Belgian Waffle Maker with PFAS-Free Non-Stick Grids

Being thicker, Belgian waffles, we find that two are about the same as four of the traditional size. We use a timer to cook them, because the "ready" light is indeed just a temperature sensor that lets us know when to begin cooking, not when to stop. Also, one can watch the steam, lift the lid to check, or use other approaches in the absence of a timer. Meanwhile, this cooker has good heat, and the waffles can be browned as much as desired. True, there is a slightly visible circular pattern in the finished waffle that reveals where the heating element is located, but it is a small difference in darkness, and not at all a problem of part of the waffle being overcooked while part is still raw -- the finished waffle is entirely cooked and quite consistent throughout. Also, a quick wipe, quite rapid cooling, close before or after cooling, wrap cord, and put away is all very easy and trouble free. The outside of the cooker seems to cool faster than our older, all steel model. If I needed a new waffle iron after this one, I would hope to find this same model still available. It is simply capable and handy, and we like it.

I suck at making waffles, I just wanna make that clear. This is my first waffle iron, so when I say waffles can stick to it and cook a little unevenly, I say it fully aware that it is probably just me. That said, they don't stick TOO much, and don't cook SO unevenly that it's bothersome. It makes waffles you can eat, and that's what I wanted. Plus a touch of cooking spray solves that first problem, so there's that. It's nice and cheap for what you get, and you can store it on its side, which means I am much more liable to use it because I can keep it easily accessible on the counter (I've learned I never make waffles when I have to dig in cabinets for the iron). The waffles are big, too, which saves me time. I notice a lot of the irons make waffles with the circumferences of cereal bowls. But I make food because I'm hungry, and I want to not be. For me, that is the point of food. I would have to stand at one of those tiny-a$$ irons for an hour before it made enough waffles for me, let alone my whole family. So yeah, it's big and it's quick, and if you cook in bulk like me, you can freeze these suckers and their sections actually fit down into a standard toaster. YES VIRGINIA THE TOASTER. It's like homemade eggos except these are made out of food.

Update: Changed to 5 stars. Still using after 4 years and still makes wonderful waffles!! I've been making homemade waffles for over 20 years. I needed a new one. This one heats up in about 4 minutes initially and cooks waffles in about 2 minutes and one batch after another. I can set my timer for 2 minutes each batch (1/2 cup batter per square) and they are done right each time. No need to spray or put any shortening already non-stick. I have used for several months. No issues with sticking and easy damp cloth cleanup. Not super deep Belgian waffles, but somewhere in between which I like. Very nice waffle maker and reliable so far.

My seven year old niece's passion for waffles started before kindergarten. She would eat waffles for every meal if allowed. A graduate now of second grade, she's spending the first month of summer vacation with us. It was with her in mind that I broke out the old waffle iron, to show her "real" waffles don't come from the freezer and they aren't cooked in a toaster. They come from homemade batter. Fresh off of the iron, they're hot enough to melt cold pats of butter. They don't need to swim in that "gee I wish I was maple" syrup; only a drizzle of the real deal makes them heaven. To say that her first homemade waffles were a hit would be a major misunderstatement. I slid the plate in front of her and she dove in; about two bites in, she stopped chewing. For a couple of seconds she sat with her mouth open and her eyes glazed; then, she smacked her lips and chewed through both waffles like a chainsaw through kindling. I had created a monster. The old waffle iron made one little round waffle at a time, way too cumbersome, plus it's one of those you have to turn over halfway through to cook both sides (I said it was old). It required a lot more attention than I'm capable of before a few cups of coffee and I couldn't see using it every morning for the next month. Online at Amazon.com, I found this Hamilton Beach 26020 Belgian Style Waffle Baker. Anticipating washing it first, I was disappointed to realize that the plates don't come out. I went over them with a dishcloth, moist with hot, soapy water and then a second wet cloth, a couple of times, to rinse. Any disappointment vanished the next morning. So simple! It heated up while I stirred oil and egg into my batter mix. The first waffle was a mess; totally my fault. The second time around, after cleaning it out, I followed directions. After spraying it evenly with Pam, top and bottom, I poured the batter into the middle of each waffle square and pulled down the top. The timer hadn't gone off when the smell led me to believe the waffle was done; when I went to slowly lift the lid, it resisted a little, so I let it go the full time before trying again. The iron opened and the waffle would have slid right out except one corner stuck until I pushed from the side with a spatula. It came out as one large waffle, undamaged, looking golden brown. I divided it into four and confirmed it was fully cooked. Placing two to a plate, I joined my niece at the table. After an almost ceremonial application of butter and syrup to every square, she bit in and declared them "even better" than what I'd cooked on the old iron (although I think that had more to do with getting two at once). I too enjoyed eating mine while I told her of a magical dinner that combines fried chicken and waffles and watched her eyes glaze over again. If I had a chance to recommend changes, I'd ask that the iron be made with removeable plates; other than that, for the price, I have no complaints and would buy this again for myself or as a gift.

I had been buying frozen waffles but didn't like all the ingredients found in them. Even the organic varieties add sugar--completely unnecessary! Now I make a double batch of waffles a couple times a week and store them in the freezer for my family. It's super easy to pop one in the toaster (on the frozen selection) to enjoy for a quick, homemade, nutritious breakfast. I love my waffle iron! The only thing that would make it better is if I could put it in the dishwasher, but its non-stick surface makes it easier to wipe down after each use. Here's my doubled recipe for those who might be interested: 4 cups of milk (I use unsweetened almond milk) 2/3 cups oil (I use canola; coconut oil did not do well) 4 eggs 3 1/2 cups flour (I use whole wheat--it does not taste dark at all!) 2 Tbsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Beat the eggs well till they're light and fluffy. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just moistened. Do not overstir! (If you want to add fruit--like blueberries, combine with the milk before pouring into the dry ingredients.) Use a 1/3 measuring cup to pour batter into the center of each section of the griddle. If you put any more than that, it will spill over the edges. I let the waffles completely cool separate of each other before putting them in the freezer and then store them in a large plastic container. Some of them may stick together as they freeze, but they're generally pretty easy to get apart. Enjoy!

I use this to make waffles to freeze for my kids for breakfast. It works very well. You can make four at once which is way more efficient than making one at a time like I used to. It saves money over buying frozen waffles from the grocery store.

After many, many years of use I had to replace the old one due to the latch breaking. I’m very thankful Hamilton beach still makes the same waffle iron. I kept the old one (it still works) in case I need it for extra people.

I regret not returning this during the first 30 days. It works OK, but there are probably better choices available. I should note that this was my first experience with non-stick. I've always used cast iron and was using a cast iron waffle iron that had been in my family since World War II, but for health reasons I wanted to cut back on oil so I ordered this and some non-stick fry pans. The irony about this non-stick waffle maker is that it's not really non-stick! I wanted to avoid using oil in my cooking, but I ended with a waffle iron that requires a spray, which is oil. It's especially puzzling that the instructions call for using nonstick spray because the instructions for the Circulon Contempo nonstick frying pans that I bought at the same time say not to use nonstick spray. In fact using nonstick spray voids the warranty on the fry pans. So why is it required on this waffle maker? It does a decent job of making waffles, although as other reviewers have noted, it cooks unevenly. It's also more of a nuisance to clean than my nearly 75 year old waffle cast iron waffle maker. Waffles stick less in the cast iron and the cast iron has fewer tight spaces to clean than on the Hamilton Beach. The waffles are exactly 3/4" thick, which is the maximum thickness I'd want. Some reviewers have complained about the lack of an indicator for when the waffles are finished cooking, but it's really not necessary. Just watch the steam. When steam begins to thin, the waffles are done. Overall, it's not bad waffle iron. It does the job. It's my first experience with a non-stick waffle iron, so I don't know how it compares with others. I'm on the fence between buying another non-stck waffle maker or returning to cast iron, which to my surprise is easier to clean than this waffle maker.

The return process is tedious and I am confused. I expected that it should be collected from the delivery address but instead I have to do the mailing and pay for it?!?!?!

I initially purchased a Cuisinart 4-plate Belgian waffle maker (WAF-200C) on Amazon. 1. The product arrived without the hinge pin. The top and bottom plates are not connected. 2. The rubber feet on the bottom are missing. 3. The lid handle is plastic, not steel, as stated in the description and photo, and it breaks frequently, as I read in customer reviews. Cuisinart no longer guarantees quality! Then I bought a Hamilton Beach 4-Slice (26020MNC). I was pleased with this waffle maker, both in appearance and ease of use. I haven't used it much yet (I just bought it recently), but the waffles turned out well-done and pop off the plates very easily. It matches the description. I hope it will serve me well and for a long time, like all the other kitchen appliances I've purchased from this manufacturer.

Es una excelente opción, no se pegan y están rapido

Los waffles tienen buen tamaño y no se pegan. Es fácil de limpiar

Love this waffle maker, works very well and makes the perfect waffles every time. I highly recommend, very happy with my purchase, thanks.