Oster 3874 Flip Nonstick Belgian Waffle Maker, Chrome/Black
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: OsterBrand: Oster
Model: 3874
Color: Silver
Product features:
- Waffle maker for baking thick, delicious Belgian waffles
- Round-shaped nonstick waffle plates flip for even cooking
- Power/ready indicator lights; adjustable temperature control
- Cool-touch handle with release button; removable drip tray
- Measures 8 by 14-4/5 by 6-1/2 inches
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Oster 3874 Flip Nonstick Belgian Waffle Maker, Chrome/Black
Customer Review: OK For The Money; Better Than Several That Cost More
Summary: 4 Stars
Looked at 6 or 8 waffle makers and bought this one just to try it. It was an affordable flip style, and had better temperature control and monitoring lights than some similar priced, like the Presto. I really preferred the simplicity of the Presto flip mechanism, but wanted more control over the cooking temperature for different batters. Besides, no one had a Presto for the same price locally to try.
Based just on performance this waffle iron would get 5 stars, but the quality is only 3-stars, so I'm giving it a 4 overall. It feels light and has some loose fittings, but it does the job very well. Time will tell if the reliability matches the performance. The 1000 watt element is nice for quick heating and getting the waffle cooked in 3 to 4 minutes. I have not timed it, so it could be faster. Speed was not an issue for the me and the wife.
Based on the construction this is not a unit that can be roughly handled. I think it could be easy to break if you are prone to force things or don't take your time. There is plenty of leverage in the handle to force the flip in the wrong direction and break the plastic fittings. The temperature control knob does feel loose or flimsy, but the control works well for regulating browning and how done the waffle is. The lights are very helpful for guiding the cooking time. Red light indicates unit is plugged in. Green light indicates unit has reached cooking temperature. Normal cooking cycle is to heat unit till green light comes on, open waffle iron, hit the grids with some oil spray if first waffle, lay on the batter, close and flip, green light will go out as iron starts to heat and cook. When the green light comes on again the waffle is done. If not, close and let cook longer, and turn up the heat for the next one. There is a whole wheat recipe in the owner's guide that is very good. I substitute apple sauce for the oil (still don't understand why that works!) but still can cook 2 or 3 waffles with one spritz of oil. Yummy guilt-free food, if you lay off the whipped cream, butter, and chocolate sauce (those were the days). Don't overdo the amount of batter; less is more. So I can't tell you how easy it is to clean up an overflow, and hope I never can.
Also looked at the $80 flip brands and found they were no better at twice the price, and less convenient to store due to their size. Turn the Oster sideways and it slips into the cabinet with no problem.
So it is good so far. If it is still working a year from now will be the real test.
UPDATE 12/8/2009: Still performing very well. Does not get a lot of use, but very consistent and prompt waffle making. The sideways storage option is an unexpected benefit. Really wish I had a second one for large breakfast crowds. The recipes that come with it are great. Would buy again, and might actually do so if I can get the second one for a good discount :).
Description of Oster 3874 Flip Nonstick Belgian Waffle Maker, Chrome/Black
Simple "flip" operation for evenly cooked waffles. Durable chrome housing with black accents. Adjustable temperature control for light and fluffy or crispy waffles. Non-stick belgian surface. Cool touch handle with release button for compact storage. Power on and ready indicator lights. Removable drip tray included for easy clean-up. Space-saving, vertical compact storage design.Waffle Irons
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