KRUPS (8010000467) Belgian Waffle Maker Reviews

I can’t speak to the durability of this waffle iron (I have only used it once), but it seems very well made. I used Aunt Jemima Buttermilk mix and cut the waffle recipe in half. My last waffle iron was a fairly inexpensive B&D model. I set the temperature control to 3 on the Krups, and put the batter in when the green light came on and the tone sounded. When the waffle iron indicated the waffle was ready, I opened it up and removed the waffle. I was impressed with how uniform the waffle cooked. There were no light or dark spots on the waffle. It was a uniform golden brown, and it came out without sticking.

My first waffle looked much better than the waffle in the picture All-Clad included with the description of their waffle iron costing more than twice as much as the Krups. I don’t know how one could make the Krups any better. Perhaps it is not as durable as it looks. After all, I have only used it once, and it is made in China.

I found the ready tone to be very helpful. This is the first waffle iron I have owned (50 years worth of waffle irons) where I didn’t have to constantly check for a ready light.

The Good:

1. Nice, large waffle iron that makes 4 square waffles each time. Very convenient for a family.

2. I have found Krups to be a good, reliable brand. Our first Krups waffle iron was similar to this one, and it lasted 10+ years.

3. You can select how light or dark you want your waffles to be. We keep our setting at “4”, and they come out perfect.

4. The heating plates are removable for easy cleaning.

The Bad:

1. The manufacturer warns that the waffle maker will have a smell to it with first use due to the non-stick coating. This chemical smell was unusually strong.

2. The power cord is crazy short.

3. The handle has a locking latch that has to be lifted up when opening. Nice idea for storage, but bad design: It’s right where the steam first escapes when the waffles are done cooking. I’ve almost burned my hand a few times.

The very loud beep:

Along with the indicator light, the waffle maker beeps when it’s ready or done. The first time I heard this “beep” I seriously thought our smoke alarm was going off. It’s really not a beep, but an ear-piercing sound that can be heard in the next town over.

This a 3 1/2 star waffle maker, but I will round up to 4 stars because it does make good crispy waffles.

Pros: Removable plates make cleanup easy; there is a small drip catching rim to minimize spillover to counter; latches well during cooking process; the waffles released easily without needing cooking spray; 5 browning settings; a timer rings when the waffle is (supposedly) ready to eat.

Cons: My main complaint is that cooking was uneven across the baking surface, even at the highest browning setting, with the waffles on one side only slightly done and still a bit soggy, and those on the other side somewhat more done. Crispness was only obtained by leaving the waffle in the pan well beyond the point when the timer signaled the end of baking time.

This waffle maker has a very large footprint which may be an issue in smaller kitchens.

Sadly I had to return this waffle maker.

There is a smell while they cook that must be from the non stick coating... I really despise it.

<Yes, I removed the foam, plastic, sticker, and light plastic from in between the plates as well>

Other than that.... lacks vents so it releases steam all over the top which worried me that I did something wrong at first, but still cooked up nicely. Could a design with vents work better?

I opened it once during the first batch to show my son how to do it and put it back, but the waffle maker still knew it wasn't ready and didn't restart. That was nice.

Love the audible alarm but not sure ill keep it. I'm looking to make a fine Belgian Waffle. The thickness is fine.

I read some unfavorable reviews, and as with anything, a little gentleness and care makes things last longer. Great appliance, but since it was unavailable anywhere for quite a while, I took a chance on a new one with a damaged box (condition noted from Amazon prior to purchase) because that is all I could find on line, and I wanted this one because of the removable plates for easier cleaning. I was purchasing for myself, so box condition was not a deal breaker. Been setting on 3 1/2 and waffles are great! Now, most importantly, I believe others had issues with the plate latches... I did too, and it is because the plates are NOT interchangeable! The Krups manual doesn't mention this, so perhaps others are having issues for this reason. I put a dot of White-out on the front edge of the bottom plate and one on the appliance edge, line them up, and depress the plate release button when I insert them and it attaches perfectly!

I bought this to replace a similar model that I had for about 25 years. It worked perfectly all those years until is suddenly stopped working. I was worried that the replacement wouldn't be as good. This model seems to be as good. It has two differences: it has an adjustable browning feature, but I find that I have to put it on the highest to have it brown adequately and the browning plates are removable for cleaning, even though on the old model as long as I buttered the plates before using, waffles never stuck and and I only had to wipe the plates with a paper towel. The new model instructions say to oil lightly before use. I've used it about five times and so far so good.

I bought this waffle maker about 3 years ago. After one year, the beeper started malfunctioning. I had it replaced under warranty, which was nice, but now the replacement waffle maker is doing the same thing. There seems to be a design defect with this waffle maker that causes the beeper to go bad, probably due to moisture from the steam.

We love our new Belgium waffle maker. It makes wonderful waffles, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Very excited to use this, great price!

This is a very nice waffle maker. Easy removable non stick plates. We have it on "5" which makes perfect waffles, nice and crispy but not overdone when the green light appears. Would purchase this waffle maker

Makes waffles just like I like them, krisp on the outside and light on the inside. The beeper is not as loud as other reviews let on.

Choose this item for a gift because of reliability.

This waffle maker is wonderful. Perfect waffles every time and so easy to use and clean.

I purchased this to make chaffles with as we are doing a keto lifestyle nowand thisis fabulous!

Used only once, but I like it so far. It's a bit large but since it makes 4 waffles at once, I can deal with the size of the waffle maker.

I love my new waffle maker! I had been wanting one for a very long while. I had initially purchased one several years back that I ended up returning because it took FOREVER to make a single waffle (It's hard to have friends over for breakfast if each waffle takes what seemed like 20 minutes).

This waffle maker makes four at a time and has an adjustable heater. The irons are easy to remove for cleaning. My only complaint so far is the temperature control knob feels like it's not really controlling anything and that it will break soon. I'm honestly worried about this, considering the price!

We like it, more versatile than our old single round waffle maker as making 4 at a time of "normal" size seems to work for us better. The only slightly negative thing I can say it that it takes up a lot of cabinet space and I need to find room for it but that's not the manufacturers fault.

We did find that leaving the waffle on a bit longer than the timed amount works better and gives you a nice crispy outside crust yet leaves the inside soft and fluffy depending on your batter recipe.

I love this waffle iron! I asked for a good one with removable plates for Christmas, and my husband got this one. It’s fantastic. He or I use it every single week. The heating is even and fast, and I love love love that it beeps at me when it’s ready. It’s very easy to remove the plates and clean them. I love that i can make 4 waffles in one go. I have zero complaints and would buy it again in a heartbeat!

LOVE the removable plates which are dishwasher safe! Also love that you can make 4 full size waffles at one time! Krusteaz waffle mix makes the absolute BEST waffles in this waffle maker which are restaurant quality! Had to wait until KRUPS waffle maker came back into stock but it was SO worth the wait! Highly recommend!

This is an awesome appliance. I only have two problems. First, the handle gets really hot. I suppose I could wrap it in bacon and call it a feature, but for now I am using an oven mitt to open and close it. My second concern is that I bought a ton of eggo waffles shortly before this arrived. No one is touching them. They are just forming a sheen of ice at the bottom of the freezer. Forgotten. Alone.

Good waffle maker but after repeated washing of the plates we found that upon removing from the dishwasher there was a black residue that came off the plates

I was looking for a waffle maker after the Christmas and New Years holidays that could make four waffles and be sold to me at a reasonable price.I grew very tired of eating Eggos brand waffles from my local Sam's Cub. These kind of waffles are for children and are not for adults. Every time I purchase a waffle maker, my house guests do steal waffle makers and other kitchen items. My appliances and kitchen utensils were never returned. This makes me very angry due to the fact that I am on a low income budget. I had over a year and nine months to make the decision in purchasing a brand new waffle maker, so I decided to make the purchase on Amazon.com.

At first glance I thought the Krups Belgium Waffle Maker would be about the size of 8 inch cooking pan. In reality the waffle maker is more like 12 inches long and some what bulky for my kitchenette.

I use a shake and pour pancake batter dispenser that I bought on Amazon.com to make my waffles. That makes it more easier to make waffles. The waffles come out of the maker thick and hardier than the conventional Eggos brand waffles. I remember eating 8 Eggos brand waffles to fill my belly in one sitting . Now that I have The Krups Belgium Waffle maker I eat 2 waffles with 2 strips of pork bacon ,three eggs, and 2 slices of ham. Now I have a a full meal and a happy belly.

Cleaning the waffle maker is about 2 1/2 minutes. I like the fact that the griddle plates are removable and easy to wash. I never regretted purchasing this item from Amazon.com. This waffle maker is great for my lifestyle.

Finally got around to making a big batch of sourdough waffles. I ordered this model as I wanted removable plates in order to be able to wash them. They are easy to remove and reinsert and they washed up quickly. I had some leakage out the sides as I must have overfilled the griddle but no big deal for my first time. I had hoped that the lid would open up completely (as in top & bottom lying flat on counter) to make oiling them a bit easier but I managed well enough using a small amount on a pastry brush. First temperature setting was 3.5 (out of 5) and the first batch was so pale I turned the dial up to 5 and cooked the waffles about another 5 minutes. I will set the temp at 5 from now on. Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase.

I got this on sale and upgraded from an old finicky stovetop waffle maker. The stovetop maker produced slightly better waffles, but only when everything is done perfectly. This waffle maker is so much easier, consistent, and user-friendly.

This makes four square waffles at a time, works quickly, and the plates are dishwasher-friendly. Good for a hectic family morning, in other words.

It allows you to set your level of crispness from one to five, but unless you like soggy uncooked waffles you’ll probably stick to the four or five setting. It’s relatively straightforward but the beep is rather loud. The waffles come out of the plates easily.

It’s a bit bigger than I’d like but that’s a trade off I’m willing to make since it makes four at a time. The cord wraps up for storage but has a tendency to unravel easily.

All in all, I’m happy with the purchase and I’d make it again.

Unlike most people who have received waffle makers as wedding gifts, we actually use ours pretty often - at least once a month. Our boys love waffles, so we make them quite often for breakfast. My biggest pet peeve with out previous waffler was that the cooking surface can’t be removed for cleaning. With this waffler, you can take the surfaces off and wash them. The temperature control takes a little playing around to get the desired darkness/hardness of the waffles, but once you find the setting, it’s consistent on every batch of waffles made.

So far so good. Best waffle maker I’ve seen so far, just on the ability to remove the griddle for cleaning alone is worth it.

Purchased this because of the reviews. Was a pefect 5 star review at another retailer and close to that at Wal-Mart. Made perfect waffles's the first time with a Bisquick mix. Thick and fluffy!! 5* says it all. Worth $60.00 but paid less. Great Value. Look no further.

My kids love waffles! For the last few years I have been purchasing the Eggo frozen brand. And when ever I run out. I am resigned to making pancakes. I dread the amount it takes to make pancakes!

As you know, the perfect pancake is determined by timing. For me that is a challenge. They turn out either under or over cooked.

To my rescue is the KRUPS waffle maker. This product is AWESOME! It's sleek, looks great on my counter top and it's very easy to use. Most importantly, it makes beautiful, scrisp, 4 large waffles in less 5 minutes.

Goodbye pancakes! Hello time! Also, goodbye to expensive out of the box Eggo waffles!

Worth mentioning are the removable griddles. Yes, they are washable. How AWESOME is that?!

If you are in the market for a waffle maker, I recommend that you give this product a shot.

My recommendation is all based on my experience. I love it!

Well made, easy to use, easy to clean. Recipe in Krups booklet flawed. For great waffles, crispy outside, soft but done in middle: Dry...1

Pros: Makes great waffles. The plates pop in and out easily for cleaning. I really like the large format. When I make waffles I like to make enough to freeze extras that can be redone in the toaster — with this format I can get a lot of extra waffles from three cycles, each about a 1 2/3 cup of batter.

Cons: The confounded alarm. It goes for a minute or more, and there is no way to shut it off. So the alarm goes off, you pull off the waffles, load the kids’ plates, and... you are enjoying your waffles serenaded by the sounds of a mouse stuck in a bug zapper. It’s awful. I like the idea of the alarm, but a quick buzz is all I need, thank you. This is really a terrible feature. Also, the doneness control knob is great in concept, but this one is useless. Perfect waffles to me are golden and slightly crispy on the outside, moist but done on the inside. The only way to get this is to turn the knob all the way up to 5. I can imagine wanting them a bit less done than that, but can’t imagine anyone using any setting below 4. If I set it to 3, I get barely browned, undercooked waffles. And yes, I am pre-heating and following instructions, with the same Alton Brown waffle recipe I’ve been using for many years.

But again, the job of the waffle maker is to make waffles, and I get great waffles from this one very time (setting it to 5, and putting up with the fingernails-on-a-chalkboard alarm). It’s unfortunate that some secondary electronic features detract from its primary excellence.

I give it three stars, because every time that alarm goes off I think about buying a different waffle maker and kicking this one out to the curb. But I will probably not do that. If it weren’t for the alarm and the doneness knob, it would be 5 stars.

Takes way to long to heat up and to cook. Only the top 5 min crisp even at 4min it's still soft and not quiet done. It takes way more batter then my last Belgium waffel iron. Heating was not even after the first set of waffles the iron. Stops hearing up fully

This waffle maker works - we get waffles that don't stick to the iron. We find we have to leave them an extra few minutes after the beep since we like ours with a little bit of a crispier outside which isn't a huge deal. The odd thing is that the beep function is weirdly dying. I'm not sure if the heating element messed with the electrical or something but it makes the saddest beeping sounds and almost rings while its running now that we've used it about 5 times. It continues to work but I'm not sure how much longer it'll keep going. It isn't a huge deal since its a special occasion when we make waffles but it does the job just fine.

I was looking for a waffle maker after the Christmas and New Years holidays that could make four waffles and be sold to me at a reasonable price.I grew very tired of eating Eggos brand waffles from my local Sam's Cub. These kind of waffles are for children and are not for adults. Every time I purchase a waffle maker, my house guests do steal waffle makers and other kitchen items. My appliances and kitchen utensils were never returned. This makes me very angry due to the fact that I am on a low income budget. I had over a year and nine months to make the decision in purchasing a brand new waffle maker, so I decided to make the purchase on Amazon.com.

At first glance I thought the Krups Belgium Waffle Maker would be about the size of 8 inch cooking pan. In reality the waffle maker is more like 12 inches long and some what bulky for my kitchenette.

I use a shake and pour pancake batter dispenser that I bought on Amazon.com to make my waffles. That makes it more easier to make waffles. The waffles come out of the maker thick and hardier than the conventional Eggos brand waffles. I remember eating 8 Eggos brand waffles to fill my belly in one sitting . Now that I have The Krups Belgium Waffle maker I eat 2 waffles with 2 strips of pork bacon ,three eggs, and 2 slices of ham. Now I have a a full meal and a happy belly.

Cleaning the waffle maker is about 2 1/2 minutes. I like the fact that the griddle plates are removable and easy to wash. I never regretted purchasing this item from Amazon.com. This waffle maker is great for my lifestyle.

Love it! Bought it to replace my old broken Belgium waffle maker. This one makes 4 perfect rectangular toaster sized waffles at a time that are smaller than my old Belgium waffle maker, but still plenty big for a hearty breakfast topped with fresh fruit and your choice of syrup or butter, or toppings... getting hungry just thinking about it! You can adjust the cook time and make perfect crispy golden waffles for breakfast, then turn down the cooking time to make a whole bunch of lighter cooked waffles for the freezer. They’re a perfect fit in the toaster and great for a quick before school breakfast with fresh fruit on top. Amazing recipe for lunch - leave out the vanilla and cinnamon, add a diced jalapeño pepper (seeds removed), 3 chopped scallion stalks and a couple of tablespoons of wheat germ to the batter... they’re incredible with Agave nectar on top!

I am very happy with this Belgian Waffle maker. Excellent features make it easy to prepare a large batch of perfect waffles to your personal taste. Temperature control with alarm for example. I make potato,vegetable waffle latkes! Krisp and perfect without deep frying. The non- stick coating works very well (just spray on a bit of oil). I just wish I could find out what material the non-stick coating is made of as I could not find it anywhere it product info?

I have only used a few times, but like the browning feature and the beeping when done. Easy cleanup with the removable plates.

I was so excited to get this waffle maker, I have always wanted one with removable plates! They are very easy to pop in an out, but still feel secure when in use. We don't have a dishwasher, so cleaning the plates is still not the easiest thing in the world to wash, but definitely better than the struggle of trying to wash/wipe down our old one without shorting out the wires.

It does emit a lot of steam while in use that condensates on the top and sides of the waffle maker. Doesn't interfere with use at all, but it was something I wasn't expecting. It makes really nice waffles that are crispy on the outside which we attribute to the maker's ability to pull the steam out rather than letting the batter cook with steam making the waffles wet during cooking.

Some reviews mention the ready beep noise being annoying. It honestly doesn't really bother me, it's not incessant, just one little beep.

This waffle maker is also very big! I was shocked when it came by how big the box was, but it is amazing! It makes 4 full-sized waffles, which is great when you are feeding a bunch of people at once.

No regrets! Love this waffle maker. 10/10 would recommend!

Everything you want in a waffle iron and easy clean up. This product makes a perfect waffle every time. The beeper let's you know when it's ready. Durable and compact, a necessary kitchen appliance.

I like the size of this waffle maker and the removable plates for clean up. The design however is heavy and though it looks like a handle on the front it is only the latch to open it. Do NOT grab this by mistake when you go to lift it out of your cabinet! It’s very awkward to lift/move/carry even though it’s a portable type. It NEEDS a handle. I like the “ready” signal feature, however sometimes it only makes a faint squeaky sound like it’s dying. I thought about returning it, but didn’t. My son is enjoying his waffles and I am glad to have something big enough to make 4 at a time vs. the 1 at a time old one.

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This waffle maker is heavy, clunky, and dangerous. The outside metal parts of this maker becomes extremely hot from steam coming out from between the plates when it’s cooking the batter. THIS IS NOT COOL TO THE TOUCH ON THE OUTSIDE WHEN IN USE. I Was shocked at how hot this got. Please use oven mits to prevent getting burn. This maker also takes up quite a bit of counter or cabinet space. Do not store on a high place in case it falls when trying to retrieve it. It’s heavy. There’s no off button, you have to unplug it. However, it does make golden brown waffles with deep squares to hold syrup and butter.

Have two Hamilton beach nonremoveable maker, love can make eight waffles at one time. A pain to clean, carefully hold it, soap it and spritz with sprayer. Now with the Krups ones, just remove plates and hand wash. Definitely easier to clean plates. Best part with Amazon, was within a month of each other, spent about $30 each since bought "used" and one ended up being brand new, the other was barely used. Keeping an eye out for a possible 3rd one when see used price go down.

It arrived at my house at 10am and I had waffles made by 11! I spent days researching waffle makers and was deciding between this one and one that has channels on the side to catch overflow waffle batter. My last maker when the batter overflowed you would have to use soap and really scrub and scrape and it never really came off. I didn't want to have this problem with my next maker but I wanted removable plates so I went with this maker and hoped the overflow wasn't a problem. On the second round of waffles this morning, the batter overflowed and I still had many more waffle rounds to cook. After cooking all of the batter and letting the maker cool... the batter overflow that had been cooking on the side for probably 30 min fell right off with one touch of a rag! It was wonderful!

I was worried because of the reviews that the beep would be too loud. I was cooking with my family in the kitchen (5 adults) talking and having fun and I heard the beep comfortably. Not too loud, not too quiet. Its perfect and wonderful to not have to keep an eye on the indicator light!

I started on the 4th setting and ended up moving to the 5th. I like my waffles crispy but there definitely is a wide array of settings you could use for your personal preference.

The only thing I would adjust is the cooking time. Im used to about 2 min for waffles to cook but it took around 5 each round. Its manageable and I still get delicious waffles every 5 min but a faster turn around would be nice.

Overall I'm very very pleased.

My husband and I are elderly and we shopped for appliances that would make our cooking easy and cleanup also. What we bought all fit the bill! I read many reviews, but it so worth it! Now to my review on this waffle iron. It really worked like stated and cleanup was very easy. The waffles were done when the buzzer went off. Now the buzzer was plenty loud first waffle but surprisingly after that first batch the buzzer was barely audible. I could barely hear it going off my husband couldn't hear at all. But the lights still worked and waffle was done properly. Not returning we'll be in kitchen while cooking so doesn't matter as long as it functions without it. Cleanup was very easy. Plates are not heavy and I recommend handwashing only took a couple of minutes for complete cleanup. This is a waffle iron you could easily use everyday.

I had never made a waffle before (at least not in memory). I bought this waffle maker because it said the plates were removable - but I didn't realize how easy it makes waffle-making. It beeps when it's ready, it beeps when the waffles are done. Seriously - you just have to make the batter and pour - well...you do have to take the waffles out when they're done. But you get fantastic waffles every time as long as you wait for the beeps! I need a skillet that does the same! :)

I love the removable plates, easy to use, easy to clean. It makes 4 big waffles at a time. I use my old recipe, good each time. I made the recipe Monte Cristo Waffles that comes in the instructions booklet...….very very good. I recommend this waffle maker. Removable plates and 4 waffles at a time!!!!!!!!!

I've been using the previous older Krups waffle maker model for years and thought I'd treat myself on the latest model. What a disappointment to say the least. The waffles are so thin you might as well call them beefed up pancakes. While the older model is built like a tank, smaller and makes thicker waffles it lacks the removable plates which is the only positive of this model. The waffles do brown evenly which is also a plus. It is large, bulky and feels somewhat flimsy especially the temp. setting button. If you like thin waffles this might be your ticket otherwise look somewhere else. I'll just continue using my older Krups until it decided to quit on me.

Pros: It's very simple to use and easy to clean. The cooking plates come off easily with the push of a button. The user manual includes a waffle recipe, so I was able to make waffles the same day this item arrived. The waffles were tasty. I appreciate the beep that lets me know when the waffles are ready.

Cons: I felt that the highest setting did not quite make my waffles as crispy as I like them. I followed a recommendation from one recipe to leave your waffles on a little longer after the built in timer beeps and that fixed my crispiness issue!

This waffle makes great waffles for me but I expect results vary with the recipe you use. I use one from the NY Times Cooking site named "Easy Weekend Waffles." This recipe calls for flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sugar, melted butter, and eggs, along with equal parts milk and buttermilk (the main recipe suggests plain yogurt instead of the buttermilk.) I think having butter or oil in there is key to the waffles not sticking. I use doneness level 4 but you could go to 5 if you want them more crispy. I drag a little butter over the plates before I pour in the batter but the nonstick plates work well.

When done, both plates pop out with a latch and they are labeled for "top" and "bottom." It's then easy to put them in the dishwasher or clean them in the sink. It is a bit slow to heat up and cook but it will get there. Watch the steam coming out of the sides while cooking lest you get burned. I wind up the power cord underneath and store it on its side.

This waffle makes great waffles for me but I expect results vary with the recipe you use. I use one from the NY Times Cooking site named "Easy Weekend Waffles." This recipe calls for flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sugar, melted butter, and eggs, along with equal parts milk and buttermilk (the main recipe suggests plain yogurt instead of the buttermilk.) I think having butter or oil in there is key to the waffles not sticking. I use doneness level 4 but you could go to 5 if you want them more crispy. I drag a little butter over the plates before I pour in the batter but the nonstick plates work well.

When done, both plates pop out with a latch and they are labeled for "top" and "bottom." It's then easy to put them in the dishwasher or clean them in the sink. It is a bit slow to heat up and cook but it will get there. Watch the steam coming out of the sides while cooking lest you get burned. I wind up the power cord underneath and store it on its side.

Don't get me wrong, this is a pretty good waffle maker. I'm just not so sure of the "Belgian" aspect of it. The waffles are certainly more deeply "pocketed" than an eggo or something, but not quite as big as what I think of with Belgian waffles. But they're certainly tasty. I like crispy waffles, so I turned it up to the highest setting and don't move the dial. I also tend to let it go a little longer than the timer. It does take a while to cook, and while I like having the audible alert the beeper sounds exactly like my smoke detectors (though not nearly as loud). However, you get 4 ~5" square waffles each batch, so they do build up pretty quickly. And I really like that the plates come out for easy cleaning, while fitting securely during use. And there's no sticking at all, which was the final straw for my old waffle iron

Was looking for waffle maker with removable plates and found this one by Krups. Used spray oil only the first time and waffles are easy to remove without using oil since. We like crispy waffles so use the 5 setting. Seems to take a little longer than our old waffle iron, but comes out perfect every time. Since it makes four waffles, we're done in no time, Glad it has removable plates so can easily wash them after every use. Very happy so far...

I was looking for the affordable but great waffle-maker that I felt I deserved after waiting for so long to get one. Amazon had this one up on a pedestal as BEST out of all waffle-makers - accounting for price. Well none of these other people were lying, this thing is fantastic. Waffles are outstanding, and clean-up is just plain cheatcode easy. It's exactly what I wanted, which is weird, because I never find that. On second thought, I do have one complaint that makes it feel like real life: The cord could honestly be a couple of feet longer.

As soo as I opened the box the plates of the iron fell on the floor.

I thought this was odd and as I tried to put them back on they fit perfectly however they did not snap into place.

The little latch was bent and would not latch with the plates. (YES I COULD HAVE JUST SENT IT BACK)

However I used a small tool and bent it into the right place. I think it was damaged in shipping.

As for washing I will never take the plates off so it will never go in the dishwasher I will clean it the old fashion way.

The iron had an annoying BEEP when it is ready (EVERY WAFFLE) BEEEP BEEP BEEP I thought I was going to die.

The waffles are HUGE they are bigger than our largest dinner plates the waffles are one inch thick. They look like birthday cakes. I can eat 4 EGGO waffles but only 1/2 of one of these. That means one of these waffles ware = to 8 EGGO waffles. I would recommend this iron for any large family 2 to 3 kids not for a 2 person house it is very big.

I have been very pleased with this waffle maker. The old one made smaller waffles and the plates were not removable for cleaning. This makes roughly twice the amount of waffles compared to the old and clean up is a breeze (in the dishwasher). The beep when ready is a nice feature as is the adjustable thermostat (which needs to be fairly high).

I make my own waffle batter and this waffle maker makes them Perfect! Fluffy, soft inside and brown outside with a little crunch! I purchased 2 other dual waffle makers having to return them because they made horrible waffles. Not this one! This waffle maker doesn't say dual but the size of the waffles is just the same. You won't be disappointed with this perfect waffle maker!

My family loves waffles and we had the kind that you couldn't wash before. It would take an hour with a Q-Tip swab trying to get it clean.

This one has plates that detach and go in the dishwasher. Kick Ass!

We are happy eating waffles all the time now.

Love this one.

Oh, and you can cook 2 full cups of batter per batch, so total prep time is reduced.

I'm very happy we got this maker.

Perfecto! Golden brown waffles that are moist in the middle. It creates thick waffles with deep wells for melted butter and syrup. This Krups waffle maker is easy to use and its dishwasher safe removable plates make it easy to clean. My wife’s going to love her waffle after her run!

Spray plates, turn knob down to lowest setting, close lid, THEN plug unit in. Takes 5 min to preheat. Be warned, green "ready" light is dim, but the "beep" is more than loud enough. Despite that, 8 mins on max temp "5" produced PERFECTION on its maiden voyage using Krusteaz Belgian. That said, a few hints....

1) quick shot of nonstick spray to the plates only once at the beginning of each session, not for each load of waffles

2) you must CLICK the lid fully down after loading

3) DO NOT "check" on them, 8 min on 5, no peeking

4) reload, enjoy

My very first bake was AWESOMENESS, so ★★★★★ for now if no issues arise.

So far so good! Researched many waffle makers prior to purchase. This one works well and has an excellent price point. I was tempted to spend a lot more but then realized how much do I really make waffles? Since it wasn't an everyday appliance I went for an affordable option.

This maker is easy to use, cooks well, and has easy clean up. Love that the plates can be removed.

Like everyone else says, this waffle iron is outstanding. Removable and diswasher-safe plates are very convenient and make cleaning a breeze. Large volume also sets this apart--makes four bread slice-sized waffles at a time. Note that the pockets are not as deep as other Belgian-style waffle irons, like the old Waring Pro that I used to own, so if you're looking for really thick and luscious waffles, you may want to look elsewhere. This one is great for every weekend family use.

I've tried several current waffle makers and this one is better than any other I've tried. I like a waffle with a hard crust, not a soft mushy waffle and this waffle maker comes closest but still not what I truly want. The removable irons are a plus though they seem to be made of some kind of metal that gives off a residue so that my hands are covered with gray matter every time I take the irons out to wash them.

This makes some really fantastic square waffles and it's very simple to use.

Their recipes are great - just make sure you follow the recommended batter amount to pour in the iron! They came out fluffy, and perfectly crisp.

I love that the irons come out to be washed (and are dishwasher safe!) it makes clean up a snap.

It's wonderfully compact, and intelligently designed. It stores neatly, and is really very sleek - you could easily leave it out.

We've been looking for a waffle iron for a while. Most of the options were unacceptable because the cooking surfaces were not removable for cleaning. This one is.

It's easy to use and does a great job as long as you follow the instructions and allow the preheat cycle to complete. The only thing is that we like our waffles to be cooked a bit more than golden brown so we have to reset it and manually monitor the progress... this is not a shortcoming of the product... it's just that we like waffles a bit crispy and it's really no problem at all. If you follow the instructions and use it normally, it makes perfect waffles for most people. We usually only use half the griddle as we find that one each is plenty for a meal - it does make large, thick waffles. When you first get this, make sure you make extra batter or you may find yourself a bit short.

Cleanup is great! You can remove the plates and take them to the sink and wash them properly with a soft brush and soap (something you can't do with waffle irons without removable plates). The plates pop right back in without any effort and you're ready to go again. The price is surprisingly reasonable for the excellent quality of the product.

I would highly recommend this if you are looking for a new waffle iron.

Doesn't work as described in enclosed brochure. Takes much more time to prepare a waffle than stated. Also, the "alarm" on mine doesn't work. However, it does make a great waffle if you have a good batter recipe and learn how to time it. The recipe that came with it is OK, but I found a much better one from King Arthur Flour. After experimentation, I found my ideal time approximately twice what is stated. I add my batter and use a kitchen timer. It would have been nice if it worked as stated, but I didn't feel it was worth the hassle to return it. If you can accept the shortcomings, it works fine.

I have only used it once so far but the waffles came out great. Cooked perfectly. Makes true thick belgian waffles. Quick and easy to use. I don't understand why people are complaining it takes a long time to heat up and cook. Only took a few minutes and it makes 4 at a time. My picture shows the waffles on the left using the 3 minute setting (my preference) and the waffles on the right at the highest setting (5 minutes) if you want it more crispy. Thank you amazon for the recommendation.

Ever get a hankerin' for something and it won't let go?

That's what happened last week, "Waffles" it demanded! Where did that come from, I wondered. I haven't had waffles since... what? The 1980's?

Every day, "Waffles!" OK, OK, OK, I give up.

The Krups GQ502D is an Amazon fave, let's go with that.

A couple of days later, here we are. I'd gotten some assorted fruit while the GQ502D was trucking it's way to my door, and finally here we are.

I took the plates out of the machine to give 'em a quick soao-and-water scrub, then after drying, brushed on a bit of oil to help the non-stickey coating a bit, whipped up some Snoqualmie Falls pancake mix while the machine pre-heated... about 1 cup mix with 1 cup water was just about right to cover the lower plate, beep beep beep beep, said the machine- in went the batter, locked the lid down and waited for the second set of beeps.

I set the brownness dial at about the 1 O'clock position, and about 7 minutes later, it's time for the big Voila!

I'll let the picture finish the story-

I like "classic" waffles better than Belgians...and these are definitely NOT Belgian :) I'm good with that, but the packaging may mislead others. Think back to "town fair" ice cream waffle sandwiches, and these are it! I used setting 5 (as noted in other reviews) to get crisp waffles with tender insides. They are very large, but an individual waffle will still fit in a toaster if you plan to make and freeze them for a quick breakfast. My family loved them. The removable plates were easily cleaned in the dishwasher...and that was fantastic! I had no issues as shown in the one review with pictures. It all worked out great. The only minor complaint is that the cord wrap bracket broke in less than a week. When the cord is wrapped, the plug sticks out. (not quite long enough for the plug to make it to the back of the wrap area where space is available.The waffle maker fell over on the counter and the plug bulk cracked part of the plastic bracket right off. Not a deal breaker for me...but a little discouraging.

This waffle iron replaces a 5+yr old AllClad, which I thought was a very good product. However the AllClad finally just was not performing and we were looking for a replacement. This Krups is GREAT!! It produces evenly baked, crispy waffles and is by far a better waffle iron than my old AllClad. We usually will have waffles once every couple of weeks, and we are only cooking for 2 people.

We have found that the best bake comes from using the highest setting of "5" and using about 1/2 cup of batter per section. (Also, this is the first one we have had that "latches" down and since my husband likes to be the cook for these, we have to remember to latch it. Otherwise, just a bit less crispy and the top does not bake as well.)

Cleanup is EASY with the removable plates. One of the things I most wanted in a new waffler, were removable plates--to ease the cleaning process. And this works.

All of this and it only costs a fraction of what I paid for the AllClad. So far, we are very, very happy with the Krups and would highly recommend it.

Wow what a waffle maker. This this is 'UGE, it is really impressive. It is 4 standard waffles in one shot. Took some experimenting to get the right amount of batter, but I was at nearly 2 whole cups to fill the thing.

The removable and dishwasher safe plates are awesome.

My only gripe, and this isn't a small one, is the setting knob and done alarm are both useless. Basically turn it to 5 and leave it, you'll never move it, it really needs a 8 or 9. And it means the alarm will go off way too soon. Basically I let it go until it beeps (about 4 minutes), then set a 3 minute timer to actually pull the waffles out. This would make it the slowest waffle maker I've ever used, were it not for the fact it is making 4 at a time.

Bought this as a present for my daughter not knowing she had already treated herself. What to do but keep it?! And am I ever glad I did. The grids snap out easily and survive perfectly in the dishwasher. Instead of waffles I’ve mostly been using it for grilled cheese sandwiches - deliciousness! There have been no incidents of the grids falling out. I only kind of wish they were reversible but that is not a biggy. Remember to use basting spray before each use and close the lid all the way till it clicks.

When I pay a lot of attention to the waffle iron I can make excellent waffles. But if I take them out when the bell goes off (even at the darkest setting), they are flabby, a little gooey, and not very good. Instead, I need to watch the steam and open up the waffle iron only when the steam has diminished to just so--and in that way they are crisp, light, and delicious (particularly if I use the King Arthur Flour classic recipe). But what is "just so"? Well, given the uneven quality of my waffles, I'd say I can't tell you. Sometimes I open too late and they are too dark; sometimes too early and they are still not quite at "crispy" yet. The point of the automation was to take this guesswork out. If I hadn't used the hell out of it in the last month, I'd be sending it back.

Got for a friend and they love it

WOW !!! What a killer waffle maker ! This will last forever ! I'm not kidding ! If you want a waffle maker that you can keep perfectly clean and that makes awesome waffles this machine is for you. I probably wont ever have to buy another one. Seriously, its what I was looking for, a waffle maker that comes apart so you can clean it properly in the dishwasher and that makes excellent waffles. This is a five star only !!!

I love this waffle maker. I love that the plates are removable and easily clean up. I love that its non stick. I made some the very next morning after I bought this. I haven't had a waffle maker in years but I am extremely happy with this one. So easy to use.

It's a Christmas gift. Not opened.

I researched waffle makers extensively before buying. Good housekeeping rated this as their #1 and we love it. It makes 4 large Belgian waffles so it’s better for someone who needs to cook 4 or more. It takes a little while longer to cook that my old Bella waffle maker, but it’s worthy the wait. The waffle has a wide range of temp settings, an audible beep when finished, and after spraying one time waffles do not stick. We love this waffle iron!

My first time the waffles came out perfect! Nice thick Belgian Waffles this is the waffle maker your want!

LOVE IT, WORKS GREAT, REALLY LIKE THE REMOVABLE PLATESM MAKES CLEANUP A BREEZE. OLD WAFFLE MKER WAS ALWAYS UN-SANITARY WITH FIXED PLATES WHICH WERE IMPOSSIBLE TO CLEAN.

I like the removable plates so I can clean them better in sink or in the dishwasher on the top shelf. Works very good & I am very happy with it. I will recommend this KRUPS, 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker With Removable Plates, Stainless Steel GQ502D51 to everybody.

I like everything about it! It's very big compare to others waffle makers. The plate are ( 9 and 1/2 by 9 and 1/4). They are a lot bigger than a round 8" . I have used it 5 time already! The first time I used the setting on three. It was ok. The second time I set it on 5 and it was perfect. Don't be afraid to set it on 5 It won't burn the waffles it will be just perfect. When you put the batter make sure you don't over fill it because you're gone end up with a big mess. One think that I like about the Krups 4 -Slice Belgian Waffle Maker is the removable plate. They're very easy to clean! I would recommended this Waffle maker to any one. It was a great buy!!!!

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I've only used it 3 times but so far so good. At first I thought that the green light meant the waffles are done, but that's when the iron is hot and ready. The waffles weren't ready yet. They're ready when it stops steaming and come out perfect every time if you follow that rule. The plates are awesome: removable and dishwasher safe, and since they're nonstick I don't use any oil or spray and barely have to clean it afterward. The only downside is that it's a little on the large side but that's the trade-off for making 4 waffles at the same time.

I specifically chose this waffle iron because (1) it stays locked and (2) it has removable plates for cleaning. This is a large unit with some weight to it. I live FT in an RV and space is a premium so that is a bit of a drawback for me. The cord does store below the unit; however, it was not designed for the plug to lay flat and it just dangles out there which can be an issue for storage. You do NOT need to season the plates. I found that by doing so, it created far too much steam and made soggy waffles and I have had no issues with the waffles sticking. I like mine crispy and the highest setting was needed to achieve that. The waffles are quite large and relatively thick. So far I have found it easy to keep clean. For convenience you can make these ahead of time, allowing them to cool in the upright position to allow all the steam to release. I store them in my fridge until needed. For camping (or FT RV living) they can be reheated on a cast iron griddle pan quite easily and will crisp up nicely that way. I paid more than a basic unit would cost for the features I wanted and am hoping the Krups name still equals quality. If it lasts, it will be worth it.

Used just once but was exactly as advertised . Clean , simple to operate and first time waffles came out just as we wanted . Easy cleanup !

I have been looking for a waffle maker and saw the reviews on Walmart for the Krups 4 Slice Belgian Waffle Maker. Ordered and what a great waffle maker. Does not get any easier to cook waffles than this. Unit tells you when it is ready to put in your waffle mix and just adjust the dial to how well cooked you want your waffles and it buzzes when they are ready. Clean up is a breeze!!

I used the KRUPS waffle maker for the first time yesterday. What can I say; it worked as described. Clean up was a snap. Waffles were cooked as I expected for the temperature setting I used (#3). Don't overfill the squares with batter and you're good to go.

Good machine, easy to use and clean. I love waffles and this item makes it fool proof, even I can do it.

This is the best damn waffle maker I've ever owned - the removable plates are 1000% worth it! Cooks 4 big waffles evenly - takes longer than a single waffle maker, but you're making 4 at once so no biggie. I make breakfast for me and my husband and our waffles are all done at the same time - score! I've also used this with (mostly thawed) hashbrowns and tater tots and they turned out great! Has a beeper and a light for when it's pre-heated and when it's cooked - nice and durable, will definitely last for a while.

Purchased this in store (not online order); overall very happy with product. It is big enough to make 4 decent size waffles at a time, or, a couple waffles and some hash browns (use the shredded type). I have also used it for making biscuits. Leftover waffles and biscuits are easy to toast in toaster next day - time saver! :) The only things I would complain about (keeping this at a 4 instead of a 5) are: 1) The bottom puts out a LOT of heat - be careful what you sit in on. 2) The selector knob is very small and very slippery, making it VERY hard to turn on or off or adjust the setting if you do not have a lot of strength in your hands to grip the knob. 3) It has one of the dratted short cords, which limits where you can use the unit unless you use an extension cord.

The waffles come out perfect all of the time. Nice quick meal during the hot summer months. And I know I will enjoy using in the winter. I am planning on trying to make sandwiches. Others have said they come out great.

I used this waffle maker for the first time today. It looks nice and easy to clean thanks to the removable waffle plates. It has an off switch so no need for unplugging to turn it off. It has browning settings up to 5. I cooked the waffles at the last setting and my husband said they were perfect and crispy. Personally, I thought they were too crispy so a lower setting would of been best for me. So due to the browning settings, it should make everyone happy. It beeps when preheated and beeps when the waffles are done. I purchased the Farberware 2-Slice Waffler Maker with Removable Plates prior to this one but returned it due to the fact you can only cook two waffles at a time. It took too long to cook the next two waffles, so you are left sitting at the table for a while with an empty plate. That was a nice easy to clean inexpensive waffle maker. So if you only need two waffles, then it will be a perfect simple waffle maker for you. But it needed to be unplugged to turn it off and no beeps indicating it has been preheated or that the waffles were done.

I really like the way this waffle maker works and the waffles come out delicious. It is very heavy and what appears to be a handle really unlatches the top when you try to lift it. When I was trying to put it away, It popped open and slipped out of my hands. The handle shattered but the waffle maker still works. Can that be replaced?

this waffle maker is excellent. I highly recommend this waffle maker. the item was delivered on time.

This waffle maker is awsome u test it to the limits and i didnt have to put any oil or butter o the plates. I even turned the temp to 5 which is the highest and it didnt burn or stick it gave me a nice perfect crisp and taste so good. I used it 10 times and still no sticking or burning and the plates are washer safe. The only thing is be careful how much you put in because it can over flow and spill out on edges and make a mess on your counter. Over all just wonderful. The maker beeps you let you know its finished and turn green. Also Krups have been around making great business for 20-50years. Watch this waffle maker on youtube to get recipe ideas. Thumbs up! :D

This is a fantastic waffle maker. The removable plates are a plus. I would definitely recommend it.

Like that the plates are removable for easy washing. Also like that it has a light and beeps when the waffles are done. The only problem is the smooth dial that can be difficult at times to turn.

Makes excellent waffles, but: 1) Needs longer power cord. 2) Power setting knob hard to see/adjust.

This is a great waffle maker. It's of great quality, which has stainless steel waffle maker preparing very yummy 4-slices crispy and fluffy waffles. My kids love them. It looks so classic, beautiful, shinny, lightweight and doesn't consume much of the space in kitchen counter. And it's super easy for the storage in our cabinets as it has cord wrap and handle lock. Cleaning is so easy as it's coated with non-stick. But for the first-time usage, wipe the plates clean with a damp sponge, grease them lightly with butter or cooking spray, and heat. Then, you can prepare as many batches of waffles you want without any spray. This maker has 5 adjustable browning settings where we can prepare our waffle from light to brown. No mess or No miss in this maker. It has an alert that triggers when our waffle is ready to eat. It's worth to buy with reasonable price. I will definitely recommend many of my friends and colleagues of this wonderful waffle maker. My family going to enjoy delicious homemade waffles for our breakfast prepared from this fabulous waffle maker. I am writing this reviews as part of a contest.

It arrived at my house at 10am and I had waffles made by 11! I spent days researching waffle makers and was deciding between this one and one that has channels on the side to catch overflow waffle batter. My last maker when the batter overflowed you would have to use soap and really scrub and scrape and it never really came off. I didn't want to have this problem with my next maker but I wanted removable plates so I went with this maker and hoped the overflow wasn't a problem. On the second round of waffles this morning, the batter overflowed and I still had many more waffle rounds to cook. After cooking all of the batter and letting the maker cool... the batter overflow that had been cooking on the side for probably 30 min fell right off with one touch of a rag! It was wonderful!

I was worried because of the reviews that the beep would be too loud. I was cooking with my family in the kitchen (5 adults) talking and having fun and I heard the beep comfortably. Not too loud, not too quiet. Its perfect and wonderful to not have to keep an eye on the indicator light!

I started on the 4th setting and ended up moving to the 5th. I like my waffles crispy but there definitely is a wide array of settings you could use for your personal preference.

The only thing I would adjust is the cooking time. Im used to about 2 min for waffles to cook but it took around 5 each round. Its manageable and I still get delicious waffles every 5 min but a faster turn around would be nice.

Overall I'm very very pleased.