How can I get waffles to cook evenly? They are also done on the bottom and still gooey on the top.
1937654
I have no problems with it. Use exactly 8 oz of mix per waffle, and they turn out right.
1937655
Like the other respondents, I haven't had any trouble at all with unevenly baked waffles. I don't measure the amount of batter I use, but I do take care not to overfill each compartment. I have the temp set at about 2/3 maximum, I flip the cooker over immediately after closing the lid, and just wait for the "Ready" light to come on. You might want to keep an eye on the steam that's released during cooking - if a lot of steam is still being vented when your Ready light comes on, just let the waffle cook a while longer. A defective cooker could also be the problem. Good luck!
1937656
I don't think I can help you with this, perhaps you received a faulty unit. I stick to a very strict recipe I use, 1 cup flour,1 cup milk ,2 eggs, baking power and a bit of corn starch. I set the temp at about 3/4 , put in roughly 1/2 cup of batter spread evenly. Close the lid wait about 30 seconds and flip the waffle maker. 3min's is how long I wait, which is roughly when the light comes on, this should give a fairly consistently cooked waffle. Hope this helps.
1937657
Hi, first I adjusted my heating knob until it was maybe two clicks from the center of the toward the off position, When I pour I use my 2 cup measuring cup( be generous go over the line) so I know I have approximately two waffles to get out of the batter, Make sure you do over fill the pan just fill it until you have the bottom of the pan covered. flip as soon as you put the top down, wait 6 minutes flip and wait another maybe 7, it take 2 green lights for each side.
1937658
I've never had any problems with that. Are you turning the handle to flip it as soon as you pour batter and close?
1425902
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).
441404
I'm not a fan of this machine It only gives me good waffle grooves on one side and the other side looks horrible. I haven't tried the recipe that comes with the machine but perhaps cooking on a lower temperature is best to reach the best internal cooking temperature. Hope this helps.
704531
use a batter that contains more oil or butter, box mixes make lousy waffles the favorite recipe in our house is the "True Belgian Waffles Recipe" on Taste of Home
660926
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
252790
Mine have baked pretty evenly, but I make sure the batter is smooth and as level as possible before baking so I'm not sure what would happen if I didn't do that.
1404773
Scrape off the areas that are gooey and wet then mix again and re pour. I found that it really helped when I mixed it up on a scale so I had the same amount of both in weight. Had no problems after that. Also I was told by the company to mix well in a disposable container for exactly a minute then pour in a new container and mix for another whole minute with a new mixing stick. Throw both containers away after that.
2246924
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.
1284683
Larry, the plates are not removable. Prior to placing batter I rub a little oil onto plates. Never had trouble cleaning waffle maker. I've had it for at least 3 to 4 yrs
763333
To have the pattern on the other side I cook them firts at medium-high so that the bubbles show quickly, when I flip them they are heavy and I cook them on low, the pattern will show. I use pancake mix from Sam's Club.
77807
I use golden malted complete mix... it isn't premixed. I also use the standard waffle recipe in BH&G cookbook, page 88. Regardless, I find that I DO need to spray or oil the waffle grates occasionally, starting with the first waffle, to get them to easily release, in spite of the instructions.
704532
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
536930
1- The waffle plates work but the fit is not snug like on the grill/Panini plates. When the waffle plates are "clicked" in the two are not as close to the element as the grill/Panini plates.2- There are 2 separated pieces, one top and one bottom.
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.
1721803
I love this waffle maker. It doesn't seem to be non- stick. I spray some spray butter on before adding the waffle batter. It works great. I think you would have to do this with any waffle maker.
1116835
Either way it's still a waffle! Waffles have a touch more oil then pancakes as someone already mentioned prob to prevent sticking and making a big mess!
270519
Hmmm....sorry for your troubles. I can't say I've had the same issue. This is what my husband and I do. We use a Misto sprayer with olive oil on both sides of the waffle iron rather than a store bought spray. For the settings, try starting with the griddle setting at 300 or 325. I tend to get impatient with how quickly they get done and crank the dial too far...patience is a key. We make a few waffles in a stretch, and it goes faster the more you make. If it isn't brown on the first try, push the dial up towards 350. Let me know if you have any other problems, and I'll try to help!