Presto 03510 Ceramic FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker,Black Import To Shop ×Product customization General Description Gallery

AMAZING for the priceI bought this waffle maker to replace a $150+ cast iron waffle maker that we got as a wedding gift, after it essentially fell apart after 10 years of frequent use. Normally I wouldn’t try to directly compare the two, since you’d expect the more expensive waffle iron to be much better, but I’ve had this waffle iron for over a year now and it beats the old one in pretty much every category, except probably for longevity.First of all, it’s much more lightweight and compact – it fits in our pantry much better, takes up less space on the counter, and is easier to pack (yes, we often bring our waffle maker when renting a house on vacation!). I like that you can lock it in the standing position for storage.Second, it is INCREDIBLY easy to clean. The cast iron one we had was a nightmare to clean, truly, but the ceramic on this one is wipe-clean. Part of that is that is that there is a nice deep channel running around the waffle iron, so that it’s nearly impossible to overflow – our last waffle maker overflowed constantly (in fact, it came with a drip tray for this reason) and the batter that got on the outside was really hard to get off. It also spluttered and sprayed waffle batter a lot. Maybe that isn’t a problem with most waffle makers and we just had a dud, but it’s a big difference for me. I intentionally over-filled this waffle maker once, and batter still didn’t come out. Even without that issue, the inside is significantly easier to clean – no scrubbing needed, ever. And we often put stuff in our waffles – chocolate chips, nuts, M&Ms, candied bacon – that tends to stick, but no worries with this waffle maker. Usually the waffles come off so cleanly that the ceramic looks brand new, but if some stuff sticks, it wipes off easily – no scrubbing.The timer on this waffle maker is kind of a nice feature, but it only does full minutes, with a beep when there’s 30 seconds left. This suited my purposes fine, since I’ve found 3:30 is perfect for our waffles, but recently (after a year of using it 2-4 times per month) the timer hasn’t been reliable. Sometimes it gets stuck on 1, 2, or 3 minutes and just refuses to add more time. This is really not a big deal, I just set a different timer.The nonstick ceramic is easily the best part of this waffle maker – it really is nonstick. I have found that I do have to lightly spray the waffle iron when I’m making waffles with stuff in them (usually chocolate chips for my kid), otherwise the waffles tend to split down the middle, with half on each side. Sometimes I don’t bother spraying even then, because the waffles still taste good. It’s weird, though, because when that happens they still come off the ceramic easily so they’re not exactly ‘stuck’, they don’t just slide right off like the plain waffles do. I also recommend adding 30 seconds to your cook time if there’s a lot of stuff added to your waffle, so the center comes together better.Now, I doubt this thing will last me an entire decade, but if it stops working I will happily replace it with an identical model because it’s such an improvement.

Very good as a one job product-waffles!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

Nine years and still works great!We’ve had this waffle iron for 9 years now and have used it at least once a week the whole time. I love how the waffles turn out perfect each time. I love that I can flip it without having a huge flipping mechanism. I’m replacing it with the same one because after 9 years, the nonstick surface is starting to stick (especially with our funky gluten free flour mixes). Love this waffle iron!!

Finally, a waffle iron that meets my expectationsThis 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.EnjoyUpdate: 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.

Buy it!Easy to use, easy to clean.and takes very little storage. I don’t recommend using fresh blueberries because that is messy, but if you do, just use regular batter and keep making waffles and it will get clean. We have made chocolate chip waffles and that works great. I have used the Kona brand waffle mix. Buy it.