This was the second waffle iron I bought, when I knew I wanted to have two on hand before my extended family came for a brunch buffet. It did a great job of making the waffles and helping us to "streamline production", as my father-in-law put it. I was very pleased with the purchase. Performance The waffles were not quite as perfect as my other waffle iron made them, but they were still a big step above how most waffle irons tend to work! Settings/Features It's all very simple and basic, which I prefer. I don't need a lot of bells and whistles with my waffles. Ease of Cleaning I did have a tougher time cleaning this one than my other waffle iron, but it wasn't too horrible once I figured out a few tricks. Ease of Use It's very easy to use! Durability This held up really well through several visits and lots of people using it. It got bumped fairly hard and knocked a bit out of alignment, but we were able to figure it out and fix it fairly easily. Other than that, it holds up well.

CMincksRun

USA

I received my Waring Pro Belgian Waffle Maker as a Christmas gift. I was so excited to try it out, as my family loves waffles. We especially love hotel waffles, and the Waring Pro looks just like the waffle makers I've seen in hotels! I have been very pleased. Using the Waring Pro is simple. So simple, in fact, that my son gets to help me with breakfast on the weekends. The waffle maker gets ready for batter quickly and signals you when your waffle is ready. The handle is easy to turn, which makes the waffle maker a breeze to operate. We use a specialty mix that we were also gifted, and the waffles taste just like the hotel waffles we love. Cleaning this waffle maker can be a little tricky sometimes, but we use a bottle brush to get any trouble areas. I would recommend this product to anyone looking to make great waffles and not break the bank on a waffle maker. It is definitely a quality product and worth the minimal investment.

momdarwin

USA

This was a Christmas gift from my husband, and we have had it for a number of years now. Overall, I am very happy with this waffle maker and would recommend it to a friend. Performance This waffle maker makes great waffles. Simple to use, quick to heat up. Settings/Features Not a ton of settings/features, but there isn't much to waffle makers in general. Easy to use. Ease of Cleaning Since it has a cord, the appliance can't go in to the dishwasher, which would make cleaning easier. Otherwise, as long as you use some sort of cooking oil or spray, it wipes clean without too much trouble. Ease of Use Very easy to use. Just heat up, pour in waffle batter, flip halfway, and then serve. A little sticky if you don't use enough oil/butter prior to pouring in the batter. Durability We have had this waffle maker for a number of years now, and it still works just as well as the day we first got it. Since it is a simple design with very few moving parts, I expect it to last a long time.

angelarozmyn

USA

I used to make the toaster waffles and wondered why kids didn't really like them very much and then I bought my first waffle maker, a Waring Pro Belgian Waffle Maker, and discovered how easy waffles can be to make. I always thought they would be really hard to make but with my waffle maker and an instant mix I can make waffles that my kids absolutely love. Performance It does a great job and is very simple and easy to use. Settings/Features The settings let you know when it's time to put the batter in and when it's time to flip it over and when it's done. All I have to do is look at the light and I know I won't burn anything. Ease of Cleaning There's lots of cracks and corners that are hard to get clean. The pan part is easy, I just wipe it clean because nothing sticks, but I get batter on the outside parts and those are hard to reach. It's partially submersible in dish water, but not completely. It's not impossible to clean, but does have it's challenges because I'm a little messy. Ease of Use If you can see the light and follow directions you can easily make delicious waffles. Durability I've been using my waffle maker for three years and I haven't had any issues whatsoever.

DHughes8528

USA

This is a beautiful Belgian waffle maker. It looks great in any kitchen. It works well and cooks a stunning waffle quickly and easily. It is slightly difficult to clean and it can be taxing to make many waffles for a crowd and keep them warm. However, this machine is great for a one or two person household where waiting 4 minutes isn't too hard to do while the other one cooks. More than that, the "stack" of waffles need to be stored in the warming oven and become soggy. Also, the tool that accompanies the waffle maker for accurately filling the waffle maker with prepared baking mix, is not easy to use or fill with the prepared mix. However, it cooks evenly, and makes crisp delicious waffles every single time. I have been using this tool regularly for the past 4 years, and have had no significant problems. Ease of Cleaning Only able to wipe down with a rag, as it cannot be submerged in water and the baking plates are not removable for washing.

missmelon

USA

I got this for making chicken and waffles, which is a family tradition. I was so pleased with this machine, it is far superior to other waffle makers I have owned. The waffles come out perfectly and don't ever get stuck to the maker. They are light and fluffy, and the maker is easy to clean up. This is well worth the money.

teacherguy

USA

I love this waffle maker! It was a gift and I'm so glad we received this brand/model! My parents have several belgian waffle makers and some of their have not stood the test of time. Ours, however has been well used for 3 years and it still works like new! Performance Cooks evenly, has a timer for when the waffle is ready, has a measuring cup so you don't over-fill the waffle maker. If you do happen to over-fill, there's a nice metal tray to catch the overflow, which you can take out and wash. The non-stick coating has not worn off at all, unlike my parents' Presto waffle maker. Theirs is really frustrating, because the batter now sticks like crazy unless you use lots of butter or spray. Ease of Cleaning I'll admit the thing does get a little greasy, but it cleans easily with hot, soapy water. There's a few cracks and crevices that are tricky to clean, but I just use a wooden skewer to get in there. Ease of Use Perfectly straight forward. Makes yummy breakfast in a hurry! Durability Like I said, we've used ours for 3 years and it still works well. The numbers around the dial have worn off, but that doesn't affect anything.

ninathemom

USA

My mom bought one of these waffle makers a couple of months ago and after visiting her I fell in love. As soon as I got home I went and bought one as well and I use it every weekend. It blows frozen waffles out of the water and is so easy to use. Plus the waffles are huge! So you only need to make one per person or even share one. You can leave them in a little bit longer if you like your waffles a little crispy like me. You can throw chopped up fruit in the batter as well and though sometimes it gets a bit messy, it makes awesome waffles! You will never catch me eating frozen waffles again, that's for sure. Performance Cooks quickly and effortlessly with delicious waffles as the outcome. Ease of Cleaning let it cool down and just wipe it off, the non stick works great! Ease of Use just mix the batter and pour it in. Doesn't get much easier! Durability Made of great strong materials and even though I have had it a month or so, I don't see it breaking anytime soon.

AHARRIS1987

USA

I've always wanted to try restaurant quality deep waffles at home so I decided to get the Waring Pro Belgian Waffle Maker for Christmas. Very simple to use just wait until the beeping noise alerts you that it is hot, pour the batter and turn. Wait a few minutes while it cooks and the beeping noise will alert you again when it is ready. Never had any issues with burning or the waffle sticking. Makes a delicious breakfast in a few minutes. My mornings have never been the same since. Gotta give it a big thumbs up. Performance Great performance. Cooks evenly and thick restaurant quality waffles in minutes. Settings/Features Not many settings other than off and on. Great turning handle ensures the waffle cooks evenly. Ease of Cleaning Very easy to clean. Just be sure to spray the metal heating elements if you feel like your waffle starts to stick after a while but when you buy it the non-stick coating should be enough. Ease of Use Very easy to use. Just pour the batter into the waffle maker when it beeps that it is hot, close and turn. Open when the beeping sound light indicates it is ready. Durability The Waring Pro Waffle Maker feels very durable. Waring makes quality products and this is no different. Definitely a product that feels like it was last a very long time due to the metal in the device.

souperbait00

Miami, FL

We are huge breakfast fans in my family. One of our most favorite things to make though has to be waffles. We tried the Waring Pro Belgian Waffle Maker WMK300 at a hotel we stayed in and fell in love. After returning home we decided to buy one for our family. This is truly a goof proof waffle maker. All you need to do is fill it with batter, follow the instructions and you get perfect Belgian waffles every time (without the overflow/sticky waffles you can find with other waffle makers). This waffle maker comes out every weekend when we feel like having something sweet and also makes an appearance at our large Christmas family gatherings. It is really easy to find this waffle maker in stores and the price is not too expensive, especially if you have waffle fans in your family. This is also a much more healthy way to make waffles versus buying the frozen ones that are filled with who knows what. We would highly recommend this product.

ivansmom

Grand Rapids, MI