Hamilton Beach 26200 Restaurant Style Belgian Waffle Baker

by Hamilton Beach

Product Features

• Fast-flip design makes thick, restaurant-style Belgian waffles
• Uses 1000 watts for ultra-fast baking
• Cool touch handle and indicator lights
• Upright storage design
• Easy clean up with non-stick interior

Product Details

Product Manual [359kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 4 x 12.5 inches ; 6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004X13C
• Item model number: 26200
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (169 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #67,699 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

This waffle baker really works. Pour in the batter, close the lid, and flip once--either sideways or front to back--and in five minutes two thick and fluffy Belgian waffles are ready. It's amazing. The flipping creates an air pocket in the center of the waffle that's pure chemistry. There are also several features that make using this device almost foolproof (though there is a slight learning curve). A well-written recipe book is included that provides some delicious waffle recipes and great baking tips, even if you're using a prepackaged mix. The indicator light is also great: it turns green when the baker is ready for the batter, eliminating guesswork. And the nonstick surface is super--when your waffles are done (five minutes is a good benchmark, and the lid should lift easily), they peel off the grid smoothly. Cleanup is easy, too. A covered hinge and a batter channel prevent messy spills, and the nonstick surface wipes clean with a sponge or a soft brush. Best of all, the waffle baker stores upright. All in all, this is a dandy addition to any kitchen. --C. Whitney-Ward

Product Description

Fast-flip design for fluffier waffles 1000 watts Mess-proof covered hinges and channels Cool-touch handle Extra-large Belgian grids with nonstick coating Power and preheat lights Upright storage design

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

185 of 188 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's so simple to use. But DO read the instructions!, March 3, 2004

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D. Harkins (Mesquite, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hamilton Beach 26200 Restaurant Style Belgian Waffle Baker (Kitchen)

Please take the negative reviews with a grain of salt. It's obvious that some of them are from people who don't like to read instructions. First, the indicator lights are NOT supposed to tell you when the waffle is finished. One light simply tells you the unit is receiving power (i.e., it's plugged in). The other light tells you when the iron is hot enough to pour in the batter. The waffle is done in five minutes or when steam stops. All of that is in the instructions that come with the waffle maker. My waffles always come out golden brown.

You will have no problem with the batter sticking if you use the recipes for waffles, not pancakes. Waffle recipes include a small amount of cooking oil, which is needed to keep the waffles from sticking. Every box of mix I've ever purchased has alternate instructions for mixing waffle batter vs. pancake batter. Again, it's just a matter of reading the instructions. My waffles are easily removed from the waffle maker and NEVER stick.

I read the instructions and I get PERFECT waffles every time! I am DELIGHTED with my purchase!

95 of 98 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent price performance for this waffler, December 1, 2003

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Joanna Daneman (Middletown, DE USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hamilton Beach 26200 Restaurant Style Belgian Waffle Baker (Kitchen)

There are a lot of kinds of wafflers: Belgian (make thick square or round waffles), German-style (flat, sometimes heart-shaped) and standard American medium waffles. The Belgian style are popular as the deep wells hold a lot of syrup and butter, and they can be made crisp and light by adding whipped egg whites to the batter.

The amusingly-named "Flip 'n Fluff" is no fluffy small appliance. Compact in size, it makes two Belgian style waffles with the added feature of a two-sided design that allows one to turn it over after pouring the batter on the hot griddle. Very simple, very bright design. The flip allows the batter to develop the air pockets in the middle of the waffle, adding twice the height and fluffiness to the baked result. If you look at commercial wafflers in breakfast restaurants, they often employ this same flipping mechanism (usually on a swivel) to make a professionally light product.

At this price point, this waffler makes a great wedding gift, and it's nicely sized (no bigger than a popular type of sandwich and meat grill advertised by a prizefighter--you know the one I mean.) Thumbs up on this waffler, it's a winner.

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It Really Does Make the Best Waffles, February 23, 2002

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This review is from: Hamilton Beach 26200 Restaurant Style Belgian Waffle Baker (Kitchen)

The reason this waffle maker has all these rave reviews is because this waffle maker makes the very best waffles I've ever eaten outside of brunch at places like Pebble Beach or good hotels in downtown San Francisco.

The flip makes all the difference. Waffles from this iron resemble those made by a professional and taste light and fluffy. The first time you make waffles with this iron you won't believe the difference. You can see it immediately in the shape and height of the waffle and taste it in the texture.

This iron gets very hot of course and has the normal amount of steam. Since you handle the iron to flip it you need to be more careful that with an ordinary iron. That is the only drawback I can see to this iron.

The iron has clear and easy to use indicator lights and can be stored in an upright position to save space.

The non stick surface is easy to clean and waffles are easily removed from the iron.

I am very pleased with this iron. I have to give it a five star rating. I could not be happier. The fact that the iron lists cheaper than many other models and is actually reduced significantly in price by Amazon is an added bonus. Sadly in life the good stuff normally costs more but not in this case.

At first it seemed odd to me that people would give a waffle iron as a present but after using it once I understood how someone could give this as a gift.