The fondant will cut easier if it’s firm or chilled for a few minutes. If you’re using a soft fondant, you may need to mix in a little gum paste.
Rolling the fondant on the mat will also help it stick to the mat and prevent tearing. The guidelines on the sides are where the roller cutters of the Cricut move, so the fondant shouldn’t go beyond them.
The Cricut will load the mat into the machine. If your machine doesn’t, just press the “Unload Mat” button and try reinserting the mat.
You can always readjust these settings at any time.
If you’re cutting a large design, ensure that you’ve rolled a large enough piece of fondant to fit it.
You can use other cartridges that are designed for the Cricut cake machine. They should come with charts that you can use to select your design.
If the fondant begins to bunch or pull up a little, use the butter knife to quickly smooth it down. This will prevent the machine from snagging on it as it continues to cut the rest of your design.
If you need to clean the cartridge cover, take out the cartridge and put it in a dry place. Wash the cover in warm soapy water and dry it completely before putting it back over the cartridge. You can also wash the keypad protector in warm soapy water.
