Electric crepe maker
Proctor Silex 38400PS
Best Electric crepe maker – Performance – 50 $ to 120 $
The PROCTOR SILEX 38400PS is our Performance pick for cooks who want large crêpes and steady heat without relying on a stovetop pan. Buyers describe quick heating, even cooking, simple temperature control, and a nonstick surface that makes breakfast easy.
Why this is the Performance pick
The PROCTOR SILEX 38400PS stands out for the combination buyers return to: a large cooking surface, heat that spreads evenly, and temperature control that is easy to adjust. One verified buyer moved from a heavy stovetop crêpe pan because it was difficult to keep the heat even; with this model, they reported even heat across the surface that was easy to fine-tune. Other buyers say it heats quickly and cooks crêpes evenly. That makes it a strong fit for regular crêpes, but also for eggs, pancakes, and other breakfast foods.
Choose the PROCTOR SILEX 38400PS if you want a roomy electric crêpe maker that gets hot quickly and keeps cooking predictable. Buyers praise its even heat, straightforward temperature control, nonstick cooking surface, and easy cleanup. Several also use it for eggs and other breakfast foods, so it earns its place as a practical countertop cooking tool rather than a single-use novelty. Its included measuring cup, spreader, and spatula are useful for getting started, according to one buyer. The important reservation is limited but concrete: one buyer received the appliance without the batter spreader and had to order one, while another said the surface began sticking after three or four uses.
Who it’s for For regular crêpe makers, families, and cooks who want a large, controllable electric surface for crêpes and breakfast foods.
What sets it apart
- The large surface suits full-size crêpes.
- Buyers find the temperature control simple to adjust.
- The nonstick surface is reported as easy to use and clean.
- It also works well for eggs and other breakfast foods.
What to know
- One buyer received the product without the batter spreader and had to order one separately.
- One buyer reported sticking after three or four uses.
What buyers like in everyday use
Buyers consistently describe the cooking as even, with crêpes that cook well across the surface. They also value the quick warm-up and the ability to adjust the heat instead of guessing on a stovetop. The nonstick surface is frequently praised for making crêpes easy to handle and for wiping clean. One verified buyer sums it up as “So easy - nonstick” and says they use it daily for eggs and crêpes. Another writes “Even heat” and says the large surface is easy to fine-tune after moving away from a stovetop pan. A third buyer says it is useful for cooking or reheating several foods, provided they are not very greasy or liquid-heavy. The shallow edge is worth keeping in mind for that wider use.
Frequently asked questions
What else do buyers use it for?
Buyers also report using it for eggs, pancakes, and other breakfast foods. One buyer says it can cook or reheat several foods, but notes that the slight lip is not suited to very greasy or liquid-heavy cooking.
What makes it suited to large crêpes?
Buyers praise its large cooking surface and say it produces crêpes of a good size with even cooking. One buyer specifically chose it after having trouble keeping heat even in a stovetop crêpe pan.
Is it easy to clean?
Buyers frequently describe the nonstick surface as easy to wipe clean. Their comments support simple cleanup, not dishwasher use for the appliance itself.