Presto Ceramic Flipside Belgian Waffle Maker, 7 inches (Pack of 1), BlackGray

I don’t usually write reviews but felt that this waffle maker needed a review. Our old waffle machine had broken so we decided to get this new one. I wanted a Belgian waffle maker that created thick big waffles and this is it. This is not a thin, normal waffle maker. I didn’t see any pictures in the reviews of how thick of a waffle it makes so I included some pictures. In my review anyways it works great makes delicious thick waffles and if you’re considering buying it, you definitely should. I tried it with both waffle batter made from scratch and waffle batter made from the box and to be honest I preferred the waffle mix from in the box better. The waffles that come out of this waffle maker hold syrup just perfectly! If you have several of waffles to make, I suggest putting your waffles in a heated oven on a baking sheet because they will get soggy if left too long.

I am so happy I upgraded to a ceramic coated waffle iron instead of my previous Teflon. This was a great price for clean kitchen gadgets and it heated evenly!I love the standing storage feature and how it fits nicely in the corner of my counter.My waffles cooked perfect and evenly thanks to accurate heating and made my home smell amazing! ;)

The Belgian wafller is basic and good. The waffle mix I always use for regular waffles didn't crisp up like I wanted. Had ingredients like oat flour and 15% protein that produced a softer product that I didn't have with my regular waffle iron. Will need to experiment with recipe included with this one. Otherwise it bodes well, so far, particularly non-stick ceramic. I don't use the timer, and it does not stop the cooking feature (which I prefer). I unplug and easily put it away because it is so compact when upright. So far, a great, simple appliance.

Produces great waffles, after I abandoned the instructions and figured out the timings that worked for me. I do follow the instructions to close and immediately flip it. I do follow the instructions to *neither* oil *nor* grease it, and they come out clean. To clean it, I only wipe it with a water dampened cloth.***Beware: The timer doesn't turn off the waffle iron. It doesn't have an on/off switchm you have to either unplug it or buy your own on/off switch.***I bought mine at a discount price from Amazon Warehouse, as it was previously returned by someone. When I followed the instructions, the waffles were overdone. Maybe it has a defect where it gets too hot, although as an engineer, I'd expect the only defect to be staying on the cool side. The built-in timer only has minutes and doesn't show seconds, so I have to use my smartphone to get the half-minute resolution that I need.Although I get great waffles, I had to knock off a star for the issues.By the way, I use Krusteaz Light & Crispy Belgian Waffle Mix and weigh it.

I chose this after browsing the net & it turned out good.Its well built, the non-stick is very good & makes a nice sized waffle (takes 1 full cup of batter per waffle).

Works great and easy to clean. I like breakfast food but don't get it often. I would rather cook my own instead of going out to eat and pay $15 for one waffle. Pays for itself in no time!

I believe as a dedicated (Belgian) waffle maker it is outstanding.Time and quantity per serving may not suit everyone if time is always short and many mouths to feed that are impatient, but please read on. The ACTUAL time per waffle (not including your mix prep), is 3+ min to warm machine is quick, & then 4-5 min Per Waffle, (+/- seconds you apply to preference, like crispier...) & by how many you need to make-do the math! A full 1-cup (max) of waffle batter cooked is actually much larger than a frozen square you toast (probably 3 of them) and breaking one into the four sections that are created by design will certainly get any 4 kids started until you produce another in 4-5 minutes. While cooking, you fill your measure at the ready, when-beep/open/remove/plate/pour a new one & set timer/flip/serve 4 pc/& repeat. Process goes that quick and really not that much more time IMO. By then, maybe they want another piece or just a couple bites, you know how kids eat! Again, this size of waffle halved as two servings for adults may be enough for most, so waiting for more may not be that big a deal. I am a larger eater and I could barely finish one whole myself if that helps. Add toppings like whip cream and fruit and 1/4 servings to most will suffice. (Yum...Try the batter from GOLDEN MALTED.com The same as the good hotels use, and fast prep! )The unit is made well, and function was easy.You can pour left or right side position, does not affect operation. Be sure to leave room for the flipping while in use on your counter or u may have a batter mess. If your batter is to runny, wait to flip 45sec. for it to crust helps. You could leave it and not flip it and yes it will still cook, though the finished product will have a different appearance as the batter will not be as airy. You do NOT need to spray oil or wipe oil on the ceramic grids for ANY waffle, they work that good, plus you have oil or butter in your mix (right?), and this is why it’s so much faster to make the next one! Once hot, no need to worry about the red light, just the timer. The handle works as designed, though it looks...???, stays cool at the grab portion, just don’t grab it next to the metal which does get hot, and when you do flip be sure to grab both sides of that handle and use one continuous motion and you never see a mess ever! 1-cup max no mess ! How great is that. Occasional wipe of grid (COLD), and done![ TIP: Warm up serving plates in microwave for 30-sec+ when the waffle timer 1-min beep is herd,then plate when done. You will have less moisture forming from a cold plate leaving a warm & crisp to last bite treat instead of cold and soggy finish! ]Speaking of heat, on the very first heating, do it outside if you can so the burn off smell stays outside. I let mine heat for 5 min then left it to cool. I then reheated and tested the heat balance of both grids (you don’t have to do this) and they were only 5° different which is well balanced. Heat was peaked at 420° then cycled to 340° and repeated. Plug it in for ON! Unplug it for OFF!It will take an hour to cool down in the closed position, so be patient, and yes the metal will be hot so don’t touch it their! Storage after the cool down is in a space saving upright position with the attached & provided red flip up clip, and the cord can then wrap around the base area. I used the tie that came with it to keep it tied in place.Note: Instructions say pour batter, set timer, close and flip. I prefer, close, set timer, then flip. A few extra seconds with the lid closed sets up the batter for a flawless flip IMO, and if you forget to flip immediately, just flip when you remember which does not affect timer. Don’t open it for first 2-3min. to check on it or batter will not form a perfect solid waffle.I will update later on the longevity to see how it performs over time. Some have reported that theirs have failed early. Now I want a waffle from all this explaining, “Bon Appetit” RH

The Presto Ceramic FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker is a great addition to our kitchen! The flip feature ensures the batter spreads evenly, giving you perfectly cooked waffles that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.It’s easy to use, and the ceramic nonstick plates make cleanup super simple. The timer is a nice touch, helping you get your waffles just the way you like them. Plus, it’s compact enough for easy storage.Whether you’re making waffles for yourself or the whole family, this waffle maker does the job and delivers great results every time! Highly recommend!