BLACK+DECKER 3-in-1 Waffle Iron, WM2000SD, Grill and Sandwich Press, Non-Stick Removable Plates, Space Saving Compact Design

June 24, 2024. This small appliance continues to prove itself a great workhorse. I make 2 batches of 12 waffles a week (freeze them to warm in the toaster later for grab and go breakfast) with fruit, nuts and/or chocolate chips added in. Waffles cook in 5-6 minutes. Also using the grill plates for panini-type sandwiches, sliders, and grilling eggplant and tomatoes. It was great to have during a 3-day 95+ degree heat wave - dinner on the table in no time without heating up the kitchen.Original review - I have to really love or hate a product to write a review. I really love this one. Compact so it's easy to store in my small kitchen. Removable plates so it's easy to clean. Three different sets of plates - waffle, sandwich and grill - so it's multi-purpose. It gets a real workout in our house. And it's Black & Decker, a company who's products I've always had great luck with.My only complaint is its size. You can only cook 2 waffles or small sandwiches at a time. I would love this product even more if it cooked 4 waffles at a time.You will note that the use instructions say do not use cooking spray, yet a couple of recipes call for it. Ignore the recipe instructions and do not use cooking spray. It will make a horrible mess to clean up; I don't know what it might do to the appliance. Instead pour a little cooking oil in a bowl, dip a paper towel in the oil and lightly (and I mean lightly) wipe the cooking surfaces every couple of batches. Nothing will stick, and clean-up is easy.If you're looking for a waffle maker, I definitely recommend this one.

I had been hankering for homemade waffles, but hadn't owned a waffle iron for several years. I didn't need a big one for a whole family, because I am just cooking for myself. This Black and Decker looked just right, and sure enough, it filled the bill. It was especially important to me to get nonstick, removable, dishwasher safe plates for easy clean up, and this has that. But imagine my pleasant surprise when it came not only with to two pairs of plates for waffles and grilling mentioned in the listing description, but also what I think of as a "bonus": a third set of plates for making sealed triangular sandwiches with standard-sized bread, like the sandwich makers that used to be big in the infomercials decades ago. So far I've used both the waffle and the sandwich plates. Both worked great, and I'm sure the griddle will, too. Easy to put in and take out, and they cleaned up very well in the dishwasher. I store all six plates (three pairs) on the same shelf with the waffle iron to make sure I can find them quickly whenever I get in the mood. Highly recommend! NOTE: The waffle plates are not the circular Belgian style like a lot of hotel self-serve breakfasts are now. They make four smallish rectangular waffles, like the waffle irons I grew up with. This is perfectly fine for me, but if you have your heart set on round Belgian waffles, this one is not for you.

Nice size, though this unit won't be replacing my current larger, 8+ yr old countertop griller, made by a famous boxing champ (which still works like a charm AND has temp control). Plus, I made the mistake of missing the return window - sigh. That said, I like the removable cooking plates and the compact size is nice if you lack storage.My waffles turned out delicious and fluffy, but took at least 7 minutes to cook to my preference. There was a concerning, "plastic burning" smell that decreased by the third batch of waffles. If it continues, I'll have to contact the manufacturer. The size of a single waffle is about 3.75" x 4.25" when pouring 3 heaping tablespoons of batter into the center of each waffle plate, and spreading batter to corners before closing lid. My waffles didn't get as browned as I'd like, but were fully cooked and texture was great! Per the instructions, I used cooking spray for each batch.It's not a "perfect" small appliance, but I like that its compact, has cord control, and can stand upright for storage. For me personally, the perfect multi-purpose appliance would be at least one inch larger in both length/width, with removable plates, cord control, upright storage, AND temp control. But that's just my personal preference.The handle DOES stay cool to the touch, but the sides/body get very hot, so use caution. The plates are easy to clean. The unit has a 2 year manufacturer warranty, as long as you register it with Black & Decker. Only four stars cuz I havent used the other plates. I'll update my review once I try the sandwich and grill plates.