- Professional-style rotating design with extra-thick grid bakes a 7-inch diameter Belgian waffle with four easy-to-cut sections
- Dual function base assures convenient rotation for baking and locks in a space-saving vertical position for storage
- Countdown timer with digital display signals when time is complete; Brushed stainless steel exterior;
- Nonstick interior easily wipes clean
- Flips 180 degrees to evenly spread batter for waffles that are crispy outside and tender inside; 120 volts AC, 1100 watts
Bake extra thick Belgian waffles in minutes. A unique rotating design lets you flip this waffle maker 180 degrees to evenly spread batter for delicious waffles that are crispy outside and tender inside. An extra-thick nonstick grid makes a 7-inch diameter waffle with four easy-to-cut sections.
By Art History Professor
I purchased this waffle maker during the spring, and have used it two or three times a week since. It is fantastic, and I can highly recommend it.
By Amazon Customer
This waffle iron makes beautiful, fluffy waffles. I had a certain waffle iron from a company beginning with T that makes great toasters, but mediocre waffle irons. I didn't realize how bad it was till a friend of mine made some waffles with that popular eighty dollar waffle maker. I almost cried! They were so good, but I knew I could never afford it! So I decided to try this one based on the good reviews. I'm ecstatic that I did.
First, this machine is quick compared to my other waffle iron. Waffles using a basic recipe are done in less than 3.5 minutes.
Second, the timer is a great idea. Relying on the "steam stoppage" method cooks the waffles too long for some recipes. The beeping when the waffles are done is just enough to bring your attention away from the bacon. Do NOT be foolish enough to leave the room when you have a waffle iron plugged in, for goodness sake!
Third, cleaning is super-easy and storage is a breeze. I love that it folds and locks in an upright position. It fits right in my tiny, overcrowded kitchen.
Last, the waffles are wonderful. Fluffy and crisp on the outside.
Buy this waffle maker. It's worth it!
First, this machine is quick compared to my other waffle iron. Waffles using a basic recipe are done in less than 3.5 minutes.
Second, the timer is a great idea. Relying on the "steam stoppage" method cooks the waffles too long for some recipes. The beeping when the waffles are done is just enough to bring your attention away from the bacon. Do NOT be foolish enough to leave the room when you have a waffle iron plugged in, for goodness sake!
Third, cleaning is super-easy and storage is a breeze. I love that it folds and locks in an upright position. It fits right in my tiny, overcrowded kitchen.
Last, the waffles are wonderful. Fluffy and crisp on the outside.
Buy this waffle maker. It's worth it!
By Joe Ekaitis: Gray Haired Geek
[updated January, 2011]
We bought the Presto FlipSide to replace a faux pro waffler made by the blender company who shares its name with Fred W's Glee Club. That one cost twice the price and lasted a mere three years before going to pieces. It was "Pro" in name only.
Presto took a simpler and possibly more durable approach: Engineer the hinge on a traditional counter-top Belgian waffle maker so it can flip 180 degrees and let gravity work its special magic. The entire weight of the baking platform is supported by the counter top, not by a pair of screws driven into failure-prone plastic.
When I unpacked the iron and set it on the counter, I noticed that the upper grid "floated" slightly when the grids were resting at the left side of the hinge. It might just be a mass-production variance but it was cause for concern because the iron has to close tightly for proper baking. When I flipped them to the right, the grids closed firmly, so the left side became the filling side and the right, the preheating and baking side. Do the same when yours arrives.
The nonstick grids are deep enough to fall into, with dimpled tapered studs that assist in releasing the baked waffle. The baking surface is surrounded by a fairly generous overflow rim. At 1350 watts, it bakes hotter than the 1200 watt pro-look model. The Presto lacks a browning control but you can compensate by adjusting the baking time. What's important is the initial temperature when the batter hits the grids, and if you turn a browning control too low, the grids are too cool to "fry" the outside. What you end up with is a textured pancake, not a real waffle.
The battery-powered timer is a nice feature but not really a necessity if your kitchen, like mine, has plenty of timers (the stove, the kitchen scale, the microwave oven).
The waffles come out about an inch and then some in height with a crisp, crackly exterior and a cloud-fluffy interior. We make our waffles from biscuit-and-baking mix but use the professional technique of separating the eggs and beating the egg whites before folding them into the batter. Baking time is 3 minutes for a waffle that would cost you at least a 10-spot plus tax and a tip on a hotel room service menu.
Time has proven that the Presto FlipSide, at half the price, is twice the waffle iron for the money.
We bought the Presto FlipSide to replace a faux pro waffler made by the blender company who shares its name with Fred W's Glee Club. That one cost twice the price and lasted a mere three years before going to pieces. It was "Pro" in name only.
Presto took a simpler and possibly more durable approach: Engineer the hinge on a traditional counter-top Belgian waffle maker so it can flip 180 degrees and let gravity work its special magic. The entire weight of the baking platform is supported by the counter top, not by a pair of screws driven into failure-prone plastic.
When I unpacked the iron and set it on the counter, I noticed that the upper grid "floated" slightly when the grids were resting at the left side of the hinge. It might just be a mass-production variance but it was cause for concern because the iron has to close tightly for proper baking. When I flipped them to the right, the grids closed firmly, so the left side became the filling side and the right, the preheating and baking side. Do the same when yours arrives.
The nonstick grids are deep enough to fall into, with dimpled tapered studs that assist in releasing the baked waffle. The baking surface is surrounded by a fairly generous overflow rim. At 1350 watts, it bakes hotter than the 1200 watt pro-look model. The Presto lacks a browning control but you can compensate by adjusting the baking time. What's important is the initial temperature when the batter hits the grids, and if you turn a browning control too low, the grids are too cool to "fry" the outside. What you end up with is a textured pancake, not a real waffle.
The battery-powered timer is a nice feature but not really a necessity if your kitchen, like mine, has plenty of timers (the stove, the kitchen scale, the microwave oven).
The waffles come out about an inch and then some in height with a crisp, crackly exterior and a cloud-fluffy interior. We make our waffles from biscuit-and-baking mix but use the professional technique of separating the eggs and beating the egg whites before folding them into the batter. Baking time is 3 minutes for a waffle that would cost you at least a 10-spot plus tax and a tip on a hotel room service menu.
Time has proven that the Presto FlipSide, at half the price, is twice the waffle iron for the money.
By D. Burke
To help balance some of the negative reviews,(do people read instructions before they use appliances, I wonder?) I'll add my 2 cents.
I made my first waffles (with this product) last night using Stonewall Farms Pancake and Waffle Mix. I doubled the recipe on the canister and got 3 perfectly browned, crispy, fluffy, delicious waffles. I used exactly 1 cup on the first 2 and a little shy on the 3rd. All 3 came out perfect.
As to the timer: it's handy. I, of course, have other timers in my kitchen, but it was convenient to (following the instructions) pour in the batter, set the timer, then flip the waffle. Just that small amount of time before flipping may make a difference, if not--oh, well. It's just a count-down timer. It does beep when the set amount of time is reached (four times, I think.) The thing is, when making waffles, you don't really go by the amount of time, you watch for the steaming to stop. What is convenient about the timer is, not only that it is conveniently right in front of you when you're pouring and flipping, but when it beeps it brings your attention back to the waffle maker in time for you to watch the steam. I thought it was kind of a nice little extra. I've never before seen a waffle maker with a timer. If you don't like it, don't use it. It has no affect on the on/off function--good thing because cooking time is going to vary according to several factors including what batter you are using.
This was the easiest waffle making experience I've ever had. I was very impressed. Really easy clean-up, too. You just wipe it out--if there is any thing to wipe out. The instructions tell you that if there is a little bit of cooked batter stuck somewhere, you just put a little cooking oil on it to soften it, then wipe it off. I didn't get to experiment with this. Nothing stuck. The waffles came out perfectly. I did, as instructed, brush the grids with cooking oil after it had first pre-heated. It is recommended, for even browning, to use oil rather than spray. I did not need to re-apply it and won't unless waffles begin to stick.
I'm usually kind of compulsive about hot soap and water, but in the case of the waffle iron, as long as there is no material in the grids, any germs will be killed during the initial heating up process.
With this kind of simplicity and success, we will be having waffles much more frequently than ever before.
If you have any of the problems I have read described here, and if you have read and followed the instructions, you must have a faulty product and should return it for a
replacement.
If mine develops problems or dies early, I will update my review. Until then, I highly recommend this product. I couldn't be more satisfied.
I made my first waffles (with this product) last night using Stonewall Farms Pancake and Waffle Mix. I doubled the recipe on the canister and got 3 perfectly browned, crispy, fluffy, delicious waffles. I used exactly 1 cup on the first 2 and a little shy on the 3rd. All 3 came out perfect.
As to the timer: it's handy. I, of course, have other timers in my kitchen, but it was convenient to (following the instructions) pour in the batter, set the timer, then flip the waffle. Just that small amount of time before flipping may make a difference, if not--oh, well. It's just a count-down timer. It does beep when the set amount of time is reached (four times, I think.) The thing is, when making waffles, you don't really go by the amount of time, you watch for the steaming to stop. What is convenient about the timer is, not only that it is conveniently right in front of you when you're pouring and flipping, but when it beeps it brings your attention back to the waffle maker in time for you to watch the steam. I thought it was kind of a nice little extra. I've never before seen a waffle maker with a timer. If you don't like it, don't use it. It has no affect on the on/off function--good thing because cooking time is going to vary according to several factors including what batter you are using.
This was the easiest waffle making experience I've ever had. I was very impressed. Really easy clean-up, too. You just wipe it out--if there is any thing to wipe out. The instructions tell you that if there is a little bit of cooked batter stuck somewhere, you just put a little cooking oil on it to soften it, then wipe it off. I didn't get to experiment with this. Nothing stuck. The waffles came out perfectly. I did, as instructed, brush the grids with cooking oil after it had first pre-heated. It is recommended, for even browning, to use oil rather than spray. I did not need to re-apply it and won't unless waffles begin to stick.
I'm usually kind of compulsive about hot soap and water, but in the case of the waffle iron, as long as there is no material in the grids, any germs will be killed during the initial heating up process.
With this kind of simplicity and success, we will be having waffles much more frequently than ever before.
If you have any of the problems I have read described here, and if you have read and followed the instructions, you must have a faulty product and should return it for a
replacement.
If mine develops problems or dies early, I will update my review. Until then, I highly recommend this product. I couldn't be more satisfied.
By JT Gould
We are so enjoying our waffle maker. Very easy to make and clean, and like the fact that it stands up when you store it so it doesn't take a lot of space. If you havent already, watch the video review by Art History Professor as he pretty much shows you and tells you how to make a perfect waffle. I used the generic waffle /pancake mix and just added a teaspoon of vanilla and a little cinnamon just to give it a little flavor kick. *** I posted some pictures too just to get a idea. Hope you enjoy yours if you decide to purchase one. Thanks!
By Computer Guy Next Door
Inspired by a recent stay at a hotel that provided a continental breaksfast w/Ready-Made Batter and a Waffle Maker, I decided to see what was available online. Reasonable Price and High Customer Review are the criteria I use when making any purchase. I was close to ordering a Waffle Maker that was priced approx. twice the price of this one and decided to go with the less expensive option (under $40) due to the great reviews so many people gave it. I ordered it with (3) cans of the Waffle Mix that came up by default.
Here are my findings...
1. When you set the timer for 3 mins & 30 seconds, even after a 3rd waffle-in-a-row was made, they were all golden brown and perfect!
2. The Timer does not beep when you need to flip it over half-way throught the baking process. With the Presto Waffle Maker, you set the timer for the entire cooking duration and flip the Maker immediately after pouring in the batter. When the timer beeps, Eat!
3. I oiled the grids once prior to using and should not have to oil again. Cleaning was simple after the Maker cooled down after use.
4. I wish the timer used direct electricity as opposed to batteries. It's not a big deal, just disconnected from the overall coolness of the unit.
5. I don't think the timer turns off, but is an lcd screen so uses very little battery.
6. My children and I all ate (1) waffle each, two of us used syrup and one used butter only and ate nothing again until dinner time! We love the taste and will likely make waffles a Saturday or Sunday ritual.
7. The Mix I purchased requires (1) Egg per waffle.
8. It's compact and simple to store in a cabinet and if you want to show off, leave it on the counter.
9. I highly recommend the Presto Flipside Waffle Maker, but I must qualify and let you know, I bought it 2 weeks ago. (Aug 2008).
MikeV - Waffle Guy
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I thought I might mention that I have owned this waffle maker for over a year (NOV 2009 now) and we still love it and use it fairly often. Not weekly, more like monthly, but when we do the waffles come out perfect!
MikeV - Sr. Waffle Guy
Here are my findings...
1. When you set the timer for 3 mins & 30 seconds, even after a 3rd waffle-in-a-row was made, they were all golden brown and perfect!
2. The Timer does not beep when you need to flip it over half-way throught the baking process. With the Presto Waffle Maker, you set the timer for the entire cooking duration and flip the Maker immediately after pouring in the batter. When the timer beeps, Eat!
3. I oiled the grids once prior to using and should not have to oil again. Cleaning was simple after the Maker cooled down after use.
4. I wish the timer used direct electricity as opposed to batteries. It's not a big deal, just disconnected from the overall coolness of the unit.
5. I don't think the timer turns off, but is an lcd screen so uses very little battery.
6. My children and I all ate (1) waffle each, two of us used syrup and one used butter only and ate nothing again until dinner time! We love the taste and will likely make waffles a Saturday or Sunday ritual.
7. The Mix I purchased requires (1) Egg per waffle.
8. It's compact and simple to store in a cabinet and if you want to show off, leave it on the counter.
9. I highly recommend the Presto Flipside Waffle Maker, but I must qualify and let you know, I bought it 2 weeks ago. (Aug 2008).
MikeV - Waffle Guy
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I thought I might mention that I have owned this waffle maker for over a year (NOV 2009 now) and we still love it and use it fairly often. Not weekly, more like monthly, but when we do the waffles come out perfect!
MikeV - Sr. Waffle Guy
By Bud Krieger
Have been in possesion of this Waffle maker for almost 1 month. We surrendered a second generation waffle maker from the 60's (waffles were 1/2" thick) that began to melt the plug.
THIS IS THE WAFFLE MAKER TO BUY!! My teenage son told me this morning, "If I could eat these waffles every morning, I would." Waffles have become our Sunday Lunch staple. These are over 1" thick with deep wells to hold peanut butter, blueberries, strawberries, syrup, powdered sugar, banana chunks, and anything else we want to throw at them....oh yeah, whip cream (my daughter's favorite)
The timer on the waffle maker is a very nice feature. Each push of the "minute" button adds 1 minute to the timer. Each push of the "seconds" button adds 15 seconds to the timer. We cook for 2 min. and 30 sec. with our recipe. Preheat waffle iron by plugging in when you begin to mix the batter.
2 cups all purpose flour,
1/2 t. salt,
4 t. baking powder,
1 T. sugar,
4 T. of melted butter (or 1/4 cup oil).
2 eggs seperated,
Mix dry ingredients into mixing bowl.
Beat egg YOLKS and add milk.
Combine with flour mixture.
Add melted butter (or oil) and mix well by hand.
FOLD IN stiffly beaten egg whites until batter is light and airy.
This waffle iron will accept a "dripping full" one cup tupperware measuring cup dumped right in the middle. Set timer for 2:45 for darker waffles or 2:30 for light waffles. Flip iron after 15 seconds of closing.
Recommend spraying both griddles with cooking spray before first waffles each time. The tab that keeps this Waffle Iron upright when not in use is an especially great feature.
UPDATE:
Have now used for 7 months. Works flawlessly. Still devouring waffles. We even make extra on weekends to pop into the toaster during the week.
2nd UPDATE 11.22.2010. Has worked without fail. This is an excellent product! We now use it 2-3 times per month and love the large deep well waffles.
THIS IS THE WAFFLE MAKER TO BUY!! My teenage son told me this morning, "If I could eat these waffles every morning, I would." Waffles have become our Sunday Lunch staple. These are over 1" thick with deep wells to hold peanut butter, blueberries, strawberries, syrup, powdered sugar, banana chunks, and anything else we want to throw at them....oh yeah, whip cream (my daughter's favorite)
The timer on the waffle maker is a very nice feature. Each push of the "minute" button adds 1 minute to the timer. Each push of the "seconds" button adds 15 seconds to the timer. We cook for 2 min. and 30 sec. with our recipe. Preheat waffle iron by plugging in when you begin to mix the batter.
2 cups all purpose flour,
1/2 t. salt,
4 t. baking powder,
1 T. sugar,
4 T. of melted butter (or 1/4 cup oil).
2 eggs seperated,
Mix dry ingredients into mixing bowl.
Beat egg YOLKS and add milk.
Combine with flour mixture.
Add melted butter (or oil) and mix well by hand.
FOLD IN stiffly beaten egg whites until batter is light and airy.
This waffle iron will accept a "dripping full" one cup tupperware measuring cup dumped right in the middle. Set timer for 2:45 for darker waffles or 2:30 for light waffles. Flip iron after 15 seconds of closing.
Recommend spraying both griddles with cooking spray before first waffles each time. The tab that keeps this Waffle Iron upright when not in use is an especially great feature.
UPDATE:
Have now used for 7 months. Works flawlessly. Still devouring waffles. We even make extra on weekends to pop into the toaster during the week.
2nd UPDATE 11.22.2010. Has worked without fail. This is an excellent product! We now use it 2-3 times per month and love the large deep well waffles.
By lvg4him
One of the best things I did when I bought this was look at the most helpful positive review and most helpful critical review before purchasing. In those two reviews I learned that this can be the best machine or worst machine depending on basically one thing : did you follow the manufacturers directions, or not. If you follow their directions, you end up hating the machine. But if you want yummy waffles, and to use your own waffle mix instead of what they tell you to use, then you need to throw out the book and do what makes sense.
Things to do to get a great waffles EVERY TIME:
1) ok. I lied. You won't get a great waffle the first time you use this. The first time you use this is a test, to find out what works for you and the waffle mix you want to use. For the most part, what I learned from the most helpful review, and what has been our personal experience, is as follows:
2) spray the inside with oil. OK we all know that this is supposed to be non-stick, so why spray? Because it makes your waffles slide out every time. Even the non-stick waffle makers at the hotel tells you to spray before using their super expensive model.
3) get a 1/4 cup measuring cup. Poor 1/4 cup into each of the sections, making a total of one full cup.
4) close the lid and count to three, then flip. Set the timer on the machine for one minute.
5) when it beeps, flip again. Set timer for one more minute.
6) when it beeps the second time, it has always been done, light, and fluffy. But if you don't know what your time is yet, open slowly and check and see if it is done yet. If not, close and go one more minute. Repeat opening and checking until done. Your time might need to be longer, but I wouldn't do longer than three minutes. No matter what the instruction book that comes with the waffle maker says, using 4 minutes results in burnt waffles and sad people. Don't be a sad person, break the rules!
What I love about this waffle maker:
* The price - at the time, this was the best price for what we wanted.
* The fact that it flips over. We love feeling like we have a fancy waffle maker without speeding a lot of money.
* The way it stores, very compact!
What I wish were different:
* The timer is battery operated
* The unit doesn't have an on/off switch. Plugging it in turns it on, unplugging it turns it off.
* The testing one has to do to find out what works for them instead of being able to just plug in and go.
All those are really nitpicking things, and honestly for the price, we are extremely happy with our purchase. And I believe you will be too if you throw out those directions and figure out what works for you!
Things to do to get a great waffles EVERY TIME:
1) ok. I lied. You won't get a great waffle the first time you use this. The first time you use this is a test, to find out what works for you and the waffle mix you want to use. For the most part, what I learned from the most helpful review, and what has been our personal experience, is as follows:
2) spray the inside with oil. OK we all know that this is supposed to be non-stick, so why spray? Because it makes your waffles slide out every time. Even the non-stick waffle makers at the hotel tells you to spray before using their super expensive model.
3) get a 1/4 cup measuring cup. Poor 1/4 cup into each of the sections, making a total of one full cup.
4) close the lid and count to three, then flip. Set the timer on the machine for one minute.
5) when it beeps, flip again. Set timer for one more minute.
6) when it beeps the second time, it has always been done, light, and fluffy. But if you don't know what your time is yet, open slowly and check and see if it is done yet. If not, close and go one more minute. Repeat opening and checking until done. Your time might need to be longer, but I wouldn't do longer than three minutes. No matter what the instruction book that comes with the waffle maker says, using 4 minutes results in burnt waffles and sad people. Don't be a sad person, break the rules!
What I love about this waffle maker:
* The price - at the time, this was the best price for what we wanted.
* The fact that it flips over. We love feeling like we have a fancy waffle maker without speeding a lot of money.
* The way it stores, very compact!
What I wish were different:
* The timer is battery operated
* The unit doesn't have an on/off switch. Plugging it in turns it on, unplugging it turns it off.
* The testing one has to do to find out what works for them instead of being able to just plug in and go.
All those are really nitpicking things, and honestly for the price, we are extremely happy with our purchase. And I believe you will be too if you throw out those directions and figure out what works for you!
By Sacagawea Mariposa
All of the positive reviews are true!! It took my a while to convince my boyfriend that we did indeed need a waffle maker, and after watching several marathons of Parks and Rec, Leslie Knope finally had him convinced. This thing is amazing!
It makes the perfect Belgium waffles, requires little to no clean-up, and takes up minimal storage space. I've been making waffles every weekend since it arrived and use the America's Test Kitchen recipe (https://flourpants.wordpress.com/2011/02/28/buttermilk-belgian-waffles/). Each waffle takes roughly 1 cup of batter, set the waffle timer to 3 min, and I usually get 3-4 waffles out of each recipe. If you put your oven on warm (200 degrees F) and throw the waffles immediately in the oven directly on the oven rack, they will stay warm and won't get soggy while you're cooking up the rest of the batter. The leftover waffles keep for a couple days in a ziplock bag in the fridge, and I just re-heat them in the oven or toaster oven for breakfast.
Look at this picture and tell me this isn't perfection!
I'd also like to note that this was only ~$35 when I purchase it. Not sure why the cost is now up to ~$50. I still recommend it, but would search around for the best cost. Just make sure it's the same product.
It makes the perfect Belgium waffles, requires little to no clean-up, and takes up minimal storage space. I've been making waffles every weekend since it arrived and use the America's Test Kitchen recipe (https://flourpants.wordpress.com/2011/02/28/buttermilk-belgian-waffles/). Each waffle takes roughly 1 cup of batter, set the waffle timer to 3 min, and I usually get 3-4 waffles out of each recipe. If you put your oven on warm (200 degrees F) and throw the waffles immediately in the oven directly on the oven rack, they will stay warm and won't get soggy while you're cooking up the rest of the batter. The leftover waffles keep for a couple days in a ziplock bag in the fridge, and I just re-heat them in the oven or toaster oven for breakfast.
Look at this picture and tell me this isn't perfection!
I'd also like to note that this was only ~$35 when I purchase it. Not sure why the cost is now up to ~$50. I still recommend it, but would search around for the best cost. Just make sure it's the same product.
By Michael
This waffle maker is great. It makes perfect waffles every time. I use Stonewall Kitchen Farmhouse Pancake and Waffle Mix, 33-Ounce Cans (Pack of 2) for the mix and this maker cooks them nice and even. The waffles melt in your mouth and make the house smell great.
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