Do you cook with sticks in the batter or put in waffle after (this looked unique if you cook with the stick in)..thanks
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The directions say to put the sticks in with the batter, but have tried it both ways just fine.
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There is actually a little divot in the metal so you can put the sticks in while they are cooking. We've used ours a few times , but haven't tried using sticks yet so I don't know how well that works. We do love the waffle maker though. Works well so far!
1031248
I don't know. I used it once to make waffles and the whole case broke when I opened it after cooking so I threw it away.It's a really, really cheap piece of crap.
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I make my own batter. 1 cup of sour milk (or put 1 T of vinegar into a cup of milk & let it curdle), 1 egg, 2T melted butter - stir gently together. Separately, combine 1 cup flour, 1 tsp each baking powder and baking soda, 1T of sugar, pinch of salt and cinnamon and nutmeg to taste. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently. Voila. Waffle batter.
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The outside can be cleaned with a dish cloth. There is little cleaning necessary for the inside. If any crumbs remain, simply tilt the unit and use a brush to remove them. I also recommend seasoning the waffle iron about every 3 months based on usage, as this also serves as cleaning for mine. This is done by using a small amount of cooking oil (I prefer vegatable oil) and a brush to coat the teflon (top and bottom) while hot. After letting stand hot for several minutes, I poor batter in and dispose of the first waffle since it contains excess oil. I then continue cooking waffles as normal. As long as you don't scratch the teflon and have enough butter in your waffle mix, you should never have to worry about sticking. I've had mine for a while now and it is still in excellent condition. In fact, I have two of them and I am pulling the second one out on New Year's Day because we host a big brunch for extended family. Enjoy!
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You definitely can but may run the risk of some of the batter oozing out the little stick holes. Probably wouldn't be a big tragedy! Just a little extra yummy waffle ooze to eat.. :)
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My guess is that it's the batter you're using. Try getting a simple "add water only" box waffle mix from the grocery store and mix according to directions. Otherwise, try reducing the temperature to low so the waffle can cook through.
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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.
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Use same setting. Just fill one square. Plan B is make two waffles and freeze one. Defrost and toast later. Almost as good as a freely cooked one
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They are crispy on the outside. Not sure that 'chewy' is an appropriate way to describe the inside, tender sounds more true to what they are. One has the ability to set the dial to determine amount of 'doneness' (as with a toaster) so you could control yours to your personal taste. Best waffle iron ever, and I have tried many!
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You can use either. Shouldn't matter. The waffle maker will do its job. But I always make mine from scratch
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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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This makes them thin and crispy. If you want them very thin and fragile you can use more liquid batter. Also, rather than just close the machine when you put the batter in, you can use a potholder to press down the top for 10 seconds while the batter spreads to ensure they are thin. We make waffle cones for ice cream with the machine so we want them thin and crispy but not to easily break. Our waffle cones are about 2mm thick (an estimate).
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I worked in hotel kitchens for 10 years: I never once put anything on the waffle maker. You pour the batter in and then you take the waffle out when its done. You shouldn't need to spray or oil at all just put some butter in your batter and that will take care of it.
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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.
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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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Michelle, Perhaps, You placed too much batter in the waffle maker! Pry it open and clean it out good. Then, use the correct amount required in the instructions for each waffle to be made. Don't forget to use some sort of shortening, butter, oleo, olive oil or Pam! Good Luck, ours works great, so will yours!!!Charlie
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We make our batter from scratch, no mix. With our batter you can make both waffles and pancakes.
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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