bit-tech Shopping: Waring Pro Belgian Waffle Maker WMK 300

Rating: 2

Time with product: 1 Year

Strengths: Makes the perfect waffle!

Weaknesses: Does not last!

Summary: We have now had two in a year. The first one just stopped working. No lights, no heat. The second one is similar. I was making waffles this weekend, and it stopped heating. Light is on, but no heat. This is very frustrating! I also bought it at a store that went out of business, so not sure if I can get it covered. Will call Waring.

Rating: 2

Time with product: 2 Years

Strengths: Made great waffles.

Weaknesses: First one shocked us when we touched the base. Second one Broke within one month. Third one shocked us when we touched the base. We give up.

Summary: Beware the defective waffle iron. two out of three gave shock to user when they touched the base. one out of three did not last more than one month. Reliability is awful.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 1 Days

Strengths: Easy to use - Perfect waffles every time

Weaknesses: The only thing it doesn't do is make the batter for you!

Summary: Ever since I visited a hotel in May of 2005, which was using one of the Waring Pro Belgian Waffle Makers, I have wanted one! Recently, QVC Shopping Club had one for sale. I researched the Internet to see who had the best bargin, and purchased one from PriceGrabber. I received it today, and could hardly wait to get it in action (I had my waffle mix in hand)! The Waffles were so light and moist, and browned just right too! The Browning adjustment is great - I like my waffles light, while my "better half" likes them darker - it takes no extra time to please everyone! The ease of making the waffles and removing them from the waffle iron is amazing! If I wasn't such a messy cook the clean-up would be a snap too (it takes me an extra few minutes to scrub the counter)! When I tell my friend, who was with me at that hotel last May, that I have a Waring Pro Belgian Waffle Maker, she'll be ordering one too!

Rating: 10

Time with product: 2 Months

Strengths: Cooks well every time.

Weaknesses: Wish it could toast more

Summary: This is by far one of the best waffle maker in the market at it's price catagory. It is comparable to the professional models used in hotels and restaurants. I've seen similar units in hotels as well as buffet restaurants. Never had any problem with it and have perfect waffles every time. One thing I did wish was it could toast more. Even after having it set to high, it still can be toasted more, still kind of light. Only remedy would be leave it there after it beeps or have it toast in a toaster.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 1 Week

Strengths: Well designed and constructed. Easy to use and clean. Makes it simple to make a uniform, well baked, waffle.

Weaknesses: The unit has a large foot print and takes up quite a bit of space when stored on a counter.

Summary: This unit quickly bakes a perfect, uniform waffle. It is very simple to use. It works as well as the commercial units I have used in hotel breakfast buffet lines. This attractive waffle maker is well designed and constructed. It is easy to keep clean. I found no negatives in the design or performance of this waffle maker. The rotating waffle iron design makes the unit larger than a typical household waffle maker, and if you have crowded counters or limited storage space you may find this undesirable.