T-Fal SM601003A Avante Nonstick Sandwich/Waffle Maker
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: T-FalBrand: T-Fal
Release Date: 2005-02-10
Model: SM601003A
Color: Gray
Product features:
- Versatile countertop grill for making waffles or sandwiches
- Interchangeable nonstick grilling plates snap in and out
- Adjustable temperature control; "on" and "ready" indicator lights
- Dishwasher-safe plates; vertical storage; recipes included
- Measures approximately 11 by 10 by 5 inches; 1-year limited warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of T-Fal SM601003A Avante Nonstick Sandwich/Waffle Maker
Customer Review: A piece of junk
Summary: 1 Stars
I'm astonished at the good reviews this appliance has accrued, the primary reason that I bought it. It's possible that mine was a dud but just about everything was wrong with it. Once you plug the appliance in, the red light is supposed to go on. Mine never did. The appliance smoked so heavily that the smoke alarm went off in the apartment. The manual warns of "slight smoke and odor" upon first use. The smoking never stopped. Since I had already taken the trouble and prepared a waffle mix, I decided to remain undaunted. The green light is supposed to go on when the waffle/sandwich maker is pre-heated. Mine did not go on. 20 minutes later, with smoke billowing all around I decided that the green light was not about to give me the go ahead and I should assume that the appliance had pre-heated. Somewhat daunted but still determined (with the family now desperate for breakfast) I decided to lay on the mixture. No lights to tell me when I could expect results, no automatic shut-off switch, so 2 minutes later I opened the lid and peered inside. Nada. Nothing. Still runny. I shut the contraption and waited again. I lifted the lid on and off several times over a period of 10 minutes. Finally the waffles looked done so I tried to prise them off. Sorry! The waffle maker seemed too fond of its waffles to give them up. I took a sharp knife to them and and tried to yank them off. I was rewarded with waffle shreds. I tried to lift off the waffle pan entirely so I could attack it in a more convenient location. Instead, it attacked me. What looks like safety handles on the sides are not safety handles at all. OUCH! Burns! Yeah, if I wasn't so dignified, I'd be sueing a particular company. Bruised, hurting and irritated, I was still not about to give up. I allowed the pans to cool. I washed them out. I doused them (literally) with cooking spray. I tried again. This time it worked. The waffles tasted fine except by now it was lunch and I'd already depleted the mixture in failed attempts. It still took about 10 mins to bake 2 waffles... I'm returning the appliance to Amazon today. I'd love to pay more and get a really high-end waffle/sandwich maker but there seems to be nothing in the market. The way to go is to buy separate gadgets methinks.
Description of T-Fal SM601003A Avante Nonstick Sandwich/Waffle Maker
T-Fal's Avante Sandwich/ waffle maker comes with interchangeable plates making the transition from Breakfast to Lunch - simple and easy. Just snap in/out the plate to clean. The non-stick coating makes cleaning effortless.Sandwich & Pizza Makers
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