- Makes four 4-1/4-inch waffles at once with nonstick grids
- Seven browning settings: light to dark
- Tone sounds when waffles are done
- Made of heavy cast-aluminum for even heating--with polished lid
- Cord-wrap underneath; stands upright for compact storage
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Powered by a 1,200-watt heating element and solidly constructed of cast aluminum for evenly distributing and retaining heat, this waffle maker bakes four 4-1/4-inch waffles at once and readily releases them from grids coated with a rugged nonstick surface. A control on the front provides seven browning settings from light to dark. A red light shows when power is on, and a green light signals when the grids are properly heated to receive batter. A tone sounds when waffles are browned according to the selected setting. The waffler measures 10 inches wide, 3-1/2 inches high, and 13 inches deep (including the stay-cool handle). For compact storage, it stands upright and there's a cord-wrap with plug-holder underneath. The waffler carries a three-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack
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VillaWare UNO classic waffler bakes four 4 1/2" square waffles. 1200 watts of power. Waffle tone and 7 setting browning control. Non stick coating for easy clean up. On / off and ready to bake lights. Generous spill trough with extra thick grids. Die cast aluminum housing. Cord wrap for easy storage.
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57 of 57 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Diner style waffles anyone?,
By The Brooks Stead "L. Brooks" (Tacoma, WA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: VillaWare V2001C UNO Classic Waffler 4-Square (Kitchen)
The term "classic" to describe this waffler is absolutely correct. It makes the epitome of an all-American diner waffle with small, shallow indentations that is thinner than the Belgian waffle. When I think of beautiful photographs of waffles in cookbooks and magazines, I think this waffler must be what they used. I received mine and proceeded to make plain waffles within 5 minutes of opening the box. I used Golden Malt flour and their recipe for waffles that included egg, water, and butter (but I used oil) being that this was only a test run. I have yet to try other recipes such as chocolate or gingerbread waffles, but I'm sure they'll be just as wonderful. My waffles were somewhat evenly browned (does ANY waffler manage to brown 100% evenly?) and "golden" although they did look a bit pale and I thought they weren't done until I touched them with a fork and found that they were certainly crispy. I think the crisp-factor is the most important thing here for serious waffle eaters...not so much the color.The iron itself seems to be of solid construction and the lid doesn't wobble very much like many other waffle irons do. It is large, but that's to be expected since it makes 4 waffles. I'm not sure if they sell a 2-waffle model or not, but it seems like a bit of a waste since standing up, the width would be the same anyway. It's only the height that is affected by adding another row of waffles. If you can fit a 2-waffle iron in your cupboard, you can fit this one. In other waffle irons I've used (and tossed), the steam from the cooking waffles seems to keep them too soggy, but for whatever reason, that doesn't happen with this one. The only reason I gave this product 4 stars is because A. there was no 4.5 star option and B. because I *did* have to turn the dial all the way up to 7 in order to get my waffles to the desired doneness. They were crisp, but not browned at lower settings. Here's a hint: If you like your waffles ultra crisp, instead of hunting around for the perfect waffle iron (there isn't one), just freeze your waffles and toast them a la Eggo waffles...they will surely be crispy then (plus, you'll have waffles on hand at any given time). As for the "waffle alert" that tells you when the waffles are done... I don't see any negative reviews here, but with other VillaWare products that have this feature, I've seen many negative reviews claiming the beeping sounds more like a fire alarm. I'm not sure what brand of fire alarm *they're* using, but I'd replace it if it's that quiet. The beeping on the waffler isn't even as loud as an alarm clock alarm. It certainly isn't as loud as a fire alarm. No, my hearing isn't bad and I don't wear a hearing aide. I think perhaps the other reviewers were either ultra sensitive to sound (i.e. they had dog-hearing) or perhaps VillaWare replaced the beeping mechanism on the waffler with something softer sounding (although some of the reviews are very recent, so I doubt that's the case). In any event, don't let the negative reviews of the alarm from other VW products keep you from buying this waffler. If you love waffles like I love waffles, you'll be happy with it.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Updated review... product redeemed, give it 3 stars,
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This review is from: VillaWare V2001C UNO Classic Waffler 4-Square (Kitchen)
This updates my 'first look' review of this product, which was probably unduly harsh. This flashy looking item is among the more expensive waffle makers on the market. We fired it up for its maiden voyage expecting to be immediately pleased, only to be very disappointed. Using the same waffle recipe we have used with great success for many years, the results were dismal -- undercooked, unevenly cooked, sodden, no matter how we adjusted the waffle iron.
After a few weeks of twiddling and tweaking the batter recipe, we are now able to make good quality waffles. Why all of that trial and error should be required to make this unit work, when we previously were able to make perfectly wonderful waffles with ease, using an old, inexpensive waffle iron, is difficult to understand. From time to time, we still get odd results with the Classic -- portions of the large waffle surface seem to heat unevenly, and we get 'scorch marks' on what is an otherwise perfectly done waffle. All in all, however, performance is satisfactory. There is also the matter of the 'waffle tone' -- a chirping sound the unit makes when it reaches operating temperature and again when a waffle is supposedly 'done.' My three year old thinks it's great. I find it unobtrusive. Others may find it annoying and perhaps even unendurable before the first coffee of the morning has arrived. Typically the 'chirp' begins well before a waffle is actually finished cooking, so the 'waffle tone' isn't particularly useful; although it could keep you from completely forgetting cooking is in progress and might help to avoid an occasional burnt waffle. Taking all of this into account, I now give this unit 3 STARS. It is somewhat expensive, but it looks great and is solidly built. It usually works well, but only after much experimentation, and only after one learns to live with its quirky and inconsistent performance.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Best waffle maker I've ever used.,
By A Customer
This review is from: VillaWare V2001C UNO Classic Waffler 4-Square (Kitchen)
I always hated making waffles as a kid, you never knew when they were done...and then they stuck! This is a joy to use! Makes the best waffles, crisp on the outside, tender inside...every one done to perfection. Will be making waffles every weekend now!
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