| | |  | Waffle Irons | Home » » » » » 6Slice Traditional Waffle Maker | | | | | | | Description: | | Cooks 6 full-size waffles for a family breakfast or a new twist on dessert. The sides of the elegant brushed stainless steel housing are slightly flared for a designer look that's practical too, catching drips before they hit the counter. | | | Features: | |
• Traditional-style 6-slice waffle iron in brushed stainless-steel housing
• 6-setting browning control for light to dark golden waffles
• Green "ready" light; red "power on" light; locking latch; under-base cord wrap
• Non-stick baking plates clean up easily; flared sides catch drips
• Measures 15-1/4 by 6-8/9 by 13-4/7 inches; 3-year limited warranty
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 15.8 inches | | Product Width:
| 13.6 inches | | Product Height:
| 6.9 inches | | Product Weight:
| 10.4 pounds | | Package Length:
| 15.6 inches | | Package Width:
| 13.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 6.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 10.65 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 126 reviews |
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271 of 272 found the following review helpful:
 GREAT WAFFLES using hints from unhappy cooks...Feb 10, 2006
By Robin
Last weekend my niece and I went out to find a waffle iron for my sister's birthday. My sister makes waffles at least once a week for her family of four and had been complaining about how slow and small her aging waffle iron was. This Cuisinart unit is the high-end one many departments stores are offering and it looks good, so we brought it home. Only later that day did I read the reviews here, which left me feeling a little nervous.
Not to worry... Thanks to other cooks documenting their bad experiences, I was able to pass on a few caveats and, voila!, great waffles. Here's all you need to do:
* Position the waffle iron so the top doesn't touch anything when it's open. It does get hot, like many waffle irons. Also, make sure to open and close the top using the non-metallic handle, which is large enough and stays cool. Makes sense.
* Use a non-stick spray before making the first waffle of the day, while it's pre-heating. We had no problem with sticking and the waffle iron cleaned up easily with a paper towel.
* Experiment to find the right amount of batter for your favorite recipe. Based on others complaining about overflows, we started with 1 cup, rather than the 1 1/2 cups the instructions suggest. By the second waffle, my sister concluded that 1 1/4 cups works just right for her recipe.
* Spread the batter into a roughly rectangular shape before closing the top, leaving an inch or so around the edges. You don't have to be in a huge hurry and it doesn't have to be perfect.
* Experiment to find the right setting for the crispness and color you like. The beeper seems to go off when the time indicated by the dial setting has elapsed. We started at a setting of 4.5, the beeper went off before the waffle was quite crisp, and by the second waffle, my sister concluded that a setting of 5 is just right.
* Before pouring the next waffle, close the top to preheat and wait for the beeper.
* If your batter does overflow, don't be in a hurry to clean it up, which will just smear it. Let it cook on and when you're finished, it ought to come off pretty easily. No big deal.
My sister doesn't find the beeper annoying. In fact it just means she doesn't have to keep her eye on the light while she's eating with her family. Just looking at the underside of the waffle iron, my bet is you could disconnect the beeper if it bugs you.
My sister's family says her wonderful waffles are even better now... bigger, golden brown, and even a little fluffier and crisper. And for the first time the waffles were arriving at the table fast enough that nobody had to wait long for the next one.
As you might imagine, I'm thinking about ordering one from Amazon for my own family...
52 of 52 found the following review helpful:
Love it!Mar 07, 2006
By SunnyBeachLife
I've worn out so many waffle irons and searched high and low for one that made more than 4 waffles for my family. I loved this one despite the problems because:
It heats up fast!
Cooks the waffle fast!
Bigger than most waffle makers!
Comes with various recipes and I like how the "regular" recipe is large..made enough batter to keep in a lidded pitcher for days and the kids were able to make themselves waffle snacks any time they liked!
Those "pros" made it worth it to me, especially when comparing it to what's out there on the market..which isn't much.
Cons:
Yes, it leaks when you use more than about a cup of batter, just poor that CUP (not cup and a half) down the center line and it shouldn't be much of a problem. Just have paper towels handy because I find most waffle irons leak, some just worse than others.
I prefered cool touch makers with the plastic outside to this metal but I still like it this one!
I'd prefer the plastic on the handle covering the "entire" handle but just don't touch the metal part! It's a generously long portion for you to grab and open.
I do find the squares that make the "6" waffles smaller than other makers but it still makes a larger amount of waffles in it's entirety.
I like the "beeping" because I tend to always be multitasking so I can hear it in the next room or while eating at the table. Don't like how often it beeps while sitting there and we aren't ready to make another waffle yet. But it's not a problem.
All in all it's worth it. I love it!
65 of 69 found the following review helpful:
 Family Life Saver!Dec 26, 2004
By S. Tunney
"Supermom"
When I saw this 6 slice waffle iron I had to have it! My 2 boys are always asking for seconds before I've even had one. I tried it out today, and it works really well. There are just a couple things to note. The handle should have been all heat resistant plastic. If you aren't careful, and you touch the sides of the handle they will burn you. My husband and I both did this!
Also, the beep to let you know it's hot is good, except the manual says it also beeps when your waffles are ready. Don't believe this! They aren't ready when it beeps. It's best to still use the steam method, and check the waffles yourself. The beep is good to keep you on your toes, so if you're cooking and eating at the same time you don't burn them to a cinder! But it's not a guage to when the waffles are done.
I wish there was a lock on the lid, for storage. It pops open very easily. My cheapo one had a lock, and that was the only great thing about that one. Also, they say you can store this on its side, but it is kind of unbalanced. I wouldn't recommend it.
The stainless steel looks nice, but it does get very HOT. So you don't want to accidentally touch the sides, or as I said above, the sides of the handles.
Overall though, I think this is a very good waffle iron for even a family of 4. You can all eat together!
22 of 22 found the following review helpful:
Great gadget but...take a little time to perfect method!Mar 03, 2005
By A.D.
"A.D."
I saw this waffle iron and I just had to have it. I love those waffle sticks! When I got it, I was a little dissappointed at first. The waffles were not coming out right at all. But with time and effort I have finally perfected the method I use to make the perfect waffles. You do need cooking spray...at least I did. I use the #2 setting and let the waffles bake for 6 minutes (timed). I do not use the beeper as my guide. You watch the steam very carefully. When the steam stops, the waffle is done...that takes 6 minutes with my recipe. The dipping cups provide the exact serving size as on a bottle of syrup...1/4 cup. That takes the guess work out of portion control...perfect for dieters. You can also make healthier versions of waffles and again your portions are controlled. I make a whole grain/high protein version. Thereby you can still enjoy waffes in a fun way.
I tried the brownie recipe only once...that one did not work very well. But again, I went according to the beeper. I will try again to play around with timing it myself.
42 of 47 found the following review helpful:
 Poorly designed waffle ironOct 01, 2005
By Waffle guy
"Jim"
I am very disappointed in this waffle iron. It does not cook the waffles properly. They are using a round heating element on a rectangular area. This element does not distribute the heat effectively and causes the waffles to cook unevenly and like the other reviewer, the waffles never get crisp. The middle circle cooks far more than the edges. This situation also causes uneven depths for the waffle. My old broken 29 dollar(Cuisinart by the way) waffle iron works 10 times better. All in all, I hate this thing. It is one of the worse products I have ever purchased.
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