I had wanted to replace my old waffle maker for a while, as it made the Belgian style waffles, while I prefer the thinner classic style waffles. Plus the old one had a Teflon type non-stick coating, which I want to avoid due to toxicity issues. This product had a ceramic type coating which is of less concern. This product makes perfect crispy-on-the-outside waffles. I just set the thermostat all the way up to “5”, and let the batter go through one cycle. When the green light comes on again it’s pretty much done the way I like it - every time. One thing I noticed is that the thermostat lever feels loose, like it has a bit of play it it.
The only good thing about this waffle maker is that it heats up fast. It will burn the waffle on the heat setting of 3 or 4 so you have to pay attention. Also, not impressed with quite a lot of batter pouring out (and I didn’t use much more than recommended amount) after putting the lid down. The waffle doesn’t cook evenly either. The back part of the waffle is thinner than the front. Bypass this unit.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, December 1, 2025
We’re sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with your waffle maker. For best results, we recommend using the suggested batter amount, monitoring the heat setting, and allowing the waffle to cook fully before opening the lid to help ensure even cooking. If you continue to experience issues, please contact Cuisinart Customer Service at 1-800-726-0190 for assistance — we’re happy to help.
Still playing with the amount of batter to put on the waffle iron to get full coverage and uniform thickness. The instructions don’t recommend enough batter. We’ve only used it twice but like being able to make waffles at home. As with any new product practice makes perfect. I’m sure that once we figure out the batter it will be great
the waffle iron does not get hot enough to fully cook the waffle
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, November 26, 2025
Hi there, we want every waffle from your Round Classic Waffle Maker to be perfectly cooked. For best results, preheat the waffle maker fully before adding batter, and avoid opening it too soon while cooking. If you continue to need assistance, please contact our Customer Service team at 1‑800‑726‑0190 for guidance and support.
My waffle iron quit, it was almost 20 years old. My new one, Cuisinart, is wonderful. I was quite leary about most of the new ones out until I found this one. The size I wanted and it has a new feature to me. I can pick the degree of brownness in the finished product. So now, not everyone can have the waffle they want.