Cuisinart Style Collection 2 in 1 Waffle & Pancake Maker - Non-Stick Removable Plates - Frosted Pearl - (WAF2U)

Pésimo. Le falta 1 pieza y el enchufe no es para España. La única solución del vendedor es la devo. No lo recomiendo

After reading all the reviews we decided to try this waffle maker and bought it as aguft for our daughter. Having read about it blowing the electric the first time of use, we were prepared for this happening. As soon as we plugged it in, the electricity tripped but we weren't worried as we had read that the second time and use of another socket should now make it OK. Sadly this wasn't the case for us. After resetting the trip switch 7 times, having tried unplugging other items, different plug sockets and even different rooms, the machine blew the electric every time and almost instantly on turning the dial. Poor machine and Sadly had to return as was completely useless.

I was hesitant to spend so much on a waffle maker but, having tried a cheap one, I was keen to get one that would not suffer from the same flaws. This one is great, it makes perfect waffles - crisp and golden and fluffy inside. Both my boys have used it and it's foolproof! The non stick coating is so good it doesn't need any oil or butter and stays spotlessly clean, particularly as all the batter stays on the plates due to the design. The cheap one I had before would get very messy but this one is fab. Another advantage is that it can be turned off without unplugging it so it can sit on the counter ready to use - perfect for my teenage son who will now make himself some if I leave batter in the fridge for him. The design is great, the handle and latch are very well thought out so you don't burn yourself and the finish is much easier to keep clean than regular stainless steel. I haven't tried the pancake plates yet but I plan to, I am even gonna have a go at making fried eggs on them as both of my frying pans are hard to cook eggs in. I'm sure you could make mini omelettes on the pancake plates too. If you regularly eat waffles then this is an excellent choice and worth paying a bit more for, my whole family loves it.

It is 1000W, not 1400W as advertised. Yes, it has blew a fuse in my house and I have put it on a separate ring since. However, the 1000W makes a waffle in 2 mins where my old 1400W vonshef took 8 mins. So I am keeping it and will be looking to order grilling plates for it.

Upon initial use the waffle maker didn't blow any fuses or trip any MCB's nor catch fire. There was the expected smell of electrical elements being heated for the first time. Heating up time to half way between medium and maximum heat was a few minutes. Waffles were made and came out a nice golden colour after about 3 to 4 minutes. The non-stick worked perfectly with no additional oil or butter. I haven't tried the pancake plates but I'd expect they would make reasonable 'drop scones'. The instructions are as clear as mud; 'the lid must be locked' followed by 'N.B. due to mixture rising it is necessary to unlock the lid'. In practice making waffles the lid locked position is fine with about 70ml of batter per waffle. What I couldn't ascertain from the manufacturers description or other reviews was whether with the additional grill plates (purchasable from Cuisinart directly and currently available as part of an offer) it would be possible to make Paninin's or grilled sandwiches? As can be seen from the attached photos there is a sprung ball locking mechanism on the left side of the lid which allows the lid plate to stay parallel to the lower plate whilst a substantial sandwich could be grilled. As the power rating for the waffle maker is the same as Grill & Sandwich maker (GRSM4U) the waffle maker seems to be an absolute bargain even with the additional cost of the plates (I've already ordered the sandwich plates) should you want the other cooking options.