For those that have complained that they wished this made thicker waffles, I say, go buy a belgian waffle iron. This one makes great tradtion waffles. I grew up with my mom making tradtional waffles several times a weak (I look forward to one day inheriting that 40 year old waffle iron that still makes great waffles). I have been wanting a quality Waffle Iron for awhile.
The comment about waiting until completely done and letting the spilled batter dry/cook for easier cleanup is on the money with the advice.
As far as figuring out how much to pour.....every waffle batter recipe is different, the amounts of baking powder can very, the altitude your cooking at may differ from someone else, so when someone says use 2 cups, or 1 1/4 cups, take that with a grain of salt. it takes practice with your favorite waffle recipe. I personally do not use a measuring cup, I pour directly out of the mixing bowl, pouring across the center of the iron.....This is how I cook and I have quickly figured out the amount to pour by watching how much batter is in the iron. I find dipping a cup into the mixing bowl and the pouring into the iron can be messy and not all the batter pours out of the cup, so how do you really know how much your pouring..........
A few people have complained about this unit not having removeable plates, I think that is a good thing. the removeable plates that some waffles irons have can be a weak point trying to keep them to stay in place properly with how cheaply most products are made overseas these days....I refer back to the 40 year old waffle iron my moms still uses to make waffles for her grandkids (and her sons whenever we get the chance)....
Now that I've commented about other peoples reviews............I really like the beeper on this unit, I do not have to have it where I can constantly see the light. Even though this is not that big of a deal as I have found with my batter reciepe, I do not have time to sit down and start eating before the next batch is read, and this is with it set on 3. I expected it to take a lot longer then it does, which is a good thing. My life likes hers crunchy, so I either turn it up for a batch or just leave them in a little longer.
Cleanup was simple, I use a rag dampened with hot water and wipe. I do recommend spraying the top and bottom irons before each first us with a non-stick spray, you will not have to spray again until the next time you get You can eliminate the use of it.
Cuisinart WAF-6 Traditional-Style 6-Slice Waffle Iron, Brushed Stainless Steel Features
- Traditional-style 6-slice waffle iron in brushed stainless-steel housing
- 6-setting browning control for light to dark golden waffles
- Green "ready" light; red "power on" light; locking latch; under-base cord wrap
- Non-stick baking plates clean up easily; flared sides catch drips
- Measures 15-1/4 by 6-8/9 by 13-4/7 inches; 3-year limited warranty
