Krups 654-75 WaffleChef 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker

List Price: $65.00

Actual Price: $49.50 You save: $25

Features:

Waffle maker makes four thick Belgian waffles in four minutes
1,400 watts; measures 4-1/2 inches high by 10-1/4 inches wide and 13 inches deep
Nonstick plates make cleanup easy
Thermo-insulated handle stays cool

Editorial Review

This sleek, chrome-finished Krups Belgian waffle maker makes four delicious, deep-pocket Belgian waffles in just four minutes--and the nonstick-coated plates make cleanup easy. A "ready" light indicates when the machine is preheated and set for baking. When your waffle maker first arrives, just wipe the plates clean with a damp sponge, grease them lightly with butter, margarine, or cooking spray, and heat. After seasoning, you can make several batches of waffles without any sticking. The machine stands upright for easier storage.

The thicker batter that's used for making Belgian waffles makes them crispier on the outside. For a dessert with the taste of the carnival midway, try putting a slice of ice cream (natural strawberry works well) between two waffles. --Irene Svete

User Reviews

Rating:
Summary:	AVOID THIS WASTE OF MONEY
Comment:	I purchased this waffle iron at Linens N Things last month. "All sales final" DUMB move. The plastic clasp broke day 1. And the whole thing fell apart the second time I used it. Do not order this poor excuse of an appliance.

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Summary:	Make sure you spray with cooking spray or you won't get it open!
Comment:	I had a cheap waffle make before and this one it worse than cheap! Not only is it hot on the handle, but it burns everything! Yes, the waffles come out nice and thick. MAKE SURE YOU SPRAY BOTH SIDES OF THE WAFFLE MAKER - OR IT WILL STICK SHUT AND YOU WILL REALLY HAVE A MESS LIKE I DID!

Rating:
Summary:	Great Waffle Maker! Deep Grooves!
Comment:	I slapped together a generic Waffle recipe found in an older cookbook to give this waffle-maker a try. I enjoyed it! At first, it was a little odd, because the grooves are very deep. I am used to the flatter waffles, so I was not filling the grooves in enough. Otherwise, the waffles came out great! Nice and crispy, and evenly cooked. The only thing I think could be improved, would be a bigged ridge or edge around the waffle mold, for over-spill. You have to fill the unit up almost until spilling to get enough batter in there to fill the top half of the mold. Or, maybe my mix was not quite right, and did not rise enough. I really enjoyed waffles from this Krups Waffle Maker. If you like to put fruits, and lots of toppings on your waffles, I would recommend this one for you, because it has deep pockets to hold lots of flavor and toppings!

Rating:
Summary:	the real Belgian waffle maker--Krups
Comment:	Our original Krups waffle maker gave-up after many years use. Unable to find another we purchased other waffle makers claiming to be Belgian waffle makers. They were not, even the Cuisinart was not a real Belgian waffle maker although claimed such. Finally Amazon provided the True Belgian waffle maker...a Krups! We are a happy pair once again.

Rating:
Summary:	inexpensive fabulous waffles
Comment:	Pros: inexpensive waffle maker; waffles shaped the way Belgian waffles are shaped in Belgium; simple to use; compact upright storage; comes with recipes for waffles "from scratch"; lights work just like george foreman grill or other appliance - on when heating element is on. Cons: hot handle (as other reviews have mentioned) - read the instruction manual for where to touch; difficult to clean, but unless your waffle maker has removable plates (you'll find these on more expensive models), that seems to be the hardest part; also, do not put syrups in the waffle maker - this makes cleaning extremely difficult!; you must learn (trial & error) the appropriate cooking time for different types and amounts of batter - more watery batters take 4.5 mins, while whole wheat batters don't take much longer than 3 mins (Aunt Jemima's mixes take about 4 teaspoonfuls per waffle at 3.5 mins cooking time). Overall, my husband & i enjoy fresh waffles almost every weekend - I will never buy frozen again! I have yet to find a waffle recipe that closely mimics the Belgian staple, but once I do, I've got the appliance to make it!