Oster CKSTWF1502-ECO DuraCeramic Belgian Waffle Maker

I initially hesitated to buy this Oster Belgian Wafflemaker because the price is so low (I paid $19.99) that it made me wonder if it could be decent. But I went for it as I wanted nonstick ceramic that’s PTFE and PFOA free, and I also wanted a compact unit as I wasn’t sure how often I’d make waffles. The operation is quite basic, but this Oster does a great job making waffles that cook and brown evenly (see photo) and also release easily from the ceramic plates. I’ve been using a Lehi Belgian waffle mix that’s super simple and convenient as all I need to add is water. It takes about 4-5 minutes to cook each 4 section waffle. The Oster turns on simply by plugging it in, and it has a manual dial to select the color. There’s no automatic shut off, so I just set a timer. I use something silicone or wood (e.g., silicone tongs, toothpicks or even chopsticks) to remove the waffles so I don’t scratch the ceramic surface. This had no funky smell even on the first use. This unit has a short cord (like all small appliances), and the plates aren’t removable for cleaning. But cleaning is easy. Before use, I cleaned the plates with a soapy washcloth, and since then I just wipe the plates clean with a damp paper towel or cloth. I like to freeze any extra waffles and simply heat them in the toaster. This Oster isn’t fancy, but it makes really good waffles and exceeds my expectations for the $19.99 price. It would be a great gift along with a box of waffle mix and syrup. Recommended. 5 stars.

UPDATE: OK, this is the third month I've had this appliance, and I have absolutely no complaints. I love this waffle maker. It's not heavy, so it doesn't hurt to lift it. It cleans so easily it's light years ahead of the nonstick monsters. I've had only one burn when I wasn't paying attention, my fault. The nicest advantage is how fast it cooks a waffle. Set at the highest browning selection gets the waffle done in roughly a minute, but as another reviewer stated, an extra 30 seconds or so gets it crispy. I've been making large batches of nut and fruit waffles and freezing them, so serving is just a toaster away. Good little Oster. :-) ******************************** I bought this unit to replace my 4yo cuisinart that died young. Well, not dead, but close. The weight of the lid broke the plastic hinge,making it a serious burn hazard. And it stunk to high heaven from the non-stick plastic coating. When I saw the very reasonable price for this Oster, I gave in, even though the low price gave me pause, ya know? My trepidation, however, was wasted energy. It's an excellent appliance and a great buy. i think, however, that the low price was to test the market, I and advise buying soon if you really want one. I love this waffle maker. The ceramic plates bake great waffles, with a darkness setting to please everybody, from fluffy to crispy. The machine has no awful smell coming out of it, as far as I can tell, none at all. It can be used with or without oiling, as long as there is some oil in your recipe. I've had no sticking yet. And I've been using it, every day, for three weeks now. Every day. Flavors don't remain on the plates from previous recipes. I've made the following with no issues and no sticking: 1. Cornmeal waffles with Salsa in the batter 2. Italian waffles with tomatoes, pesto and cheese in the batter 3. Granola waffles with dried fruit and nuts (no scorched raisins) 4. Oat Flour waffles with coconut (Oat flour worked fine with NO added gluten flour) 5. Felafel Waffles (garbanzos and chopped garlic, onion, tomatoes and serious spices) 6. Apple Cranbery Waffles with Saigon cinnamon That's a lot of flavors. I wipe the plates down with a paper towel after each use, and detect no food odors left behind. The ceramic coating was a really good idea. If you are a waffle lover, but don't want to invest in a $100 model, this is the unit you need. If I could give this baby 10 stars, I would. This is the best waffle maker I've ever owned, bar none.

Disclaimer: If you are a compulsive multi-tasker, this model isn't for you. There's no on-off switch and no auto-off. This feature is great for the ability to continue crisping. It is not so great if you are likely to walk off and accidentally forget the thing for six hours. Fortunately, the unit cycles off and on according to the set temperature. Therefore, it probably won't overheat, but you could still end up with a waffle-shaped rock. Ultimately, as the instructions say, don't leave the unit unattended while it's turned on. All of that notwithstanding, I love this little waffle maker! I bought it for my husband after our other one fell off the top of the fridge (a bad storage location, in retrospect). This new one is compact and so easy to store. Stand it up and tuck it away. With the smaller footprint and profile, we are able to put it safely in a cabinet. It's not a wrestling match getting it out and putting it away. Now if I want a fresh waffle, I can just go for it. No groaning or indecision. Just grab, mix, pour, wait-a-few, and chow down. I also like the fact that you can leave the waffles in longer to get them crispier and browner (emphasis on the "-er"; If you like them really crispy, you'll still have to put them in the toaster oven after). Additionally, the handles make for easy maneuvering and the non-stick is truly non-stick. The serving size is perfect for me, but because the grid is sectioned, it's easy to cut a finished waffle into wedges if I want more or less. Clean-up is basically a once-over with a paper towel. And this wasn't really a deciding factor, but now that I have it, I must say that I think this unit is super attractive. It's sleek, and it doesn't "showcase" all that endless grime that the white appliances do. Not to mention that, well, ya know . . . it's shiny :)

Received this the beginning of this week - fast shipping from the US! This was VERY inexpensive, $15. US when I bought end of June 2015 - so it was worth buying from the American site. Total came out to like $30- $35 CAD all in with shipping and our miserable exchange, which is as cheap or cheaper than any waffle iron I could find around here (Ontario). Great, great prices on Amazon US, and holy moly, what a selection! Overall, I am really satisfied, and I feel even at the equivalent CAD cost it was a good value. I've never owned a waffle iron before, nor does anyone else I know. This works well, was inexpensive, doesn't take up too much space, and is very easy to clean. I will write detailed thoughts below, but this about sums it up. As long as the price remains relatively inexpensive, I would recommend this, especially to Canucks looking for an alternative to the ridiculously priced waffle irons at home.( At least within the west GTA) ________________________________________________________________________ Rambling explanation for what I wanted: I had been looking for an inexpensive waffle maker for awhile, but all of my local stores carry what seems to be the same 3 brands/models, all with the same options and price ranges. I didn't want to spend $100-200+ on a single-function appliance that is really only for the occassional weekend treats or dessert - In comparison, I spent $100 on my large convection toaster oven, which can roast a chicken, bake a cake, or cook a casserole, in addition to reheating food and making toast. It's incredibly useful for parties and hot summer days when it's too warm to use the full oven. In comparison, a waffle iron- even the fancy ones that can make pancakes OR waffles, can't perform multiple different kitchen tasks, and I am not running a B&B, just looking to make a snazzy Sunday breakfast for my boyfriend and me, and maybe the occasional guest. I am sure you can get really perfect waffles from the Calphalon, Breville, or Weston makers, but I really can't justify the $250 price tag when it's still a made in China item with a plastic base. It would probably take 2-3 years just to pay for itself in waffles made, given it's a "splurge" specialty appliance. Additionally, if we tried to justify the pricetag by making waffles all the time, I bet we would both be as fat as elephants from eating them every single day. It's a nice thought, but really a big, expensive waffle iron needs a lot of extra disposable income and a big, oversized house with lots of storage space. Now that I've finished ranting on my whole thought process regarding waffle irons, I should probably specify the details on this particular unit I purchased...... Anyhoo... This iron fits the bill for my smallish kitchen and desire to buy an inexpensive unit. I wish Oster would offer this in Canada, but as it is, this came out with better pricing than the selections from Crappy Tire, Future Shop, or the Bay. - - - - - - - - _______________________________________ Detailed thoughts on this iron: * I love the ceramic non-stick plates. I have a few ceramic pans and cake tins, and they are all holding up very well over years of use (my cake tins are 7 years old now and they still look like new). I hope this is the same. * It was laughably easy to clean. No batter bits stuck to this anywhere. I poured a teaspoon of hot water into the bottom plate after I finished cooking, let it steam up for a minute, and when I reopened, the top plate was completely clean. Just took a paper towel to wipe up the last few droplets of water and oil from the bottom and it was perfect. The outside also has a mirror finish to the steel, so again, easy to wipe off fingerprints with a soft cloth or towel. * Love the simple and compact shape. This stores upright, which is great for small kitchens with limited cupboard space. Also, because its not a giant flip model, it doesnt take up much room on the countertop - again, important for limited space. I liked the idea of the flip makers, but seriously the size profiles with their long handles, stands, and trays were just too big. This model is very easy to work with. * Makes a good size waffle - I would say they are close to 2cm thick and about 20 cm diameter. They easily fill the inner diameter of my dinner plates, leaving just enough room for fruit piled around the edge. :) * Has adjustable heat settings. I can see this being very useful for different batters. The lightest setting is very light, not colouring my waffle at all, while the darkest setting is a good medium golden brown for crispier waffles. I did notice that the bottom seemed to brown a small bit faster than the top, but this was probably user error (Mine) - I was trying to figure out a perfect level of batter to fill without overflow, and so was pretty slow to fill and close the lid, meaning the bottom was cooking longer. I just flipped them 3/4 of the way through so they browned evenly. I really think that was my issue and not the machine. *** Only downside is slightly cheap feeling in the plastic handle and stand. They didnt feel like they were going to pop off or anything, but it does feel a bit cheaply made. Which seriously, it is cheap. $15 is ridiculously low pricing, at least for this Torontonian. ---------------------

I'm super conscious about what types of coatings are on the pans and things that I use to cook food that I feed people, especially my family. Ceramic is a great option, but sometimes things that have ceramic coating don't stand up to heat well or crisp up food effectively. But ho, ho, ho! Such is not the case for this waffle maker! The coating is as durable as any other and it crisps up the waffles really well. While it does take a number of minutes to cook a waffle (not unlike any other waffle maker), the results are really exceptional, and definitely worth the wait. I have really enjoyed using it with my children. It's super easy to clean. With a warm, soapy wash cloth, all of the food just wipes right off. I usually lay it down sideways next to my kitchen sink so that everything that falls off is caught and I don't make a giant mess. I then rinse the molds with my sink sprayer (Set on low) and then towel dry it, or lay it open and upside down on my drying mat. The stainless steel also looks really nice (I haven't noticed any rust spots), so if you are the type who likes waffles everyday, it will look nice in it's permanent place on your kitchen counter.

I've had this waffle maker for about a month and have made waffles every Sunday since then. I'm into easy so I used Krusteaz Whole Wheat Honey pancake mix (just add water). I heat the maker until the green light came on then sprayed a little cooking spray on the hot plates, put about 2/3 cup of batter in then close and wait about 5 minutes when the steam stops. First time I set temp in the middle and the waffles were cooked but not crispy as others have noted. Waffles tasted fine. No run over with the batter. Next time I increased the heat to about 3/4 of the max. Still not crispy but good tasting regardless. Did max heat the next week. A little darker but not crispy. I think it might be the batter. Was out of Krusteaz today so made Bisquick waffles according to box directions. Used max temp setting and they almost became crispy. They tasted fine and made 4 waffles, so I froze 2 of them. Overall I am very pleased with the purchase. It's easy to clean--just wipe grids with a paper towel, the outside too. Steam gathers on the lift handle and cooking spray gathers at the back hinge but wipes clean with paper towel. Great for the price!

This is a very simple waffle maker. And it's quite compact. For our infrequent waffle making (I've only used it 3 or 4 times in the last 2 months) it is a decent fit for our needs, especially the size. Small and light. However, when making Liege waffles with Pearl sugar, it doesn't seem to have enough power (even on "Max" setting) to quickly cook the outside to a crispy consistency and caramelize the sugar while not drying out the center of the waffle. You can of course simply leave it on longer to get the outside crispy and caramelized but then it runs the risk of drying out the inside. Best I can do it let it pre-heat on 'Max' temp and get nice and hot and also make sure the Liege dough is fully at room temp (and not any colder). It mostly works but does seem underpowered a bit to me. Maybe a compromise for having the compact form factor. Works better for regular (American style) batter-based waffles than dough-based ones in my experience. Another thing I don't like about it is that the two halves cannot lock together. So you close the two halves tightly initially, but then as the waffle rises, it will separate the two halves. I'd like a "snap" to at least have the option to keep it closed. But, alas, if you want to keep it closed, you will have to either hold it shut for several minutes or come up with your own clamp or apparatus to keep it closed. On the flip side, it does clean up extremely easily with a wipe of a damp paper towel as the non stick surface is very smooth. A few months in, no issues with flaking of the ceramic coating. But time will tell how well it holds up. I'm moderately happy with it but I've definitely used much better and more versatile waffle makers. It's OK.

The Oster Duraceramic Belgian Waffle Maker made an excellent impression on first use. Using a major brand waffle mix and both Oster and the mix's directions resulted in two large waffles that looked and tasted great. Texture was a bit soft and cake like the first time out. On second use and with slight adjustment of the amount of water and mixing, plus increased temperature on the waffle maker the texture was just right. The appliance is surprisingly compact and light. It reaches operating temperature reasonably fast and maintains the heat setting by going on and off. Separate lights indicate when the waffle maker is on and when its heat element is at operating temperature. Cooking time is about four to five minutes per waffle. The Oster doesn't have an automatic timer. Instead, you watch it closely at four minutes for steam to stop coming out. Then, or soon after, you can raise the top to see if your waffle is done to your taste. Making waffles for more than two, you'll need to start early, place each waffle on a cooling rack for a couple of minutes and then onto a plate in a warm oven. One of these waffles is probably enough for most adults, especially if served with other food. If I were to make waffles for more than two people regularly, I would want to have two of these waffle makers. Directions mention that it's common to have batter ooze out during cooking. So far, that's been minimal. The Oster Waffle Maker cleans up quickly and easily inside and out. For its design, build quality, good operation, helpful directions and reasonable price, the Oster CKSTWF1502-ECO DuraCeramic Belgian Waffle Maker earns five stars.

La compré en una super oferta de Amazon, alrededor de $335. Y la verdad es que es de excelentes materiales, fácil de usar siguiendo las instrucciones, fácil de limpiar. Y no ocupa tanto espacio cómo pudiera uno pensar. Hay que limpiarlo con un trapito con agua caliente al inicio en la parrilla. Luego de secarlo ya lo puedes conectar. Puedes regular la temperatura desde el inicio, yo la pongo poquito más allá de la mitad. Hay que conectarlo a la corriente y se comienza a calentar, cuando el foco verde se prende (el rojo siempre está prendido al conectarse), en ese momento puedes verter la mezcla. La viertes en forma circular de afuer hacia adentro, trata de no pasarte de mezcla sino quieres que se derrame. Hay que calcular, yo le pongo casi hasta que se tapen todos los monticulos de la parrilla. Cerrar la tapa y contar 4 minutos cuando menos. Yo los dejo entre 4 minutos y medio y 5 para que queden más crujientes. Saldrá humo de la wafflera, es el aire que se está evaporando. No lo abran antes de los 4 minutos cómo mínimo. La verdad se las recomiendo ampliamente, ahora sólo necesito mejorar un poco la mezcla ;-)

For me, finding a ceramic plate waffle maker was the primary feature. I never owned an Oster product before. Ceramic Coating and non-stick: 10/10 Nothing sticks ( I do use a bit of brushed cooking oil. I don't understand why some people expect a non-stick surface to just keep working at high heat without any application of cooking oil before they start using it...). Even Heat: 7/10 Not a deal breaker for me. The far outer 10% corners of my waffles don't come out the same browining as the middle section. I don't want super brown and burnt waffles anyway. Does it good enough for me. Will update this review in a few months after I had more heavy use of it. So far, I would buy this again, and waffles come out just right.

This is a fantastic product. Cooks waffles evenly and quickly. Good chrome finish body with a convenient heat dial to control crispiness. Have been using it for a few months now .... could not be happier. Simply superb!! One word about the converter .... mine did come with a voltage converter (plug type rated 1600W). This came as a pleasant surprise 'cause I understood that the converter was not included. So folks, please check the package before purchasing a converter.

Normalmente, en una tienda departamental encontrarías wafleras a un precio bastante elevado y puede que no lleguen a ser tan buenas (la pasada era una de esas). Pero la verdad para ser de compra online y de esta marca, merece la pena hacer la inversión sobre todo si tiene un presupuesto no muy amplio. En cuanto al producto es muy bueno, creo que todo depende de como hagas la mezcla para que tu waffle salga como lo esperas. Al principio nos tardamos un poco en encontrarle el modo de medida de mezcla pero no hace falta decir que "error y aprendizaje" es lo importante aquí. Una vez teniendo la medida de la mezcla es muy fácil de usar y los wafles salen esponjosos y dorados. También los usamos para hacer wafles sanos (por ejemplo de avena), poniendo un poco de mantequilla en las placas es más que suficiente para tener un mejor resultado. Así también el diseño se ve elegante y de buena calidad. La limpieza se opta por un trapo especial y un spray con líquido para lavar trastes y agua, de esta forma se lo ponemos al trapo y evitamos rayarlo, mojarlo para así dejarlo lo mejor posible. Les recomiendo busquen una brocha o pala (tipo repostería) tanto para untar la mantequilla como para alzar y sacar el waffle.

good product and easy to use. But needs a step down adapter from 220 to 110 v. I use the one that was provided by the seller. no additional cost for that