The top of the waffle maker seems to have a bit of sideways give to it (almost as though a screw in the hinge wasn't tightened) - is this normal?
269372
T. Mairs, My waffle maker does the same thing and it's not normal I thought it was just my waffle maker but I bought three more and they all do the same thing. I'm really carefull when I close it so Mickey's face comes out right. I gave the other three as Christmas gifts and I told them that the waffle maker might be loose
269373
Ours had a little give to the side also, but not a lot. Of course, we didn't have ours very long before the teflon started flaking off
269374
Don't seem to have the same problem. Could it have been twisted at some point? The hinge may have a loose feel to allow you to close it with the batter on the iron. The will allow the top to sit level for an even cooking surface.
269375
T. Mairs,My waffle maker does the same thing and it's not normal I thought it was just my waffle maker but I bought three more and they all do the same thing. I'm really carefull when I close it so Mickey's face comes out right. I gave the other three as Christmas gifts and I told them that the waffle maker might be loose
620748
All I can tell you is that mine does not do that. I would return it for one that does NOT swing lightly from side to side nor sound like there are loose parts inside. Probably are.
1533582
Oh wow, not had that happen. Is the top drawer fully pushed inward? Maybe toy around with the top drawer to see if that helps.
2284130
no I thnk that is not normal. Mine has no problem swiveling, even tho i rarely do turn it
339394
Mine is wobbly too but I think it's built that way in order for it to spin smoothly. I don't think it's an issue when it's filled with cupcakes.
544029
No that's not normal. Mine snaps shut with a loud snap and stays closed. Its pretty tight. I really have to push it down hard to snap shut. It gets tight again after I wash it in dishwasher. Air dry so it doesn't melt.
343150
I personally have not had this problem. We make our pancake at least once a week on ours and no problem with them cooking uneven. We have also put it griddle in different locations.
670906
Dear Pamela, In order to turn the waffle maker, turn the handle in the direction of the arrow that is located on the handle. There isn't anything you have to loosen to enable it to turn. I hope this helps!
243966
Do you have the correct side up? This is the correct way from Breville. http://brevilleusasupport.com/bov450xl/
936011
Yes, it is designed to open the entire way (180 deg). The hinge also has a slot in it so if you want you can only open it up to 90 deg and it will stay there, while fixing waffles for example.
1471908
This happened to me also. I believe that the metal piece that supports the stem is not quite straight but I'm not sure about that. I did notice, before that happened, that I had difficulty getting the pieces to separate...could be the reason. I have not had any more trouble with breakage but the tightness is still there. I wouldn't be surprised if it happened again. I have ordered a new processor, same model, but wanted the same size so that I could still use all my various blades & bowls. Time will tell if that fixes the problem.
1348913
Mine tilts up too. Happened after I put it in the dishwasher. It's not too bad so it doesn't bother us too much.
2201555
I gotthis for my son and daughter in law....Theirs was lost during a move...The plate reverses.....It really is a nice waffle maker....And the plate comes out tobe washed.....Hard to find one like that. You'll love it....
1633229
Are you sure that the rotating part has not slipped slightly when you placed the food on the tray? Sometimes we have the problem and find that the tray slipped a hair and then from the weight of the food, it slipped enough to stop completely or rubs on the side of the appliance. Was cooking a chicken in a bag (in half-time) and the bag got so heavy with juice that it hit the side of the appliance and stopped completely. My wife loves the half-time. Does not use the regular oven at all anymore.
409927
Mine has a small hole near the top, but not on the top. I believe that it should be open.
2113386
Do you mean, after using it or before using it? The inside doesn't come "pre-worn" and you don't have to season it or anything as if it were cast iron. We are not rough with ours, so the inside is still unworn after significant use. I suppose it could scratch if you are rough with your waffle maker.
845083
That is not normal. Mine stays tightly latched to the back while not in use. I can hear it "click" when I push it back in.