Hamilton Beach Flip Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates [Review]
Amazon price and reviews here: https://amzn.to/3mPdkr3
This is Hamilton Beach Flip Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates and unboxing.
5 Star review:
I purchased this item for use at my beach house, in spite of many reviews that stated the product would not heat up sufficiently. The waffle iron arrived as promised and works like a charm. Removable, dishwasher safe grids are fantastic. Folding handle helps with storage. My family was so impressed that another Hamilton Beach Flip Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates was purchased for use at our primary residence.
The 2nd waffle iron DID NOT HEAT TO NEEDED TEMPERATURE (as indicated by many other reviews). A call to Hamilton Beach customer support was no help. I was advised to pre-heat and cook longer. Still did not finish waffles. I turned on the waffle maker with the grids removed, and realized that the heating elements were not turning red. Another call to Hamilton Beach was no help at all. Due to a family vacation, I waited too long to return the 2nd none-functioning waffle maker.
But I still love the 1st working unit.
I purchased a 3rd Waffle Iron. When it arrived and was fresh of the delivery truck, I unboxed the Hamilton Beach Flip Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates, removed the grids and plugged the unit in. The heating elements glowed a reassuring red and generated lots of heat.
Bottom line is that the product is outstanding if you get one that works. Do the "red heating element visual test" as soon as your product arrives. If you got a good one congrats, if not, send that puppy back and request a replacement, repeat as needed. My batting average is .666 (2 for 3).
I love this product's design and the waffles that it makes. Just make sure the one that is delivered can heat up to the desired temperature...
4 star review:
This is my third waffle maker as I wanted to see how this one compares to my other two belgian waffle makers. I have a Waring WMK300A Professional Stainless-Steel Belgian Waffle Maker and a KRUPS 654-75 WaffleChef 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker with non stick plates LED indicators, Stainless Steel.
My favorite waffle maker is the Waring Pro only because it is a little better made and it comes with recipes; although a few people said this one stopped working for them. For me it has always worked. The Krups waffle maker, which was the only one I purchased myself, is a dissapointment. However, this Hamilton Beach Flip Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates is a close second to the Waring Pro and the price listed as of this writing is about $7 cheaper. Below are the PROS and CONS:
PROS:
- It makes nice Belgian waffles; just as good as my Waring Pro. A setting of 2-1/2 turned the waffles nicely brown.
- The indicator light turns green when the unit is ready for the batter and when the waffles are done.
- The waffle maker is easy to flip.
- It has a collapsible handle for storage.
- The waffle irons are easily removed for cleaning (something my other two waffle makers don't have). This is a great feature.
- Any spillage is caught by the plastic drip tray which is very easy to clean.
- The waffle irons and drip tray are dishwasher safe as long as the SANI setting on the dishwasher is not used. I don't use the dishwasher, so this point about being dishwasher safe was not tested by me but the instructions say this is possible so I'll take them at their word.
CONS:
- The unit feels cheaply made.
- No recipes come with the unit.
- The cord is 26 inches--short but typical of many appliances today.
- Some of the batter I used got stuck in the creases toward the back of the unit where the waffle maker opens. That part is difficult to clean but no more difficult than any other unit I have. In fact, if batter is accidentally spilled in the creases, some will remain behind as a toothpick does not even get it out.
Based on my results, I do feel this Hamilton Beach Flip Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates is very good even though it does feel cheaply made. The removable waffle irons are a great feature because this makes the unit so much easier to clean than the other two Belgian waffle makers I have.
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Hamilton Beach Flip Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates review
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Hamilton Beach Flip Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates
Hamilton Beach Flip Belgian Waffle Maker
Amazon price and reviews here: https://amzn.to/3mPdkr3
This is Hamilton Beach Flip Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates and unboxing.
5 Star review:
I purchased this item for use at my beach house, in spite of many reviews that stated the product would not heat up sufficiently. The waffle iron arrived as promised and works like a charm. Removable, dishwasher safe grids are fantastic. Folding handle helps with storage. My family was so impressed that another Hamilton Beach Flip Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates was purchased for use at our primary residence.
The 2nd waffle iron DID NOT HEAT TO NEEDED TEMPERATURE (as indicated by many other reviews). A call to Hamilton Beach customer support was no help. I was advised to pre-heat and cook longer. Still did not finish waffles. I turned on the waffle maker with the grids removed, and realized that the heating elements were not turning red. Another call to Hamilton Beach was no help at all. Due to a family vacation, I waited too long to return the 2nd none-functioning waffle maker.
But I still love the 1st working unit.
I purchased a 3rd Waffle Iron. When it arrived and was fresh of the delivery truck, I unboxed the Hamilton Beach Flip Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates, removed the grids and plugged the unit in. The heating elements glowed a reassuring red and generated lots of heat.
Bottom line is that the product is outstanding if you get one that works. Do the “red heating element visual test” as soon as your product arrives. If you got a good one congrats, if not, send that puppy back and request a replacement, repeat as needed. My batting average is .666 (2 for 3).
I love this product’s design and the waffles that it makes. Just make sure the one that is delivered can heat up to the desired temperature…
4 star review:
This is my third waffle maker as I wanted to see how this one compares to my other two belgian waffle makers. I have a Waring WMK300A Professional Stainless-Steel Belgian Waffle Maker and a KRUPS 654-75 WaffleChef 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker with non stick plates LED indicators, Stainless Steel.
My favorite waffle maker is the Waring Pro only because it is a little better made and it comes with recipes; although a few people said this one stopped working for them. For me it has always worked. The Krups waffle maker, which was the only one I purchased myself, is a dissapointment. However, this Hamilton Beach Flip Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates is a close second to the Waring Pro and the price listed as of this writing is about $7 cheaper. Below are the PROS and CONS:
PROS:
– It makes nice Belgian waffles; just as good as my Waring Pro. A setting of 2-1/2 turned the waffles nicely brown.
– The indicator light turns green when the unit is ready for the batter and when the waffles are done.
– The waffle maker is easy to flip.
– It has a collapsible handle for storage.
– The waffle irons are easily removed for cleaning (something my other two waffle makers don’t have). This is a great feature.
– Any spillage is caught by the plastic drip tray which is very easy to clean.
– The waffle irons and drip tray are dishwasher safe as long as the SANI setting on the dishwasher is not used. I don’t use the dishwasher, so this point about being dishwasher safe was not tested by me but the instructions say this is possible so I’ll take them at their word.
CONS:
– The unit feels cheaply made.
– No recipes come with the unit.
– The cord is 26 inches–short but typical of many appliances today.
– Some of the batter I used got stuck in the creases toward the back of the unit where the waffle maker opens. That part is difficult to clean but no more difficult than any other unit I have. In fact, if batter is accidentally spilled in the creases, some will remain behind as a toothpick does not even get it out.
Based on my results, I do feel this Hamilton Beach Flip Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates is very good even though it does feel cheaply made. The removable waffle irons are a great feature because this makes the unit so much easier to clean than the other two Belgian waffle makers I have.
Related:
Hamilton Beach Flip Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates review
Hamilton Beach Flip Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates unboxing
Hamilton Beach Flip Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates
Hamilton Beach Flip Belgian Waffle Maker
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