Cuisinart is known more making affordable kitchen appliances including coffee makers, blenders, stand mixers, food processors, and cookware sets. They have many fans around the world because their kitchen appliances are stylish, well-built, easy to use, and affordable.
Many fans of Cuisinart appliances who love thin, Waffle House-style waffles probably asked the question ‘Does Cuisinart Make Classic Thin Waffle Makers?’. Well, the answer is yes. The Cuisinart WMR-CA is the only Cuisinart old fashion thin round waffle maker they have for sale that makes classic, Waffle House-style waffles. It is one of the best rated Cuisinart waffle makers because it is reliable, easy to clean, heats each waffle evenly, and costs less than $30, which makes it the cheapest thin round waffle maker on the market. It makes the same old-fashioned, Eggo-style waffles that your mother or grandmother used to make during the 1970s and 80s.
Breville also sells a classic round waffle maker, the BWM520XL, and the Breville BWM520XL spreads heat more evenly than the Cuisinart WMR-CA and has a better build quality but it costs more than $100.
The All Clad 99012GT is another great classic-style waffle maker. The All Clad 99012GT does not heat as evenly as the Breville BWM520XL but the All Clad 99012GT has many more features than the Cuisinart WMR-CA including steam vents and an overflow batter drip tray.
The Cuisinart WMR-CA helps you quickly bake the same type of traditional thin waffle that you enjoyed eating when you were a kid. It is a good choice if you do not want to make the thick, fluffy Belgian-style waffles that many of today’s most popular waffle makers make. Some people think Belgian waffles are too fluffy and taste too cake-like. A Belgian waffle has deeper pockets than a thin, traditional waffle does but the outside is not as crispy. This appliance will bake one round classic-style waffle that will remind you of the pleasant memories of your childhood. These round waffles are about 7 inches in diameter and about 1/2 inch thick.
The waffle plates of the Cuisinart WMR-CA have a nonstick coating that makes them easy to wipe clean but they cannot be removed like you can with the Cuisinart WAF-300. The Cuisinart WAF-300 is the only Cuisinart Belgian square waffle maker with removable plates. The Cuisinart WAF-300 Waffle and Pancake Maker makes four delicious Belgian waffles or pancakes at a time but it costs 3 times as much.
The nonstick coating on the Cuisinart WMR-CA’s waffle plates contains Teflon. If you prefer using a safer waffle maker without Teflon, then you should consider purchasing a ceramic waffle maker. Unfortunately, there is no Cuisinart ceramic waffle maker without Teflon.
This appliance is only designed to make waffles so it will be really difficult to make hamburgers, paninis or steaks. If this is a problem, then you should purchase a Cuisinart panini press instead.
If you want an appliance that can make both thin classic-style and thick Belgian-style waffles, then take a look at the GreenPan Elite 4 Square Classic and Belgian Waffle Maker.
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Pros
- bakes one thin, classic style waffle in 4 to 5 minutes
- cooks waffle evenly
- nonstick coating on the waffle plates makes them easy to clean
- well-built and durable
- five setting temperature control lets you control the temperature so that you can bake the outside as crispy as you want it
- green indicator light will turn on when the waffles are ready
- affordable (it can be purchased online for under $30)
Cons
- the waffle plates (grids) are not removable
- does not come with a drip tray to catch the excess batter
- no on/off switch (you have to pull out the plug to turn off the machine)
Video Demonstration
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Features of the Cuisinart WMR-CA Round Classic Waffle Maker For Thin Waffles:
- Bakes a round waffle that is about 7 inches in diameter and about 1/2 inch thick (it is much thinner than a Belgian style waffle)
- Five-setting browning control that will allow you to customize your waffles so that they can be light or all the way up to deep golden brown
- Red power on indicator light
- Green “ready to bake/ready to eat” indicator light
- Round nonstick cook plate with four quarters
- Bakes one large 7 inch diameter traditional Eggo-style waffle
- Regulating thermostat
- Weighted Lid will enable the cooking plates to uniformly bake the entire waffle because the lid will not rise as the waffle bakes
- Nonstick baking plates
- Brushed stainless steel cover gives this appliance a clean and sleek look for any countertop (Do not touch the hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs.)
- Can stand on one end to make storage easier
- Power cord wraps around the bottom for easier storage
- Comes with rubber feet that stops it from moving around your kitchen countertop or marking it up
- Instruction/Recipe book included
- 3-Year warranty
- Rated 120VAC 60Hz so if you are in Europe where the electrical rating is 220V you will need a voltage converter
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Power Consumption: 1000 Watts
- Average Customer Review Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars based on over 2,600 customer reviews
- Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 4 inches
- Weight: 1 pound
- Release Date: May 2003
This is one of the best selling waffle makers on Amazon. It will cook your waffles really fast and evenly. It has a stainless steel exterior which makes it durable and its’ nonstick waffle plates make cleaning up really easy. It comes with indicator lights to tell you when your waffle maker is ready to bake and when it is finished baking. It also has a regulating thermostat and five setting Browning control that can give you fluffy or crispy waffles.
All you need to do is set the level that you want in the settings and then it will cook your waffles either Brown and crispy or you can happen softer and warm with some butter on them, there is no right way to cook the waffles and is a bit like toast in the way that you can have it down to your preference. If you want to be able to control your waffles and how cooked they are you might want to check out this option.
Once your waffle maker has heated up it will give you a weighted lid which works a bit like a sandwich maker and then you simply clamp it down on to your waffles and it will make them super fast for you, this product also comes with rubber feet so it will stay in one place and not move around and it also gives you a handy cord storage so you do not have to worry about the cords being left on top.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Are the waffle plates removable?
No they are not.
Is there a thin waffle maker that comes with removable waffle plates?
Yes there is. The Black and Decker G48TD 3-in-1 Thin Waffle Maker & Indoor Grill/Griddle comes with removable waffle plates. It will allow you to make waffles, bacon, eggs and pancakes. It offers you two nonstick cooking surfaces that you can use at the same time.
Is this appliance easy to clean?
Yes it is. Even though the plates are not removable, this waffle maker is easy to clean because the plates are teflon-coated. You can just use a paper towel or cloth to wipe away any excess oil. Once you are done with the machine, you should remove the plug from the electrical outlet and leave the top lid open so that the grids can cool off. Make certain the grids have completely cooled off before cleaning. You should not take this appliance apart for cleaning. Simply brush the crumbs from the grooves and wipe any excess cooking oil with a dry cloth or paper towel. You can also clean the grids by wiping them with a damp cloth to prevent staining and sticking from batter or oil buildup. If the batter adheres to plates, simply pour a little cooking oil onto the baked batter and let stand for approximately 5 minutes, thus allowing it to soften for easy removal. To clean the exterior, wipe with a soft dry cloth. Never use an abrasive cleanser or harsh pad.
Does this appliance have a small footprint or does it occupy a lot of counter space?
It has a small footprint so it will not take up a lot of space in your kitchen. Once it is ready for storage, you can just wrap the cord securely around the base and it will store away easily. Plug prongs fit into the special grooves on the side. For compact, vertical storage, you can stand the waffle iron on the opening end so that the Cuisinart logo is facing you. It has been designed with a special latching feature so the lid will remained closed during storage.
How do you use this appliance to make great tasting waffles?
Cuisinart recommends sliding the heat setting of the browning control to #3 for golden brown waffles. If you prefer crisper, darker waffles, increase the browning control to setting #4 or 5. For evenly filled waffles, pour the batter onto the center of the lower grid and close the cover. We recommend using 1/2 cup batter per waffle for evenly filled waffles.
Do the waffle still taste good if you don’t eat them right away?
Waffles taste the best when they are made to order, but baked waffles may be kept warm in a 200°F oven. Place them in a baking pan or wrap them in foil while in the oven. Waffles wrapped in foil may lose their crispiness. Baked waffles may be frozen. Allow to cool completely, then place in plastic food storage bag. You should use waxed paper to keep the waffles separated. Reheat in a toaster or toaster oven when ready to use.
Why is the power cord so short?
The power-supply cord is short because the manufacturer wants to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a long extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or animals, or tripped over.
Are the instructions really complicated or is this device really easy to use?
This device is easy to use. If you used a waffle maker before, then you should have no problems using this one.
1. Preheat the waffler. Close grids and plug cord into a 120V AC wall outlet. The red light will go on to signal power. Allow the waffle maker to preheat. The green indicator light will go on when it is ready to use.
2. Pour batter when green indicator light goes on. Pour batter onto the center of the lower waffle grid. Use a heat-proof plastic spatula to spread batter evenly over the grids. Close
the lid.
3. The green light will go off and the red light will once again illuminate. It may take several seconds for the red light to come on. This is normal.
4. Once the waffles are ready to eat, the green light will again come on.
5. Baking time is determined by browning level. Choose a setting on the browning control dial. We recommend using setting #3 for golden brown waffles.
6. Once the waffle is ready, remove it by gently loosening the edges with a heat-proof plastic spatula. Never use metal utensils, as they may damage the nonstick coating.
7. Always disconnect the plug from the wall outlet once baking is completed.
Can you use this device right out of the box or do you have to season it first?
The Cuisinart Classic Waffle Maker has been treated with a special nonstick coating. Before the first use, we suggest you season the waffle plates with cooking spray or flavorless vegetable oil. If using oil, apply oil with a paper towel or pastry brush.
Should you apply cooking oil to the waffle grids before each use?
You may find that it is easier to get the waffles out of the appliance if you apply cooking spray or flavorless vegetable oil to the plates before each use of the waffle maker.
