BW1000 Series Ninja Belgian Waffle Maker Pro FAQs

Solid mix-ins can prevent the batter from properly flowing into the waffle maker, and are not recommended. If you are not using mix-ins and are still having issues with the batter not flowing properly, add a tablespoon of water or milk and try again. The target consistency or thickness for batter to flow properly is similar to pancake batter.

To turn on the power, turn the Shade Select dial to the right to select a shade. The indicator light will illuminate red, signaling the unit is preheating. To turn off the waffle maker, rotate the Shade Select dial all the way to the left, to the Off position.

When the unit is powered on, the indicator lights will be illuminated either green or red. The unit will immediately start preheating to the selected shade.

The indicator lights are used to show the current status of the waffle maker. The RED indicator light means the waffle maker is either preheating or cooking. The GREEN indicator light means either the unit is ready for batter to be poured in, or that the waffle has finished cooking.

The exterior of the unit will get hot during the cooking cycle. To avoid burns, until the unit has cooled completely, only touch the handle, the Shade Selection dial, and the base of the unit.

Never touch the batter pour spout unless the unit is powered off and has cooled completely. 

The waffle plates are not removable.

Use the portion cup to pour batter into the waffle maker. Fill the cup with batter between the minimum fill line (3/4 cup) and the top rim (1 cup). (This amount will vary, depending on the thickness of the batter used.)

Use one steady movement to carefully pour the batter into the center of the waffle maker pour spout. 

Inside the box, you will find the Ninja® Belgian Waffle Maker, the Quick Start Guide/Recipe Book, the portion cup, and the Owner's Guide.

The Ninja® Belgian Waffle Maker is 1000 watts.

The unit is 11.75 inches tall.

The portion cup holds 1 cup, or 8 fluid ounces.

Oiling or greasing is not required. But if you choose to oil the plates anyway, dampen a paper towel with cooking oil and use it wipe the plates.

The waffle holes are 10mm deep on each side.

The exterior of the waffle maker does get hot. The handle and base of the unit are safe to touch during use.

No, the waffle maker uses PTFE coating

The unit should be cleaned thoroughly after every session. Ensure the waffle maker is unplugged and has cooled completely. 

After the unit has cooled, use a damp, soapy cloth to clean the waffle plates, then dry them thoroughly with a clean cloth. 

Do not submerge the unit in water or run water from the faucet over the unit. 

Do not use metal cooking instruments or abrasives while cleaning to avoid damaging the waffle plates. 

To clean the exterior of the waffle maker, use a damp cloth. For best results, wipe up wet batter before it dries completely.

The portion cup is dishwasher safe.

To clean the narrow gaps in the waffle maker, unplug the unit and allow it to cool completely. Then wrap a damp cloth around the tip of a non-metal utensil and use that to scrape out the crumbs and debris between the panels.

Make sure the unit is unplugged and has cooled completely before touching the pour spout. 

After the unit has cooled, use a damp, soapy cloth to clean the spout and the waffle plates, then dry them thoroughly with a clean cloth. 

For best results, wipe up wet batter before it dries completely.

Do not submerge the unit in water or run water from the faucet over the unit.

Do NOT use metal cooking instruments or abrasives while cleaning to avoid damaging the waffle plates. 

Solid mix-ins can prevent batter from properly flowing into the waffle maker and are not recommended.

The amount of batter needed will vary depending on the type of batter used. For best results, try making waffles with different amounts of batter. Start by filling the portion cup to the minimum fill line (3/4 cups) the first time, then add more batter, if needed (up to one cup) for the next batch. 

The batter will not initially fill the entire cavity of the waffle maker. During the cooking cycle, the batter will rise. Do not pour more than 1 cup of batter into the waffle maker at one time.  

Batter that is too thick can trap air, creating uneven results. Add a tablespoon of water to the batter to thin it out, then try again.

The minimum amount of batter that will activate the cook timer is half a cup. If you use less then half a cup, the timer will not run. However, it will cook the batter until you remove the waffle.

The waffles are 5.9 inches on each side.

The amount of batter needed will vary depending on the type of batter used. For best results, try making waffles with different amounts of batter. Fill the portion cup to the minimum fill line (3/4 cups) the first time, then add more batter, if needed (up to one cup) the next time. 

The batter will not initially fill the entire cavity of the waffle maker. During the cooking cycle, the batter will rise. Do not pour more than 1 cup of batter into the waffle maker at one time.  

Unplug the unit immediately, then wipe it dry with a cloth. Do not use the unit for at least one week to allow internal components to dry.