Hamilton Beach Belgian Waffle Maker with PFAS-Free Non-Stick Ceramic-Coated Plates, Browning Control, Indicator Lights, Stainless Steel (26081)

This waffle maker is fantastic! I love that I don’t need to use any oil or butter—waffles come out perfectly every time and never stick once the indicator light turns green. It’s easy to use, easy to clean, and makes a great addition to any kitchen. Highly recommend.

This is one of my favorite addition to my kitchen toys. Everything works well. The timer and the heat control are great for making sure there's no burning. This machine was very Affordable and great for gift giving. I oil it before using and sometimes I forget and still there is no sticking and the clean up is so ease.....just wipe and store.

There’s nothing Belgium about this waffle maker, while it does make them slightly thicker than standard size these are still on the thinner side.WHAT YOU GETThis is pretty basic, you get the appliance and a small fold-out instruction sheet that doesn’t really tell you much, but if you read below you should get all of the information you need.HOW WELL IS IT MADEFor the price this is typical of this brand’s quality, a cut above the no-name brands. The control dial is large and turns with a smooth precision with tiny click stops to keep it at the temperature you choose. The dial does not have temperature markings but on devices like this they are usually not at all accurate anyway. I does have a smaller to larger illustration to show that the temperature increases as you turn it clockwise and it’s easy to remember where your favorite setting is.IS IT REALLY NON-STICKThe ceramic surface is truly non-stick, the finished waffle needed no coaxing to be easily lifted out with a fork. Please read this part carefully, non-stick coatings are intended to have that characteristic all by themselves without the need of canned sprays. The most credible sources on the subject agree that using sprays does more harm than good and can actually destroy the cooking surfaces. And why add any more chemicals than necessary to our foods and our lives, I’ve stopped using them and I have yet to have any food stick, as long as I clean the surfaces thoroughly between uses.HOW BIG IS ITDespite any degree of buyer regret concerning the size of anything bought online, I have to accept that it is 100% my responsibility to read the measurements carefully before ordering. This device clearly states it makes 7” waffles, there can be no disputing that. I’ve actually never seen one that size, I’m used to waffle makers that create dinner plate size results, so I was slightly surprised when I opened this that it looked slightly mini compared to my expectations. No I am not disappointed, just a little surprised. But it turns out if I am have sides with it, like an egg on top and some bacon a 7” waffle is just about right. And as I mentioned, these are slightly thicker than regular waffles.HOW TO MAKE A PERFECT WAFFLEThis is where I mention my other surprise that, yes, it is mentioned in the specs, but reality is a different thing. This thing is only 560 watts, that’s a lot less than most other models that can be up to 1100 watts. Do you need a thousand watts? I think not, that might cook faster but it is certainly going to be more prone to cranking out burnt waffles. This does take a little longer to heat up and a little longer to cook but I actually tried to burn a waffle and I couldn’t. I saw a suggestion in another comment about the proper setting and I’m guessing that Hamilton Beach changed their design since that was written because my unit does not have markings on the temperature control dial. So think of it this way, if you rotate the dial from the lowest to the highest position, picture where half way would be, now set the dial about a half inch further. If the dial were a clock, noon would be half way and your ideal setting would be somewhere between one and two PM. As far as timing, of course that depends on your batter but I found that I should check at about five minutes and go from there. One thing I love about this is it is so easy to open it and check and the non-stick surface makes that super easy. Now as far as how much batter to use, that also depends on what kind of waffles you’re making. Here’s a hint: I started with a half cup of dry powder and about two-thirds of a cup of water and it was almost but not quite enough. I use mix that doesn’t require eggs (when I’m writing this eggs are about seven bucks a dozen) and you might think my batter was kind of thin, yes it was, and the result was a perfect fluffy waffle. Try it yourself, you might find that you are using batter that’s too thick.YES NO MAYBEThis brand has always been one of the better low cost ones and this is no exception, it has some weight to it and the materials look durable. The ceramic coating isn’t just a gimmick, it really works and is so much safer than most of the other coatings. The temperature control dial has a good feel to it and the hinge is better than average. Despite the low wattage it does an excellent job, in fact the wattage has benefits like lower power bills and being able to plug it into the same outlet as another small appliance without blowing a fuse. The ability to stand it up vertical in an ordinary cupboard is a huge plus, but be aware that there is no lock to snap it together, not that its needed, but if you try to lift it the wrong way the top may flop open and could break the hinge, so use two hands when removing it from the cabinet. I think this is about as good as such an appliance like this is going to get and it has earned a full five stars.

The media could not be loaded. I absolutely love my Hamilton Beach Belgian Waffle Maker! First of all, the stainless steel design gives it a sleek and modern look, and it feels really sturdy. But the best part? The non-stick ceramic-coated plates are PFAS-free, which gives me peace of mind knowing it’s safer and healthier than traditional non-stick coatings.The browning control is a fantastic feature. I can easily adjust how crispy or soft I want my waffles to be, and the results are consistently perfect. The indicator lights are super helpful too, letting me know when it’s preheated and when the waffle is ready to go.Cleanup is a breeze. The non-stick coating works wonders, and I can just wipe it down without worrying about batter sticking to the plates. Plus, it heats up quickly, so I can whip up a batch of waffles in no time.Whether you love crispy or fluffy waffles, this waffle maker gives you the best of both worlds. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a high-quality, easy-to-use waffle maker!

Great working Belgian waffle iron. Cookie evenly and is a snap to wipe clean.

I had to re-buy this because my mom took my first one. Was out of stock when I tried to purchase a 2nd time so I waited for almost a month for it to come back in stock. (I wasn't taking my chances with another product)Makes great waffles (not some paper-thin waffle), it never sticks (so your not trying to tear it off with a fork), the only way this product could be better is if it had a beep feature when its ready. However the light does turn more green and you can hear a little click, which is perfectly fine.Definitely one of the better waffle makers out there.