Smiley Face Emoji Waffler & Pancake Maker w 4 Interchangeable Removable 8" Plates- Heart…
- Waffle Iron
- 1000 watts
- Limited
- iron
Fun for kids and easy for them to operate, but slow to heat and prone to finishing pale rather than golden, so set expectations for the cooking results rather than the novelty.
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How it ranks among the 102 waffle irons we track
3.9★ across 378 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
378 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
Licensed by Emoji, the CucinaPro Smiley Face waffle and pancake maker swaps between heart-eyes and silly-face plates across 4 interchangeable 8 inch inserts, aimed squarely at kids' breakfasts.
This is a novelty appliance first, and reviewers judged it mainly on how much fun kids had using it rather than restaurant-level results. Cooking speed and browning came up as the recurring weak points, with more than one reviewer noting it stays pale rather than turning golden.
- 4 removable plates, 2 interchangeable face designs
- Adjustable temperature control
- Makes waffles or pancakes
- Licensed by Emoji
Who it's for
Parents looking for a fun, kid-operated breakfast gift where the novelty shape matters more than deep browning or speed. Not the right pick if you want quick, evenly browned waffles or pancakes on a tight morning schedule.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Parents who bought this for kids said the novelty faces were a hit and that children could operate it themselves, but several were frustrated by how long it takes to heat up and how pale the results stay even on the highest setting. One reviewer reported a fully negative experience with no satisfaction from the purchase.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Kids can operate it with minimal help
- Cooks evenly once fully heated
- 4 swappable plates for two face designs
- Nonstick surface wipes clean easily
- Slow to heat up before first use
- Doesn't brown food much beyond pale yellow
- Exterior gets very hot during use
Performance notes
The iron takes a while to heat up, with several reviewers noting the first batch comes out undercooked while the plates finish reaching temperature. Even once hot, multiple owners said it tends to stop at a pale yellow rather than developing a golden-brown finish, and batter must be measured carefully since the plates clamp down tightly.
Specifications
| Brand | CucinaPro |
|---|---|
| Model | 1770 |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1000 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | iron |
| Material Type Free | Lead Free, PFAS Free, PFOA Free |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | 2 Interchangeable Plates |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Other details | |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Non Stick Coating, Temperature Control |
| Product Style | Adjustable |
| Part Number | 1770 |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in waffle irons.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiley Face Emoji Waffler & Pancake Maker w 4 Interchangeable Removable 8" Plates- Heart…This product | 3.9 / 5 | 378 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Presto 03510 Ceramic FlipSide Belgian Waffle MakerPresto | 4.6 / 5 | 25,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Chefman Anti-Overflow Belgian Waffle Maker w/Shade SelectorChefman | 4.5 / 5 | 12,500 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Disney Mickey Mouse Waffle Maker by Select BrandsDisney | 4.7 / 5 | 7,200 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Cuisinart Waffle MakerCuisinart | 4.5 / 5 | 30,400 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the CucinaPro 1770
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the CucinaPro emoji maker brown waffles well?
Not deeply. Multiple reviewers said it tends to finish at a pale yellow rather than a golden brown, even at the highest temperature setting.
Is it safe for a child to use?
One reviewer had an 11-year-old operating it without trouble, though the exterior does get very hot during cooking and should be handled with that in mind.
How long does it take to heat up?
Reviewers reported a noticeably slow warmup, with the first pancake or waffle sometimes coming out undercooked while the plates finish heating.