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Customer Reviews of Waring Pro WMK300A Professional Stainless-Steel Belgian Waffle Maker
Customer Rating:   Summary: A real Pro Belgian Waffle Maker Comment: I have seen several reviews about the durability of this machine and not having used it long enough I can't speak to that. What I can speak to is the unit's operation. After the initial warm-up, this machine turns out waffles that are consistently the same level of brown that you have chosen. Every single waffle was identical in color and completeness of baking. The time to cook each waffle was about 2 1/2 to 3 minutes so cooking up a batch of a half dozen waffles takes about 35 minutes. As to durability, my wife told me that she went to a breakfast buffet restaurant and the Belgian Waffle Maker THEY used was this identical machine. They make many dozens of waffles every DAY and this is the unit they have chosen to make those waffles. So based upon that, assuming the normal care one would take with any kitchen appliance, I don't see why this unit couldn't produce hundreds of waffles for you as well. The only reason I gave it four stars instead of five is that the top of the unit was dented when it arrived. That means the packaging for the unit is not stiff enough to protect it during shipping. This wasn't enough of a problem to return the unit since it is merely cosmetic and the dent can probably be popped out once I do a major cleaning of the unit. Other than that, it is easy to use with its three beeps to indicate the waffle has baked, which really helps my wife who is legally blind so it is hard for her to see. Besides which, the green light does come on and off while cooking so it isn't as reliable of a gauge as to when the waffle is actually completely cooked, while the beeps are. So you can cook and not have to stand in front of it while it is cooking since you can hear the beeps from 10-15 feet away. So you can be doing other things in the kitchen or, in our case, sitting at the dining room table while it cooks. The spill tray is convenient for when you accidentally overfill the griddle with batter. It is so much easier to wash off the small pan than to haul the whole unit to the sink to clean up any accidents. I will say that the measuring cup is pretty useless if you use a batter that is the least bit thick. What we did was to use it once to gauge what the right amount of batter would be to fill the grille to the right level and then used a ladle to pour that amount for subsequent batches of waffles. You can get a Nylon ladle from Amazon for about $3.60 - Pedrini Black & Satin Nylon Ladle. The nylon will keep from scratching the non-stick finish on the grill and is safe from melting up to 410 degrees. That was so much easier since the measuring cup is narrow and the bottom is on curved but has 90 degree angles so it is almost impossible to get all of the batter out of the cup. A curved bottomed measuring cup like Pyrex makes would work much better since then you can get the batter out of the bottom of the cup with a spatula. Customer Rating: Summary: Perfect! Comment: I LOVE this waffle iron. It makes it extremely easy to make perfect waffles every time. No more waffles stuck to the iron or burnt to a crisp. Just add the batter (it overflows if there is too much or you can make "spider" waffles by putting in just a little), close the lid, flip over, and wait for the beep. I did have to adjust the timer for my "secret" recipe (Golden Malted Pancake & Waffle Flour, Original, 33-Ounce Cans (Pack of 3)), but that was all I had to do to ensure perfect waffles EVERY time. I was concerned about clean-up as you don't wash the waffle iron, but after many uses the grids still look new. No problems at all with sanitation. Highly recommended. Customer Rating: Summary: This waffle maker cooks great but ... Comment: I purchased this production a month ago and found it to cook great waffles, but the timer does not always work. if the batter is cold the timer does not activate. so you have to time it the first time on the degree you want it cooked (we like 5) and then if you store the batter you will have to physically time it. the recipes that came in the book are excellent but time comsuming to make they all have yeast. I made a recipe from on line that did not require yeast and it was almost as good. Customer Rating: Summary: Waring Pro Belgian Waffle Maker Comment: I bought this waffle iron because my family always enjoyed waffles when on vacation at a hotel who had them available for breakfast. This holiday season we had 22 family members descend on our home, and so I decided to purchase one of these for all to enjoy. I was extremely happy with the performance, making 3 different recipes. All were great. For the price (about $69) it is very well worth it. I have absolutely no complaints. Customer Rating: Summary: I know how to fix this maker when it stops working Comment: I have had this waffle maker for a little over a year so it is now out of warranty. It just stopped heating up last weekend. After some online research I found out what goes wrong. When I plug mine in the orange light turns on and you can hear the relay click but it does not get hot. If you are experiencing this problem and you are out of warranty please don't throw out your waffle maker. It can be fixed and the part is only $1.50. The part you need is a thermal fuse and it can be found under the round stainless cover of the upper griddle. It is covered by a white silicon tube. Apparently this thermal fuse overheats and blows and power no longer gets to the burners. I have ordered my fuse and have not put it in yet but there are many blogs where this is discussed. This is a really great product but they either have the wrong size fuse in the unit or it was defective. Mine blew when i made a batch of waffles, turned off the unit and then turned it back on to make a second batch. It never heated back up. I kept my temperature control at 3.5. I hope this helps all you waffltiers out there. Also, the golden waffle mix is the best and you need to buy an isi brand whip cream dispenser. You add two pints of heavy whipping cream and three table spoons of powdered sugar and have the best whip cream for those tasty waffles. More Reviews WARING WMK300A -- This professional quality Waffle Maker has extra-deep pockets to produce the thickest Belgian Waffles you can get anywhere! A rotary feature ensures even baking on the top and bottom, and produces a crisp crust and tender interior. Brushed stainless steel housing and base UL/CUL approved Limited One Year Appliance Warranty 
Choosing Appliance -> Fridge / Freezers By law manufacturers must disclose the energy efficiency of their appliances, rated A to G. These are usually displayed prominently in showrooms. The better the rating, the more energy efficient the appliance is - good for both the environment and your pocket. Choosing Appliance -> Taps If you want a sink with large bowl dimensions to cope with big-pan washing-up, it is worth considering a tap with a pull-out or pull-down spray rinse. This gives you water anywhere you need it around the bowl area. Waring Pro WMK300A Professional Stainless-Steel Belgian Waffle Maker
Tips How to Maintain Appliance -> Stainless Steel Maintenance Wipe away any acid spills such as from vinegar or grapefruit straight away. Never clean the bowl or draining board with an abrasive cleaner. Instead use liquid detergent in warm water and wipe with a soft cloth to remove water drop marks. Care for stainless steel appliance fascias and cabinet fronts in the same way. If choosing stainless steel cabinets, a 'brushed' surface is less likely to show grease from finger marks. |
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