My biggest complaint about waffles is they get soggy too quickly. Does this make crispy waffles like at IHOP?
1493884
If you leave them in until it finishes steaming (per the directions), they come out great. Light, fluffy, not crispy, but almost pancake consistency. My son likes them like that. For my waffle, I leave it in a little longer and make it a little crispier. This is a great waffle iron that my whole family loves. We bought a new one to replace our old one that broke after 10 years.
1493885
I don't know anything about ihop, but these waffle are not soggy. They are fantastic!
1493886
They aren't soggy, but they're not really crispy. I'm going to work on leaving them in longer
1493887
I have been pleased with this waffle maker. The size of the waffles is just what I was looking for--not too thin, and not too thick. The waffles consistently turn out light, crisp, and tender. Good luck with your search.
1493888
It depends on how long you cook them. It took me a while to discover how much batter to put in the machine. Be sure your waffle maker is really hot before you start.
1202351
I was hoping it would be like Bisquick. It is not. It just does not have a good texture. Sorry
922338
The waffles are thinner as apposed to thick, maybe 1/2 or less. Much more like a pancake with a grid pattern. (and yes different flavor) My son calls these skinny waffles. We were looking more for a thicker waffle maker, more like what you get in a hotel. If I read the question correctly you do not want cake like waffles, which I interpret as thick.
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I make waffles in mine every weekend. I plug in the maker, insert clean dry waffle plates, and set the heat dial to high. You have to wait for the lights to indicate it is heated up all the way, so I make the batter while it heats. I have a pump spray bottle (pampered chef) that I put olive oil (evoo) in and pump up the pressure. I spray this on the top and bottom plate, especially in the middle of both plates. I pour the batter in, and set the timer for 3 minutes. I don't open the maker after closing it for the entire 3 minutes. Once the timer goes off, I open and the waffle comes right out. I spray again before the next set, and always leave the heat dial on high. if the light comes back on to indicate the grill has cooled a bit, I wait to start the next one until the lights indicate it is again fully heated. This is the instructions as I rememebr them form the book that came with the grill. I have been using the same one every weekend for about 3 yrs now. I do hand wach my plates. The olive oil does create som ebuild up, adn the grill itself has gotten so hot, that the foreman name on the top has been wipped away. A hot well oiled waffle grill is the key!. Oh and the batter I use is the packets of martha white muffin mix, look to the back for a pancake recipe, and mix it that way. I use any of the flavors from berry, to banana walnut, to lemon poppy seed, and they all make good waffles, even if some are different colors of "brown" when the 3 minute timer goes off.
1420612
No, but if you use spray the plates with a product like Pam before you use the waffle iron (after heating as directed) then the waffle iron is very easy to keep clean. I use it very often and have never had any problems cleaning it, even if the batter runs out the sides it wipes right off.
920217
it takes about three to four minutes for a waffle to get done. if you make a mistake it will overflow out of the appliance.
812933
It makes perfect waffles...not too thin or too thick. Use 1/3 cup batter. Thicker batter works best. Leftover waffles fit perfectly in toaster. Definitely is non-stick as it says. The standup for storage is great.
2102294
Yes, it does act somewhat like a dehydrator. The chips get crispy. It's fun and easy and the chips are surprisingly good.
469416
I know this is late...but I just made a waffle (with some mini-chocolate chips) and it was perfect in exactly 4 minutes. I set the oven timer and checked when it beeped. Brown all over and not beige. Came out great! Sometimes I do wish I had a Belgian waffle maker...but this works great for old fashioned waffles and if you make extra, cut them into 4 pieces, they'll fit into a normal toaster. Also...if you flip the plates over, it becomes a griddle. Perfect for toasted sandwiches. I've had mine for years so I can't complain.
645050
I would not recommend it for waffles. It's more for grilling (i.e. sandwiches, chicken breast, etc.)
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Mine doesn't stick like that at all. I hit it with spray-on cooking oil (iron unplugged, not even warm) maybe once every dozen waffles or so and even that is probably more than mine needs. And I use a boxed waffle mix with water, too. I let it warm up exactly one minute before pouring in the mix, flip it, let it cook for 4 minutes using the timer as a guide. Couldn't be easier. Only time it got gnarly was when I poured in too much mix and it cooked over the edges of the black plates, oops. Maybe you should try another mix. Even the generic Safeway mix works fine for me, nothing too fancy required. Mine doesn't stick like that at all. I hit it with spray-on cooking oil (iron unplugged, not even warm) maybe once every dozen waffles or so and even that is probably more than mine needs. And I use a boxed waffle mix with water, too. I let it warm up exactly one minute before pouring in the mix, flip it, let it cook for 4 minutes using the timer as a guide. Couldn't be easier. Only time it got gnarly was when I poured in too much mix and it cooked over the edges of the black plates, oops. Maybe you should try another mix. Even the generic Safeway mix works fine for me, nothing too fancy... » Read More Mine doesn't stick like that at all. I hit it with spray-on cooking oil (iron unplugged, not even warm) maybe once every dozen waffles or so and even that is probably more than mine needs. And I use a boxed waffle mix with water, too. I let it warm up exactly one minute before pouring in the mix, flip it, let it cook for 4 minutes using the timer as a guide. Couldn't be easier. Only time it got gnarly was when I poured in too much mix and it cooked over the edges of the black plates, oops. Maybe you should try another mix. Even the generic Safeway mix works fine for me, nothing too fancy required. « Show Less
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I have used it every Sunday for the last 2 months, have had no issues. I use a cooking spray at the beginning of each use, and I also made dessert waffles with fruit and chocolate. It is the best one I have ever purchased.
1018907
Yes, after egger first one, it doesn't take more than 3 minutes for subsequent waffles. I like it a lot.
660928
I haven't made just one, but I don't see why not. (who can only eat one waffle &lt;g&gt;) just pour the batter onto the one side. The setting should be the same. Let us know how it works out for you.
59294
Yes. You can set the timer for different degrees of crispness. This is the best waffle maker I have ever owned.
1488722
Oh yes! You can adjust the temperature to regulate how golden and crisp you want them on the outside. We've owned this waffle maker for over 2 yrs now, using 2-3 times a month. Still making great, hotel grade waffles.
12568
Yes, it is. I still use a very light oil spray and the waffles come right out.