Black & Decker G48TD Grill and Waffle Baker
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Black & DeckerBrand: Black & Decker
Model: G48TD
Product features:
- Versatile three-in-one appliance: waffle maker, grill, griddle
- Grids bake four waffles and reverse for top-and-bottom sandwich grilling
- Top folds back to create two 8-inch-square griddles for pancakes, eggs, etc.
- Variable heat control; nonstick cooking surfaces wipe clean
- Chrome housing and stay-cool black handles; stands upright for storage
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Black & Decker G48TD Grill and Waffle Baker
Customer Review: Great waffle baker (once I figured out how to use it)
Summary: 4 Stars
When I first got this waffle baker, I really was disappointed. I washed the plates with soapy water and then oiled them up as described in the instructions - but my waffles were sticking worse than I've ever seen before. Basically, the first (and sometimes the second) waffle of every batch was tearing in half and I had to scrape the pieces off of the top and bottom plates using a wooden spoon. Nothing usable was left after this process and it was a huge, messy pain. Because of the big mess, I would rewash the plates in soapy water after each use and then I tried to keep the waffles from sticking by using heavy coats of cooking spray; which left subsequent waffles soggy and oily, but still didn't prevent the first ones from tearing in half.
After a few weeks of that, I got online to see what I could do to help resolve this problem - or if I should just throw this new waffle baker away. (My old ones never had these problems, so I thought it was just a problem with the model.)
Fortunately, I was able to come up with a few steps that completely eliminated my issues; so, here they are:
1) Never wash those plates with soap (after the initial cleaning of course), since it takes the oil coating off - it's fine to soak them in water or to wipe them off; just don't use soapy water or you'll have to re-season them.
2) Before pouring the first waffle, I heat the baker up to the maximum temperature and then turn it down to my desired waffle heat once the first waffle is poured. This isn't important once the plates are fully seasoned, but it helps with the first few batches.
3) Be sure to put enough oil in the waffle recipe. In my case, the recipe calls for 2 tbsp but I've found that 1/4 tbsp extra makes a huge difference and probably just offsets the oil that didn't pour out of the measuring spoon anyway.
4) In my case, I don't pull the waffle out the instant the light goes out. I wait about 30 seconds until the steam starts to lighten up - this also prevents you from needing a hotpad when opening the baker. (Something you'll learn fast with this particular model is that the steam coming out the front can be very hot:).)
5) I don't use cooking spray at all anymore (which is more than I can say for my old waffle irons). It isn't needed at all for the waffles to come out perfectly.
With these easy tweaks, I'm now able to get perfect waffle off of this every time - from the first waffle to the last. They taste great and the extras go into the freezer so the kids can warm them up in the toaster on weekends.
I honestly will probably never use the grill plates since I have another electric griddle that is larger - but the waffle baker works really well. I would highly recommend it.
Description of Black & Decker G48TD Grill and Waffle Baker
Black & Decker G48T Electric Waffle Maker, Griddle, Grill - Black & Decker integrates 3 popular electric cooking appliances into one space saving powerhouse that helps prepare meals quickly, flexibly, and comfortably. In addition to baking waffles, you can make grilled cheese or meat sandwiches, sausages, bacon, even eggs. It's an overall breakfast preparation appliance! 110 Volt AC Power CordA waffle baker, grill, and griddle, this three-in-one appliance comes in handy during breakfast, lunch, dinner, and after school. Key to the unit's versatility are two 8-inch-square cooking plates--one set into the product's bottom and the other into the hinged top. On one side the plates form grids for making four waffles at once. Flipped over to show their flat sides they're capable of top and bottom grilling a sandwich or steak. To create griddle space, the top opens up flat, forming two 8-inch-square cooking surfaces for all foods that love a griddle--such as pancakes, hash browns, and eggs. Channels send grease to spouts in the griddles' corners, where it drains away. Nonstick to release food easily and wipe clean, the cooking plates also can be removed for scrubbing. A heat control offers high, low, and medium temperatures. With its chrome housing and stay-cool black synthetic handles, this 900-watt appliance looks great on the counter. Afterward, the cord wraps around the hinge, plus you can stand the unit upright for compact storage. It measures 11-1/4 inches wide, 5 inches high, and 11-3/4 inches deep and carries a one-year warranty against defects. --Fred Brack
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