Hamilton Beach Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable PFAS-Free Durathon Nonstick Coated Plates, Easy Flip, Ceramic Grids, Black (26031)

Works like a charm. The non stick surface is still perfect after 3 months of use. The plates are removable and dishwasher safe, but the are super easy to clean by hand with a wet paper towel.

The waffles are crispy and airy just like a Belgian waffle should be. I love that the waffle plates are removable and they are easy to wash. I don’t believe the quality of the entire unit is where it should be as there is a lot of plastic, but because the waffles come out so wonderfully I can overlook it.

As I aged, I found my nice Waring waffle maker harder and harder to clean and it became heavier and heavier. I tossed it and got this much cheaper waffle maker and I love it. Easy to clean, light enough to haul up and down the stairs, and it makes a very nice waffle.

Pros: Makes perfect waffles, I mean absolutely amazing Browning adjustment dial Ceramic plates are truly nonstick, no oil needed (my recipe has butter in it) Ceramic has lower toxicity than other teflon models which is why I bought this one Removable plates are easier to clean, which is why I bought the pricier version Pretty easy to use, easy to flip Cons: Horrible chemical smell that impacts my whole house, hoping it will “burn off” soon (the smell is from the electronics, not from the plates touching the food) or I will return it Takes up a ridiculous amount of storage space Cord doesn’t rotate when you flip waffles, so if you don’t turn it back the right way, you can over twist and damage the cord Removable plastic drip plate is kind of a lame design- pretty easy not to drip the batter if you know what you’re doing, so it seems like another cheaply made part to deal with Costs more than others My two cents: It says you can put the plates in the dishwasher but I think over time that will impact the nonstick performance so I play it safe and handwash. I hope the smell fades or back it goes.

I have had my waffle maker for about a month and I love it. Easy to use though you may get a little side spillage but that’s what the tray is for. The waffle is thick and perfect to my liking. It’s so thick I often share it with my teenage daughter but she could actually eat a whole one by herself ☺️. Though it may light up green indicating it’s ready I like mine a bit more golden brown but that’s my preference. Be careful and not touch anything but the handle it heats up and will burn you. After it has cooled off I like to release the plates and rinse them and the tray off. Storage isn’t bad.

Waffle iron makes fluffy tasty Belgian waffles. Nice deep crevices. Plates are removable for quick and easy cleaning; or just wipe with a damp cloth. Waffler sits nicely on my counter and stores in my pantry closet.

Do not buy. My husband and I spent weeks researching to find a non-teflon belgian waffle maker with removable plates. We landed on this guy, and it is TRASH. We may have just gotten one of those with manufacturer defects, but there are too many reviews stating the same thing. First, when I opened the package the dial was loose in the box with the washer that locks it into place. After some fiddling I was able to get the dial into the washer and locked into place on the machine. This may potentially be the cause of the second problem... Second, this thing can't cook a waffle to save a life. See my attached picture - this is my second attempt with half the amount of batter and TWENTY MINUTES of cooking at max heat. I used a very highly rated belgian waffle recipe. It also doesn't hold its temperature. It constantly goes in and out of "ready" mode...and when its in ready mode i can hear some sizzling and see the steam, but that lasts for all of 30 seconds before it goes "not ready" and stops cooking. Third, the majority of this machine is plastic. Very cheap plastic. I almost broke the handle turning it because it hadn't locked in all the way. Very little pressure and it was close to snapping. Do not recommend this at all...the construction of it is that of a $20 machine, and it doesnt even work.

Waited and waited for the price to go down and when it finally did, I bought it. This is easy to use, makes a good waffle, and most importantly, the removable waffle grill pads are easy to clean.