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This is one of the most expensive waffle makers we tested and is aimed at those who are really serious about their snacks. This is not intended to be a full statement of your rights under the Consumer Contracts Regulations. Make delicious waffles, toasted sandwiches and paninis at home with this Salter 3 in 1 Snack Maker featuring extra-large cooking plates for larger, deeper filled snacks. It has removable plates that can go in the dishwasher, so you can tuck in without the washing up looming over you.And nothing makes whipping up a WFH lunch or mid-movie marathon snack easier than a sandwich toaster. Add the Flour, Baking Powder and Sugar together in a large bowl and whisk together briefly till evenly distributed. With its non-stick coated plates you can be sure food will come off easily leaving minimal mess to clean, while the automatic temperature controlwill have yourfood cooked just right. The only hard bit is trying to decide which one is best for you, since most are geared towards a certain type of sandwich. Given its versatility and generous portions, it is surprisingly compact, although it doesn’t come with a storage solution so has to be packed away carefully to avoid scratches.

At 1600W, this is a powerful machine, but if you love waffles and have the space, then this is an efficient and reliable option. This waffle maker is easy to use, with a red light to show it is heating up which switches to green when it is ready. Tasty breakfasts start the day with deliciously thick hash brown waffles topped with sausage and egg. Aside from being able to ramp up your toastie-making capacity – here's to eating four XXL tuna melts while watching at least 12 solid hours of Disney Plus — the maker's deep cooking plates allowed for plenty of fillings with minimal cheese spillage.

Thanks to its 180° Floating Hinge, it’s also ideal as a press for cooking up delicious sandwiches and paninis, giving them that authentic grilled taste.

You need to press two buttons simultaneously to release each plate whereas other machines only have one button per plate.Its variable temperature control and deep-fill design mean you can cook up a storm, choosing just the right temperature for your dish. If your waffle maker has a light which tells you when the waffles are done, try waiting a minute or two longer. This Salter waffle maker is perfect for baking quick sweet treats, with extra large cooking plates for 3 times thicker waffles – great for topping with bacon or drizzling with syrup and strawberries. The machine will tell you when your waffles are ready, with a digital counter counting down the seconds.