Kitchen

[In-x-s]

Are any of the ones mentioned here immersible for washing?  I have an OLD waffle maker that I love (regular waffles are what the grandkids prefer) but I have such a hard time cleaning the cooked on grease/gunk from around the hinges and coils in the back of it.  The plate itself is pretty easy to clean but the exterior is not.  If it's not used regularly it smells like stale old grease when I first heat it up.

[Kachina624]

@In-x-s I've never seen an immersible  waffle iron. 

[CinNC]

Put some wet paper towels on the waffle plates, and make like you're making a waffle.  The steam from the paper towels will loosen any stuck on debris. 

(The Cuisinart Griddler plates are removeable)

Cindy

[In-x-s]

It's not the plates -- I usually put a little water in after I'm done but while it's still hot and steam it and then tip it sideways over the sink and wash the plates with a dishwashing brush but it's the cooked on oils around the sides that I can't get cleaned decent.

[Ruthie-Roo]

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@momtochloe wrote:

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@wildcat fan wrote:

My son and I love waffles!  Yummy!  That's part of our Christmas morning routine, and we actually had some this morning.  😊

I purchased a Villaware waffle maker at Williams Sonoma about 10 years ago.  It works like new and is easy to clean.  I keep it on a low setting (3) and it whistles and flashes a green light when they are ready.  Very easy!  I take it to work a few times each year when we have potluck breakfasts, and it's always a hit.  This one makes three heart-shaped waffles at a time.  ❤️❤️❤️ I remember thinking it was pricy even on sale, but I really like the heart shape, and the nonstick surface is a breeze to clean.  I have been very happy with this purchase.

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@wildcat fan

@JB116

Villaware is the one recommended by Alton Brown (I just happened to catch this show a week or so ago).  It took a while to hunt it down since he didn't give a name brand and it is pricey but if you love waffles it looks like a great appliance which will last a long time.

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@momtochloe  I got a Villaware Belgian waffle maker from a thrift store around a year ago.  Very nice.  However, I hate the buzzer at the end.  It doesn't always go off, but when it does, YIKES!  Knocks the fillings out of my teeth.  ;-)  I've found that it cooks up somewhat unevenly sometimes, but not horribly so.  I also have a George Foreman grill with multiple removable plates, including standard-size waffle plates.  That sucker works like a dream!  I also got it at a thrift store, and for the price of maybe a song.  LOL  It seems that thrift stores frequently have waffle makers, all kinds of brands.  Of the two machines I have, the George Foreman wins by a landslide; I use it often.  If it were still made (and I think it may be, in a newer model with ceramic plates), it might be a good one to try.

Ooops, I meant to include the orignal poster of this thread.  My apologies to @JB116 .

[docsgirl]

mothertrucker,

The Q has a Waring Pro Rotating Belgium Waffle maker at a reduced price of $41 and change plus s/h.  I checked prices on other websites and this is the best deal.  I was going to purchase the CE one but it's plastic while the Waring is stainless steel.  Also, it comes with a measuring cup, tongs, and a spatula, none of which I need but the other websites offer only the waffle maker at a higher price without the extras.  Sometimes the Q has the best price.  I love waffles so am going to make this purchase.  To all who love waffles ENJOY!!1  docsgirl

[eddyandme]

I just ordered a Nostalgia waffle cup maker - anyone ever try waffle cups?

[RedTop]

@In-x-s,

When my waffle iron plates have oily buildup, I put a little dish soap on a toothbrush I use specifically in the kitchen, and scrub them.  I use a clean wet dishcloth to wipe any soap residue off.   

[In-x-s]

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@RedTop wrote:

@In-x-s,

When my waffle iron plates have oily buildup, I put a little dish soap on a toothbrush I use specifically in the kitchen, and scrub them.  I use a clean wet dishcloth to wipe any soap residue off.   

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That's what I do as well -- I have no problems cleaning the plates it's the exterior and around the hinges and such that are a problem.  I've gotten so I convince the grandkids to just have pancakes instead LOL!  Much easier to clean my cast iron griddle!!

[Ruthie-Roo]

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becca lou wrote:

Do You know if it has to be Belgian waffle Mix, or can any waffle batter be used in a Belgian Waffle Maker?

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@BeccaLou  I use any batter I wish.  In fact, I make my own and use it.  Works great.  I used to use Bisquick, which I still love.  But making the baking mix that can be used in the same ways as Bisquick is used, is so much cheaper.  For Belgian waffle purists, I'm sure they'd argue that only Belgian waffle recipes from scratch be used (they seem to be more of a dough than a batter).  But personally, I don't go that far.