03510 Ceramic FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker, Nonstick, Cool Touch Handles, Black

To help balance some of the negative reviews,(do people read instructions before they use appliances, I wonder?) I'll add my 2 cents. I made my first waffles (with this product) last night using Stonewall Farms Pancake and Waffle Mix. I doubled the recipe on the canister and got 3 perfectly browned, crispy, fluffy, delicious waffles. I used exactly 1 cup on the first 2 and a little shy on the 3rd. All 3 came out perfect. As to the timer: it's handy. I, of course, have other timers in my kitchen, but it was convenient to (following the instructions) pour in the batter, set the timer, then flip the waffle. Just that small amount of time before flipping may make a difference, if not--oh, well. It's just a count-down timer. It does beep when the set amount of time is reached (four times, I think.) The thing is, when making waffles, you don't really go by the amount of time, you watch for the steaming to stop. What is convenient about the timer is, not only that it is conveniently right in front of you when you're pouring and flipping, but when it beeps it brings your attention back to the waffle maker in time for you to watch the steam. I thought it was kind of a nice little extra. I've never before seen a waffle maker with a timer. If you don't like it, don't use it. It has no affect on the on/off function--good thing because cooking time is going to vary according to several factors including what batter you are using. This was the easiest waffle making experience I've ever had. I was very impressed. Really easy clean-up, too. You just wipe it out--if there is any thing to wipe out. The instructions tell you that if there is a little bit of cooked batter stuck somewhere, you just put a little cooking oil on it to soften it, then wipe it off. I didn't get to experiment with this. Nothing stuck. The waffles came out perfectly. I did, as instructed, brush the grids with cooking oil after it had first pre-heated. It is recommended, for even browning, to use oil rather than spray. I did not need to re-apply it and won't unless waffles begin to stick. I'm usually kind of compulsive about hot soap and water, but in the case of the waffle iron, as long as there is no material in the grids, any germs will be killed during the initial heating up process. With this kind of simplicity and success, we will be having waffles much more frequently than ever before. If you have any of the problems I have read described here, and if you have read and followed the instructions, you must have a faulty product and should return it for a replacement. If mine develops problems or dies early, I will update my review. Until then, I highly recommend this product. I couldn't be more satisfied.

I bought this to replace a more expensive Krups waffle iron whose nonstick coating had turned worthless after a decade of use. Good waffles are important to me and I was not hesitant to buy a more expensive waffle iron. In fact, I did originally buy a Cuisinart that was more than twice the price of this one and I sent it back for making shallow, light waffles. My Krups easily stored vertically and so does this one - important for cabinet space. The nonstick coating is excellent. I use melted butter in my batter, but nothing is needed on the grids. A 1 cup pour is the right amount, so I get exactly 3 waffles out of a batch. This is nice so you don't end up with leftover batter or a half-poured waffle. The preheat indicator light works as it should, and the little timer is a nice touch if you don't have one already. 4 minutes is the right amount of time, and it gives you a 60 second warning so you can be ready to pop them out. I thought the flipping bit would be a gimmick, but it's not. A slightly thinner batter (ideal for tender, crispy waffles) may not rise enough to reach the other side if your iron doesn't flip. Waffles turn out crispy on the outside, tender inside, with nice laciness by the bubbles and butter. You can't beat these with a stick. Highly recommend this iron even if you've got the pockets for a more expensive appliance. Here's my recipe after dozens of iterations and small changes. 75g AP flour 75g cake flour 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder 3 Tbsp. sugar 1 3/8 c. milk (pea, oat, soy, and beef milk all work well here) 1 large egg 4 Tbsp. melted butter (earth balance also works here) 1 tsp. vanilla Weigh your flour, trust me. Sift dry ingredients into bowl, whisk milk and egg in microwave safe measuring cup. Melt butter and set aside. Heat milk/egg mixture for 60 seconds in microwave. Whisk melted butter into milk/egg mixture. Add vanilla. Pour wet ingredients into dry and whisk until combined (no more than 10 seconds. Some lumps are okay. Preheat iron until light goes out. Pour in 1 cup batter into center. Close iron and then flip and set timer for 4 minutes. Pull out waffle and dip in warm syrup. (Yes, eat with your hands and dip. This is your house.) Make sure iron preheat light is off before pouring in next batch.

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

Um, where's the ON/OFF switch? I hate having to plug/unplug it each time, that wears out my outlet. Other than that this is very easy to use, it makes great waffles, and I like the way it stores easy (that's a BIG plus for me).

I decided to purchase this waffle baker after reviewing many others and reading the pros and cons of this one as compared to the many other choices available. In addition, I decided to visit a local housewares department of a nearby retail store to visually compare the design and quality of the many machines on the market. This Presto Waffle Baker, in my opinion, is far and above superior to anything else on the market at a comparable price. One could pend many hundreds of dollars on a waffle baker but I was looking the best quality that money could buy. Overall, the positive reviews on this waffle baker overwhelm other machines. The disadvantages that some have mentioned, such as the battery powered timer are not considered by me to be a last minute add on by Presto's engineers or an enery wasting, battery consuming device. This timer is there to simply serve as a reminder and to help as an aid in turning out a quality waffle. Timers can be misleading in any cooking product, including microwaves, where they automatically turn off the power. As anyone who has used a cooking device with an automatic timer knows, the food is usually over or under done. the timer on this machine is merely meant as a guide. Waffles will cook differently depending on the ingredients used in the batter and even weather conditions. I find the timer useful because it reminds me that a waffle is cooking in case I get busy with something else. Also, the battery consumption of this timer is insignificant. I have not owned the waffle baker long enough to know how long the battery will last but I suspect it will be many months and would most likely compare to a quartz clock you probably have somewhere else in your home. As far as the quality of this machine goes, it is well built and has no obviously cheap parts that would appear to weaken over time as compared to some of the competitive waffle bakers. Now for the quality of the waffle: I have tried the recipe that comes with the unit, a couple of my own cookbook recipes, and a few taken from varied internet sites. I have tried pre-mixed, boxed mixes that require adding only some water, milk, or and egg and I have made my own batters from scratch..No matter what I do, all my waffles come out nearly perfect, with crispy outside edges and uniform pockets that are nicely browned. The interior of the waffles are almost always fluffy and full of flavor. I have found the timer useful because it helps me to adjust my cooking times. I must admit, that at first, I over cookeing the waffles because I was cooking them for more than 4 minutes.. I was doing this because all the books and recipes I read said to wait until steaming stops before opening the waffle baker. Well, I found by doing this, I was watching too closely and try to observe every bit of a lack of steam. This caused over-baking..Overall, I have found that 3 minutes and 45 seconds but no longer than 4 minutes has produced the best waffle for me. Yours could be a little longer or shorter but I would advise to not only watch for steam but use the timer, at least until you become familiar with the machine. After a while you will be able to pretty much cook a perfect waffle without a timer. One or two bits of advise: DO NOT use any kind of spray on this non stick surface. These sprays will build up a sticky residue that is almost impossible to remove. Instead, make sure you inlude the proper amount of oil in your recipe and also lightly oil the grids before pouring in the batter. I purchased an inexpensive oil sprayer that pumps and allows you to spray the oil. It is refillable and was available at a local home appliance center. Amazon may also sell a similar product but I have not checked. One more thing: I have found that approximatley 1 cup of batter is the proper amount of batter. Be sure to cover the grids but don't overfill or you will have waffle batter oozing out all over the place. One final note: This unit is light weight and is easy to store, either in or under a cabinet due to its vertical storage capability. Keep in mind that it takes about 10 minutes to come to cooking temperature so I recommend plugging in the unit and while it is heating you can compile your recipe. An indicator light will go out, telling you the unit is ready to cook. Cleaning is easy if you merlely wipe the grids with a damp paper towel, while the unit is still warm but not hot. It takes about 5 minutes to fold a damp paper towel and wipe vertically and horizontilly between all the grids. By doing this while the unit is still warm, you will be removing most oil residue and left over batter. Very easy!! Definetely a worthwile purchase and an excellent value at Amazon. No disappointments here

This thing is the business!!! I must mention the price nonsense, though. When I purchased this, it was 44 bucks. I spent WEEKS debating, as this is not a price I ever take lightly. Shortly after my purchase, the price dropped ten bucks :( I was SO sad. I sure could have used that price drop. However, this iron is WELL worth what I paid!!! I have never had a waffle iron, but I was obsessed with waffles from the freezer section. I knew these were different waffles, and I'd used a Belgian iron at hotels before, so I knew it was gonna be a good time. Super easy to use, I have NEVER had to clean it yet, and since my recipe has oil in it, I don't even bother with cooking spray. I've had it for just over a month, and I've evven surprised myself with how many waffles I've made in that time!!! After Tday, NOTHING but turkey and waffles was happening in this home. I love that it has a timer, but I don't love that it requires it's own battery, and I have to operate it separately from the iron (unplug the iron and the timer is still going). It's pretty loud, which is also bad for my living situation (because I'm the crazy kid making waffles at 3am, and I freak when it starts beeping haha). Of course, this is me nitpicking and this is really NOT an issue that would be worth missing out on this purchase. If I had a baby who needed to sleep when I used this, then I'd be unhappy. But I can live :) The recipes that come in the booklet are perfect for me! I just cut them down to 1-egg versions, as it takes me a good 2 days to eat that much batter. I only make 1/2 a waffle at a time, pretending I only want that much, and I love how easy it is to pour specific amounts in the spaces provided, so I never have to make more than I plan to have. I have to turn off my heater to use this or else there's an outage in my apartment, but I'm learning to prepare accordingly. All of the low points pale in comparison to my love for this iron! I do nt like very soft waffles, so I leave mine in for about 5 minutes. 6 if I really want them 'crunchy', because I drown them in maple syrup, Sriracha and cinnamon. They get pretty soggy if I make a 1/2 size waffle and eat it at a normal pace, so I have started making 1/4 size waffles to avoid the sog. Which is not really all that bad anyway. Bummer that it has now gone UP ten bucks from what I paid, and all of these pricing changes have happened between Halloween and now. So if money is a big piece of your decision, maybe just wait a month or two and see what happens... just buy a box of frozen ones meanwhile, to say goodbye to frozen waffles forever, because once you get this thing.... ooohohoho. Would I have paid over fifty bucks? No. Is it worth that much if it won't put your rent in jeopardy? ...yes. It actually is. The reviews helped a ton, especially that video review, so make sure to check that out and get excited!

I absolutely love the Presto 03510 Ceramic FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker! The flip design really makes a difference — my waffles come out evenly cooked, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside every single time. The ceramic nonstick surface works beautifully. Nothing sticks, and cleanup is super easy. The cool-touch handles are a great feature too — I feel safe using it, even when it’s hot. It heats up quickly and doesn’t take up much counter space. Honestly, it makes weekend breakfasts feel special without any hassle. Highly recommend for anyone who loves thick, Belgian-style waffles! 🧇✨

Been using it many months now. Awesome waffle Iron. If you cannot decide, go with this one! I got it because it has slightly higher power than some others, and glad I did. I wanted crispy waffles, I got. It makes beautiful full size hotel style waffles perfectly. It passed the test of several discerning kids, who declared they like them better than the hotel ones. It also looks great, takes up little counter space, needs little to almost no cleaning, never sticks, and stands up well for storage with its innovative design. It is awesome, has held up, and I'd buy again. Oh - no terrible electronic or toxic smell like I experienced with a prior item! Some mild smell that quickly went away after single use. I see some irons for lots and lots o money. Why pay more? They won't make a better waffle, this is it!