What's the point of this? Does flipping truly make a better waffle? How so?
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I don't think that the flipping actually has a real benefit. It really only flips over to lock as far as I know. It has heating elements on both sides so I don't think, other than locking the iron, flipping it does anything
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Actually, gravity does play a small part... the batter tends to settle, and although there are elements heating from both sides, the surface is starting to cook the moment that you dump the batter in, flipping it allows the batter to fall to the now upper element, creating an even cook through the waffle. Having cooked these with a traditional fireplace cast iron waffle pan, (that you also are supposed to flip), and other counter top models, I can say that these cook the most evenly of all the other possible processes known to date. That my friend, is my humble opinion, and in the world of food, it's up to the taste to decide for the individual. I cooked and fed to the dog alot of steaks before I figured them out, same with waffles. I'm pleased with how the experiments ended up, the dog is upset that I stopped making excess...
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No reason at all that I can see. I've heated water, milk and broth. I've also heated light soups like chicken and noodles. I do recommend if you're making something other than water that you wash it or at least rinse it as soon as you've finished heating. As for the heating time noted by flipspiceland, I haven't noticed that. Perhaps they don't have the temperature turned all the way up. Since I'm mostly boiling and using that's where I keep it and it never takes more than a couple minutes to boil. Of course the more liquid the longer it will take, but even with 4 cups of water it probably took less than 6 minutes. No reason at all that I can see. I've heated water, milk and broth. I've also heated light soups like chicken and noodles. I do recommend if you're making something other than water that you wash it or at least rinse it as soon as you've finished heating. As for the heating time noted by flipspiceland, I haven't noticed that. Perhaps they don't have the temperature turned all the way up. Since I'm mostly boiling and using that's where I keep it and it never takes more than a couple minutes to boil. Of course the more liquid the longer it will take, but even with 4 cups of water it probably... » Read More No reason at all that I can see. I've heated water, milk and broth. I've also heated light soups like chicken and noodles. I do recommend if you're making something other than water that you wash it or at least rinse it as soon as you've finished heating. As for the heating time noted by flipspiceland, I haven't noticed that. Perhaps they don't have the temperature turned all the way up. Since I'm mostly boiling and using that's where I keep it and it never takes more than a couple minutes to boil. Of course the more liquid the longer it will take, but even with 4 cups of water it probably took less than 6 minutes. « Show Less
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We have found that it depends a lot on the consistency of the batter. If it's a thicker batter, the waffles will be thicker. If the batter is thinner, so too will be the waffles. It makes wonderful waffles, no matter if they're thick or thin!
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It works well making the waffles with or without the stick. The stick makes it more fun.
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Hi Jean, I have used both in this waffle maker. Sometimes the pancake mix will give you directions if you are going to use a pancake mix for waffles (usually less liquid), and I have also made my own waffle mix from scratch. Hope this helps.
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I rub some veg oil on before first waffle...that's it. The come out easily and perfect each time. Love the machine
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You can cook the waffle as long as you like. Takes some getting used to. Don't give up on the first few tries.
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I haven't made just one, but I don't see why not. (who can only eat one waffle <g>) just pour the batter onto the one side. The setting should be the same. Let us know how it works out for you.
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Hi :-) I put a bit of olive oil - but when I forgot to, it still didn't burn the waffles (they lift right out of there without sticking).
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You can use either, the waffle mix is probably a little thinner in consistency, so if you add a little more milk to the pancake batter it will work fine.the batter has to flow to all the well son the waffle iron to cook completely.
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I would not recommend it for waffles. It's more for grilling (i.e. sandwiches, chicken breast, etc.)
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It's not easy, just the same as every waffle maker. If you use cooking spray on it, then you have to wipe it clean with a dishrag.
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No problem at all - runover batter wipes right off. We initially put in too much batter so had runover. The waffles themselves are smaller than we expected, but each one takes a very short time to cook and are thin and crisp, which we like.
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These waffles are cooked in the silicone pan for a time, then flipped out onto the baking sheet and returned to the oven to finish cooking. I don't think flipping one pan onto the top of the other pan will work as it may not fully cook in the middle. Also, that would be a VERY thick waffle. We put the flat side on the plate and never know the shape is missing! Also, we've had to "play" with the cooking times and recipes to get it just right. We love these pans.
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I picked this one for basically the same reason you have stated, all positive reviews. It makes waffles pretty quick, so I don't think having the double decker is that important unless you are feeding 8 or 10 people.
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That would depend on the setting you choose. I have used the medium setting so the waffle is golden and firm throughout. I assume a higher setting wld yield crispier results.
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JD, that would depend on your recipe. I use whipped egg whites and corn oil in the batter so my waffles are crispier on the outside and safer inside. Work with your ingredients and find the mixture that works best for you. All I can tell you is we use it several times per week and the waffles are restaurant quality. We have 3 different waffle makers and this one is the best we have ever used. Gary