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8” QUESADILLA MAKER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Before operating your new appliance, please read all instructions carefully and keep for
future reference.
MODEL: EQD413/EQD413#
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SHORT CORD PURPOSE
POLARIZED PLUG
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
HOW TO USE
HELPFUL TIPS
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
RECIPES
WARRANTY POLICY
RETURN INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
The Elite Brand takes consumer safety very seriously. Products are designed and
manufactured with our valued consumers’ safety in mind. Additionally, we ask that
you exercise a level of caution when using any electrical appliance by following all
instructions and important safeguards.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed as below:
1. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
or knobs and oven mitts.
2. To protect against risk of electrical
shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or
any non-removable parts of this
appliance in water or other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used by or near
children.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts.
5. Do not use outdoors.
6. Do not let cord or plug hang over
edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
7. Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot oil
or other hot liquid.
8. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electrical burner, or in a heated oven.
9. Turn all controls to “OFF” before
inserting or removing plug from wall
outlet.
10. Do not place any ammable materials
in the quesadilla maker: paper,
cardboard, plastic, etc.
11. To disconnect, grasp plug and remove
from outlet. Do not pull by the cord.
12. Do not use quesadilla maker for
anything other than intended use.
13. A re may occur if this appliance is
covered by or touches ammable
material including curtains, draperies,
walls, etc. when in operation. Do not
store any item on top of the
appliance.
14. Do not clean with metal scouring
pads.
15. Do not operate the appliance if the
power cord or plug is damaged, it
must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent
before use.
16. Some countertop and table surfaces,
such as Corian®, wood and/or
laminates, are not designed to
withstand prolonged heat generated
by certain appliances. It is strongly
recommended by countertop
manufacturers that a hot pad or
trivet be placed under your appliance
to prevent possible damage to the
surface.
17. Do not use quesadilla maker with
llings that ‘run’ easily such as jams
and jellies as they will leak and burn.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
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SHORT CORD PURPOSE
If the plug still does not t, contact a
qualied electrician. Never use the plug
with an extension cord unless the plug
can be fully inserted into the extension
cord. Do not alter the plug of the
product or any extension cord being
used with this product. Do not attempt
to defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
If this appliance is equipped with a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other), please follow the below
instructions:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
this plug is intended to t into a
polarized outlet only one way. If you
are unable to t the plug into the
electrical outlet, try reversing the plug.
If an extension cord is used: (1) the
marked electrical rating of the extension
cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the product; (2) the
extension cord should be arranged so
that it will not drape over the counter
top or tabletop where it can
unintentionally be pulled on or tripped
over by children or pets.
Note: A short power cord is provided
to reduce the risk of personal injury
resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a long cord.
Longer power-supply cords or
extension cords may be used if care
is exercised in their use.
POLARIZED PLUG
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
A. Nonstick Cooking Surface
B. Latch
C. Main Base
D. Nonstick Drip Reservoir
E. Removable Drip Tray
F. Red Power/On Indicator Light
G. Green Ready/Cook Indicator Light
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B
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HOW TO USE
Always preheat the quesadilla maker before use. Plug cord
into a power outlet while preparing the llings.
1. When using for the rst time, wipe the surface of the
cooking plates with a damp cloth and let dry.
2. To prevent sticking for the rst time, use a light coat of
cooking oil.
3. Plug the unit into an electrical outlet. Both the Red and
Green light will turn on.
4. Close the quesadilla maker and prepare desired
quesadillas while the unit is heating up.
5. When the quesadilla maker’s thermostat has reached the
right temperature, the Green Cook light will turn off.
6. Open the top of the quesadilla maker; place a slice of
tortilla onto the bottom plate.
7. Fill with desired quesadilla condiments. Lay top layer of
tortilla over the top of lling.
8. Close the top lid of the quesadilla maker; DO NOT force
shut. Lock the front latch if necessary. Steam will eject
from between the quesadilla maker so please ensure that
ngers/hands/face do not come into contact with steam.
9. Your quesadilla will be cooked in 3-5 min. Over-grilling will
cause the lling to melt out the sides of the tortillas.
10. When your quesadilla is ready, gently raise the lid with
potholders and use a plastic or wooden spatula to remove
the quesadilla from the cooking plate.
11. Close the top of quesadilla maker to preserve heat until
ready to use on the next quesadilla.
12. After use, wait until the Green Ready/Cook Indicator Light
is “OFF” before unplugging the quesadilla maker to avoid
sparks at the outlet.
13. Unplug and allow unit to cool before cleaning and putting
away.
NOTE:
The rst use will burn
off the manufacture
protective coating.
This may cause slight
smoking from unit. It
is not harmful and will
stop after the rst use.
While the unit is
heating up and
cooking your
quesadilla, the Green
Cook light will
periodically turn on
and off to maintain
the right temperature.
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CAUTION:
Use potholders or
oven mitts when
working with the
hot unit.
Do not use sharp-
edged or metal
utensils that
may damage the
nonstick surface.
Do not leave
plastic utensils on
the Cooking Plate
that may melt.
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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
1. Always allow the machine to cool down completely before
cleaning.
2. Clean the unit only after you have unplugged it for 2 – 3
hours.
3. Wipe the inside of the unit with a damp cloth or paper
towel.
4. Wipe the exterior of the quesadilla maker with a damp
cloth. Make sure that no moisture, oil or grease remains in
the cooling slots.
5. Grease Catcher can be hand-washed with warm soapy
water.
6. NEVER clean the interior/exterior with a scouring pad,
abrasive or steel wool as this will damage the nish.
HELPFUL TIPS
1. When making the quesadillas, use fresh, 8-inch our
tortillas.
2. Suitable llings for the quesadillas include shredded
cheese, salsa, thinly sliced pieces of cooked meats and
poultry, and/or vegetables. Do not use any foods with
bones or pits.
3. Do not over-stuff the quesadillas as the lling may leak
into the reservoir. The lling should be spread evenly up
to a 1/2 inch on the tortilla.
4. Quesadillas should be slightly crisp but not overdone. Do
not grill for more than 5 minutes.
5. To reheat previously grilled quesadillas, match up the
triangle shapes to those on the Cooking Plates. Reheat for
1 - 2 minutes.
CAUTION:
Do not immerse
the unit in water.
Do not put any
tension on the
cord by wrapping
it around the
appliance.
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EASY CHEESY QUESADILLAS Serves 4
• Plug the quesadilla maker into an electrical outlet and allow it to heat up The Red Power
light will turn on.
• Spread beans evenly over 2 tortillas. Sprinkle evenly with ¾ cup cheese, and drizzle with
¼ cup taco sauce. Top with remaining tortillas.
• Following the cooking instructions on page 4, cook the quesadilla until done. Repeat
procedure with remaining quesadilla. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges; serve with
remaining taco sauce, remaining cheese, and sour cream if desired.
CHILI CHEESE QUESADILLAS Serves 4
• Plug the quesadilla maker into an electrical outlet and allow it to heat up The Red Power
light will turn on.
• Beat rst 6 ingredients at medium speed of an electric beater until well blended. Spread
about ½ cup cheese mixture onto each of 4 tortillas, leaving a ½ inch border. Top with
remaining tortillas.
• Following the cooking instructions on page 4, cook quesadillas 2-3 minutes on each side
or until lling melts and outside browns. Cut into wedges to serve. Serve with sour cream
and salsa, if desired.
1 (3 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup (4 oz) shredded American cheese
1 cup (4 oz) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (4.5 oz) can chopped green chilies
RECIPES
¾ cup refried beans
4 (8 inch) our tortillas
Sour cream
¼ tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp ground red pepper
8 (8 inch) our tortillas
1 ¼ cups (5 oz) shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
½ cup taco sauce, divided
FARMSTAND QUESADILLAS Serves 4
• Plug the quesadilla maker into an electrical outlet and allow it to heat up The Red Power
light will turn on.
• In a medium bowl, combine asparagus, onion, corn, cheese, and cumin; mix well.
• Top one tortilla with half of the vegetable mixture, then cover with another tortilla;
repeat. Lightly coat tops of tortillas with cooking spray.
• Following the cooking instructions on page 4 of this manual, cook until tortillas are crisp
and the cheese is melted.
• Cut each quesadilla into quarters and serve immediately.
1 (9 oz) package frozen cut asparagus, thawed and drained
2/3 cup shredded reduced-fat Colby-Jack cheese
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
½ cup red onion, nely chopped
1½ tsp ground cumin
8 (8 inch) low-carb our tortillas
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BACON RANCH QUESADILLAS Serves 4
• Plug the quesadilla maker into an electrical outlet and allow it to heat up The Red Power
light will turn on.
• Spread ¼ of the Ranch dressing evenly on 1 side of each tortilla and top evenly with half
of each of cheese, bacon, and tomato. Lightly press second tortilla, dressing-side down,
on top of mixture. .
• Following the cooking instructions on page 4 of this manual, cook until tortillas are crisp
and the cheese is melted.
• Repeat procedure with remaining tortillas, cheese, bacon, and tomato.
• Cut each quesadilla into wedges. Serve with Ranch dressing and salsa.
CHICKEN QUESADILLAS Serves 4
• Plug the quesadilla maker into an electrical outlet and allow it to heat up The Red Power
light will turn on.
• In a large bowl, combine chicken and shredded cheese; mix well. Sprinkle evenly over
each of 4 tortillas and top with remaining tortillas.
• Following the cooking instructions on page 4 of this manual, cook until tortillas are crisp
and the cheese is melted.
• Remove quesadilla and repeat with remaining quesadillas until all are cooked.
• Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges, and add a dollop of sour cream, some salsa, and a
sprinkling of sliced scallion if desired.
1 (10 oz) can chunk chicken, drained and aked
2 cups (8 oz) shredded Mexican cheese blend
8 (10 inch) our tortillas
RECIPES (cont.)
¼ cup ranch dressing
8 (8 inch) our tortillas
1 cup (4 oz) shredded Mexican four-
cheese blend
6 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped
Ranch dressing and Salsa
EASY EGG BREAKFAST QUESADILLAS Serves 2
• Plug the quesadilla maker into an electrical outlet and allow it to heat up The Red Power
light will turn on.
• Sprinkle ¼ cup cheese on one side of each tortilla. Top each with 2 bacon slices.
• Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Pour in
eggs and cook scrambled until thickened and no visible liquid egg remains. Do not stir
constantly.
• Spoon eggs on top of bacon, dividing evenly and top with remaining tortillas.
• Following the cooking instructions on page 4 of this manual, cook until tortillas are crisp
and the cheese is melted about 2 to 3 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.
½ cup (2 oz) shredded Mexican cheese blend
4 (7 inch) whole wheat or our tortillas
4 slices Canadian-style bacon (2½ oz)
4 eggs, beaten
Salsa
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HAWAIIAN QUESADILLAS Serves 4
• Plug the quesadilla maker into an electrical outlet and allow it to heat up The Red Power
light will turn on.
• Place 4 tortillas on a at surface and sprinkle ¼ cup cheese over each. Top each with
4 slices of ham then sprinkle each with 2 tbsp crushed pineapple. Add another ¼ cup
cheese over each of the 4 tortillas and top each with remaining tortillas.
• Following the cooking instructions on page 4 of this manual, cook until tortillas are crisp
and the cheese is melted, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Slice each nished quesadilla into 4 wedges, and serve with pineapple, peach, mango or
your favorite avor fruit salsa.
MEATBALL QUESADILLAS Serves 6
• Plug the quesadilla maker into an electrical outlet and allow it to heat up The Red Power
light will turn on.
• Spread bean dip over 6 tortillas. Layer crumbled meatballs, cheese, and bell pepper
evenly over bean dip. Top with remaining tortillas
• Following the cooking instructions on page 4 of this manual, cook until tortillas are crisp
and the cheese is melted, about 3 to 4 minutes
• Cut each into 4 wedges, and serve with desired toppings such as sour cream or salsa.
½ (16 oz) jar spicy black bean dip
12 (8 inch) our tortillas
30-32 frozen cooked meatballs; thawed and crumbled
RECIPES (cont.)
8 (10 inch) our tortillas
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups (6 oz) shredded Monterey
Jack cheese with peppers
1 small green bell pepper, diced
16 (1 oz) slices deli sliced ham (1 pound total)
½ cup crushed pineapple, drained and squeezed dry
SEAFOOD QUESADILLAS Serves 3
• Plug the quesadilla maker into an electrical outlet and allow it to heat up The Red Power
light will turn on.
• Sprinkle half of the cheese evenly over 3 tortillas and top each evenly with shrimp and
crab meat. Sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the seafood and top with the
remaining tortillas.
• Following the cooking instructions on page 4 of this manual, cook until tortillas are crisp
and the cheese is melted, about 3 to 4 minutes
• Repeat until all the quesadillas are cooked. Cut each quesadilla into wedges, and serve
immediately.
2 ½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
6 large (burrito size) our tortilla
1 (8 oz) package frozen salad shrimp, thawed
1 ½ cups imitation crab meat, aked
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LIMITED WARRANTY* ONE (1) YEAR
WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID WITH A DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN TO STORE OF PURCHASE.
If you have any problems with this unit, contact Customer Service for support.
1. Your small kitchen appliance is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from any
manufacturing defects under normal use and conditions for one (1) year, cord excluded.
This Warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product.
2. Retail stores/merchants selling this product do not have the right to alter, modify, or in any
way revise the terms and conditions of the warranty.
3. If you use your appliance for household use and according to instructions, it should give
you years of satisfactory service.
4. At its sole discretion, Maxi-Matic USA will either repair or replace the product found to be
defective during the warranty period.
5. The repaired or replacement product will be in warranty for the remaining balance of the
one-year warranty period and an additional one-month period.
6. Consumer’s remorse is not an acceptable reason to return a product to our Service Center.
7. This limited warranty covers appliances purchased and used within the 50 U.S. states plus
the District of Columbia and does NOT cover normal wear of parts or:
- Damages caused by unreasonable use, neglect, normal wear and tear, commercial
use, improper assembly or installation of product.
- Damages caused in shipping.
- Damages caused by replacement or resetting of house fuses or circuit breakers.
- Defects other than manufacturing defects.
- Breakage caused by misuse, abuse, accident, alteration, lack of proper care
and maintenance, or incorrect current or voltage.
- Lost or missing parts of the product. Parts will need to be purchased separately.
- Damages of parts that are not electrical; i.e. cracked or broken plastic/glass,
scratched/dented inner pots.
- Damage from service or repair by unauthorized personnel.
- Extended warranties purchased via a separate company or reseller.
- Acts of nature such as re, oods, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.
8. This warranty does not apply to re-manufactured merchandise.
Maxi-Matic, USA shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the
breach of any express or implied warranty. Apart from the extent prohibited by applicable law,
any implied warranty of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose is limited in time to
the duration of the warranty.
*One Year Limited Warranty valid only in the 50 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia,
excluding Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
This warranty is effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the USA; product us-
age which is in violation of the written instructions provided with the unit will void this warranty.
For international warranty, please contact the local distributor.
This warranty gives you special legal rights and you may also have other rights to which you are
entitled which may vary by state, province, and/or jurisdiction.
**Any instruction or policy included in this manual may be subject to change at any time.
MAXI-MATIC, USA
18401 E. Arenth Ave. City of Industry, CA 91748
Customer Support Hours of Operation MON-FRI 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM PST
(800) 365-6133 Ext: 120/107/105; (626) 912-9877 Ext: 120/107/105
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RETURN INSTRUCTIONS
RETURNS:
A. Any return of defective merchandise to the manufacturer must be
processed accordingly by first contacting customer service to obtain an
RA # (Return Authorization Number). We will not accept any returns of
merchandise without an applicable RA #.
B. IMPORTANT RETURN INSTRUCTIONS. Your Warranty depends on your
following these instructions if you are returning the unit to Maxi-Matic,
USA:
1. Carefully pack the item in its original carton or other suitable
box with sufficient cushioning to avoid damage in shipping.
2. Before packing your unit for return, be sure to enclose:
a) Your name, full address with zip code, daytime telephone
number, and RA#,
b) A dated sales receipt or PROOF OF PURCHASE,
c) The model number of the unit and the problem you
are having (Enclose in an envelope and tape directly to
the unit before the box is sealed,) and
d) Any parts or accessories related to the problem.
3. Maxi-Matic, USA recommends that you ship the package via UPS
ground service for tracking purposes. We cannot assume
responsibility for lost or damaged products returned to us
during incoming shipment. For your protection, always carefully
package the product for shipment and insure it with the carrier.
C.O.D shipments cannot be accepted.
4. All return shipping charges must be prepaid by you.
5. Once your return has been received by our warehouse, Maxi-Matic,
USA will repair or replace the product if it is defective in material or
workmanship, subject to the conditions in paragraph B.
6. Maxi-Matic will pay the shipping charges to ship the repaired or
replacement product back to you.
MODEL: EQD413/EQD413#
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