Chefman Anti-Overflow Belgian Waffle Maker w/Shade Selector, Temperature Control, Mess Free Moat, Round Iron w/Nonstick Plates & Cool Touch Handle, Measuring Cup Included, Black

I already had a waffle maker that worked very well, but only made 2 small square ones at a time, which ultimately was a time-intensive endeavor when making them for more than myself. I opted to upgrade to this one to speed up the job. The outer lip that prevented overflow was certainly no insignificant factor that led me to selecting this one. It does, in fact, make excellent waffles and cleans up easily, too, BUT don’t even bother pretending that the outer overflow lip is going to save you from having batter dripping down the sides. Resign yourself to the reality, place it on a surface that’s easy to wipe down, and have a damp sponge or paper towels handy to clean off the exterior while you’re at it. Easy enough! The one small downside is the EXTREMELY short electrical cord on the appliance. While I understand the “safety” rationale, it dramatically complicates where you can use it, and truthfully, necessitates using a power strip if you have the routine gamut of kitchen appliances you use daily already competing for counter space. Not ideal, but reality rarely is. All in all, while not the revolutionary “mess-free” waffle maker of my dreams, it is a solid, consistently-performing one that makes tasty waffles and that’s what matters most to me!

Brought this for my husband because he loves waffles and it hasn’t disappointed. Easy to use, clean up is a breeze, and the waffles come out perfect every single time. So glad I brought this.

Not bad. Definitely worth its money. It does the job and waffle comes out perfect and fast. I think the temperature setting might be slightly off just a little bit. And I mean very little bit. Otherwise, it is very good for what its intended for.

The Chefman Anti-Overflow Belgian Waffle Maker w/Shade Selector, Temperature Control, Mess Free Moat, Round Iron w/Nonstick Plates & Cool Touch Handle, w/Measuring Cup Included, and in the Black color arrived in perfect new condition. I followed the simple directions as set forth in the instruction manual. I plugged in the Chefman Anti-Overflow Belgian Waffle Maker w/Shade Selector and set the shade to 3 on the dial. I immediately noticed that there is no on or off switch. It immediately starts to heat when plugged in and turns off only when unplugged. The temperature control and the shade selector are basically the only controls you have and I really have no problem with that. I just have to remember to unplug the waffle maker when I am finished using it. I purposely left it sit unplugged when I was finished making waffles and waited to see what would happen. Well, the green indicator light which tells you it is heating keeps turning off and on. The red indicator light remains on telling you it is plugged in untill you pull the electric cord plug from your wall outlet. Pulling the plug is the on and off switch. This waffle maker is only 700 watts but it heats up FAST and HOT. I found after several uses that number 2 on the dial is perfect for my taste in waffles. Number 3 is as high as I would ever use for waffles. I found that when I was in a hurry and just dumped all the waffle batter ingredients into the mixing bowl and gave it a quick stir to the correct consistancy the batter was cold and 3 on the dial worked perfectly for the first 2 waffles . Here is the deal folks. If you want your waffle to have a little moisture left in them when they hit your plate you got to take them out IMMEDIATELY or else you have tasteless-dried out- crumbling pieces of cardboard on your plate that won't even soak up butter or syrup. The baking powder recipe waffle batters turn tasteless and dry very quickly. My g-grandmother's yeast waffle batter is the best and cooks thoroughly and comes out with just the right moisture content on 2 on the dial. You will notice steam start pouring out at a very fast rate from the waffle maker just as the green indicator light goes off. Do not dilly dally around and leave the waffle in the maker as it will keep drying out and will burn and smell like burnt toast instead of a nice vanilla flavored fork tender waffle. You want crispnes but not brunt hockey pucks. The waffle releases easily from the non-stick plates. I have never used the measuring cup included with the Chefman Anti-Overflow Belgian Waffle Maker because I try to use as few cups and spoons as possible. I use a metal one half cup measuring with a handle and it fill it just to the rim to pour my waffle batter onto the waffle plate. I close the waffle maker and the lid locks into place perfectly and in less than 2 minutes the waffle is done. I found that giving the batter I just poured onto the waffle plate a quick leveling out with the measuring cup gives me a perfect round waffle with no voids and no overflowing. But if it does overflow the nice overflow rim catches it all. Folks this is a very nice easy to use waffle maker. As always practice makes perfect and just like when making pancakes you usually mess up the first one. The left overs freeze nicely and warm easily in the toaster. You just got to remember that they dry out fast. I found that it is when you add ingredients like berries or chocolate chips that you get waffles that stick to the waffle plates. I fooled around a bit and tried using this waffle maker as a panini maker and to grill cheese. You can get it to work but it just isn't worth all the mess and work involved. The Chefman Anti-Overflow Belgian Waffle Maker w/Shade Selector cleans up really easily. It also stores nicelly standing up on it's edge. The cord storage is also a nice feature. The fact that the waffle maker is small was the selling point for me. I have a large waffle iron that makes 4 square waffles at a time but unless I am having a crowd in for brunch it's not ptactical for this single empty nester. I personally have perfected my g-grandmothers yeast waffle batter recipe so that I get maybe 3 waffles from one small bowl of batter. The only thing I find wrong with the waffle maker is that the black finish which I selected because it was on sale at a huge savings is that the finish is matte and shows all of your oily or buttery finger prints, They come off but a smooth gloss finish would have been better. The Chefman Anti-Overflow Belgian Waffle Maker w/Shade Selector is a great product and a really good buy when it is on sale. It is nothing more than what it claims to be and in it's price range. Buy it and you will be glad you did. No bells and whistles just a plain easy to use waffle maker. Sorry that this is a long review but I like reviews and testimonials all wrapped into one. You wanted a review and now you got one from a classically trained retired chef.

I purchased the Chefman Anti-Overflow Belgian Waffle Maker and ended up using it for more than just traditional waffles. One of my favorite uses so far has been making waffle sugar cookies, and they turned out amazing. The results were evenly cooked, crisp on the outside, and perfectly shaped every time. The anti-overflow design works well and helps keep messes to a minimum, which is especially helpful when experimenting with thicker batters or cookie dough. The shade selector and temperature control make it easy to customize how light or crisp you want the final product, whether you’re making classic waffles or something more creative like cookies. The waffle plates heat evenly, and the finished cookies released easily without sticking. Cleanup was straightforward, and I didn’t have issues with batter or dough spilling out onto the counter. The appliance feels sturdy and well made, and it heats up quickly, which is convenient when making multiple batches. I also appreciate how user-friendly it is. The controls are intuitive, and it doesn’t take much trial and error to get consistent results. This makes it a good option for both everyday use and experimenting with fun recipes. If there’s one minor consideration, it does take up some counter space, but that’s expected for a waffle maker of this size. Overall, this waffle maker is reliable, easy to use, and versatile. It’s a great choice for anyone who enjoys both classic waffles and creative baking ideas.

I have been looking for a waffle maker that had an adjustable cooking time, and this one offers that. I like my waffles to be crispy, and this one does the job very well. It is very easy to use. Just plug it in and off it goes. The dial that adjusts the cooking time is simple, easy to use. This waffle iron the perfect size. It doesnt take up an enormous amount of counter space but make perfect sized waffles. Highly recommend.

La uso para mi negocio, estamos en mayo 2022 y la llevo usando desde diciembre 2021. Calienta súper rápido y muy bien, parejo. Al principio fue difícil encontrar la medida exacta de masa para evitar derrames, pero luego encontré el modo y ya no se derrama nada. Con mi receta basta con cubrir totalmente la base para que quede perfectamente bien cubierto todo el molde pero no derrame. Tienes que experimentar un poco para saber qué cantidad, ya que depende mucho del tipo de masa que uses y lo espesa que esté. Otro tip, al principio no confiaba en la luz azul, así que revisaba el waffle cada cierto tiempo, pero luego vi que no es necesario, se enciende cuando está a la temperatura ideal, se apaga cuando echas la masa y cierras, cuando vuelve a encender el foco azul está completamente cocido al nivel de tostado que elijas, sin necesidad de estar revisando. Leí que a muchos se les ha quebrado por el “abrir y cerrar”, pero a mí me ha funcionado bien, por si las dudas he tenido el debido cuidado al manipularla para evitar que se dañe, ya que ciertamente se siente un poco flojo, no está muy ajustado, afortunadamente sigue en buenas condiciones. Es fácil de limpiar y no necesita grasa (mantequilla o aceite), no se le pega nada y es fácil quitar los residuos cuando está totalmente fría con un trapo limpio y húmedo, no es necesario lavar. Sin duda la volvería a comprar.

This waffle maker cooks waffles to perfection. And the waffles are so big. The anti-overflow works amazing. I don’t know what other people are talking about that said it didn’t. Maybe they have an older model. But mine works great. All it is, is an extended cooking surface so any batter that goes outside of the waffle grooves just gets cooked rather than making a mess. I liked it having a bit of an extra edge from the anti-overflow surface, it made it easier to get the waffle out. And if you’re worried about presentation you can easily cut or pull the edges off for a cleaner look. It’s fool proof. It tells you when to put the batter in and when the waffle is done. It has multiple level setting based on how browned you want your waffle. I cooked mine on level 3 (medium) for reference. It’s compact and light. It’s easy to clean, I just wiped it down with a cloth, nothing sticks to it. It was so easy to use my 5 year old was making waffles with my supervision.

Soy fan de los wuafles , hago constantemente y está maquinita es una maravilla , fácil de usar, limpiar y hace unos wuafles perfectos , no derrama nada siempre y cuando uses la medida correcta que trae incluida y si pones de más la mezcla se queda en las orillas de la wuaflera , y el sabor depende la forma en que prepares tu mezcla, y si los gustas crujientes solo es cuestión de dejarlos más tiempo al que marca y a una temperatura media para que no se quemen.

Great quality. The baking dish is deep and batter does not spill out as it did with different models. When you are done you can keep it upright, saving some counter top space. I like the little plastic measuring cup included, convenient and easy. Five different settings. (There was no recipe booklet included, it would be a nice touch.) Overall I am very happy.

Fácil de usar, la recetas incluidas pueden mejorar, pero eso es prueba y error y al gusto de cada quien. Se siente bien construida, con acabado negro mate que permite manipularla sin riesgo de caída, sin embargo ese acabado hace que sea dificil de limpiar por fuera; las planchas tienen un excelente antiadherente (no aplicar ninguno nunca), sólo hay que pasar un paño húmedo cuando esté fría. Lo mejor es el regulador de dorado del waffle, yo lo pongo en un punto antes del máximo para un buen dorado. Lo único que podría ser mejor es el seguro de cierre que es muy pequeño, se siente un juego (movimiento) entre la tapa superior e inferior, pero entiendo que es para evite derramar en caso de exceso de polvo para hornear. Pero 100% recomendado!