Black & Decker G48TD Grill and Waffle Baker

I'll mention right now that this is a VERY hot waffle maker. They make the plastic ones to be "cool touch". I'll trade the cool touch feature for the sturdier design of this versatile machine. I'm being careful and haven't burned myself yet. But it's something to consider if you'd like your children making waffles. My ten year old could be careful enough, but I keep my five and eight year olds away.

The waffles this machine makes are great! They freeze well too. The family is very happy. When the light goes of the unit is ready to make waffles. Pour in the batter and the light comes on again--wait for it to go off and the waffle is done (however, I usually go on instinct and sometimes pull out the waffle before the light goes off.)

The open grill feature makes wonderful pancakes and fried eggs. I have a big family and it's nice to have two pancakes cook at a shot without taking up all my stovetop! I can have bacon and eggs on the stove and the pancakes on the waffle maker. (I can also have a heart attack if I keep eating all these bacon and eggs!)

The sandwich feature is nice. I can cook two grilled cheese sandwiches at one time getting me out of the kitchen quicker. Some advice--cheese might drip out the side of the sandwich. Just keep the sandwich away from the back of the unit where the cables run in and the mess just wipes off--no problem. The sandwiches cook far more uniformly than they do in a pan on the stove. They taste great.

This unit cleans up easily and changing the grills from waffle to flat is easy. I recommend it over a lot of more costly models if you want more value for your money. This is the most versatile waffle maker I've found and all the features actually work!


Wonderful!   July 20, 2002
121 out of 124 found this review helpful

I got this one after unsuccessfully trying the Cuisinart waffle maker. It is wonderful! None of the batters, not even gluten-free ones would stick. All waffles came out great, crisp outside and moist inside. The grill feature was a plus and makes great grill cheese or other types or grilled sandwishes in a jiffy.


Now I know why I liked waffles as a little kid   June 30, 2002
Farmout (Norwood, CO United States)
74 out of 79 found this review helpful

Back in the 60's I loved the Sundays my Dad made waffles on a toastmaster Waffle/grill. He would add cinnamon, fruit, all kinds of things. Never stuck always light and fluffy. When I went to collage my odessy began. I have gone through 4! different brands and here is why you want this machine - Ok Betty Crocker and others may have a beeper but the waffle that comes out could have come out of a toaster, B&D lets you choose on a dark to light waffle 'zone' with a light that goes out when it reaches that temp. Even with a thick from the box batter out came the most fluffy waffle with a belgium like crust. Take a close look at this baby it's CROME and yes it will get hot, (kids don't touch) but unlike others it CLEANS UP. Overflows are no problem. Just as good a George Forman. And grilled sandwiches were wonderful but I use old world bakery bread with brie and dry salami, again adjust for light and dark. Favorite rescipe? Coco for a chocolate waffle and chocolate chip icecream to make a sandwhich. This is an 'open and closed' case and realy is space saver 3 in 1 product for our family.


Reliable, attractive product   June 5, 2007
B. Weurding
27 out of 27 found this review helpful

This is our second purchase of this same model over many years and have found it to be of good quality, reliable, and attractive square waffle maker. The removable cooking plates make clean up a snap and allows unit to be used for pancakes and sandwich cooking also. The temp control knob can be set to produce desired doneness everytime. I highly recommend this model.


A classic that is as good as it was decades ago   September 15, 2005
latteberry (Seattle, WA USA)
23 out of 23 found this review helpful

I have had this waffle iron for 16 years. I don't have any other appliance that is still alive and working perfectly after so long. This used to be sold under the brand GE, before they spun it off to B & D. It makes perfect waffles and pancakes, and nothing sticks, even though I use NO grease or oil except what's in my recipe. The outside does get very hot, but as long as you are careful it's not a problem. The plates switch from flat griddle side to waffle side, and cleanup is a breeze, since nothing sticks.

This is the last griddle/waffle iron you will ever buy. You will leave this baby to your grandchildren, I am not kidding.