Introduction

The Hamilton Beach Waffle Maker 26025 is a compact and efficient appliance designed to create delicious, golden waffles in just minutes. With its non-stick cooking surface and easy-to-use design, it ensures that waffles come out perfectly every time, ready to be topped with your favorite syrups and fruits. The indicator lights eliminate guesswork, signaling when the unit is preheated and ready for batter. Priced at approximately $29.99, it’s an affordable addition for any breakfast lover.

Parts and features

1. Grids
2. Lid Latch
3. Lid

Specifications

The Hamilton Beach Waffle Maker 26025 comes with several key features that enhance its usability and performance:

• Non-stick surface: Easy to clean and prevents waffles from sticking.
• Adjustable heat control: Allows for customizable crispiness.
• Indicator light: Signals when the waffle maker is ready and when waffles are done.
• Compact design: Saves kitchen space without compromising on functionality.
• Easy-release handle: Makes it simple to open and close the waffle maker.

Description

The Hamilton Beach Waffle Maker 26025 has a sleek, modern appearance that will suit any kitchen decor. Its stainless steel body provides it a robust and premium appearance, and its tiny size means it won't take up too much space on your countertop. The nonstick surface is a noteworthy feature, allowing you to easily remove your waffles with no clinging or residue. The adjustable heat control allows you to customize the crispiness of your waffles, whether you want them light and fluffy or golden brown and crispy.

How to use

WARNING Burn Hazard.
Always use an oven mitt to protect hand when opening a hot waffle maker. Escaping steam can burn.

BEFORE FIRST USE: Wipe the bottom and top cooking grids with a soapy, damp cloth. Rinse cloth; then wipe grids again.

1. Plug cord into electrical outlet. The Power ON light will glow.
2. Preheat with lid closed until READY light comes on.

3. Use a cooking spray before pouring batter into the grids, especially for dessert waffles or recipes with a lot of sugar.

   

4. Raise lid and pour about 1/3 cup (80 ml) batter onto center of each waffle square. Lower the lid.
5. Waffles are done in about 3 to 6 minutes, depending on recipe, or when steaming begins to stop. Remove waffle with plastic or wooden utensil. Never use metal. This will damage the nonstick coating.
6. Unplug unit when through cooking. Let cool.

Power ON and Ready lights

1. The POWER ON light comes on when the waffle maker is first plugged in. This light will stay on until the unit is unplugged.
2. The READY light comes on when the waffle maker has reached the desired temperature. For best results, wait until the READY light comes on before adding the waffle batter. This light will cycle on and off during baking.

Setup Guide

To get started with your Hamilton Beach Waffle Maker 26025, follow these steps:

1. Unbox the waffle maker and place it on a flat, heat-resistant surface.
2. Plug in the waffle maker and turn it on. The indicator light will signal when it is ready to use.
3. Prepare your waffle batter according to your recipe.
4. Once the indicator light turns green, pour approximately 1/4 cup of batter onto the center of the waffle maker.
5. Close the lid and wait for the indicator light to signal that your waffle is done.
6. Open the waffle maker and carefully remove your cooked waffle.

Care and cleaning

WARNING: Shock Hazard.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or base in water or any other liquid.

1. Unplug from outlet and let cool.
2. Wipe cooking grids and outside of unit with a damp, soapy cloth. Rinse cloth and wipe grids again.
3. Do not use steel wool, scouring pads, or abrasive cleansers on any part of the unit. Never use sharp or pointed objects for cleaning purposes.

4. Always allow the appliance to cool down completely before storing. Lock the cover lock; then the unit can be stored upright to save space.

   

Usage tips

Most waffle recipes can be poured directly onto the nonstick cooking grids. Use a cooking spray for dessert waffles or any recipe with a lot of sugar. If your waffles start to stick, the grids may need to be scrubbed with a nylon brush to remove any cooked-on food particles.

• Waffles can be made ahead of time and kept warm in a 200˚F (90˚C) oven.
• To store waffles, let cool and then pack in an airtight container. Store in refrigerator or freezer. Waffles can be reheated in a microwave oven, a toaster oven, or regular oven.
• Most waffles are done in about 3 to 6 minutes. Recipes made from scratch may take longer. Check for doneness after approximately 5 minutes or when the steaming stops. If the lid doesn’t lift easily, let waffles cook a minute more before checking again.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
5. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or any part of the appliance in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
14. Do not use appliance unattended.
15. During use, provide 4 to 6 inches air space above, behind, and on both sides for air circulation.
16. Never remove the waffle with any kind of cutting device or other metallic kitchen utensil.
17. Always allow the appliance to cool before putting it away, and never wrap the cord around the appliance while it is still hot.
18. Do not operate the appliance by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
19. CAUTION: HOT SURFACE. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Other consumer safety information
This appliance is intended for household use only.
WARNING Shock Hazard: This product is provided with either a polarized (one wide blade) or grounded (3-prong) plug to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized or grounded outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.

The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. If the appliance is of the grounding type, the extension cord should be a grounding type 3-wire cord. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.

To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high- wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appli-ances.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues with your Waffle Maker, here are some common problems and solutions:

• Waffles sticking to the surface: Ensure the non-stick surface is clean and free of residual food particles. Spray a light layer of cooking spray if necessary.
• Uneven cooking: Check if the waffle maker is at the correct temperature. Adjust the heat control as needed.
• Indicator light not working: Verify that the waffle maker is properly plugged in and check for any visible damage.

Instructions and warnings: Always use the waffle maker on a heat-resistant surface and keep it out of reach of children. Never leave the appliance unattended while it is in use.

Hamilton Beach Waffle Maker 26025 Pros & Cons

Pros

• Easy to clean: The non-stick surface makes cleaning a breeze.
• Adjustable heat control: Allows for customizable crispiness.
• Compact design: Saves kitchen space without compromising functionality.
• Affordable price: Offers great value for its price range.

Cons

• Limited capacity: Makes one waffle at a time, which can be slower for large families or gatherings.
• No cooldown feature: The waffle maker does not have an automatic cooldown feature, so be cautious when handling it after use.

Customer Reviews

Customers generally praise the Hamilton for its ease of use and consistent performance. Many appreciate the adjustable heat control and non-stick surface, which make cooking and cleaning hassle-free. However, some users have noted that it may take a few tries to get the perfect waffle, as you need to adjust the amount of batter and cooking time to your liking.

The most common complaints include the limited capacity and lack of an automatic cooldown feature. Despite these minor drawbacks, the majority of users find this waffle maker to be a valuable addition to their kitchen appliances.

Hamilton Beach Waffle Maker 26025 Warranty

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value.