WARING WMK300A -- This professional quality Waffle Maker has extra-deep pockets to produce the thickest Belgian Waffles you can get anywhere! A rotary feature ensures even baking on the top and bottom, and produces a crisp crust and tender interior. Brushed stainless steel housing and base UL/CUL approved Limited One Year Appliance Warranty
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Perfect waffles every time!
Comment: My first impression when opening the box was less than delightful. Something flew out, and made a loud "crack". A few minutes later, I learned that it was the chintzy (and now broken) measuring cup that they include. So, if you decide to add this to your kitchen, be careful when you open the box.
I also was a bit surprised to find that the base is plastic. Maybe it's just me, but I expected it to be metal, or at least plated. I wouldn't say it looks cheap, but I'd expect it to be a little nicer for what this costs.
That all said, this waffle maker works really well. After spending a minute or two going through the manual and making some batter, I had really great waffles in under three minutes. There are alerts to let you know when the griddles are ready, when to flip, and when your waffle is done. Just going through the suggestions in the manual produced excellent results.
I was especially surprised by how easy it is to clean. If you properly season the griddles (using non-stick spray, or oil), there's hardly any residue left over, so cleaning the unit involves just a few quick wipes with a paper towel.
The base also serves as cord storage, which I thought was a nice feature, if you're like me and don't need to have your waffle maker constantly plugged in and ready for those unexpected guests who demand professional restaurant-quality waffles when they come by.
One thing that did leave me a bit disappointed though, was that this only makes waffles. I've seen similar units that have inserts that allow you to make crepes, too. Judging from the simple design, it doesn't seem like adding that versatility would have been a big deal. It's just another area where Waring decided to cut corners.
Customer Rating: Summary: A good non-pro waffle iron
Comment: I am often amused by companies that slap the moniker "pro" on their products. It used to mean that a product was suitable for constant duty, such as a professional might ask of it. Now it's just a slap-on descriptor for products the manufacturers of which feel need a little more excitement.
This waffle maker is by no mean "pro." The instructions scream in bold letters "FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY." The base is molded silver plastic made to look like metal. Aside from all this dishonesty, this is a good waffle maker.
I made a big bowl of batter and invited some friends over for brunch. I invited them to make their own waffles. I gave them the measuring cup and told them the simple instructions. Wait for the ready light, put a measuring cup of batter in the iron, close it, flip it over and wait for the beep. The only confusion was that there wasn't more to do: "Don't I have to flip it halfway through... or... something?"
It was fun for everyone. My humble batter was from the waffle recipe printed on the side of a box of Bisquick. Still, they were fine waffles, cooked perfectly. We all agree that the best setting for crisp and tender waffles is "5."
When you first close the waffle maker on a new batch of batter, it'll almost certainly ooze and sputter out of the sides. It looks alarming and messy. But there's no need to worry. Batter simply flakes off the sides of the iron itself and the drip pan catches the rest.
I haven't found a downside. If you like waffles enough to devote room in your kitchen to an appliance that does only one thing, this is a fun and foolproof way to make great waffles.
Customer Rating: Summary: Broke after first use...
Comment: This item is very poorly engineered. Mine broke after its first use. The plastic is thin and brittle and cracked along a seam of the waffle iron. Despite looking like metal this thing is in fact almost entirely plastic painted to look like metal. Usuallyyou get what you pay for ... except with this thing, you don't even get that.
*Would rate 1 star but Amazon won't let me change my star rating now (My initial review was positive until I went to clean the thing and noticed it was broken!).
Customer Rating: Summary: Restaurant Style Waffles At Home
Comment: This is the waffle-maker I've been waiting for!
It is large, but the handle folds down for easy storage and the cord winds up on the bottom. That squares the unit up enough to be stored easily in a cabinet between uses.
I was surprised at how easy clean up was. I pulled out the drip tray to wash in the sink. Then it only took a paper towel to wipe the rest of the unit off. The inside is extremely non-stick, batter and oil slide off. The steel on the outside is very smooth, making outside clean up simple. Although, if you are the type of OCD person that must clean everything immediately, this is not for you. The unit took about 20 minutes to cool down after I turned it off and unplugged it. I did not try to clean it hot.
I tried the waffle recipe in the book. Next time I will use my own recipe. The books recipe used 3 eggs + 1 white, milk and butter. Fortunately, none of the family vegans were around or I could not have gotten away with that. Since I wasn't going waste a yolk, I just put the extra yolk in the batter. It was a yeast batter. After I finally got done mixing it (lots of dishes, big pain), the instructions said to let it sit for an hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Uh-huh. Like my hungry family is going to patiently wait that long. I made the waffles. The recipe only made 7 instead of the promised 10, but that was probably my fault for not waiting. They still came out very good though.
Also, after the 3rd waffle, the cooking time seemed to get slightly shorter and the waffles were not coming out as dark. I just turned the timer up a half a point.
Even though the surface is non-stick, it still must be oiled. I used a silicone brush with olive oil. This worked ok, but splashed some oil on the outside. I'm going to get an oil spritzer before I make these again.
The unit seals well. I used the measuring cup and none of the batter spilled out while turning. The waffles are huge. About the same size they would be if you went to a restaurant and ordered one. So, if you use your own waffle recipe, keep in mind that you will need more batter.
The instructions said it would take 4 minutes to heat up, it took mine about 2.5. The unit beeps when it is heated up and when each waffle is ready. Very nice not to have to watch it. Each waffle takes about 2 minuts to cook. The waffles can be frozen and toasted later. However, to fit in a toaster, you would have to break them in half. A toaster oven also reheats them nicely.
Another thing I really liked was the variable settings. You can decide exactly how brown or cooked you want your waffles. I cooked the ones I was going to freeze on a lower setting. That way they don't dry out when reheated.
This is an awesome waffle maker. Well worth making room in the cabinet for. I hope it lasts longer than other reviewers have said, but if it does not, I will post another comment.
Customer Rating: Summary: Great while it lasted
Comment: After a couple of years of light use the plastic hinge got brittle from heat and broke. If the hinge was as heavy duty as the rest of the unit, this wouldn't have happened.
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