Deals 👏 All-Clad Stainless Steel Classic Round Waffle Maker With 7 Browning Settings, 4-Section, Silver ⭐

8 reviews for Deals 👏 All-Clad Stainless Steel Classic Round Waffle Maker With 7 Browning Settings, 4-Section, Silver ⭐

1. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   engineer9876543 – March 20, 2015

   My old Toastmaster Waffle Baker (442A) needed to be replaced. It makes a classic 7 inch round American-style waffle, and had been purchased in 1987. Would have preferred to either fix it (DIY) or buy another one just like it. However, could I could not find any (new electrical) replacement parts, and could not find any new Toastmaster waffle makers like my old one. For over a half century, most small appliance manufacturers have refused to sell any replacement parts to Do-It-Yourself (DIY) handyman types. They want you to ship failed products back to them for service and spend overly priced parts & labor costs. Most manufacturers will not even provide any cost estimate until after you have sent them your failed unit. So in most cases, it is cheaper to throw out the failed product and buy a new one.[All flip style waffle makers were rejected because this is just a bulky and un-useful feature and having no real benefit for home units. The flip design may be of some use/help with some commercial waffle makers having very high temperature heating elements with extremely fast cooking times.]I wanted to get another waffle maker that makes a classic round waffle because I never liked the Belgian-style waffles. The holes in Belgian waffles are too big and too deep. However, there are very few classic round American-style models on the market today to pick from. Cuisinart makes a classic style round waffle maker (Retail Price: $29.99). But its 5-setting browning control felt very cheaply designed having imprecise settings. So after much searching in stores and on-line, decided to buy an All-Clad 99012GT Classic Round Waffle Maker.A January 2012 Good Housekeeping review had given an All-Clad Classic Round Waffle Maker (model: 99012 costing $200 at the time) their top “A” rating on an A to F grading scale. However, despite this unit having more “bells & whistles” than my old Toastmaster 442A waffle baker, it didn’t quite live up to my old waffle maker – which I rate at 5 stars on a 1 to 5 star scale.Since different Waffle Makers (makes & models) heat up at differing rates and temperatures, I was also hoping that the All-Clad waffle maker would include a basic and simple waffle recipe that was specially developed for it. At my request, All-Clad Representative emailed me a copy of their recipe booklet. First one received was for their square (Belgian?) waffle maker. The rep then sent me a recipe booklet for their round classic waffle maker (which made 7-1/2 inch diameter waffles). All recipes in both booklets were identical except for the amount of batter used per waffle and the recommended baking times. All of their recipes were a bit exotic (e.g. Buttermilk Waffles, Chocolate Waffles, Yeasted Waffles, Waffled French Toast, & Sour Cream-Blueberry Waffles) instead of just a sample basic & simple waffle recipe.Pros:1) Makes classic round American-style waffles (6-1/2 inch diameter).2) Has 7 distinct browning settings for making soft to crispy waffles depending on the setting selected (#7 for highest & #1 for lowest) and time allowed for baking. Control knob can be positioned between clicked settings.3) Setting control is located in the front, and has an off position. (Some manufactures have their setting control located in poor places, or have to be unplugged to turn them off.)4) A light comes on & a beep sound chimes when unit has reached its proper baking temperature.5) Another light comes on & a beep sound chimes again when the waffle is done.6) Unit has a very aesthetic design with its stainless steel body.7) Unit has two safety catches (metal levers) that allow it to be locked closed for being stored in a vertical position. This saves shelf space.8) Non-stick baking plates allow waffles to be removed without sticking, and should not need to be cleaned after every use. Baking plates will become “seasoned” if the waffles come out completely and the plates do not need to be wash frequently.9) Waffles bake fairly evenly, especially on lower settings & after the first waffle during a baking session.10) Waffle maker’s base has a rubber pad that prevents the unit from slipping around while opening & closing it. It also is designed for wrapping the cord around for storage. But the pug end hangs free so a wrapped cord can easily become unwound.Cons:1) High Cost (but you can easily pay double or triple for other waffle makers).2) Has Teflon non-stick coating instead of a ceramic non-stick coating.3) Waffle baking plates open like a clamshell as the waffle expands during baking. My old Toastmaster unit was designed to allow the baking plates to open parallel to each other as the waffle expanded during baking.4) Unit didn’t come with any sample waffle recipes.5) Baking plates cannot be removed for easy cleaning.6) Cannot buy any replacement plates (Teflon coatings always fail eventually) or different types or shaped baking plates (e.g. Pizzelle Baker, Round Heart Waffler, etc.).7) Waffles bake a bit darker in the center than at the outer edges at the higher settings (especially for number 7, 6, & 5 settings). This was more noticeable with the top baking plate. And less noticeable after the first waffle produced since the baking plate temperatures are more uniform for latter waffles during a baking session.8) There are no insulated side-handles (like my old Toastmaster 442A waffle maker has). Pot holders are needed to move a hot maker out of the way after you are finished making waffles.9) Replacement parts are not sold to customers and some assembly screws & fasteners are hidden – Thus, the unit is NOT Do-It-Yourself (DIY) friendly.10) The two safety catches (metal levers) for locking plates closed get too hot to touch during baking – so you need to remember to unlock them before turning the waffle maker on. But unit can be left unlocked if it is stored horizontally, and can still be easily unlocked by using pot holders when theses catches are too hot to touch.

2. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Just Jim – May 4, 2018

   Let’s be clear up front that this is NOT a Belgian waffle maker. It is plain ‘ol traditional waffles like great gramma used to make.My first waffle maker was a GE. It worked for 30 years and made good waffles. We moved and it got lost so the nearest new one I could find was a Black and Decker which was actually a new branding for GE. That was 2005 and it worked fine. Recently, though, waffles had begun sticking and I think the coating was starting to wear out. Oh well, it was not expensive and I felt we had our money’s worth out of it so I decided to buy a new one.My wife knows how to cook, but I am actually the waffle nut so all things waffle fall to me. So it is my duty to select a waffle maker.I chose this All-Clad. It is both cute and ugly and has very utilitarian look about it. It’s a lot of money to spend but I figure this is my last one so let’s go for it. Besides, it seems all of America has gone loopy for “Belgian” waffles now and those makers dominate the market. There was not a whole lot to choose from and there was even my good ‘ol Black and Decker with an updated look. Tempting, but I was ready to walk on the wild side with a different machine.So how’s it work? Great! You plug it in and turn the dial to your temp setting. I like 4 or 5 for crispy brown waffles. It beeps when the preheat is finished. You pour in about a 1/2 cup of batter and close the lid. In 3 or 4 minutes the thing beeps again to let you know the waffle it done. And it is done, really. Don’t you hate having to open and close the lid a few times when you waffle is still not quite done. With this one, you don’t have that problem. When it beeps, it’s done, case closed.Clean up is nothing because there is nothing stuck to the plates. I wipe it anyway but it’s only because it seems like the right thing to do.Storage is simple. The cord wraps around the base and you are left to figure out what to do with the dangly prong end. I just tuck it around the handle and store the little guy upright. The thing is, it is not ugly (well, not TOO ugly) so you can leave it in view. Your guests will be amazed at the apparent UFO that has landed atop your fridge. Just put your finger to your lips and shush them.So what don’t I like about this waffle maker?For starters, the instruction booklet is cheaply done. All the info is there, but there are no recipes. I don’t care for anybody’s recipe but my own anyway but for all the bucks this cost they could be more forthcoming.Also, the big knob with the numbers. GRAY numbers on a dark knob? Really? I guess someone in Engineering said, “Let’s make the numbers really hard to see.” Then everybody said, “Great idea” and they all went to lunch. So let me say in case I’ve not been clear, the numbers are hard to see.There are two rubber feet on bottom at the hinge. They look like they are poorly attached and I don’t think they are long for this world. It is the one element of impending failure I see on this applicance. I’d have given it a five if the build quality were better than that.Finally, the control panel slants away from the user. It would have been so much nicer if it protruded a bit and was tipped upwards so a standing person could see it. Just a small gripe, but all of them have been small so far and I think I’m out of negatives.On the plus side it makes great waffles. It is super easy to clean. The waffles do not stick at all. It is small and easy to store. The lid locks for storage.I love the beeps. At my age they are just barely audible but I can hear them well enough. Being relieved from having to watch a tiny light flicker on and off to determine when ready is happily a thing of the past for me.So if you want to spend lots on a waffle maker and get good waffles, this is the one. If you want to spend less and get good waffles the Black and Decker is good, too. To each his own.

3. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   GR – August 19, 2022

   I’m a chef. I’ve used many different brands of waffle makers. This is by far the best I’ve ever used. I’m very impressed with it. It’s the most expensive I’ve ever used, but I think it’s worth it. I’m sure it’ll last me a lifetime, but if I do have something burn out on it or malfunction, it’s completely repairable. I like that. Nowadays, you usually have to throw away the appliance and have to buy a new one, if it breaks… Also, made in USA. The non-stick is very good. No oil needed – I know that’s hard to believe, right? Even the instructions recommend to use a light coat of oil. But, it’s not needed at all… It’s real easy to clean because it really doesn’t get dirty… Excess splooge comes out the back and I pour it back into my batter cup… The excess container catcher in the back is really the only thing that needs to be washed off a little. Pops on and off easily… Makes great Belgian Waffles folks! 🙂

4. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   M Watson – October 9, 2022

   Used it for the first time today. Heats up quickly. Poured in batter and it cooked it in under 4 minutes and it was completely cooked but light golden brown. I used Krusteaz Belgian Waffle mix. Needs just over a 1/2 cup of batter. Waffles came out easy with no sticking. Unit appears well made and has a lockable top to keep it shut while stored.

5. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   StrongVet – October 27, 2022

   Great temp control and heats up quickly. Heavy enough to make Liege waffles for the kids!

6. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Whitecarnation – November 7, 2022

   This little machine is great for Gluten Free waffles. Not all waffle makers work so well for GF. This one is outstanding. Although it got bumped and one of the decorative knobs covering the screws for the handle came off and cannot figure out how to make it stay back on. Definitely recommend this maker.

7. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   John S. – November 12, 2022

   Love it. Worth every penny. Super crisp waffles.

8. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Renita Davie – November 13, 2022

   Just as perfect as the Waffle House waffles. Plus they never stick. Money well spent.