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BLACK DECKER 3 in 1 Waffle Maker with Nonstick Reversible Plates Stainless Steel G48TD
Last Updated: August 4, 2021 (Refresh Now)
5.6
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Body
250waffle, plate, clips, flimsy, cheaply made
+13%
-87%
" ... Second, it is very flimsy - slides all over the place kinda thing. ... "
" ... The when we made our first waffle we could not open the lid apart because the batter stuck to both plates and tore the waffle apart. ... The new plate works great but the other plate still sticks. ... "
" ... when you open it the top plate falls out. ... the bracket that is supposed to hold I in place is too flimsy ... "
" ... The waffle make lid is made poorly ... "
" ... Unfortunately, the plates had cracked and couldn't be cleaned anymore. ... Out of the box, it is clear that it is really cheaply made. ... The B&D is much smaller and lighter than the old Sears version. ... The plates are really thin. ... The body is thin metal that doesn't even align with the plates. ... One good thing, they came off the plates without sticking. ... We tried putting some weight on top to see if that would help. ... "
" ... Everything seemed fine until I closed it and the bottom grill plate popped out and splattered some waffle batter, then when I opened it to try and snap it back in the top plate fell out . ... "
" ... the product is cheaply built, the removable heating plates do not stay in place upon heating. ... "
" ... The bottom plate keeps coming out of it's housing. ... Almost every time when I open the waffle iron to take the waffle out, the bottom plate disconnects from the base and comes with it. ... To fix this you need to reattach the bottom plate to the base WHILE ITS HOT! ... I tried fixing it by bending the latch, but that didn't do much. ... The bottom gets way more brown than the top. ... "
Food
212waffle, cook, griddle, cooked, sandwiches
+49%
-51%
" ... Didn't cook waffles evenly, cooking plates didn't stay in place. ... "
" ... The third time, it was cooking them unevenly and not on top. ... "
" ... The top heating elements didn't get as hot as the bottom ones leading to well cooked bottoms and uncooked or undercooked top of waffles. ... "
" ... Very uneven cooking, the back third of the waffles were undone. ... "
" ... I was making waffles this morning and when I was ready to put the batter in I noticed the heating unit on the bottom was visible. ... I managed to do so but the end result had a waffle which was lightly browned on one side and brown on the other side. ... "
" ... It cooks very unevenly. ... The bottom cooks faster and the quarter sections vary in doneness from pale to over cooked. ... "
" ... When making sandwiches, they do not stay in place. ... The bread slides out without any grip. ... When making waffles, they stick to the plates. ... "
" ... did not cook waffle right ... "
Body / Build Quality
180waffle, plate, flimsy, cheaply made, clips
+8%
-92%
" ... The main problem seems to be the clips that hold the plates in place. ... "
" ... very poor coating ... "
" ... Non stick coating is gone after one year use. ... "
" ... I received the unit with damage where the plate touches the heating unit and where the clamps attach to the plates. ... I was disappointed to receive a Black & Decker product that was so flimsy and pre-damaged. ... "
" ... The materials are not as substantial, the ?? ... "
" ... I just threw out this disgusting Black & Decker wafflemaker because I tried 1 last time to make it work today and the grate fell out on my hand!! ... "
" ... This appliance literally fell apart within the first 6 months of having. ... Poorly made with cheap parts. ... "
" ... The first one that I received the plats did not latch down. ... "
Body / Fit
152waffle, plate, clips, stay in place, hold the plates
+3%
-97%
" ... The unit slides on counter too easily because the feet are just metal and don’t grip. ... "
" ... Plates fall out during process. ... "
" ... The waffle/grill plates are not secure and slide around. ... The top plate fell off onto me burning my arm and leg on the way down to the floor. ... "
" ... The top element doesn't stay with the top of the waffle iron it does Fall and burn you it's extremely flimsy for the price ... "
" ... The plates will not stay attached to the heating element. ... The plates don't meet to make a waffle. ... "
" ... Very cheaply made, one of them won’t even stay in, it just pops right out. ... "
" ... The bottom grill plate won’t stay inserted because the metal clip is extremely cheap and insufficiently strong to hold it. ... "
" ... the product is cheaply built, the removable heating plates do not stay in place upon heating. ... "
Cleaning
76easy to clean, plates, waffles, waffle, easy to use
+76%
-24%
" ... This toaster works great for toasting sandwiches and the Teflon plates wipe clean with a damp dishcloth. ... "
" ... A good product but not easy to clean ... "
" ... Non-stick surfaces make for easy cleaning. ... "
" ... It is nice to have one that is new, clean and grease free! ... "
" ... It is easy to take apart and clean. ... "
" ... Easy to clean as plates come out. ... "
" ... Easy to use & easier to clean! ... "
" ... I searched for a year & read so many reviews & chose this one because of the removable plates, small holes, waffle size, supposed ease of cleaning, & overall good reviews. ... "
Marketplace
70returned, returning, received, defective, amazon
+16%
-84%
" ... Will be returning this product if I can. ... "
" ... Very disappointed that I missed the return date by one day or this would be on its way back. ... "
" ... I am returning mine. ... "
" ... I am returning if able. ... "
" ... We returned it to the manufacturer for another one (and cost us over $15.00 in the process). ... The replacement didn't even work once. ... Now the return window has closed on Amazon, so we are stuck with an even worse unit than the first one. ... "
" ... We returned it and I rarely return things. ... "
" ... I'm returning it and doing more research. ... "
" ... I returned it ... "
Usage
59gift, easy to clean, easy, waffle, control
+83%
-17%
" ... We had a beautiful old-fashioned waffle maker that we received as a wedding gift that we enjoyed for decades, but it is no longer made. ... "
" ... The product works great and is very easy to clean! ... "
" ... Easy to clean, a brease to store. ... "
" ... It was a gift ... "
" ... I love how easy to use and versatile this 3 and 1 waffle iron is! ... "
" ... Liked the entire setup and the functions ... "
" ... It was a Birthday gift, my daughter and her husband, love it. ... "
" ... Temp control: Check! ... Easy to Clean: Check! ... Easy to Use: Check! ... "
Heating
57heat, heating element, hot, waffle, heat evenly
+12%
-88%
" ... The plates will not stay attached to the heating element. ... "
" ... But the waffle maker still continues to pop up when heating. ... "
" ... I had a GE waffle make just like this one for at least 35 yrs, until heating element started to fade. ... don't fit as well and the heating element does not heat evenly. ... "
" ... (And that may be why uneven heating problems occur.) ... "
" ... All does well although takes a long time to heat & doesn't stay hot if cooking with it open for frying. ... "
" ... The bottom plate does not stay in place so it doesn’t heat. ... Hard to snap back in place when it’s hot. ... "
" ... Doesn’t get hot enough or cook evenly ... "
" ... The light did not go off to let you know that the waffle was done the kept popping up so the it would not heat right to cook. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
55returned, returning, send, refund, late
+7%
-93%
" ... Will be returning this product if I can. ... "
" ... Sent it back. ... "
" ... Very disappointed that I missed the return date by one day or this would be on its way back. ... "
" ... I will be returning this item. ... "
" ... had to replace and than to cancel . ... "
" ... I should have returned the item when I got it, but the window to return is only 30 days. ... "
" ... Returned to Amazon who was very prompt with the refund! ... "
" ... I am returning if able. ... "
Reliability
4920 years, waffle maker, years ago, lasted, iron
+35%
-65%
" ... Did we just get a faulty product or is everyone else really okay spending $60 on this subpar product? ... "
" ... Second batch was successful, but the whole unit is rickety. ... "
" ... It was brand new and failed immediately in the same way the old hand-me-down one failed after nearly 70 years of Sunday waffle service!!! ... "
" ... Black and Decker started out many years ago making a good unit. ... But as with all company's, They decided to start making cheap replacements. ... the rest of the year (2020). ... "
" ... Non stick coating is gone after one year use. ... "
" ... It worked twice and then stopped working. ... The replacement didn't even work once. ... "
" ... After 3 weeks it broke ... "
" ... Lasted two months for us. ... "
Usage / Ease
32easy to clean, easy, clean, use, works great
+100%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... It was easy and awesome! ... "
" ... Easy to clean. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... Easy to clean, a brease to store. ... "
" ... A good product but not easy to clean ... "
" ... Easy to Clean: Check! ... Easy to Use: Check! ... "
" ... Awesoe and easy to use. ... "
Body / Comfort
29hot, fall, plates, fingers, fell apart
-100%
" ... Feels super cheap! ... "
" ... These scratches are removing whatever is painted over the plates leaving indented scratches you can feel with your fingers! ... "
" ... It feels like it’s going to fall apart but when you open it or close it ... "
" ... The nonstick started coming off the first time I washed it (by hand with a washcloth!) ... "
" ... Immediately, I noticed a couple of shiny black flakes on my hand. ... "
" ... After two uses the nonstick coating started falling off. ... "
" ... The outside of part of it conducts way too much heat and I nearly burned my hands. ... "
" ... They'll fall right off when you are trying to check if the waffles are done. ... "
Price
28money, worth, waste your money, waste of money, paid
+21%
-79%
" ... Seems a little flimsy and cheaply made, especially for the price. ... "
" ... Only giving two stars because I got my money's worth out of it before it ended up in the recycling. ... "
" ... low and poor quality for the price. ... "
" ... Don’t waste your money- keep shopping. ... "
" ... This was a complete waste of both time and money. ... "
" ... It's not worth your money, time, or effort. ... "
" ... Don't waste your money. ... "
" ... Very disappointing for the money spent. ... "
Body / Design
23plates, design, looks like, housing, black and decker
+26%
-74%
" ... The bottom gets way more brown than the top. ... "
" ... Immediately, I noticed a couple of shiny black flakes on my hand. ... "
" ... While the plates LOOK non-stick, they are certainly not. ... "
" ... The nonstick coating immediately began to come off revealing the undercoat. ... "
" ... I just noticed how jagged the metal is on this. ... "
" ... I can not believe Black and Decker put their name on this product. ... "
" ... Very poor design. ... "
" ... Feels super cheap! ... "
Body / Storage
14waffle, plates, trays, tray, metal
+36%
-64%
" ... There are big gaps on the left and right sides, between the grill plates and the upper and lower housings, about 3/16", where I can actually look inside and see the heating coils, this while the unit is just sitting on my counter top. ... "
" ... I want to return it, it is to fragile and the waffle pockets is not deep like appeared on the picture. ... "
" ... The removeable plates are not dishwasher safe and are held in place by some cheap snaps that would have probably broken in a year. ... "
" ... The metal trays(?) ... Weirdly enough the rest of the product gets super hot, but the metal trays aren’t as hot when put at max heat for a while. ... "
" ... While Black + Decker has traditionally been a brand to trust, this waffle maker has put a huge question mark to that tradition. ... "
" ... The trays do not stay in place and keep popping out during use. ... "
" ... Entire assembly is loosely put together. ... "
" ... I’m not sure how this will cook a waffle with ALL that space between plates ... "
Usage / As Gift
13gave, husband, granddaughter, birthday, wedding
+77%
-23%
" ... A gift for my granddaughter . ... "
" ... We had a beautiful old-fashioned waffle maker that we received as a wedding gift that we enjoyed for decades, but it is no longer made. ... "
" ... Gave as a gift. ... "
" ... This was a gift for my brother-in-law who wanted to make waffles like his mama used to make ... "
" ... This was a Christmas gift for my son and granddaughter. ... "
" ... It was a Birthday gift, my daughter and her husband, love it. ... "
" ... I gave this as a gift and they were so excited. ... "
" ... I gave it to him as a birthday gift to help him remember the good-old-days. ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
13received, plates, item, damaged, return
-100%
" ... I sent two back as both had the coating chipped when they arrived ... "
" ... Product was defective. ... "
" ... The product was defective, the plates would not stay in. ... "
" ... Broken when we received it. ... "
" ... I returned this item because the plates holders was defective ... "
" ... I ordered it new but it was received as a used piece of junk. ... "
" ... Probably will throw it away rather than donate it to Goodwill, just so no one gets burned by this very faulty item. ... "
" ... Item i bought the first time was bigger had replace it cause it was damaged. ... "
Body / Size
13size, little, weight, smaller, lighter
+54%
-46%
" ... Small but convenient ... "
" ... Additionally this maker makes just the right size (4 squares). ... "
" ... Works great with small dimples. ... "
" ... But it’s also understandably bigger because you can make 4 at once which is convenient. ... "
" ... Perfect size to make waffles for 1 or 2 people. ... "
" ... The size is a little smaller but is still OK. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
11one, seller, received, picture, temperature
+73%
-27%
" ... Glad to find one on Amazon just like our old one. ... "
" ... Turned up the temperature and got the results as shown in the picture. ... "
" ... When I found this on Amazon I knew I had to get it! ... "
" ... We have no issues with the seller at all. ... "
" ... not as big or durable as the original ones but it'll do. ... "
" ... The company was great in sending us a second one. ... "
" ... Good merchandise and as advertised. ... Would purchase from this seller again. ... "
Body / Weight
8light, plates, flimsy, pretty, lighter
+38%
-63%
" ... It is very flimsy -- the body, even with the plates inserted is far too light weight. ... "
" ... It is a little lighter in weight than our last one so feels a little flimsier. ... "
" ... The plates are thinner and lighter weight. ... "
" ... Light weight and very cheaply made. ... "
Features
7one, done, nice, needs, indicator
+57%
-43%
" ... The old one has three settings, low, hi, and waffle. ... The new one has an added setting, OFF! ... "
" ... Can't wait to try the other features. ... "
" ... Nice but needs a timer or done indicator. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
6shipped, arrived, today, returned, return
+33%
-67%
" ... I wish I could return it but the box it was shipped in was delivered damaged. ... "
" ... I sent two back as both had the coating chipped when they arrived ... "
" ... I received the product today and I returned it today, very poor quality ... "
" ... Broken when we received it. ... "
Wash
5take, nonstick, hand, washing, plates
+60%
-40%
" ... I love that I can take the plates off and wash them afterwards. ... "
" ... We liked that the squares were small and you can take the irons out to wash. ... "
" ... Oh, well, I usually hand wash anything nonstick. ... "
Usage / For Kids
5waffle maker, used, kid, waffle, mother
+80%
-20%
" ... i have had mine since 1978 or 1979 so i got for my daughter when she moved in to her apt she loves it ... "
" ... Just like what my mother had when I was a kid. ... "
" ... I grew up with a similar waffle maker as a kid. ... "
" ... Used it every weekend for a house full of boys. ... "
Usage / Controls
4knob, temperature, temp control, loose, waffle
-100%
" ... The temperature controls are too loose and the waffle setting is inconsistent. ... "
" ... The temperature control knob is rudimentary, so I expect that to fail before the rest of the appliance. ... The instructions do not explain the functions on the control knob very well. ... "
" ... Knob for temp control was loose and already had a small dent on outside. ... "
Usage / Capacity
3waffle, used, large, house, every
+100%
" ... Used it every weekend for a house full of boys. ... "
" ... Large enough for a 4 person family. ... "
Software
3+33%
-67%
" ... I purchased this based on Google reviews. ... "
Performance
3+100%
" ... A little smaller than my previous waffle maker but does the job. ... "
" ... Must have been built for a high school shop class project. ... "
" ... This product does the job. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
3temperature, looks
+100%
" ... Turned up the temperature and got the results as shown in the picture. ... "
" ... Good merchandise and as advertised. ... "
Cut
3+67%
-33%
" ... I have purchased Black and Decker products for years, have a trimmer and blower and they are great. ... "
" ... Works great with cut up fruit, like strawberries or blueberries. ... "
Cable
3wires
-100%
" ... Was using it last week and the cord burned out, dead and likely a fire hazard. ... "
" ... The wires weren't even funny connected to the switch properly. ... "
" ... i put the batter in the front and middle but since it doesn't align right it came out the back all over the cord and counter top. ... "
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