  
1. Read all instructions before operating this appliance.  
2. DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Use Handles.  
3. DO NOT use outdoors. FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.  
4. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse  
cord, plugs nor appliance in water or any other liquid.  
5. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the  
appliance malfunctions, nor if it is dropped or damaged in any manner.  
Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for  
examination, or to a repair shop for electrical or mechanical adjustment.  
6. The appliance manufacturer does not recommend the use of accessory  
attachments other than what is supplied with the unit. They may cause injuries.  
7. When any appliance is used by or near children, adult  
supervision is strongly recommended.  
8. DO NOT place on nor near a hot gas or electric burner, nor in a heated oven.  
9. DO NOT overload wall outlet, extension cords, nor integral convenience  
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
10. This appliance should not be used for purposes other than  
stated in the instructions accompanying this appliance.  
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11. DO NOT leave unit unattended while in use nor when plugged into an outlet.  
12. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before removing parts for cleaning. Allow  
to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.  
13. To reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled or tripping  
over a long cord, a short power supply cord is provided.  
14. Extreme caution should be used when moving an appliance with hot food.  
15. The marked electrical rating of an extension cord should be at  
least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. Electrical  
extension cords can be used if care is exercised in their use.  
16. Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself, as opening or  
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other  
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
17. Extreme caution must be used when opening and closing the Lid on this unit. Use  
an oven mitt or potholder when opening and closing the Lid for additional safety.  
18. Check the Drip Tray frequently during cooking sessions to prevent overflow.  
19. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!  
INTRODUCTION  
Thank you for purchasing the ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER™.  
We are confident that you, your family and friends will enjoy the  
fun food experience of creating unique and delicious quesadillas  
with your ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER™.  
Delight in using a variety of meats, cheeses and vegetables in your quesadilla  
Enjoy your quesadillas crispy on the outside and hot ‘n juicy on the  
inside! (not soft and soggy like the type made in the microwave)  
Unique plate design has pockets that create sectional  
pieces to seal in the flavorful ingredients  
Red Power Light (on/off) and Green Ready Light  
Non-stick coating  
Removable Drip Tray  
Stand on edge storage  
Recipes (Included)  
Cook time is only 3-7 minutes  
Easy to use, easy to clean  
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PARTS & ASSEMBLY  
Locking Lid  
Non-Stick Cooking Surface  
Drip Tray  
HOW TO OPERATE  
1. Before first use, wipe down all surfaces with a damp cloth and dry.  
2. The Cooking Surface should be lightly coated with a small amount  
of vegetable oil. This can be applied with a paper towel. The oil  
will help protect the Non-Stick Cooking Surface. This should  
be done periodically to maintain the non-stick quality.  
3. Find a dry, suitable, level surface near an electrical outlet.  
4. Preheat the appliance by closing the Lid and plugging into an electrical outlet.  
5. When the power is on, the Red Power Light will come on. The Green  
Ready Light will stay off while the appliance is preheating.  
6. While the appliance is preheating, you may prepare the  
ingredients for your homemade quesadilla.  
7. When the appliance is hot and ready to cook your  
quesadilla, the Green Ready Light will come on.  
8. REMINDER: NEVER leave the appliance unattended.  
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9. NOTE: The appliance should preheat for a minimum of 3-7 minutes.  
During this time, you may notice slight smoking or a slight odor; this is  
normal with most new appliances. The smoking and odor is caused by  
the residues burning off the Cooking Surface and the Heating Element.  
Allow the appliance to preheat until smoke and odor no longer exists. The  
Green Ready Light will turn on when the appliance is ready to cook.  
10. Slide the Drip Tray under the front of the appliance.  
11. Raise the quesadilla maker Lid, always using the front  
Handle to prevent accidental burns. For additional safety  
use an oven mitt or a potholder to open the Lid.  
12. Place a tortilla, centered, on the lower Cooking Surface.  
13. Add desired ingredients evenly on top of the bottom tortilla. When  
all ingredients have been added, top with the second tortilla.  
14. Close the Lid using a potholder or oven mitt.  
15. Lock the Lid after lowering.  
16. There are two locking positions for the Lid:  
POSITION 1  
POSITION 2  
17. Lock Lid in Position 1 for thinner quesadillas. Lock Lid in  
Position 2 for more thickly stuffed quesadillas.  
18. DO NOT force the Lid to lock.  
19. NOTE: Steam may be released from appliance during cooking. For your  
safety, avoid contact with steam, as it is very hot and can cause burns.  
20. The cooking time will range between 3-7 minutes, depending  
on the type of fillings, the amount of fillings and personal taste.  
DO NOT overcook! This will cause the cheese and other food  
fillings used to melt excessively and run out of tortillas.  
21. Once the quesadilla has completed cooking, raise the Lid with a  
potholder or oven mitt. Remove the quesadilla from the Cooking Surface  
with a flat plastic or wooden utensil. DO NOT use metal utensils, as  
this may scratch and damage the non-stick Cooking Surface.  
22. If cooking more than one quesadilla in a session, after removal of the first  
quesadilla, lower the Lid to maintain heat until ready to cook the next quesadilla.  
23. After unplugging the appliance, make sure the Red Power  
Light is off to prevent any sparking from the outlet.  
24. Once the appliance is cool, remove the Drip Tray to empty and clean.  
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HELPFUL TIPS  
NEVER leave the unit unattended while operating.  
1. Tortillas are recommended for use in your ELECTRIC QUESADILLA  
MAKER™. Make sure they are fresh tortillas, not old nor stale.  
2. Make sure fillings are evenly distributed on the bottom tortilla  
to about 1/2 inch from the edge, so that the edges of the tortilla  
can seal together and ingredients stay inside of tortillas.  
3. Use soft ingredients: shredded cheeses, prepared salsa, and thinly cut or  
shredded cooked meat, chicken and vegetables. Never use anything with bones  
nor pits included, nor anything uncooked such as raw meats, chicken, etc.  
4. Avoid processed cheeses as they liquefy quickly  
and will drain out of the quesadilla.  
5. Do not use more than 1/4 cup of shredded cheese or 1/2 cup of  
salsa, as they will leak out while cooking your quesadilla.  
6. The average time for cooking a quesadilla, if not overfilled, is 3-7 minutes.  
7. Crisping of the tortilla occurs while cooking, therefore,  
less time cooked = less crisping.  
8. Longer cooking will create a crispier quesadilla. DO NOT overcook quesadilla.  
9. NEVER force the Lid to lock, this could result in damage to the hinge of the Lid.  
10. Always have the Drip Tray in place when cooking a quesadilla. Check the  
Drip Tray frequently during cooking sessions to prevent overflow.  
11. Should melting occur that causes leakage of the tortillas,  
gently wipe up melted cheese, etc. from the non-stick Cooking  
Surface before cooking the next quesadilla. This will prevent  
burning or scorching of previously melted cheeses, etc.  
12. You can reheat previously cooked quesadillas by placing the quesadilla  
on the preheated unit, lining up the grill marks on the quesadilla with  
the Plate Pockets, lowering the Lid, and reheating for 1-3 minutes.  
13. Always allow the appliance to cool before removing the  
Drip Tray and wiping out the interior for cleaning.  
14. Your quesadilla has been overtsuffed if it looks like this:  
No Indentation  
From Plate  
Pockets  
Tortillas Do  
Not Seal  
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15. To prevent overstuffing, make sure that you do not fill  
tortilla on lower plate past the inner rim:  
Inner  
Rim  
Do Not Fill to  
This Point  
16. Also, make sure that Lid is locked in correct position (see How  
To Operate) to ensure that tortillas seal properly.  
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE  
Please take care of your ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER™ by following  
these simple instructions and precautions. Cleaning is a snap.  
Disconnect from the electrical outlet by unplugging the appliance.  
Make sure the appliance is cool before removing the Drip Tray.  
Empty the Drip Tray, then clean it in hot or warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry.  
Wipe the Non-Stick Cooking Surface with a damp, non-  
abrasive cloth or paper towel and dry.  
Wipe the exterior with a damp, non-abrasive cloth and dry.  
It is that simple. Remember to periodically coat the Cooking Surface with  
vegetable oil to preserve the non-stick finish. This also helps the crisping process.  
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RECIPES  
With The ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER™, you can use your imagination and  
choose your favorite ingredients to create your very own homemade quesadilla.  
You can even create two different types of quesadillas at the same time by  
adding your favorite ingredients to one half of a tortilla and folding it. Then  
add ingredients to one half of a second tortilla and fold it. Place the two halved  
tortillas on the Cooking Surface, filling out the space of one whole tortilla.  
Close the Lid and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. When done, separate the two halves  
and serve. Be creative and ENJOY your ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER™!  
BASIC CHEESE QUESADILLA  
2 Flour Tortillas  
Preheat the ELECTRIC QUESADILLA  
MAKER™ as directed.  
1/4 Cup finely  
shredded Cheese  
(Cheddar,  
Place 1 tortilla on the lower Cooking Surface.  
Evenly distribute your choice of cheese(s) on tortilla  
(up to a 1/2 inch from the edge of the tortilla).  
Top with salsa, spreading evenly over cheese.  
Monterey Jack or  
your preference)  
1/2 Cup prepared  
Salsa (Note:  
You may want to  
drain off some of  
liquid if runny)  
Add guacamole or avocado, if desired, by  
spreading evenly over cheese and salsa.  
Top with the second tortilla.  
Guacamole or  
small chunks of  
Avocado (optional)  
Close the Lid and cook for 3-7 minutes, depending  
on desired crispness and thickness of fillings.  
Open Lid with a pot holder or oven mitt.  
Remove with wooden or plastic utensil. Place  
on plate and serve with additional salsa,  
if desired, and top with sour cream.  
BREAKFAST QUESADILLA  
2 Tortillas  
Preheat the ELECTRIC QUESADILLA  
MAKER™ as directed.  
1/4 Cup  
scrambled Eggs  
Place one tortilla on the lower Cooking Surface.  
1/4 Cup  
Spread scrambled eggs evenly to within 1/2  
inch of the edge of the tortilla. Evenly distribute  
sausage bits. Spread salsa evenly, and top by  
sprinkling the Cheddar cheese evenly over all.  
precooked and  
chopped Breakfast  
Sausage  
1/4 Cup Salsa  
Place the other tortilla on top and close the Lid. Cook  
as directed for 3-7 minutes. Open Lid with pot holder  
or oven mitt; serve with salsa or picante sauce.  
1/4 Cup finely  
shredded Cheddar  
Cheese  
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BASIC QUESADILLA PLUS  
2 Flour Tortillas  
Preheat the ELECTRIC QUESADILLA  
MAKER™ as directed.  
1/4 Cup finely  
shredded Cheese  
(Cheddar,  
Monterey Jack or  
your preference)  
Place 1 tortilla on the lower Cooking Surface. Evenly  
distribute your choice of cheese(s) on the tortilla  
(up to a 1/2 inch from the edge of the tortilla).  
Top with an evenly distributed  
amount of meat or chicken.  
1/4 Cup cooked  
Chicken, Beef  
or your favorite  
Meat torn into thin  
shreds or pieces.  
Evenly distribute guacamole or avocado,  
if desired, over cheese and salsa.  
Top with second tortilla.  
1/4 Cup  
prepared Salsa  
Close the Lid and cook for 3-7 minutes, depending  
on desired crispness and thickness of fillings.  
Guacamole or  
small chunks of  
Avocado (optional)  
Open Lid with a potholder or oven mitt.  
Remove with wooden or plastic utensil.  
Place on plate and serve with additional  
prepared salsa, and sour cream.  
VEGGIE QUESADILLA  
2 Tortillas  
Preheat the ELECTRIC QUESADILLA  
MAKER™ as directed.  
1/4 to 1/2 Cup  
precooked or  
Combine the vegetables and the  
seasonings in a bowl.  
thawed frozen Bell  
Pepper, Onions or  
any combination  
of your favorite  
Vegetable.  
Place one tortilla on the lower Cooking Surface.  
Evenly spread the combined vegetables  
and seasoning, up to a 1/2 inch  
from the edge of the tortilla.  
1/2 tsp. Mexican or  
Fajita seasonings.  
Close the Lid and cook for 3-7 minutes depending  
on desired crispness and thickness of fillings.  
1 /4 Cup  
shredded Cheddar  
Cheese and/or  
prepared Salsa.  
Cut into triangles; serve with sour cream and salsa.  
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PB & J QUESADILLA  
2 Tortillas  
Preheat the ELECTRIC QUESADILLA  
MAKER™ as directed.  
2 Tbsp Peanut  
Butter  
Evenly spread a thick layer of peanut butter onto  
one tortilla and an even layer of your choice of  
either jam or fruit preserves onto the other tortilla.  
1-2 Tbsp Jam or  
Fruit Preserves  
Carefully place first tortilla on the lower  
cooking surface, peanut butter side up.  
Place the other tortilla on top, jam side down.  
Close the cover and cook for 3-7 minutes  
depending on the thickness, and preference  
of crispness desired. Cut into triangles; serve  
with a drizzle of honey for extra sweetness.  
Feel free to add slices of fruit, such as  
bananas, if you wish to be creative.  
DELICIOUS DESSERT QUESADILLA  
2 Tortillas  
Preheat the ELECTRIC QUESADILLA  
MAKER™ as directed.  
2 Tbsp Nutella®  
Spread a thick layer of Nutella® onto one tortilla.  
1/4 Cup thinly  
sliced Bananas  
Carefully place tortilla with Nutella® onto the  
lower Cooking Surface, Nutella® side up.  
1/2 Cup  
Strawberries  
Spread banana slices evenly to within  
1/2 inch of the edge of the tortilla.  
1 Tsp Powdered  
Sugar  
Place the other tortilla on top and close the  
Lid. Close the Lid and cook for 3-7 minutes.  
Open Lid with potholder or oven mitt.  
Garnish with strawberries and sprinkle  
lightly with powdered sugar.  
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RETURNS & 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.  
ELECTRIC QUESADILLA MAKER™ / EQM-200  
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 Time.  
Distributed by:  
Nostalgia Products Group LLC  
1471 Partnership Dr.  
Green Bay, WI 54304-5685  
Customer Service  
Phone: (920) 347-9122  
Customer Service Inquiry  
fill out the Customer Service Inquiry form and click the Submit button.  
A 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 shipping,  
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 filling  
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.  
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