5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent waffle maker

T.F.P. · 15 June 2022

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5.0 out of 5 stars Keto diet.

P.M. · 31 May 2025

I am on a keto diet, which restricts consumption of many foods. However, I discovered that I can have Waffles containing: 1 tsp baking powder, 1 egg, 1/2 cup of cheese, mix thoroughly and cook for about 10 minutes, delicious. The first couple of times I over filled it, then spent ages cleaning up the waffle maker where the mixture had spilled out of the sides. But, I am older and wiser now, and get perfect results. It is best to spray the plates with oil before use, which should extend the life of the device. I have plenty of other recipes to try: hash browns, mushroom and cheese waffles, Marsala waffles, and many others.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great waffle maker - find the recipe that works for you

J.M. · 27 March 2025

We researched several waffle makers before deciding to buy this one. It is very easy to use. We have tried several recipes and have found one that works really well (from a blogger "daisiesandpie") - the trick is to make sure you use baking powder to ensure that the waffles rise within the waffle maker. The only issue is that, unless you turn the waffle maker upside down when you put the mix in, the waffles tend to come out too flat - you can't put the waffle maker upside down on the kitchen surface, so you have to hold it for about 30 seconds to make sure the mix coats the upper plate.It is easy to clean, and we haven't had any issues with leakage.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent waffle maker

L. · 4 May 2025

Brilliant waffle maker. Makes huge, deep, very filling crispy waffles.Feels well made. I love the Salter brand.It doesn’t come with any recipes but I really recommend the one in my pic (taken from my previous waffle maker).Preheat the machine for about 10 mins before pouring in any mixture.Use a silicone brush to give light covering of oil.Important - leave the mixture to sit in the bowl for between 15 mins to overnight before pouring it into the machine. This allows the flour to hydrate, the gluten to relax, and the baking powder to start releasing bubbles, overall leading to a lovely thick mixture and therefore thick waffles. Cook for 7-8 mins (these are big waffles!).Serve with maple syrup and chopped strawberries - delicious!!!

1.0 out of 5 stars Good whilst it lasts.

M.L.J.N. · 4 May 2025

Used 3 times and then stopped workingGood waffle maker…when it works!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous waffle maker!

L. · 19 January 2025

After researching a good value for money waffle maker I chose this one and so glad I did! It’s easy to use (my 13 year old daughter makes the waffles!) easy to clean, makes waffles quickly and efficiently and cooks evenly! For bigger waffles you can fill the hot plate more. Has a cable tidy wrap around section at the back also for easy storage. Would definitely recommend!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little machine

A.C. · 23 April 2025

I was a little sceptical about the price of this product, but after the first use I can honestly say this is the best waffle machine I have ever owned.Really powerful, compact, nice and crisp waffles, no sticking or ripping when opening it.I have used a little butter before the first batch just in case it decided to stick, but im sure it will be fine without greasing it.Really pleased with it

5.0 out of 5 stars Tasty Waffles, great gadget

Y.K. · 14 May 2025

Brilliant machine and great results from the start!

takes time to get get right

a. · 13 March 2022

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } There's a learning curve with this appliance and I'm not there yet. I've had three attempts and each time I improve, but none of them have been excellent. It's not batters fault - I just can't get them as crispy as I would like, and that's the pans fault. I'll keep try but am not as excited by this purchase as I hoped I would be.

Broke first use & has UK plug

M.C. · 7 January 2022

This product is terrible. 1 star is too kind. My kids love waffles and this was a share Christmas present for them to make waffles. On first use screws fell from the middle exposing wires. This was after tge product arrived, shipped quickly from Australia but with a UK plug. Horrible experience. You should pay my kids double for their crap Christmas present.

not australian plug

T.S. · 20 November 2021

had to go out and buy adaptor so l could use it