Waffle-Maker/Hamilton Beach
Hamilton Beach
#3 of 6 waffle-makers tested
Good
Good, with trade-offs worth knowing.
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Hamilton Beach Belgian Waffle Maker 26031: 7.57/10 (Good). Safety 7.8/10, Efficacy 6/10, Usability 8.8/10.
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Materials, certifications, and what the testing actually shows
7.8/10
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