Waffle Irons Key Terms

Learn the commercial waffle irons language

Waffle irons make delicious tempting treats that people eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Consider adding a commercial waffle iron to your existing food business or open a new food business with this appliance in mind.

Whether you serve continental breakfast from your commercial kitchen or deliver food all day to hungry patrons, make commercial waffle irons a part of your eatery business and chow down on the profits. Learn what the terms mean to get the right waffle iron for your business needs.

 

Double grid, dual grid

Double grid or dual grid waffle irons have two surfaces to make two waffles at the same time. Usually this type of waffle iron is simply referred to as a dual grid.
Try: Review a photo and schematic of a double or dual grid waffle iron at Restaurant Equipment World (REW).

Digital control board

The digital control board in a waffle iron refers to the controls and settings for time and temperature. Digital settings are more precise and offer easy programming for perfect waffles.
Try: Duester's website, Concession Equipment.net, has a picture of a waffle iron with a top-mounted digital control board and offers more information about it.

Floating hinges

Floating hinges are adjustable hinges that allow the top of the waffle iron to move as the waffle mixture rises inside. Commercial waffle irons with this type of hinge allows the batter to rise higher making the waffle bigger and fluffier.
Try: Mr. Hardware offers information about floating hinges with a picture for clarity.

Commercial kitchen

A commercial kitchen refers to the place where you'll make the food you'll serve to your customers. When selecting a commercial waffle iron, keep in mind the size of the waffle iron and where it will fit in your commercial kitchen.
Try: Culinary Business Academy offers a description of a commercial kitchen and how to set one up.

LED readout

Commercial waffle irons with LED readouts are easier to read and because they light up, you can see them at a distance. Although it's not a necessity for your waffle iron to possess this feature, it is well worth the extra cost for the convenience.
Try: Waffle Iron World carries several commerical waffle irons with LED indicators.

Non-uniform baking

Non-uniform baking refers to spreading the heat evenly throughout so that the waffle cooks evenly. A waffle burning on one end and raw in the middle is an example of non-uniform baking. Look for commercial waffle irons that offer uniform baking throughout for best results.
Try: Way-2C offers information on non-uniform baking with examples to boot.

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