Presto 03510 Ceramic FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker

I usually write a review after few uses, but this waffle maker is so great I had to write a review after one use. Upon receiving the waffle maker, the first thing I wanted to do was to wash the grill before using for the first time. But as the grills do not detach, I wiped the grill with a wet paper towel and hoped that was good enough to get rid of any germs/chemicals. The waffle maker is super easy to use, functions just like in the manufacturer's video. I plugged in the cord and the red light turned on immediately. The grills take about two minutes to heat up so I recommend making your batter first and plug in the waffle maker while your batter is resting. I'm kinda lazy so I made my batter from a mix. The kind you just add water. But I did add a table spoon of oil to a cup of batter. Mix the batter to a thinner consistency than you would for a pancake, and let it rest for four minutes. Once the waffle maker feels hot, pour in your batter (1 cup), cover and flip. Set the timer to four minutes and wait. The waffle maker beeps once at the 60 sec remainder mark and it turns itself off too at this point. The waffle came out nicely colored and very crisp on the outside but still bit chewy on the inside. I love the size of the waffle. It's thick, like the kind you get at a diner. But I have to say I liked my waffle better than the ones I get at the local diner! Cleanup is a cinch too. Because I didn't let the batter overflow and the batter doesn't stick to the grills, I just wipe the grills with a wet paper cloth once the grills cooled down before putting it away. I'll update the review if anything goes wrong in future use. But I hope this waffle maker keeps functioning like it did its first time making a waffle!!!

First one lasted 18 years until the ceramic started peeling. Once I saw the same model was still in production, I immediately got another without even bothering to look at other brands, which is rare for me as I usually like to try different things. It makes great waffles, cleans up easy, and lasts forever. I probably used it twice weekly over those 18 years. I'm also happy that it's ceramic and not teflon or such. One of my best investments ever. The only slight knock is I do prefer the previous model's timer since it had a seconds display and let you adjust by 15 second intervals, and also used AAA battery whereas the new one uses a watch battery. (FWIW I think I only had to replace the battery once or twice in the 18 years). I find it funny that people complain about the timer here though: since it's battery-powered and easy to set for under 10 minutes (single button, press the button once for each minute), I like it enough that I actually leave the waffle maker on the counter permanently and use it as my egg timer too. Just wish it still had the 15-second button and display too. Easily five stars

This is hands down, the best electric waffle iron I have ever used in my 73 years. Over the years, I have owned several waffle irons. I recently purchased and returned a Black and Decker 3 in 1. It looked and felt cheaply made. The no-stick coating on the removable plates was scratched and overall it made lousy waffles. This appliance, on the other hand, looks, feels, and cooks like a quality product. The waffles come out crispy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. They are also a good-sized waffle, easily large enough for two people to share one while the next one cooks. It heats up fast. The light comes while heating and cycles off when the appliance is up to temperature; That does not mean your waffle is done however. It also has a timer that is independent of the cooking function. It is just a timer. The timer increments by 1 minute with each button press. When you start the next waffle, you must reset the timer. Not a big deal. I truly enjoy cooking waffles with this appliance. I am sensitive to wheat. Instead, I use King Arthur gluten-free 1 to 1 flour substitute. Here is the outline of my gluten-free waffle batter: Put all ingredients into a high power blender, I use a vita-mix.1. ~ 3/4 cup of raw oatmeal 2. a generous scoop of whey protein powder 3. a dash of salt -1/4 tsp? maybe 4. half teaspoon of baking soda 5. 1 teaspoon of baking powder 5. two eggs 6. 1 or 2 tsp of butter 7. almond milk (about 1 cup) THEN, Whirl everything up. Pour that mixture into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Next, add flour, a scoop at a time (my scoop is 1/4 cup), and stir with a fork until mixed. Keep adding flour until the batter is too thick to pour. Next, I put 3 (1/4 cup ) scoops into the center of the iron, flip it, and set the timer for 4 to 5 minutes. These waffles are reasonably healthy and taste really good. I liked the breakfast waffles so much, tried an experiment for lunch. I started with the basic recipe above and used a food processor to chop some sweet onions, carrots, and cauliflower into coarse particles and added this mixture pulse about 1/2 to 3/4 cup grated cheese to the batter. These savory waffles made a delicious lunch by themselves. However, then can be split in half (slide knife between the top and bottom layer) and used as sandwich bread. Enjoy Update: the non-stick truly works. Do not use cooking spray!!! Spray quickly builds up and becomes sticky. I tried two new variations today. 1. Hash brown yam. Use a food processor to grate the yam. Add two lightly beaten eggs, a tablespoon of flour, some salt & pepper, and a generous pat if melted butter. Mix together well with a fork. Spread about 1/2 cup of mixture onto to the iron and cook approximately 10 minutes. The hot waffle was a little too loose to lift out, so I opened the flip, put a plate between the 2 sides and flipped the waffle onto the plate. Perfect, no sticking and the waffle was delicious. 2. Next, I tried making brownies from a store mix. Instead of 2/3 cups of vegetable oil I used 1/3 stick of melted butter. Cook for about 5 - 6 minutes and flip onto a plate then transfer to a cooling rack. Fast, simple, and easy. They were perfect. Crunchy crust and soft center. The non-stick surface truly is non-stick. I repeat, don't gum your iron up with cooking spray. So far, a little oil or butter in the batter instead of spray is working great.

I love this waffle maker! Would be 5 stars except that I had to buy a 2nd one after 5 years b/c the first now has a cold spot. The beeper on the timer gave up after about 2 years, the waffle maker itself worked flawlessly for about 5. I never, ever had anything stick! The ceramic coating is what convinced me to buy it again even though I think it should have lasted longer. Though I never did make brownies or bacon and eggs like one reviewer (goals! Gotta branch out!) I did use it for potato latkes and cabbage pancakes. So much less of an oily mess than a fry pan! Great waffle maker (while it lasts lol)

We bought this to replace a Kitche***d KPWB1000 that died after about 2 1/2 years. We are very pleased with this iron after about a month of use. My only complaint would be possibly for a better built-in timer, but that actually may be advantageous (read on as to why). We are a waffle iron test kitchen. We have four children and the oldest just went off to college this fall. Since the first was young, we have been making quick breads (pancakes, waffles) for breakfast. When we bored of pancakes about 14 years ago, our family started making waffles. Since then we have worn out (or should I say killled?) about a half dozen or more waffle makes. We make 8-egg batches most times; we are down to once or so a week, but it used to be about twice weekly. We freeze the extras and then take them out of the freezer for the next days' breakfasts. One child likes waffles enough still to request 'em on his birthday for supper. I share this to say that we have a LOT of experience in waffle makers. We started with a cheap unit and kept moving up, hoping for increased reliability and features. We went to the more expensive flip-style. One brand would wear out at the hinge as it was never designed to last with its plastic hinge (War**g 600?). So, finally we popped for the double waffle maker(sub $200 price). The first went back under warranty when it died suddenly after about 11 months. Kitchen**d replaced it and asked that we ship back the defective iron according to the warranty conditions. That second,replacement iron broke in early Dec. of last year (2014). It would occasionally flip the GFI in our house. This is not that unusual in theory, but because the first one died just after doing that, it gave me pause. I think the steam/water gets down in the electronics of the unit and fries the electronic controls (hence if no fancy controls and timers, maybe greater reliability?). I could not find parts for the expensive iron available anywhere. The other thing about the DEEP Belgian style waffle maker is that the waffles stuck often. This Presto does not so far. Use a wood chopstick or skewer to get the waffle out, so as to not damage the non-stick surfaces. SO, our journey taught me a lot about waffle irons. I bought this one based on other reviews. but also to go back to a simple, but hopefully useful yet reliable iron. So far it has proven so. This one is very convenient in that it stores vertically, taking up half the space (or maybe 1/3 of the old big double iron, or a wide, flat single waffle iron). I like that this iron still flips, as this gives the cook a more consistently full waffle. Unlike the deep Belgian Kitchen**d, this iron has not stuck yet, as the recesses are not as deep. I follow the manufacturer's instructions to oil before each use. This struck me as odd, but I followed it; other nonstick waffle irons have said DO NOT oil. I do oil this one liberally at the start of each batch but NOT between waffles, using oil and a brush. This iron takes about 4 minutes for a waffle, plus or minus. This is a little bit faster than the old dual model's cycle time, which took about 4 1/2 or 5 1/2 minutes, but that iron also gave two waffles. (We would lengthen the time in the old iron to attempt to get it to stick less if it was sticking, hence the 5 1/2 minutes sometimes.) I may buy a second Presto to get the speed back to a dual iron. I could easily store two of these vertically in the space of the big, ol' Kitchen**d. We use a 33% old fashioned oats and 67% flour recipe, so that may make the iron take longer. This 4 minute time gives a good, crispy, well-browned waffle. I am still getting in the habit of setting a kitchen timer; I have not used the battery powered built-in timer yet. The tip of watching the steam also helps when I forget to set the timer. The reason I say that the use of an external timer may be useful is the electronics of this iron are very uncomplicated, compared to the old Kitchen**d. I hope the Presto's simplicity will do well on our reliability test in our waffle test kitchen! Enjoy this useful unit.

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

Love this, easy to use , waffles came out well with their recipes

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

La wafflera es de gran calidad. El teflón de la misma y la mezcla precisa hacen que los waffles salgan grandes y pachoncitos. Las instrucciones del instructivo son claras, solo es cuestión de tomarse el tiempo para leerlo. Pero realmente todo es muy intuitivo; dejar calentar la wafflera, vertir la mezcla y esperar el tiempo de cocción que se recomiende o considere y listo. Un punto importante a mencionar, el mango para rotar la wafflera se calienta después de haber hecho 3 o 4 waffles, recomiendo usar guantes de cocina para evitar sentir el mismo calor intenso de la wafflera. :)

Was extremely surprised and happy with how well this works. No sticking. Perfect crispy fluffy waffles. Not thin eggo type waffles, thick and deep waffles like you would get in a restaurant. Note the timer on this thing sucks, and thankfully has absolutely no bearing on cooking and no interaction with the heating or temperature of the waffle maker. I don’t even use it and they should probably remove it from the machine. If the timer was required for this to work, I probably would have returned the machine. So glad it doesn’t even need the timer turned on to work and OK with…the waffles are that good, and I prefer one less fiddly thing to go wrong with the machine or cooking. This machine has 1 temperature setting, pre-dialled in and perfect. As a simple waffle iron - plug in, it heats up, you use it - I can’t imagine anything working better or more simply than this. My usage: Follow box mix recipe for waffles, I have used several they all work. Don’t forget to add the correct amount of oil to the batter, as per box instructions.. Don’t grease the machine at all. Zero grease on the machine ever. Preheat until the light goes out. Pour batter, if it’s too thick or unevenly poured, tilt the machine slightly until it’s evenly distributed. The large cool handles are perfect for this. Close and flip. Flip again after 2 minutes. 4 minutes 30 seconds total cook time seems perfect. Don’t have to wash the machine or even wipe it down after, nothing sticks they just come right out.

You need to purchase 220V to 110V converter for operating this mashine

Bought this waffle maker after extensive research and reading a lot of reviews but I have to say..dont believe anything until you see it for yourself. Used this 1 time and it made decent waffles but wouldnt turn on the next time. I called up customer service of ibhejo and they said it is now out of return period. Got the product on 20/05 and got spoilt the second time i turned it on i.e 27/05. Now after spending all that money im left with a waffle maker that doesnt work and cannot be returned. Great service ibhejo.

Busque diferentes opciones y me decidí por esta, fundado en las opiniones de otras personas y sus reseñas, he confirmado que es una opción excelente, requieres de aproximadamente 8 minutos por waffle y quedan bien. Así lo han manifestado varias amistades y familia y yo mismo por supuesto. Es muy recomendable y quedan como hechos con máquina profesional, aunque a menor velocidad, pero no los quiero para vender, así que no es problema.