T-Fal Avanté Sandwich and Waffle Maker - Manual (Page 6)

Close the appliance.
Check that your electric installation is compatible with the power and the
voltage indicated under the appliance.
Connect the appliance to an outlet with a grounded connection.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order
to avoid any risk of danger.
Connect the cord into the wall socket : the red light will come on.
During first use, the appliance may give off a slight odor and smoke. This
is normal.
Allow the appliance to pre-heat : the green light comes on when the
correct cooking temperature is reached.
Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance : use the handles.
Connection and pre-heating
Unplug the cord from the wall socket.
Let the appliance cool while in an open position.
Clean the plates and the base of the appliance with a sponge and dish
liquid.
The plates can be put in the dishwasher. Do not use scouring pads or hard
abrasive powder.
If you put plates in the dishwasher, re-oil the plates occasionally to maintain
the non-stick qualities of the surfaces.
Never immerse the appliance and the cord in water.
After use
The appliance can be stored vertically to save space.
Close the appliance and lock it with the locking clip.
Wind up the cord into the cord storage area.
Storage
T-FAL has an ongoing policy of research and development and may modify these
products without prior notice.