Hamilton Beach 26201 Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Nonstick Plates, Double Flip, Black

REVIEW UPDATED. This waffle iron is one of my favorites. After reading all of the reviews, I decided to order it and read the instruction manual first. I followed the instructions to the letter, with the exception of washing the grill plates in the sink, rinsing them, and then rinsing them again with distilled water to ensure there were no hard water spots. This morning, I also made my first waffles. There were no issues at all. The waffles didn't stick at all and were perfectly browned. When I first coated the grill plates with Crisco oil, I used a very small amount of Crisco grill spray each time I made a waffle. I purchased a waffle iron with ceramic coated grill plates in a copper color. I dialed in 2 for my waffles and cooked them for 6 minutes. UPDATE: I've been using this for almost two months and it's fantastic. Even after all these years, she still makes the best waffles. If you follow the directions and wash, rinse, and dry the plates before coating them with oil and using oil spray, the waffles will not stick together.

Gianni Pratt

| Oct 14, 2021

Okay. Waffle snobbery is a term I use to describe someone who refuses to eat waffles. Personally, I believe that Waffles, unlike strangely imprinted pancakes, should have a "crunch" on the outside and a "bread" consistency on the inside. Having said that, I've done everything I can to capture its essence. I experimented with a variety of temperature settings and batter recipes. different timings I couldn't seem to locate that sweet spot. The removable plates are simple to clean, but they are not without their drawbacks. Instead of waffles, this produces strangely imprinted pancakes. In addition, I tried for months, not just a few times.

Alonso PICKERING

| Oct 31, 2021

2 weeks later, and 20 waffles have been made without a hitch! **Before using, I went the extra mile and did a "cast iron technique": I began by removing the plates, washing them, and then rubbing them with olive oil. Wipe away any excess and bake for 10 minutes in a toaster oven at 350°F. For both plates, I did this. After removing any remaining oil, replace them in the waffle maker. They never needed to be washed again after they were used, and they didn't stick at all.

Phoenix Love

| May 12, 2021

I did a lot of research on non-profit organizations after doing a lot of research on them I chose a waffle maker with a ceramic surface because I didn't want to use nonstick coatings. I have both birds and non-birds in my house. Stick coatings can emit toxic fumes that can kill birds. However, because I had never used a ceramic-coated appliance before, I couldn't judge the validity of the negative reviews, which made me hesitant to place an order. Finally, I decided to just go for it, confident that with my years of cooking and baking experience, I would be able to pull it off. It turned out that I didn't have to be concerned. This waffle maker is fantastic. br>br>I purposefully waited until I'd used this appliance several times before writing a review. First and foremost, the ceramic coating is outstanding. I've never had a waffle stick in all my batches of crispy, brown waffles. It's simple to clean up afterward. Second, there's no need to eliminate oil from your recipe or do anything special when it comes to grid preparation. I use half a cup of vegetable oil in my waffle recipe, which works perfectly, and I preheat the waffle maker while I'm mixing the batter. I brush a very small amount of oil onto the grids once it's hot. And when I say small, I really mean it. I simply dipped the brush into the oil. You're using too much oil if it runs down the grids as you brush them. (Note 1: I only have to re-write a few sentences every once in a while. Note 2: After the first time, oil the grids. I avoid using cooking spray because it harms non-stick cookware. finish with a stick). Third, I set the waffle maker to the third setting to ensure that the waffle gets hot enough to crisp. I pour about 3/4 cup batter onto the hot grids, close the waffle maker, and flip the waffle. Flip it back and open it after the majority of the steam has stopped coming out (the green ready light should come on at this point). The waffles are consistently well-browned and crispy. Finally, I take great care to keep the appliance in good working order. I never put the grids in the dishwasher after I'm finished with them. Dishwasher detergent is extremely abrasive. Hand-washing the grids in soapy water, drying them, and reinstalling them in the waffle maker takes only a few minutes. Mine still look and operate as if they were brand new. I hope this information is useful to anyone who is debating whether or not to purchase this appliance.

Kenna Becker

| May 17, 2021