does this model/brand of waffle iron cook waffles fast? I need to cook several at a time &amp; don't want to have to wait for iron to reheat .
927318
The original start up heating takes about 5 minutes but after the first waffle is prepared it reheats quickly and cooks fairly quick
1633375
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.
2147879
As other types of batter (Chocolate, fudge, biscuits, banana bread, cake dough, etc.) are becoming popular in Waffle Irons, has anyone expanded their cooking and seen how this iron handles it?
769220
Of course but you may want to watch out temp so it doesn't burn waffles. Also get a hard plastic bristle brush to clean after. Makes it so much easier.
1509987
I've owned it 4 or more months...I loved it t first...took it to Nascar... Used it every Morning For 5 days... Perfect... Used it the other day... The waffles stuck to the iron on both sides... Now I have til use spray.. Did not want that... Ceramic was Not suppose to stick or need spray.... Hope this helped....
1848581
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.
616455
I do not know the exact amount of time, but it seems like the heating period is about the same as any other waffle maker. Waffle cooking time is also similar to other waffle makers. It has a heat setting dial. The waffle iron plates were a lot thinner than my Uno waffle maker that had [thick] removable plates. My kids think these waffles are soggy! Hope this answers your questions.
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.
2167187
I bought my iron when I came back from Holland last September. After eating fresh stroopwafels in the markets of Amsterdam I couldn't go back to those stale ones on sale here. I bought the iron with 2 x 4" waffles, it works well but had to experiment with batter recipes to find one that cooked without becoming too brittle or oily. I now make the dough, roll it out, let it rest, then cut rounds about 3/4 of the diameter of the finished waffle, then put it on the iron. When you close the lid the batter presses out al around just a bit. Cook them for only a minute, take one off the iron, recut it with your biscuit cutter and use a flat knife to split it right away, then do the same with the second waffle. It really helps to have 2 people working on them. I had fresh, homemade stroopwafles for Sinterklaas 2 years now, love it. Oh, and use cake flour, not bread flour in your batter, makes them less oily and easier to split.
1563250
i would think it turns out a more perfect waffle. I am very satisfied with it. May be it depends on the batter you use.
645371
No, it does not. This is a simple cast iron design, just follow the instructions for pre-heating/cooking and you shouldn't have any problems turning out some great waffles.
2196201
All I know is it makes great waffles . 5 waffle sticks is more than enough. It heats fast and so easy to clean. I'm happy with my choice. I looked a all kinds this worked for me. I now make waffles 1 a week.
921181
Each works independently. Basically... 1) both sides signal "ready to cook" when you warm the unit. 2) waffle one begins when you open the topmost cover, fill it, close it and spin it 180 degrees. Indicator Light on waffle one goes off. 3) waffle 2 can be started any time after step 2, but before the signal light comes back on for waffle 1, about 2-3 mins. 4) waffle 2, when you are ready, engages the same way as step 2. When you turn it 180 degrees, both waffle lights will be off. 5) based on steps above, waffle 1 light will be in top position when it indicates that waffle 1 is ready. Remove, refill, and spin 180 degrees. Repeat until all waffles are done! Hope this helps.
616440
Depends on the recipe. My recipe calls for 5 min. If you want harder waffles, you want to cook slightly longer.
1626152
if it's any help, I just checked the B&D; applicance website, and the G48TD (the other one listed at Amazon) is the only griddle/waffle iron listed. It also its the best seller on Amazon over this one.... (perhaps this one is a typo from the one seller offering it???) http://www.blackanddeckerappliances.com/products/cookers-and-steamers/waffle-makers.aspx
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.
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!