Customer Reviews

Waring Pro Professional Double Belgian Waffle Maker Model # WWM1200SA

5 star:		(18)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
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Fourteen waffles cooked in thirty minutes, from start (mixing the batter) to finish (placing in gallon-sized ziplock bags, complete with paper towels to prevent sogginess) to share with folks at the office. Each one perfectly fluffy, perfectly golden brown, and perfectly delicious.

That's just how fast this thing bakes waffles.

Whether you're making true Belgian waffles--with yeast, whipped eggs whites, and all that other stuff that makes them so divine--or simple waffles made from Bisquick or some other general-purpose baking mix, this waffle iron treats them all with equal care in reaching the perfect baking temperature across the waffles' entire surfaces, so they turn out consistently baked and browned. And, it does it much faster than any other waffle iron I've ever used--and I've used many.

It took six minutes to make four waffles this past weekend when I was feeding two very hungry mouths who realized too late that one waffle each was more than enough. And when you're feeding an entire family, this thing will prove phenomenally fast. It can take longer than that to pour coffee, milk and orange juice for everyone.

There're just a few things to keep in mind with this waffle iron.

First, when the directions say to spread the batter around with a spatula to ensure even distribution across the grids, they mean it. No waffle iron is so magical that it can redistribute batter to such a degree that they come out perfect. It takes just a few seconds to perform this crucial step, and the reward for doing so is a perfectly shaped waffle that's also perfectly browned.

Also, when it first beeps on the warm-up to let you know it's ready, allow it to sit for an addition three or four minutes. That ready indication beep (six short beeps) comes on a bit too quickly, and if you jump right in and start making waffles, the first two you make will come out a bit imperfect, with white ridges everywhere and some inconsistent rising. Allow it a few extra minutes to reach its true baking temperature. After that, it maintains such a great, constant heat that you can turn out one waffle after another, each one coming off almost as quickly as you put the batter for the next one on.

Finally, use the included measuring cup to pour batter into the irons. It's exactly 3/4 of a cup, which is just the right amount. If you pour too much in, it'll either start spitting batter out from the sides when closed, or it'll puff up so much that the clamshell will pop open, and you'll have to wait a minute or so before you can get it to stay closed again, which will cook the waffle unevenly, and possibly even throw off that clamshell's timer, which will leave you winging it on when to take the waffle out.

To wrap things up, had this thing cost the $99 retail price, I probably would've only given it three stars. If it would actually wait 'til it reaches its true baking temperature before beeping to let you know it's ready, I'd give it five stars. As it is, for $59 (when you can find it for that like I did at Sam's Club), this thing is an amazing piece of kitchen gadgetry to have, and I can't imagine that anyone who knows anything about waffle irons would be disappointed with its performance. Sure, there are even better ones out there, but even the KitchenAid waffle iron costs about $200, and it doesn't seem to do any better a job than this one, and those that do perform better are likely to cost you around $300 or more, which, unless you're running a restaurant, is just ridiculous, especially when their performance is only marginally better.

Pros:

-Fast-cooking

-Bakes and browns evenly

-Well-constructed


Cons:

-Beeps too soon on initial warm-up

-No indicators on the clamshells to let you know which way it's rotated, which will sooner or later find you fumbling to get the waffle on the bottom out before it over-cooks

I received this waffle maker recently for my birthday and used it for the first time this morning. I intentionally sacrificed the first few waffles to learn the settings and removing the excess oil from the seasoning process. My family says the rest of the waffles were pretty close to perfect.

The only reason I did not give this maker five stars is that one side makes darker waffles than the other. I don't know if the iron is hotter or if it cooks longer before beeping. Eventually I will figure out a setting that produces a happy medium between the two sides.

I used a club soda & biscuit mix recipe which produced light and fluffy waffles and we will probably stick with for a while. It's easy to find variations on the web, but the basics are 2 cups biscuit mix (like Bisquick brand), 1 egg, 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and 1 1/3 cups of club soda. Be careful to not stir all the gas out of the soda when combining the ingredients. Other methods I found on the web to make Belgian style waffles included using yeast or cake flour, but this seemed simplest and is very easy.

This waffle iron is fantastic!!!! My husband and I purchased this double waffle iron for our anniversary because our old waffle iron just didn't cut it anymore. With the Waring Pro Professional, the waffles didn't stick, each waffle cooked evenly and quickly, and clean up was a snap. I followed the instructions and brushed the surface with vegetable oil once before cooking and haven't since. Our girls want waffles everyday, but I have drawn the line at twice a week. We had considered purchasing a single waffle iron and I am so glad we didn't. This waffle iron makes true belgian waffles! I just use a mix by Krusteaz where you only add water, oil, and egg and the waffles are unbelievable. This waffle iron is worth every penny!!!

Bought this because we had and old single unit and in order to eat breakfast together we had to stick one in the oven to keep it warm, which is a pain..now this unit puts out the waffles faster then ever. By the time you get the cooked ones out and the batter in for the next batch and sit at the table the other ones are almost done. Our first experience was a very light and fluffy waffle that was set on cooking setting 7. Almost thought it was not done because it was so light..but it was done. This gives a whole new dimension to waffle eating. Prices vary from $85-100, so if you are not in a hurry, put it in your cart saved for later and watch for the updates from Amazon..today it is $84.57..great buy

We received this waffle maker a few weeks ago and absolutely love it. It cooks each waffle on both sides evenly. So you have two waffles that are perfect ready at the same time. It is very easy to operate following the instructions. There is no mess if you use the provided measuring cup. It is easy to clean up and put away for next time you want delicious waffles, very recommenable.

We bought this double waffle iron as a family Xmas present and we love it. We've used it three times now and it has made perfect waffles from the first one. We use a store mix and add buttermilk. No mess, no sticking. The measuring cup included makes sure you add just the right amount of batter. The design of the waffle iron makes it very easy to clean up if any does run over. They cook perfectly and very quickly compared to others I've used. Even better because they cook two at a time. Usually everyone is waiting around for their waffle - not with this one. Absolutely the best waffle iron!

it didn't take long to figure out the right settings and our dairy-free recipe produced wonderful waffles quickly... be prepared to throw out the first pair of waffles you make, but with a large enough batter, you'll soon be enjoying crispy, soft, fluffy waffles... super yummy and easy to clean up

After going most of my life with ok quality/performance waffle makers I finally found one that works perfectly. I've tried it with 4 different brands of mix including a homemade one and they all come out perfect. Like the other reviewers said, let it warm up a little more than the first beeps and spread the mix evenly and you'll get perfect results every time.

Love this product, the shipping was pricey, but worth it this machine would cost [...] at BB&B, and you can't even find it at the larger retailers.
This retailer was fast and easy to deal with.
To use this machine is very simple you only have to read the directions once. The machine does the rest. Both waffles come out brown and crisp, ( I set my dial to 5 1/2)
I used a waffle mix the first time to make sure I had some advantage, but next time I will try my own batter.
Fast and Easy, professional results, very happy!!

I bought this as a gift for my daughter. She loved it! Especially the fact that it has a measuring cup, so there are no spills!