VillaWare V2002 UNO Belgian Waffler, Round
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: VillawareBrand: Villaware
Release Date: 2005-02-02
Model: V2002
Color: Die cast alum.
Product features:
- 1000 watts of power
- 7 setting browning control
- On / off and ready to bake lights
- Non stick coating
- Cord wrap
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of VillaWare V2002 UNO Belgian Waffler, Round
Customer Review: Very Good Belgian Round Waffler
Summary: 4 Stars
Why would you want a waffler?
I wanted to start making my own waffles after hearing about how subpar frozen waffles are in comparison to waffles made from scratch. Waffles made from scratch has a lot more versatility, quality, taste, and you can freeze them as well. Make a batch, freeze the extras, and just make more when you run out. I have to agree that these waffles are a lot better than frozen waffles and quality is of importance to me, so I'm sticking to this routine.
What kind of waffler to get?
There are many different kinds and here are some factors to consider:
1. Belgian vs Regular - basically the same batter, yet will taste different when made in these two different styles. The Belgian is bigger and the batter rises more when cooked, resulting in a very light and fluffy waffle. The regular waffle is more dense. Which is better? That's personal preference, but I do like the Belgian more.
2. Shape
There are a lot of different shapes: Round, Square, Rectangular sticks, Mickey Mouse, Hearts, etc.... For regular waffles, Round is best because the heat coil in the waffler is able to spread the heat more evenly so all the edges gets cooked more evenly than with other shapes. This is not that big a deal, but it is of importance to consider.
3. One vs Multiple waffles.
For a waffler to make multiple waffles at once, it would take a lot of electricity and time. Considering those two factors, it's better to have a couple of single waffle makers rather than one waffer that makes several waffles. My sister has one that makes 2 square waffles and she loves that one, but beware of those that make more than 2 waffles at a time. I like a single waffler because this is a uni-tasker and so I don't want something so big and hard to store. I'll accept that I need it and want it, but there's no reason for it to take up more precious storage space than necessary.
After doing a lot of research, I bought the Cuisinart WMR-CA Round Classic Waffle Maker. A waffler is a very basic and simple item, I trusted the Cuisinart brand, and the price was right. I was disappointed by the performance though and replaced that one with this Villaware Waffler. I bought this brand off of my sister's recommendation. Williams Sonoma carries this brand as well. I liked this model over the Cuisinart because:
1. I discovered that I liked the Belgian style better over the regular waffle.
2. A LOT less spillage - out of 9 waffles, only one had batter spilling over, and that's from me testing out what the proper amount of batter should be. I have full confidence that I can make waffles consistently now with minimal to no spill-over.
3. Heavier duty and seems of better quality. It's heavier, the lid is heavier as well - this is a good thing in a waffler because as the batter cooks and expands, it's going to push the top open - having a heavier lid prevents this from happening as much. Some other models/brands have a locking lid. The only bad thing from the lid opening up is that your waffer will not be cooked as evenly on top than the bottom. The Cuisinart's lid was also "wiggly" - meaning, when you open it, you could wiggle the lid from side to side. The Villaware one was a lot more stable in this respect, therefore, feeling of higher quality.
4. Alton Brown's "Good Eats" show featured this waffler as the waffler of choice.
Overall, I really like this waffler. It works very well. There is no on/off switch, so once you plug it in, it starts preheating. When it's ready for batter, it will beep. Every time it's ready for batter, it will beep. This beep is the biggest drawback on this unity, it sounds like a dying bird. It's very loud, there's no way to shut it up, and it has a off-flat note to it that is grating and annoying. I put up with it because the beep is on an otherwise GREAT unit...and because it is helpful. I tend to do other things in the kitchen while waiting for the waffle to cook, so I can forget about the waffle. This beep reminds me with authority to get the cooked waffle out and put in new batter - for this, I'm very grateful...I just wish they made a nicer note that wasn't so grating. The inside is non-stick, this is very nice. You can spray on some oil to help further prevent sticking. I don't think it's necessary to add any additional butter/oil, if you carefully pry an edge up, you can slide a spatula underneath and lift the whole waffle out pretty easily. The entire waffler is easy to clean. I just wipe out the whole thing with a paper towel. It's one solid unit, so you can't submerge it or put it in the dishwasher - just a good wipedown is sufficient.
I would recommend this item.
Description of VillaWare V2002 UNO Belgian Waffler, Round
The UNO Belgian Waffler, makes 7 1/2" round waffles that are 1 1/4" thick. 1000 watts of power. 7 setting browning control with on / off and ready light to let you know when the waffles are ready to eat. Non stick coating makes clean up easy. The extra thick grids and generous spill trough keep overflows to a minimum. A cord wrap allows for easy storage without tangles. Made of die cast aluminum.Waffle Irons
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