The best waffle maker on the market!

I've owned three or four waffle makers and none of them compare to the quality of this gem from Cuisinart. If you're picky about waffles--and why shouldn't you be?--then spend a little extra on this model and get effortless results. Here's what makes this a GREAT wafflemaker:

1) An accurate thermostat--no surprises when you open the lid
2) A consistent heating surface--avoid hot spots or undercooked waffles
3) A variable timer--essential if you have more than one waffle color preference in the family
4) Smart design--it stores on its side taking up a LOT less space in your cupboard
5) Easy to clean exterior--cleans up with a damp paper towel
6) Dependable non-stick finish--unlike cheap waffle makers the nonstick finish on this model does not wear out
7) Cool-touch lid--never burn your hand on a waffle maker again

I am genuinely thrilled with my Cuisinart waffle maker and I believe it's an absolute bargain. If you're used to spending big bucks on store-bought waffles--or if you have a cheap junky waffle maker at home--treat yourself to this nice little unit. It's a low-cost luxury. Plus you'll have a fun time making waffles (and impressing your family and friends!). Bon appetit!More detail ...

Half the price but every bit as good (so far).

We bought the Presto FlipSide to replace a faux pro waffler made by the blender company who shares its name with Fred W's Glee Club. That one cost twice the price and lasted a mere three years before going to pieces. It was "Pro" in name only.



Presto took a simpler and possibly more durable approach: Engineer the hinge on a traditional counter top Belgian waffle maker so it can flip 180 degrees and let gravity work its special magic. The entire weight of the baking platform is supported by the counter top not by a pair of screws driven into failure-prone plastic.



When I unpacked the iron and set it on the counter I noticed that the upper grid "floated" slightly when the grids were resting at the left side of the hinge. It might just be a mass-production variance but it was cause for concern because the iron has to close tightly for proper baking. When I flipped them to the right the grids closed firmly so the left side became the filling side and the right the baking side. Do the same when yours arrives.



The nonstick grids are deep enough to fall into with dimpled tapered studs that assist in releasing the baked waffle. The baking surface is surrounded by a fairly generous overflow rim. At 1350 watts it bakes hotter than the 1200 watt pro-look model. The Presto lacks a darkness control but you can compensate by adjusting the baking time. What's important is the initial temperature when the batter hits the grids and if you turn a darkness control too low the grids are too cool to "fry" the outside. What you end up with is a textured pancake not a real waffle.



The battery-powered timer is a nice feature but not really a necessity if your kitchen like mine has plenty of timers (the stove the kitchen scale the microwave oven).



The waffles come out about an inch and then some in height with a crisp crackly exterior and a cloud-fluffy interior. We make our waffles from biscuit-and-baking mix but use the professional technique of separating the eggs and beating the egg whites before folding them into the batter. Baking time is 3 minutes for a waffle that would cost you at least a 10-spot plus tax and a tip on a hotel room service menu.



Time will tell if the Presto FlipSide at half the price is twice the waffle iron for the money. Updates as they happen. Stay tuned!More detail ...

I love it

After going through several cheap waffle makers in just as many years I decided to buy a decent one that will hopefully hold up for decades. (I'm optimistic)

I bought this model after reading all the reviews on the Villaware 3200. This model is newer having shown up here on Amazon 2-2005. The styling is much more attractive than the older model and while a bit more expensive it's worth it if it's a keeper.



I was impressed with how fast the waffles came out having made them for the first time this morning. Much faster than the ones I have had before. The waffles were cooked through reasonably crisp (the recipe is important and mine might not be the best for crispiness) and released every time.



I brushed the grids with real butter before heating it up and did not regrease.

For cleaning all I did was wipe it carefully with a paper towel. The clean up is the easiest I have ever had in a waffle maker and the design aids cleanup.



I made the first waffle on the #5 setting. It was cooked through but not brown enough. Subsequent waffles were made at the highest setting. It's important as the booklet states to flip the waffle over as you remove it for serving. Has to do with the gravity and settling of the finished product.



The beep is annoying on a quiet morning although useful.



This waffle maker is very solid feeling. The bottom is plastic which is a drawback but the unit as a whole is hefty and has a nice cord storage area that actually works easily.



This is the recipe I've used for years. I had such fun making these waffles this morning I made a second batch for the freezer.



1 cup white flour

1/2 cup whole wheat flour

1/4 cup 9 grain cereal (optional but it is good-adds some crunch)

1/4 cup sugar -or less to taste

3 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt if desired- I don't use it but I use salted butter

1 stick melted butter

3 eggs

1 1/2 cups buttermilk or whole milk. If using buttermilk cut baking powder to 2 tea. and add 1/2 tea. baking soda



Possible 1/4 cup extra milk. Batter should be fairly thin.



While assembling ingredients melt butter. Place all dry stuff in large bowl whisk to mix.

Make a well and add eggs and milk. Whisk everything together until just mixed. Fold in melted butter with spatula.More detail ...

Podiatrist's Secret

Very soothing and seems to keep skin moist for a good length of time. would recommend.More detail ...