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How do waffle iron sensors work?[edit]

There needs to be something on this page about how a waffle iron "knows" that a waffle is done. Is it a temperature sensor? Does it sense the water content of the waffle? PapayaSF (talk) 18:52, 13 April 2018 (UTC)[reply]

I'm pretty sure it just operates on an internal timer. Nothing fancy. Just a timer. Blaze Wolf | Proud Furry and Wikipedia Editor (talk) 19:58, 30 October 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Belgian wafflemakers?[edit]

Thought someone could add something about them and their unusual way they work. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.152.33.22 (talk) 00:57, 15 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Anyone want a waffle?

Mariast 19:14, 25 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

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Change article name -> Waffles Iron>s< ?[edit]

I believe the plural is correct when referring to the appliance. Each appliance (and their pre-electric predecessors) consists of two plates or "irons". A single "waffle iron" is practically useless. I note the common usage is singular but I believe we should strive to be correct here. (When I have time I'll look up the etymology in my OED, but if you have a comment, please add.) Dmforcier (talk) 16:25, 19 April 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Disputed[edit]

The information regarding Thomas J. Steckbeck would appear to be incorrect, and possibly the whole of that part of the article. The reference is actually from a book published 5 years after the original edit so it seems plausible the Wikipedia was the source for the fact to begin with, and after publication the arttribution was added to the page. This came to light through a recollection made on reddit about the vandalisation of this page. initial checks do appear to point to the ip address used for the original edit to be one from a school - the IP has been banned some time ago for vandalizing. http://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/1tgt8x/the_recipe_for_waffles_is_relatively_simple_so_i The problem now i that all online information seem to have drawn from this early-ish Wikipedia article - and someone will have to do offline research to remedy this one way or the other. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 62.195.46.100 (talk) 23:03, 22 December 2013 (UTC) At first glance it would appear that the Waffle article has a different read on the history, sourced by a book from 2003, referencing 1911 as a year of prototype and 1918 as the year of first comemrcial model. Not inclined to do original research of course. The information is partially available on Wikipedia but omission is not proof. ^[1][reply]

The following is the editorial history of the disputed Thomas J. Steckbeck entry. Editors may find it helpful in resolving this issue. The editing history begins on the Abbottstown, Pennsylvania notables section in October 2006.

5 October 2006 Thomas A. Steckbeck added as notable.

16 October 2006 The initial edit is embellished; A. is changed to J.; the entry is obvious nonsense.

20 October 2006‎ User:PaulHanson deletes it.

25 October 2006 Reentered as a more encyclopedic entry.

7 November 2006 A reference is added; it is similar to an pre-existing reference in the notables section; a Google search yields no hits on the reference.

16:12, 30 November 2006 Information is added to the Waffle iron page; the entry was subsequently embellished over time.

By August 2012, the mysterious Who's Who reference from the Abbottstown, Pennsylvania page is added to the Waffle iron page.

By August 2013, the entry was using the Treistman book as a reference. The Treistman information appears to have been taken from Wikipedia Waffle iron page. Looking thru the e-preview copy, I see no primary references being used in the book, but unfortunately all pages are not included in the preview version. It does not appear to be a very technical book.

I view the Steckbeck entry as being suspicious, unsupported by a reliable reference, and thus, subject to deletion. The 1911 GE waffle iron statement can be referenced with some adaptation by the George (2003) reference. Pinethicket (talk) 20:22, 23 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

For documentation, here is the disputed text:

In 1911, General Electric produced its first electric waffle iron, with the help of Thomas J. Steckbeck ^[2] (see Abbottstown, Pennsylvania) Steckbeck is credited with designing the first-of-its-kind heating elements that used a built in thermostat to prevent overheating, a common problem with early versions. With his revolutionary design and General Electric funding, the first fully electric waffle iron rolled off the assembly line July 26, 1911. Later, as the waffle iron became more prevalent, designers worked on making the appliance more attractive on the countertop.

For documentation, here is the disputed text from Abbottstown, Pennsylvania:

Thomas J. Steckbeck, born in Charleston, South Carolina. Helped General Electric design first electric waffle iron in 1911.^[3]

^ William George (2003). Antique Electric Waffle Irons 1900–1960: A History of the Appliance Industry in 20th Century America. Trafford Publishing. p. 74. ISBN 978-1-55395-632-7.
^ Ann Treistman. Who Put the Devil in Deviled Eggs?. Skyhorse Pub. [Note: information appears to be based on the Wikipedia Waffle iron article]. {{cite book}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
^ Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1897-1995. Marquis Who's Who. 1999 [Note: appears to be a bogus reference; it yields no hits on an internet search]. {{cite book}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)

Pinethicket (talk) 17:17, 24 December 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Flip-over waffle irons[edit]

If someone knows about flip-over style waffle irons, a section for it should be added. It's a downright shame that the world is deprived of the knowledge of how America is free from raggedy-edged and unevenly-cooked waffles. CampKohler (talk) 02:04, 2 September 2015 (UTC) I think Thomas J. Steckbeck helped with this break through. Just Google his name and all of the information is out there. I just don't feel like formatting it myself. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 199.1.42.30 (talk) 19:57, 15 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Nike section[edit]

Waffle irons might be important to Nike, but Nike is not important to waffle irons. --Tysto (talk) 00:52, 25 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

[1] William George (2003). Antique Electric Waffle Irons 1900–1960: A History of the Appliance Industry in 20th Century America. Trafford Publishing. p. 74. ISBN 978-1-55395-632-7.

[2] Ann Treistman. Who Put the Devil in Deviled Eggs?. Skyhorse Pub. [Note: information appears to be based on the Wikipedia Waffle iron article]. {{cite book}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)

[Marquis_1897-1995-3] Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1897-1995. Marquis Who's Who. 1999 [Note: appears to be a bogus reference; it yields no hits on an internet search]. {{cite book}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)

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