452233 Fri Oct 19 07:43:58 -0700 2007 5 41 Cookware 0 3049196 OK, I've searched for a Belgian Waffle Iron off and on for a few months now. I'd really like one, but none of the ones I've seen so far have removable plates so that you can clean them easier. For me, that is a MUST!! Does anyone know of an affordable (less than $100) that has the removable plates? I'm not overly concerned with shape of the waffles or anything like that, although, if possible, I prefer round. Sadly, the closest thing I've seen to what I'm looking for the the George Foreman grill thing that has the regular waffle-making plates on it....and I suspect the ONLY reason the plates are removable is because they swap out with other plates--not because it would be convenient to clean them if you can remove them.....GRRR!!! I may have to resort to that yet, but I'm hoping someone knows of a belgian waffle iron that does similar things--because the thicker waffles are SO much more yummy!! ;) Fri Oct 19 07:43:58 -0700 2007 133518 Farmgirl22 1 3049241 Highly rated by users. http://www.amazon.com/Waring-WMK300-Belgian-Brushed-Stainless/dp/B00009K3SY/ref=pd_bbs_sr_4/002-3736949-7341639?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1192805178&sr=8-4 Removable Plates. http://www.amazon.com/Krups-FDD912-Expert-Waffle-Rotary/dp/B0000DBJRV/ref=pd_bbs_sr_7/002-3736949-7341639?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1192805405&sr=8-7 Fri Oct 19 07:59:27 -0700 2007 3049196 42936 ocaladevil 2 3051281 I own the Krups and find it works quite well and is well constructed to repeat the link... http://www.amazon.com/Krups-FDD912-Ex Fri Oct 19 17:27:20 -0700 2007 3049241 10485 ChowFun_derek 2 3051577 This Waring does not have removable plates. I have never had a problem cleaning the plates because rarely does anything stick. If anything gets really stuck, you can just turn it back on untill the stuff releases. And it makes excellent waffles. I've seen it for $50 at Costco, so you might look around for price. Uhhh, did I mention excellent waffles? Fri Oct 19 20:55:54 -0700 2007 3049241 10743 yayadave 1 3054810 I have a Salton waffle iron with Teflon coated grids that wipe clean with a washcloth. I have more problems cleaning up the batter that overflows. Sun Oct 21 17:30:50 -0700 2007 3049196 22220 Kelli2006 1 3056872 We have a Villaware Uno waffle maker and it works great: http://www.3luxe.com/best_ofs/Waffle_Irons/Villaware_Uno_Belgian_Waffler It doesn't have removable plates, but it is a breeze to clean (as long as I don't overfill). When we're done, we just put a damp paper towel in the waffle maker wipe down the outside and it's as good as new. I also like it's size - it's easy to store and put away when we're done with it. Best of all - great waffles. Mon Oct 22 13:07:19 -0700 2007 3049196 130746 bworp