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Sunbeam Shade Select Vertical Waffle Maker WAM5000BK
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- 5 reviews
Great Compact Vertical Waffle Maker
I have recently purchased this gorgeous little waffle maker and am thrilled with it. I love its shape, colour, size ( great for two people) and how easy it is to use. What I love the most is the absence of spilt batter you normally get with horizontal waffle makers. So very clean to use and the non-stick plates are awesome. It also has a lovely black measuring cup, well made with a rubber rim. The quality is awesome for the price. A timer screen lets you see how long before the waffle is cooked, then it beeps when it's finished. It heats up ver...
Read morey quickly and the waffles are all uniform in colour. I am extremely pleased with the Sunbeam Vertical Waffle Maker! It also looks awesome on the bench, it doesn't take much space at all, and the matte black colour gives it a stylish classic style. Well done Sunbeam!!Purchased in August 2021 for $96.75.
- 4 reviews
Waffle heaven
Such an easy thing to use!! Who knew waffles could be put back on the menu so easily! Kids love it as it’s fool proof. Easy to clean and to store away.
Purchased on sale - as I wasn’t really convinced it would be a good thing.. but proven wrong .. even got the husband cooking!
Purchased in May 2021 at Harvey Norman.
- 14 reviews
- 6 likes
After having a bad run with Sunbeam products (bread maker, kettle, slow cooker), this product has really impressed us, if only all sunbeam products were this well thought through and built to this level of quality!
The waffle maker is easy to use and clean up. It does take a few minutes to heat up (expected) but if turned on whilst preparing the batter this time isn't an issue. The waffle maker has 5 settings from light and fluffy to dark and crispy. We like the dark and crispy setting which takes about 5minutes to cook, this time frame feels ...
Read morea bit long when trying to feed a family of 5 at once, it takes almost 15 minutes to cook waffles for 5 people, including the preheating time between waffles, in saying this, without a 'multi waffle maker' unit, this is pretty much expected for this size unit, and not everyone has a family of 5 either! When they first come out they are hot with a crunchy outer, however if the waffle is not eaten straight away and cools down they become soft... personally, I like a crispy waffle so if preparing a few to serve at once I'll pop them in the toaster for a minute to crisp up immediately prior to serving. That way the family can all have warm waffles at once. My children aged 6, 8 and 14 can all use this product unassisted with no problems (as well as make the batter) - overall it's pretty foolproof, great fun for the kids and the non-stick coating is perfect, cleanup often isn't necessary! The top inlet for the batter is convenient, it basically means 'no mess', if you do happen to overfill the provided measuring cup (i.e. overfill the unit) and the batter does happen to overflow when cooking it is still easy to clean and not a big issue, it still cooks a perfect waffle! Well done sunbeam on this product, it's looks the part and performs perfectly, the black lcd screen looks smart, the timers and warnings are perfect, and not having to press any buttons when the batter is added to start a timer makes is so much easier to operate (a sensor picks up on the batter being added folks!). The form factor is ideal (small footprint), it's the type of appliance you'd happily leave on the counter as it just looks cool, there's nothing I could suggest to improve this product for the way we use it!Purchased in March 2021.
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- 19 reviews
- 33 likes
The design of the plates make it easy to cut the waffle into 4 pieces - great for kids. Recipes are easy to follow and adapt. I tried all of them and found the gluten free option to be lightest and fluffiest, had a nice external crisp and the recipe made 3 large waffles. The gluten option was doughy in texture, didnt stay as crispy on the outside but did freeze well. I adapted the recipes by adding cinnamon, nutmeg and/or almond milk and to be honest I didnt see a difference between using cows milk or Almond milk in taste or quality of end pro...
Read moreduct. The quality of finished product was consistent regardless of how much I tried to burn it and I tried. Spilt mixture on the outside of the appliance was incredibly easy to clean up. The outside of the appliance does get hot as the instructions say so obviously its best to not touch it until its turned off and cooled down. It has a small footprint so its staying permanently on my small kitchen bench right next to my coffee machine. The digital screen is easy to read, even without my reading glasses. The appliance beeps when its ready to receive some mixture, beeps when it starts cooking said mixture and beeps when its cooked. You can dial up how dark you want the crust to be - I found it didnt get very dark unless you were cooking chocolate waffles or spiced waffles. I strongly invite you to buy one of these if you are a waffle lover like me, just be sure to have lots of maple syrup in the house!Purchased in March 2020.
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Waffles for breakfast lunch and tea!
The Sunbeam Verical Waffle Maker is not only mess free and easy to use but it makes the most delicious waffles I have ever tasted!
You simply mix the batter (recipe suggestions are provided) fill up the cup and pour it in from the top once the digital screen on the machine instructs you to do so. It will also let you know how many minutes it has before your waffles are ready depending on which setting you select. My favourite is the light and fluffy.
I am so impressed by this machine and the features it has that we plan to purchase them as gifts for friends and family.
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- 17 reviews
- 13 likes
Who would think of making a vertical waffle iron!
Well it works, and it works well.
Straight out of the box it feels solid, well made. Looks good too!
A quick read of the instructions, a quick clean and oil to season the hot plates (brown rice oil has no flavour, don't use olive oil!). OK, let it heat up, clean the oil out with paper towel and I was drooling at the thought of Waffles of old.
Let me set the scene:
Back in the 90's, can't believe it was so long ago, there was a lovely lady who sold freshly made waffles at Flinders Street Statio...
Purchased in March 2021.
Hello Patrick,
Thank you for the detailed review, we're happy to hear that you're loving your Vertical Waffle Maker WAM5000BK!
So glad we were able to help you relive a joyous 90's memory with our waffle maker. ...
Perfect Waffles!
Absolutely love my new waffle maker! The vertical design makes it very easy to use, it includes a measuring cup that is the exact measurement for one waffle, ensuring that you get a full fluffy waffle every time. The dial has five different shade and texture options from light and fluffy to dark and crispy which is perfect as I love fluffy waffles and my fiancé prefers them crisp. Another feature I found really impressive is the LCD screen, it tells you once it’s heated up and starts a cooking countdown once the mixture has been poured, cooking every waffle to perfection! Being on a plant-based diet I was very excited to see that the booklet also included gluten free and vegan recipe options.
Purchased in March 2021.
Hello Ashlee,
Thank you for the great review, we're happy to hear that you're loving your Vertical Waffle Maker WAM5000BK!
Glad to hear you're enjoying the LCD screen displaying the steps for fuss free cooking. ...
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I have made sweet potato waffles and chocolate cinnamon waffles, both gluten free and they have turned out an absolute dream, best waffle maker out there! I used the crispy setting for the sweet potato and light and fluffy for the sweet, texture did not disappoint!
Purchased in March 2021.
Hello Jacinta s,
Thank you for the great review, we're happy to hear that you're loving your Vertical Waffle Maker WAM5000BK!
A sweet potato waffle, so creativity and sounds so delicious. ...
- 2 reviews
Perfect waffles every time.
Finally a waffle maker that is not only mess free and easy to store and use but gives you a genuine variety of waffle textures and shades. The display tells you exactly when it is ready for use and when cooked along with the time left which is a huge plus in my books. I have made two types of waffles in this (basic and buttermilk), they were both perfect. Highly recommend this product!
Purchased in March 2021.
Hello Sonali,
Thank you for the great review, we're happy to hear that you're loving the mess free Vertical Waffle Maker WAM5000BK.
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- 3 reviews
Perfect Waffle maker
So much to love about this waffle maker, it has multiple settings for different levels of crispness, being upright it takes up minimal room in the kitchen, it gets to temp quickly, and is easy to use and clean
Purchased in March 2021.
Hello Robbie,
Thank you for the great review, we're happy to hear that you're loving the easy to use and clean Sunbeam Vertical Waffle Maker WAM5000BK.
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Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions about Sunbeam Shade Select Vertical Waffle Maker WAM5000BK
Why is my waffle not evenly cooked?
Too much batter - do not overfill the waffle maker.
Thick batter - do not over-mix waffle batter.
The food needs further cooking - do not open the waffle maker while steam is escaping. Most waffle recipes bake in approximately 3 minutes. Waffles are generally done when steam no longer escapes from the unit.
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Select the desired texture of the waffle from the dial. For a more crispy waffle please select Dark Crispy.
Why is my waffle not cooked thoroughly enough?
The waffle needs further cooking - close the waffle maker and continue to cook until it's done. The screen may display "Pre-heating" or "Ready to cook" during this time.
Latest Consumer Questions
There are different types of Belgian waffles but I am only interested in making the Brussels waffle which is very crispy(you can hear it cracking when you cut it with a knife).
Is this waffle machine capable to make the Brussel waffle?
Yes, you could do a Belgian waffle by separating out the egg whites and whisking them to soft peaks before folding them into the mixture. I havent tried a levening agent as the waffles fluff up in the...
Read more machine anyway. The waffle iron has deep grids so waffles are thick and fluffy. By putting it on the higher setting, the waffles will come out crispy but suggest you consume immediately as they dont hold the crispiness for longer than say 5 mins.Hi Beligum1.
Please see below a Brussels Waffle reciepe you may like to use.
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Details
| Category | Novelty / Snack Makers |
|---|---|
| Price (RRP) | $139.00 |
| Product Type | Waffle Maker |
| Dimensions | 300 x 190 x 160 mm |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year(s) |
| Manual | Download manual |
- GTIN13: 9311445036211
- MPN: WAM5000BK
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Hello Sam.W,
Read moreFor more ideas, download a free cookbook with unique recipes and top tips to cook your waffle to perfection - https://sunbeam-app-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/Waffle_Maker_Recipe_Book_f3d7c2766b.pdf Enjoy, Sunbeam Customer CareThank you for the awesome review, we're happy to hear that the Vertical Waffle Maker made the most delicious waffles you have ever tasted!
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