Oster 3883 Belgian Wafflemaker, Chrome
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Oster 3883 Belgian Wafflemaker, Chrome
Customer Review: okay for a cheap waffle maker
Summary: 3 Stars
This waffle maker takes some trial and error before maximizing its potential. Most importantly, don't be shy with the temperature control. At first, I didn't want to burn the waffles, but don't worry about that. I tried and tried to make crispy waffles, but kept getting softer ones. You have to put it on MAX temperature setting, and let it get good and hot before cooking. Then, I found that it takes at least 7-8 minutes to cook a waffle thoroughly and to a crisp. Also, this waffle iron does tend to cook unevenly, so I flip and let it cook another minute the other way. I have not had significant sticking problems, but I spray the iron with PAM before each waffle. For really tasty waffles, put a tablespoon or two of cinnamon sugar spice in the batter (for a large batch). This waffle maker is okay for now, but I'll probably invest in a good flip-over type waffle maker that gets hotter and cooks more quickly.Customer Review: Great product!
Summary: 5 Stars
I recieved this as a gift and considered returning it for a different model, but after reading the reviews on Amazon, I decided to keep it. This morning I used it for the first time and was very pleased. My former waffle maker was an ancient model from the 70's that burned everything, needed to sprayed with oil within an inch of it's life EVERY time to keep the batter from sticking and seemed to me to be a major fire hazard. Now I can throw that one away!
I did like everyone on the reviews recommended - I plugged it in before I started my batter and turned it up to MAX. The first time, I overfilled it, but I caught on quickly. The waffles were crispy and delicious in about 5 minutes. And the best part - I didn't need to spray it with oil!!! I'm very happy with this product. True, it does not brown the waffles evenly, but you can just flip the waffle over half way through if it bothers you.
Customer Review: Perfect Waffles Every Time
Summary: 4 Stars
While I found this product for nearly $10 less at a local big box store, I wanted to add my review. We had an older waffle maker of similar style/different brand which didn't seem to be heating well recently. I wanted a similar style and didn't want to pay a lot as we only use occasionally. The heat control is placed in a better location (our old iron had it on the lower front and it had a very small temperature range - a subsequent move broke a piece of the plastic knob off). We set the temperature at medium or a bit higher and each waffle came out perfectly (we waited a bit before putting the batter in for each subsequent waffle). Perfect for a small family but might not work for larger ones unless you make ahead and keep warm. For the price we are totally satisfied. My only complaint is that the cord is VERY short which while a likely safety issue is a bit of an annoyance.Customer Review: looks cool - bakes great!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm not sure what the previous reviewer was talking about because my Oster makes perfect waffles...the only way you can really screw up is if you make a bad batter (too wet) and over fill the waffle maker...this is also an amazing little maker because it has a heat control so you can bake waffles longer times or shorter depending if you want darker or lighter waffles...(and it is one of the very rare makers that uses an 850 watt heater...most only use 600 watts or so)
i got it on sale at target so i have to give it 5 stars...and about cleaning it...well, first try a spray coat of cooking oil spray for the first waffle...and when you are done let it cool and pull out with a long toothpick any left over waffle bits...actually i have necer really had to "clean" it since it is excellent non-stick plates..only a wipe down with a cloth...
Customer Review: easy to use and well priced
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a great little waffle maker. I got it for Christmas '07. Breakfast is my favorite meal including having breakfast for dinner!
We're a household of 2, so we don't need a huge one that makes larger waffles or to feed lots of people. It's easy to store because of its size and is perfect for apartment living. I plug it in before I start my batter, and I've never had an issue with it being hot when I'm ready. It seems to heat up rather efficiently in my opinion.
I really like having the temp dial on it, because I like having crispy waffles, which is what you get on the high setting. I'm always careful not to put too much batter because I don't like cleaning appliances but either way, it is easily wiped clean and still looks and nice as when I got it.
Great waffle maker for the casual waffler!