Oster CKSTWF2000 Belgian Waffle Maker Review

Hi Guys, today I’m reviewing the Oster CKSTWF2000 Belgian Waffle Maker. It’s a compact unit measuring 9.5 inches long, 7.5 inches across and 3.5 inches tall.
LINK to Oster Waffle Maker: amzn.to/1XINIbD
LINK to Presto Waffle Maker: amzn.to/1ScRhqD
The housing is stainless steel and the interior is non-stick.
The waffles were crispy on the outside and cooked nicely on the inside.
For about $20, this Oster Waffle Maker is a decent value.

[@zodar1400]

I bought one of these this morning for use while camping, sixteen dollars and small enough to run off of a battery bank or very small generator. Tested it out and works great 👍

[@bestkitchenreviews]

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[@wakkywabbit5446]

If you're having trouble with undercooked waffles, try this: 1. Turn all other appliances on the circuit OFF (toaster, microwave, coffee maker, etc.). 2. Continue to preheat the Oster several minutes after the READY light activates. This will allow the plates to reach full temps evenly. If you want crispier outsides, preheat on MAX temp the same way and decrease to the desired setting after the batter is poured. 3. After preheating, use spray oil on plates before pouring batter. I am on my third Oster and all three have been the same. If I don't allow the plates to get HOT before pouring the batter, they waffles are unevenly cooked with raw spots.

[@noface3928]

Thanks. Tip #2 was what helped. I gave it an extra 8 minutes to heat and the waffles came out crispy

[@traceymallard]

Wakky Wabbit I tried this and my waffle got darker but not crispy at all. I’m angry .

[@AulesHammer]

Mine is still coming out a little doughy. Is there like a perfect wet to dry ingredient ratio? I'm using kodiak cake pancake and waffle mix

[@DavidLee-vp3nr]

@@AulesHammer ewww best waffles are Belgian waffle mix-classique fare

[@212035720]

I just bought this waffle maker for our church. We have a breakfast twice a year. This video helped me out quite a bit. Thank you for the review.

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Glad it was helpful 😀

[@lauriejkase3111]

I'm so sorry to hear that you chose this cheap model for Church. This thing is absolutely horrible. Mine was broken by the end of the same month I purchased it after only using it twice. ( I followed the instructions to a Tee) maybe you will have better luck than a lot of us haven't had however I doubt that because it's just way too cheap. I Love my new one but I paid several hundred dollars for it. I'm glad because it works beautifully.

[@diamondchampion8966]

You made me feel a lot better about this product. I’ve seen so many bad reviews but yours was great! This might be a purchase.

[@ray5131]

I’ve barley used mine over the years, and the paint showing the min and max began to fade, so thanks for showing me where the min and max markings are!

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Glad it was helpful 😁

[@lilkiwi3520]

i just got this waffle maker (made of ceramic on the inside instead of non stick) at a thrift store for 3$ and it works AMAZING, thank you so much for the tutorial though, i've never used A waffle iron before and wanted to make sure i was using it correctly, thank you!!

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Glad it was helpful 😀

[@die99100]

This is going to sound really weird but I have a lot of cooking anxiety, and watching this video really helped prepare me to step in and make waffles for my partner and I tonight. Thanks!

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Glad it was helpful 😀

[@hellothere5630]

Toddler is obsessed with this video. I’ve seen it so many times 😩

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[@RayScaia]

This video is perfect !! Waffles came out like I am a professional chef, Thanks to you !

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[@aqua_finessa6030]

I read a lot of poor reviews about this item after I purchased it that claimed that the middle was soggy while the edges were overcooked but I think that those reviewers need to check out this video before making their next waffle with this machine

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Thanks for sharing :)

[@kesha9385]

this literally works! the only way I got my waffles to come out perfectly. Thanks for your video.

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Glad it was helpful 😁

[@aquamayne8168]

Im really glad i watched this video, thankyou for taking the time to make it. I got this exact model! A Huge Tip was that you used extra thick mix, im sure that plays a big part in making the waffles come out perfectly. Mine came out looking exactly like yours 😁

[@bestkitchenreviews]

You’re welcome 😁

[@ji5055]

I just got a waffle machine I can't wait to make it. Thank you for that video.

[@enag9009]

Could you share the portions of the mix you use? I have this model and since it does not have a lock, it pops open halfway through cooking. I don't know if it's because of this, but the waffles don't toast. They are either burned or soft like a pancake. I really hated this machine since I had one in the past, super cheap, ducky brand that didn't last long of course, but the waffles were beautiful and crunchy.

[@ladyl224]

Just purchased this waffle maker, thinks for the review.

[@bestkitchenreviews]

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[@gracepancalstatela4422]

Thank you for saving my first waffle attempt!

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[@anaordaz3137]

I bought this one & it was a mess 😂 I don’t think I’ll ever use it again but great video

[@blurr5736]

Lol I said the same thing 4 years ago now I use it every day

[@TraumaER]

By mess, what you mean? Currently having the issue with mine where the top and bottom stick to the maker and the middle of waffle never gets cooked correctly.

[@Calitommygunz]

@@TraumaER I have same promblem

[@TraumaER]

@@Calitommygunz I somewhat solved it by leaving lid closed for 5-6 minutes. Last time I did 6 minutes and the inside was cooked. The outside was somewhat too cooked, but still was a good waffle and didn't look like a squishy mess on inside.

[@Sr6ix]

@@TraumaER thank the lord for your comment just used mine for the first time and they came out great because I used your suggestion

[@1907Syndicate]

My gf and I were trying to figure out why her waffles keep burning on one side and not cooking fully on the top. But thanks to your video I think the batter we made was too thin in viscosity

[@bestkitchenreviews]

👍😀

[@zainb2261]

It works great for me. And I have no idea what I’m doing when it comes to cooking

[@Calitommygunz]

I put a cup in was everywhere ! Batter all over the table lol so when I put half a cup worked a lot better

[@effiebug4278]

I bought this one last month, I love it.

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Thanks for sharing, Kate :)

[@Memorieswithoctavia]

I like how you didnt fill it till the ends. That's my problem with this maker.

[@PsychwardCaptive]

I just got mine for Christmas and I love it. Mine never get crispy like those it either is fluffy or burns.

[@j1o8momma]

Could I use basic pancake mix for making waffles???

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Yes 😀

[@CliqueOverAnything]

Just add oil

[@אורטלניסני-ר7כ]

I need 220 volts is this product compatible?🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@shapesgraphics]

I love this waffle maker 😊

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[@trrealityafterchemotv8295]

I’m looking to get one of these! Right now on Amazon this is about $18. Very affordable

[@carolinagrutzius1580]

Thanks for this helpful video

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Most welcome 😀

[@LiLAHK762]

Perfect for thick waffles 🧇 👌🏿

[@mohamedmeeran7611]

What recipe do you use for the batter please?

[@lovingorca]

Hello, Have you ever made filled waffles? Being that the Belgian waffle irons are a little deeper. aka pour some batter, put filling then pour more batter.

[@ezzyalvarez7206]

Do you know why my waffles come out soggy using this?

[@TitaAmorMX]

It's normal that the lid moves a lot? I just bought it and I feel that the top part makes a lot of play, I do not know if it is normal or if it is defective

[@lifeaskiambria4875]

Definitely was alot of help thank you ❤️

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Great! 😁

[@kaitlyndao]

Just bought one a mini waffle maker for $7 thanks so much

[@Millnar]

Very helpful thank you

[@breannarobinson6412]

This was a really helpful video, Thanks a bunch !!!!

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[@Happyliving757]

I didnt realized ur supposed to clean the maker is it okay that i didnt before i made one last time

[@aquamayne8168]

If your still alive id say thats fine you didnt clean it, but id reccomend cleaning it after each use

[@christinebrinkley4908]

Thank you for this review! Very helpful.

[@jiasil9318]

Excuse me,may I ask you how to clean this machine? And should we clean it everytime after we made it? Are there any fast possible way to clean it?

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Hi, after the unit cools, you can wipe down with a damp sponge and dry. It's best to wipe down after you're finished making all the waffles. You don't have to clean after making each waffle. 😀

[@munchocrisps]

Can I open it while still cooking the waffles? Because I’m afraid I put too less batter in it.

[@bestkitchenreviews]

It’s best not to open it while cooking 😀

[@munchocrisps]

bestkitchenreviews Thanks 🙂

[@londonstackhouse4145]

I love waffles ❣️

[@munchocrisps]

It was very helpful, thank you very much 😃✌️

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[@DomWarfield]

I just bought this waffle maker and my waffles are not cooking evenly. I still have some doughy parts. Does anyone recommend put it on the min setting and letting it cook for 5 minutes or so? Would that do the trick? Any advice would be greatly appreciated

[@tmw3s]

Thank you for this review.

[@bestkitchenreviews]

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@thegamingnoob3224]

My question is can it de freeze waffles

[@bestkitchenreviews]

No 😀

[@nancyvasquez1393]

Thank you for sharing!

[@jamesdavidfilms4733]

Rinse off with another DAMN cloth. 0:22

[@lunanovak3562]

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[@moonlicious7369]

She said damp

[@taydavies9971]

That took me by surprise

[@karmadrama8732]

She said DAMP

[@danb316]

now where the hell did i put that DAMN cloth!! great video

[@Valkiria4story]

Hi! I purchased this waffle maker this past Saturday after watching both this and your presto review. I tried using the waffle maker and all the waffles I made came out uneven and kind of uncooked on the inside which made me regret buying this one over the Presto one. Do you think there's something I'm doing wrong? Or would you recommend me buying another waffle maker? I bought mine from amazon and was thinking of returning it...

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Hi, if you used a standard waffle recipe, waited until the unit got hot (green light came on) and cooked the waffle for long enough...and still got uneven, uncooked waffles, then I would return it and try the Presto. Here is the link: amzn.to/1ScRhqD

[@Valkiria4story]

bestkitchenreviews Thank you so much for replying. I followed the instructions exactly like the paper told me to and was surprised that on the first try the waffle wasn't cooked after 4, 5 and even 7 minutes. While continuing to try make more waffles with the batter I referenced back and re-watched your video but my waffles didn't looked as even as yours did. Do you still have both waffle makers? (As in this one and the Presto one) Or do you own any other ones? Which one do you find yourself using more often and which one would you recommend?

[@Kramcoco]

I just got this waffle maker and every recipe I've used so far has made my waffles come out cooked in the middle and undercooked on the outside no matter how long I leave the batter in there. I'm thinking it's the recipe because the ones I've used are nowhere as thick as your's was in the video. What recipe did you use/would recommend for this waffle maker?

[@Sethlimel]

Kramcoco use less batter

[@theophilus_xiii]

Question, about how long after you pull your waffle off is the iron ready for another? You mentioned waiting for the green light to come on for it to be ready. Thanks.

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Hi Theophilus, it's ready in 30 seconds or less. Hope that helps. Please subscribe if you haven't already :)

[@MissChrissyM1]

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[@jhonathangarcia1330]

Just copped this waffle maker for $20

[@Tyra_Richards]

Got the oyster, can't wait to get started making some waffles

[@princessbee6849]

What batter do you use ??

[@KMDecided]

Every time I pour the mix will never give me a perfect circle WAFFLE

[@catherinlara1874]

Buy vertical waffle maker cuisinart brnd

[@leslieelam]

make a grilled cheese in it with natural cheddar, not American.you won't be disappointed

[@yolanda9730]

how do you do that? it this a silly question?

[@robynnbryar1977]

@@yolanda9730 look up Chaffle recipes on You tube. Or search Chaffles. Cheese + waffles. But there are all kinds of recipes now from savory to deserts. not always with cheese anymore.

[@lovingorca]

I like the round ones. I have the Hamition Beach Breakfast Master. It makes Belgian Waffles. thick ones.

[@traceymallard]

I have this and it still won’t make dark crispy waffles or just crispy waffles at all.

[@lauriejkase3111]

I bought a better one and it works so beautifully. This one is just cheap crap.

[@theclub7491]

idk if you still use yours so this might not be useful, but I only get mine crispy after 7ish min on medium.

[@traceymallard]

@@theclub7491 yeah I've tried everything and it doesn't do a good job.

[@sajuro81419]

Oh I thought you selected how done you wanted it and put the batter in and once it said ready the waffle should be ready lol

[@esmeraldasanchez163]

*I just bought this waffle maker at target for 20 bucks at target 😁*

[@Malvo6820]

I bought one of these a couple of years ago because I love the Waffle House. Now I can save tons of money making my own waffles with the Waffle House batter you can order online. 😎👍

[@dixsigns1717]

thank you good video, enough to let me know it is not for me, I want a thicker waffle

[@octoberdawn1087]

I miss my old waffle maker. This one always sticks no matter how much name brand Pam i use, and it gets so hot that the burns are just not worth it. My other one wasnt like this. Also on medium it takes about 8 minutes to cook. Same machine as in the video

[@deniseflores80]

I just used mine today for the first time and it worked great. Didnt stick, I used that olive oil spray thing. I only cooked them for 2 mins on medium heat.

[@taydavies9971]

She sounds beautiful

[@johnadams9044]

First time, FIRST get maker HOT and then spray or apply oil to properly season the plates.

[@deborahmartinez8624]

May I know what your batter is for the waffles ?

[@AB-zs1mc]

Can I please have your recipe ?

[@lovingorca]

it looks great. yum yum. ready for anything you want to put on it. you could even make a waffle sandwich by cutting it half.

[@joevillan892]

I just got this and the hinges are shakey.

[@2012thefreshprince]

The close-up doesn't help much. I need to see it on a wide shot to estimate how big or small it really is.

[@Tysoniskoyt]

It’s like my waffle maker stoped working after one waffle it’s brand new

[@herbert9142]

Mine isn’t upending

[@neno3123]

I almost burned my house down using this. Wtf has my life come to.

[@abbygrc173]

Why does my waffle still get stuck!

[@soupsgord]

Did you spray on oil? Spray is better than rubbing oil I find.

[@Zelicious11]

Good 1

[@samanthakeebler4067]

Mine always leaks out the side

[@soupsgord]

You’re either putting too much in or your batter is too thin.

[@richardlipcsey2603]

To much batter will make a mess reduce the amount of batter

[@mirandamcwhorter8247]

can't get the kid open! waffles stick. waffles don't come out golden and fluffy

[@Boodieman72]

Didn't you spray it down with non-stick cooking spray first, or use melted butter ?

[@TheSonyGuy00]

im 10 and dont even know how to cook a waffle😂

[@CorinneRudder-o6i]

Gerhold Via

[@yolandadenny8692]

It is a waste of money to purchase the Oster Waffle maker. I finally had to bake them once--remove them and then bake it again. The waffles were awful. I tried everything--leaving the iron on longer before putting batter in and changing the recipe. Such a waste of money. It is a pretty machine but it doesn't get hot enough to cook the waffle.

[@HeinserTorres]

Wonderful i bought Just No!

[@CipherVaults]

first comment!

[@rodrickdubose659]

not even ...might as well just make pancakes instead of buying that oster

[@rodrickdubose659]

trashy machine...I need another hoffritz 4 waffle maker, which is discontinued

[@mc2theblackops]

seems to work well for me. especially for 10$

[@rodrickdubose659]

+22anonymous22 you might like shitty waffle

[@noelmakarth156]

Unfortunately for me this was the only unit they were selling at store. I wish I had access to better quality waffle irons.

[@rodrickdubose659]

yeah they are selling some pretty mediocre machine out there,,,cuisinart wafflers are especially bad....anyways enjoy the waffles.

[@Bunnies4wool]

i shopped all over for a decent waffle maker. couldnt find one so I got this one which appeared to be as good as any. its OK, but Im not crazy about it. I have to turn it all the way up to high & leave in at least 5 min, sometimes 6.

[@MissChrissyM1]

Bought this on EBay an hour ago.

[@skipperry7360]

Thought you had to spray with oil? But your Waffles looked great.🧇

[@Joe_Viben]

Thank you this help a lot

[@bestkitchenreviews]

Glad to hear!

[@kevinnguyen7228]

Thank you for this review.

[@bestkitchenreviews]

+Kevin Nguyen You're welcome:)