Vertical Waffle Maker

Product Description

The brushed stainless steel Cuisinart Vertical waffle maker takes up less room on the counter while making foolproof perfect Belgian waffles. Just add your favorite batter through the spout up to the fill line for consistent waffle thickness, top to bottom and side to side, that won't spill over the edges. Indicator lights and an audible alert, plus five browning levels, guarantee crowd-pleasing waffles are perfectly baked for all your family and friends.

Features

• Vertical Design with Batter Pour Spout
• Bakes One Round Belgian Waffle
• Five-setting Browning Control
• Ready-50-Bake/Ready-to-Eat Indicator Lights
• Audible Alert

Top Reviews

I am SO bitterly disappointed with this product
by C. Smith (1 out of 5 stars)
June 25, 2017

I am SO bitterly disappointed with this product! The vertical design seemed so clever, but it just makes it very hard to use. Be aware that the thicker your batter, the less likely you can pour it into the spout. I had to try to shove it down with a knife - then I had to add milk to the batter to get it thinner to actually pour more. Even when I do that, the batter drips all over the outside of the machine (why the scoop that comes with it doesn't have a built-in pouring spout, I'll never understand). Forget trying to use this to make "true" (yeast-based) Belgium waffles. I don't want to have to keep watering down my gorgeous batters just to make this vertical design work! Most waffle makers are a bit of a pain to clean, but this one has the extra fun bonus of having to clean out that spout thing on top too. Ugg. Don't do it people! You can get just as good results with thicker batters with a regular old horizontal iron. I LOVE Cuisinart, but this design is a mess.
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Excellent!
by Natural Mama (5 out of 5 stars)
January 2, 2018

I debated for a couple months before I actually bought this. I make my own waffle and pancake mix, so I was concerned that I would have to adjust too much to make this work. I was wrong. I have not had to adjust my recipe AT ALL and he waffles come out perfect, every time with out any mess. I haven't had any issues with leaks at all and my batter is not thick, so thin batter isn't not an issue. The only thing I can think of is that people don't wait for the green light before they use it. I haven't had any issues and I've had it for about 3 months. I highly recommend and I use this about every other day without fail!
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Awesome Waffle Maker!
by P. Bejar (5 out of 5 stars)
March 11, 2018

Quick and easy with nothing to no mess! The instructions were simple to follow. The manufacturer suggests cooking on setting 3, but for those of you that like your waffles a little crispy on the outside like me, go with setting 4! You do have a little excess that comes out with the waffle when you poured the batter from the top (refer to pic), but you can always cut that off. I use it as little waffle dippers when I have kids in the house! Thank you Im Yoona for the suggestion!
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Happy husband loves his waffles.
by 2 Boxer Mom (5 out of 5 stars)
July 15, 2016

I'm debating on giving 5 stars since I just used the waffle maker tonight for the first time but my experience has been great. I think I'll update this later and adjust the star rating if needed. Today I made 3 waffles. The first time I thought my batter was a bit thin and I used the # 3 setting recommended in the user guide. The # 3 setting was not crisp enough so I made another. Set on #4 and beefed up my batter. Oops, too thick! The batter only made about an inch headway down the maker so out with that one! Third time's a charm. Corrected my batter and got a much better result, golden brown and fluffy inside. I will try again on the # 5 setting because we like crispy waffles and see what happens. So I learned not to make my batter too thick and find out what setting suits my taste. Also, the cup used to fill the maker does give the absolute perfect amount to use. Don't over fill, the waffle won't look pretty and it's not necessary. The edges seal tight so the excess is at the top if you ignore the cup and overfill. Experiment the first couple of times so you can find the right consistency for your taste. This is such an improvement from a horizontal waffle maker where it's hard not to overfill. Best waffle maker I've had. I'd gladly give one as a gift.

Pros:

This is very easy to use. Set to the desired doneness and wait for the green light. Fill to maker using the filling cup. Wait for the beep. Eat your happy waffle.

Clean up is so easy. Use a damp cloth to carefully wipe clean. I used a brush to remove a few crumbs between waffles and that worked very well.

Vertical design lets gravity fill the plates evenly and the filling cup takes the guess work out of making a perfect waffle.

Waffle removes easily from plates with non-stick tongs so no need to use a non stick spray.

The waffle is truly a Belgian style waffle. Thick with deep set wells to hold a lot of melted butter and syrup.

Fairly quick to the finish. About 3 mins for a dark, crisp waffle.

The timer lights are big and easy to see and ready beeps are loud enough to hear if you step away to another area.

Standing design is easier to store (in my kitchen anyway since I have limited shelf space).

Excellent product with excellent price.

Cons: If there is a down side so far I don't see it yet. If anything changes I'll let you know.

However, you should pay attention to the user guide. The plate front/back and sides get HOT to the touch on the outside. Remember to only touch the clamp on the upper side near the funnel when opening or closing the maker. Once you are finished with the maker DO turn the setting to 1 and unplug. It does not cool down rapidly so exercise care when handling. Set it aside where you won't accidentally touch it. You want to keep the happy waffle feeling going so avoid any boo boos.
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Extremely disappointed. This thing worked just fine when it arrived
by Amazon Customer (1 out of 5 stars)
April 30, 2018

Extremely disappointed. This thing worked just fine when it arrived. And as we all know, amazon return window is closed after one month. And right after one month the waffle maker started to leak and hinge failed and wouldn't close up properly. There is a gap and you have hold the handle the entire time and wish you will have a eatable waffle. This is the most annoying thing ever. Can't return it and can't get help from anybody.
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Works great and easy to operate/clean
by Jason H (5 out of 5 stars)
July 21, 2018

Fantastic Belgian waffle maker. Simple to operate and...just works. We've used standard box/bag pancake mix (you just add a bit of oil in addition to the required water) and legit Belgian waffle mix (egg + oil + water). The Belgian mix is better IMHO but the kids love the pancake mix version as well. I found that the highest heat/cook time setting (#5 on the dial) works best. We like them crispy on the outside which #5 handles, but they still stay soft inside which is perfect. If you go less than #4 on the heat/cook time dial you will get lightly brown waffles which can be a bit flimsy...

I don't use the included measuring cup when filling the machine with waffle mix. I use a mixing bowl with spout and slowly pour in mix until I know the waffle iron is full. Don't over-fill or you'll be wiping up a mess. The mix slightly expands when heated so pour slowly and watch for the "bubble up" of batter and then stop when just about full. When cooked you're left with a bit of an edge which I just cut off so the waffle is round...

Clean up is also easy. Let the machine completely cool and just brush off the left over waffle bits. The non-stick cooking surfaces don't even need any cooking spray. Just use non-scratch tongs to peel the waffle off when done cooking.

Overall it's easy to use, cooks perfect Belgian style waffles, and the kids love them w/ real maple syrup. So, it's a winner in this house. We also love our Cuisinart burr-grinding coffee maker and 11 cup food processor. All great products...
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great waffle maker
by Amazon Customer (5 out of 5 stars)
November 10, 2017

I did a lot of looking at various types and brands of waffle makers before deciding on the Cuisinart vertical waffle maker. I couldn't be happier with my choice. This is a great waffle maker! Easy to use, makes great waffles and doesn't take up a lot of counter/storage space. It's super easy to make perfect waffles; just be sure to use the measuring cup that comes with the waffle maker at first. After you get a feel for how much batter to put in, you can use any measuring cup. The key is to be sure not to over fill the waffle maker or the batter will rise up into the fill spout. I haven't had any issues with waffles sticking or any batter flowing out of the waffle maker. The waffle maker has a tune to let you know when the waffles are done. The waffles always turn out crisp on the outside and tender in the inside. Perfect waffles everytime! If you are thinking about purchasing this waffle maker, you should do it. You will be happy with the purchase.
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Thin Batter & Doesn't Cook Evenly
by thanksmommyblog (3 out of 5 stars)
June 27, 2018

I've made some yummy waffles on this thing, and they cook better and faster than some of the cheap versions I've had before. But I did not realize that because it is vertical I am limited to making just waffles and mostly plain because if I add anything larger than a mini chocolate chip it will clog and will not cook properly. I have attempted a grilled sandwich on here while holding it horizontal for a second, it works, but I probably should've gotten something horizontal or that flips. The worst part though, is that it doesn't fully cook a portion of the waffle by the top. So you get 3/4 of a well cooked waffle, with a partially raw 1/4. The appliance itself is great though, don't get me wrong, its just not as versatile as I had hoped.
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Broken after first use
by Jeffrey Pilipaitis (1 out of 5 stars)
December 25, 2018

The one good thing I will say about this waffle maker is the size. Easy to store and use on a tight counter. Thats all for the good stuff. Cleaning is awful, the waffle molds don't come out for cleaning. The directions even say they don't and "to use a damp cloth". Warmed up the waffle batter so it was no longer liquid and that's all it did, it did not brown it or let alone cook it through. All in all not worth it, get a more traditional one.
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Incredible Product - Flawed Delivery System
by Drew D Hart (3 out of 5 stars)
July 15, 2018

Product itself is the best waffle iron I've ever used. Absolutely love the waffles that are produced, would be 5 star if it wasn't for the lack of a delivery method. This thing is difficult to clean when it gets dirty outside the irons, which is inevitable with the filling tool they give you. I just ordered a couple 200 mL syringes, which I think will be perfect. They should have given you something that can direct the batter exactly where you want it to go. I think with this slight modification, the product will be incredible.

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