 Excellent Waffle Maker, Excellent Price |
| Review Date: October 1, 2008 |
| Reviewer: A. Parrish, Orlando, FL |
At $30 this is as good as any other waffle maker you can find for triple the price or more. It has three temperature levels (low, medium, high). You plug in the device and it automatically turns on (with a red power light to let you know), it takes 2 or so minutes to heat up from a cold start. You then let it heat up until the green light turns on (there is a green light on each side of the device) and then add your waffle mix. Immediately after adding the mix you close the device and flip it over. The green light then goes off and comes back on when your perfect waffle is ready. If need be you can leave it in a few extra seconds to darken up. It takes about 2 minutes to cook.
I have found that the best heat setting is about 1/3 to 1/2 of the way up between the medium and high dots. They truly are perfect waffles every time. It is amazing. Just as good as the hotel breakfast bar where I first used a waffle maker. If you like waffles you need this device. I chose this device over the Presto 03510 Flip-side because this one had adjustable heat and didn't require a separate battery to operate the timer. Plus it is made by Oster (I'm sure you have their blenders in your kitchen like I do) and the flip function seemed more durable. You can't go wrong with this waffle maker. You will be very happy with it. One tip is to use tinfoil underneath for an easy clean up and be sure to oil the inside waffle plates before the first use. Other than that the rest is all self explanatory. Stay tuned for durability updates. |
Perfect Restaurant Waffles, Excellent quality
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| Review Date: April 8, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Reuben Hernandez, Central Florida, United States |
We tried a pair of other similarly priced waffle makers out before settling on this particular model. The first brand we tried had poor construction quality -- the lid clip snapped while we unpacked it! The other device we tried made shallow waffles and didn't seem to cook all the way through. We had to let them sit for double the recommended time just to get something edible.
The Oster flip allows us to make Belgian waffles just like the ones we've enjoyed at restaurants. These aren't like the tiny Kellogg waffles you buy at Walmart, these are deep large waffles that you can make a meal of. The flip allows the batter to settle evenly, flowing into the deep grooves to make perfect waffles every time. The construction is solid and the cook time is accurate. As a bonus, you can turn the flip sideways so the waffle maker requires less storage space!
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The waffle maker I would buy again!
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| Review Date: March 25, 2009 |
| Reviewer: the greek, Carol Stream, IL |
I just purchased today and used for the first time this evening the Oster Flip Belgian Waffle Maker model 3874. Removing the product from the original packaging was a breeze, and simple instructions in the owners manual and easy to read diagrams made this a very quick and painless process from start to finish.
It took approximately 15 minutes to remove, read directions on first time use, and cleaning the product before first use to get it ready for the first, experimental batch of waffle mix. The materials seem fairly durable, although the flip of the handle can seem a little awkward on the first or second try. You will grow accustomed to how aggresive or gentle you'd need to be with flipping the handle to avoid doing any uncessary damage to that part of the unit.
The cooking process seemed painless, but I would recommend reading the Oster manual about suggestions they offer. It states not to fill past the top of the squares in order to avoid spill over, as the batter will fluff up nicely without overfilling. Temperature information on how to cook the waffles to your liking is also provided. Again, following these simple steps seems to lead to effortless cooking. It will help you determine what texture you want in your waffles, whether you'd like them to turn out crispy versus soft, and temperature choice on the unit will help you achieve that.
Clean up was very easy, as I opened up the unit and exposed both grids to allow the waffle maker to cool down. There were not any remnants of batter left sticking to the grids (the non-stick spray put on just before heating helped with this, I'm sure), and it was a simple as wiping the grids down with a paper towel. It can then be folded sideways for tight storage, and put away in almost any cabinet because of its sideways design.
Overall, I've been intimidated since I received my first Betty Crocker waffle maker back in '97 when I got married, and had not used a waffle maker for YEARS! The clean up and hassle of using that unit kept me away from making these at home for the last twevle years. However, I am very fortunate for taking the time to read the other reviews online here at Amazon and at Target.com (I bought the unit at Target). Both websites had very good reviews from many buyers, and I must agree with most of them as well. For a $29 purchase (on sale), I would certainly buy this again. |
Makes the BEST crispy & fluffy restaurant style belgian waffles!
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| Review Date: February 27, 2009 |
| Reviewer: mamabear, Chico, CA |
I can't say enough about this waffle maker! I too stayed at a hotel that had a similar waffle maker in the breakfast buffet and have since been trying to find a waffle maker that made the same crispy, yet fluffy waffles. I have finally found it! You can't beat the price and the waffles turn out perfect every time. They are a nice size like the typical large ones you get in breakfast bistros and diners across America. I've made batters from scratch and I've used mixes and they turn out the same perfect waffles every time with perfect consistency - no soggy or mushy spots anywhere! Just perfectly crisp and light in texture! I like mine extra crispy and the longest timer setting is perfect for us. It is such a breeze to clean up too. All I do is take a damp soapy paper towel and wipe it down after it's cooled and it's good to go the next time you use it.
I also love that it cooks the waffles quickly. Each one takes about 2 mins to make. I can make waffles for 4-6 people in less than 15 mins with time included for mixing the batter!
The other nice thing is the batter catcher that sits below. I've had many spill overs but oddly enough it never effects the size/shape or consistency of the waffles when they are finished unlike other makers/models I've used and if you get it right away you can just wipe the sides down for easy cleanup. I've even made blueberry, put dried cranberries in mine etc and again they always turn out perfect - sometimes when you add fresh fruit it doesn't cook evenly but not the case with this one! I encourage others out there who are debating whether to buy this waffle maker or another to give THIS one a try you will not be disappointed, and you really can't beat the price for the quality! |
OsterFlip Waffle Maker
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| Review Date: April 17, 2009 |
| Reviewer: J. Brown, Bonners Ferry, Idaho USA |
| We first came across these type of flip waffle makers on vacations at motels with a breakfast bar. They are great! They have become much less expensive and we like them so much we've gotten several of them as gifts for several friends and family members. They have all loved them also and use them often. Make sure you use non stick spray between EACH waffle to make clean up a breeze! Highly recommended! |
PERFECT waffles every time. Worth 4x the money you spend on it!
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| Review Date: December 31, 2009 |
| Reviewer: E. Stidd, Indiana, USA |
I got this waffle maker because I wanted one like in the hotels where they flip. They seem to work so much better than the ones that don't flip. When I used it for the 1st time I didn't have any trouble at all figuring out how it worked. It really does make a perfect waffle every time. You don't have to have a "brown" outside for the inside to be done if you don't want. I know some people mentioned it would be better for it to have removable plates, but really I don't see any need for them. The non-stick surface really works so why remove the plates to clean off what isn't stuck on!
Pros:
-True non-stick thick plates (not just a little layer of pretend non-stick that doesn't even work)
-Black and stainless steel look (very stylish)
-Sturdy heavy material (not cheap feeling)
-Green ready light (no need for timer, it does the trick)
-Flipping action (helps the center cook along with the outside)
-Extremely easy to use (pour, flip, wait on light...no timing it yourself!)
-Quick clean up..REALLY!! (The waffles don't stick, so just wipe down the plates)
-Catch tray (love..love..love this, when done just rinse it off, counter stays clean)
-Adjustable settings that really work and are precise
-Excellent for the price (I consider it a steal!)
-Compact (handle folds down for less storage space)
-Nice big waffles (restaurant style not eggo's style)
-Again...it makes PERFECT WAFFLES
There are probably a ton more pros that I haven't thought of.
Cons:
-It's not free
-Only makes one waffle at a time
-Waffles are so good you might over eat
I am kidding on the cons, but after sitting and trying to come up with some, I really couldn't. Seriously! I guess there has to be something wrong with it, I just can't think of any right now, sorry.
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Delicious
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| Review Date: March 4, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Elise Rose Lorenz, Flint, MI |
| Once I found the temp setting I liked (knob lil past the middle) this waffle maker started churning out great fluffy waffles and hasn't stopped since. For the money this waffle maker is phenomenal. It also cleans very easily especially if you don't use too much batter. |
GREAT PRODUCT
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| Review Date: March 28, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Ruth A. CARRAWAY, ASHLAND, KY United States |
| I am so very happy with this flip waffle maker. It makes great waffles...just follow mfg. instructions for operation. It takes up little space on the counter with no sticking whatsoever. I was a little concerned with the low quality of the temp control, but I have set it to medium heat, and don't need to readjust. I find that usually I have to bake the waffle a little longer to come up with a drier, crisper waffle, but that's ok with me. Don't forget to unplug the unit when finished making waffles. I think this is a great bargain. |
Very Affordable, Easy to Use Belgian Style Waffle Maker
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| Review Date: December 20, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Robert Bogetti, Chicago, IL |
I just purchased this Oster waffle maker and must say I'm very impressed. I compared the Waring single flip, which is considered the standard by which other flip Belgian waffle makers are judged and the Kenmore digital model - based on the Waring. The Kenmore has nice features, adjustable time and temperature but looks like it may not have a very durable digital display panel, just based on my pushing the buttons and watching the whole panel move around. The Kenmore also seemed to have a much rougher non-stick surface than the Waring and was harder to rotate than the Waring. model WMK300A.
There are also 2 double flip Belgian waffle makers, the KitchenAid and the Waring from QVC. Both are rated highly, the Waring is constant time but variable temperature. The KitchenAid is constant temperature but variable time. Both appear to be great choices but are more costly than the single waffle models.
I was on my way to purchase the single flip Waring model when I stumbled upon the Oster on sale for half the price of the Waring. I thought I'd give it a try and I'm glad I did.
The Oster model #3874 heats up relatively fast with a quick recovery time. I use a boxed generic pancake mix and follow the waffle instructions - same as for pancakes just add 1/3 cup oil to prevent sticking. All I do is plug it in to preheat, mix my batter, when the green light turns on, I spray lightly with cooking spray (I only spray for the first waffle) and add my batter being careful not to overfill and wait until the green light comes back on. The highest heat setting makes them a little too dark for me so I back it off a little. Also as you are cooking a large batch of waffles, the iron will retain more heat and you may need to back off on the darkness control just a little bit. I place the already baked waffles in a toaster oven around 250 degrees to keep warm while the rest of the batch is being prepared. Clean up is easy with a paper towel when cool. If any batter spilled over when cooking I just use a soft bristled brush to remove the dried batter. This unit has a large outer lip to prevent spills from overfilling. The heating element is 1000 watts.
For a non-Belgian style waffle maker I recommend the Oster model #3883. |
great gift
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| Review Date: January 6, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Lynn A. Welden, |
| i bought this waffle maker for my 15 year old daughter, she loves it. Waffles come out light and fluffy, easy to use and easy to clean. If you want a waffle maker get this one. I highly recommend it. |
Great product, great price
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| Review Date: January 10, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Stephanie Reeves, Phoenix, AZ |
I received this for Christmas and have used it almost every morning since. My family LOVES the waffles and it is just a nice variation of just pancakes each day. I have not had an issues and as long as you lightly spray it with a little PAM the first time you use it each morning, you won't have any sticking problems. One thing about this waffle maker that is better than others at its same price is that it has a "light to dark" feature so you can control how dark your waffle gets cooked and it has a "ready" light to let you know when your waffle is done. It's something I would definitely recommend to others.
Update - I have had this waffle maker for two months now and use it every Saturday and Sunday - making multiple waffles each of those days for my family of four. Still going strong and Love Love Love it!
**Sidenote - One of the reviewers on this site said they had a problem with some of the plastic pieces breaking in the back. I think this would only happen if they are putting too much batter in the waffle maker. When you flip it over, it locks and if there is way too much batter in there, it will expand and try to "seep out" but since it's locked, there is no where for the batter to quickly come out. Yes, there is a tiny crack the entire way around where the two plates meet but if there is way too much batter, it can't get out quickly enough and it expands and basically "explodes" breaking the back pieces in the process. |
Waffle Maker
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| Review Date: November 13, 2009 |
| Reviewer: M. Diaz, Stuttgart, Germany |
| This waffle maker is great. It's worth it and the price is reasonable. I have to order through Amazon since I live in Germany. I recommend this product if you want to have a good waffle especially on the weekend. It has a light indicator in the front and in the back to remind you when the waffle is cooked. Good product to have. |
Nice waffle maker
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| Review Date: December 14, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Margaree E. Nadler, |
| I'm not a big waffle iron fan to begin with, but if you need to have one, this is as good as any. The flip function is great. Crushed walnuts are great sprinkled in the pan, drop in some blueberries, and pour your batter over it...then flip it and wait. Haven't had it long enough to complain about the clean up...nothing sticks to these until that one fatal accident down the line. The plates are not removable, so no hope of easy clean-up when it happens but for now, it is a breeze to clean. The much dreaded screws and cracks that catch every ounce of crap possible are present, but I'm being careful and until an untimely drip outdoes me, I think it'll be okay...my least favorite thing about electric waffle irons. I didn't bother to straighten the handle, although it works, but you can flip it with the handle folded too. Actually, over all, even though the old one I had used removable plates, this one makes nicer waffles. I think its because you can control the temp, so you can crank it up and produce a nice crisp little waffle guy. The plastic catch tray worked out well...and that is removable, although it only dripped once when I flipped. I'm happy with it and would buy it again. I'm not big on waffle irons, but I have to admit, this makes a fine waffle. |
Great Brand, Good Price!
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| Review Date: January 7, 2010 |
| Reviewer: S. Gomez, |
| This was a Christmas present for my Mom, who wanted a Flip Waffle maker....everywhere else I check for these they were in the $75.00 range. But Amazon.com of course had the one I was looking for and for a more reasonable price! She loves it! |
Great Waffle Maker
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| Review Date: January 31, 2010 |
| Reviewer: DIAMOND DIVA, WASHINGTON, DC |
| Used it for the first time today and It work very well.... No complaints. Very user friendly and easy clean up... I highly reccommend |
Waffle Maker
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| Review Date: February 10, 2010 |
| Reviewer: J. Wiles, Amarillo, Tx. USA |
| This appliance is very easy to use and makes great waffles. Just make sure you have plenty of spray on oil and use it. |
Can't be beat for the price!
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| Review Date: February 12, 2010 |
| Reviewer: M. Winter, Austin, TX USA |
| Having purchased several Belgian waffle makers for 2009 Christmas gifts for others, I decided we needed one, too. I purchased this one from Amazon.com just after Christmas and just love it! Based on my experience, using it at least weekly since then, I'm surprised that anyone has had any problems and has given it less than 4-5 stars. I guess there might be a problem with ANY waffle maker if you use too much batter. It doesn't take as much as you might think to make a big,thick waffle. For me, this one looks great, is well-made, makes big, thick Belgian waffles, cleans up in a snap, and stores sideways (I love that feature) so doesn't take up much room in my pantry. I use a little spray after it heats up, just before my first waffle, and then maybe a little more every 3 or 4 if I think it's needed - it depends on the amount of oil in your batter, I think. Having never been a big fan of waffles, I am now ADDICTED to them and have been having a lot of fun trying out different recipes. My whole family gets excited when I announce that we are having Belgian waffles. I make extra and put them in the refrigerator (we eat the leftovers too fast to bother freezing, but you could do that) and then pop one (or even just a section of one) into the toaster oven to heat up. The outside is then nice and crispy-crunchy and the inside is soft and warm. I just eat it out-of-hand like that (no plate, no butter, no syrup!) and mumble to myself, "This is SOOOO good!" Another treat is to top with mashed strawberries or blueberries and a big spoonful of whipped cream (or Cool Whip) and, voilà, dessert! Maybe you can buy a fancier, more expensive model that does a good job, too, but for the price and from my personal experience, this one can't be beat. I am very happy I bought it and highly recommend it. |
Puts out Great Waffles!
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| Review Date: November 30, 2009 |
| Reviewer: J. Livengood, Walnut Creek, CA |
This is a good product, easy to use, still have to spray it with oil for true non stick.
The timing lights and flip action work for crispy,fluffy cooked waffles |
Excellent plus compact
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| Review Date: February 17, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Consumer, New York City |
| Like many other reviewers I was turned on by experiencing flip-type do-it-yourself wafflemakers in hotels. I agree with most of the other reviewers on its quality and the quality of the waffles it makes. But what sold me was the extraordinary compactness when it is folded for storage. Living in a New York City apartment, where kitchen space is a premium, I have been delighted with how easily it disappears into a cabinet. |
Mom says it was the best gift!
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| Review Date: March 4, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Cemetery Girl, |
| Bought this for my mom for Christmas, and she can't wait to make breakfast. My younger siblings are actually tired of waffles! She says it's easy to use once you figure out the exact amount of batter to use. Great product for the price |
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