Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I took a risk on buying this product without any prior reviews, but I'm glad I did. The waffle maker is nice and sturdy and doesn't feel cheap. The directions explain that upon first use the unit may smoke and have an odor for 15 minutes or so, and it did so I'm glad that I expected it and wasn't alarmed. I made a batch of waffles and found that a full cup of batter is the right amount to make a complete waffle. There is no annoying beep to tell you the waffle is done (luckily) but it does have a green light that turns on. The lighter waffle in the picture attached is what you get if you open it right when the light comes on, and it's cooked well. I like my waffles darker than most and when I tried leaving the waffle in for 6 minutes I got the darker waffle in the pictures attached. Somewhere in between is probably perfect. The best part about this waffle maker (and the reason I bought it) is that the top and bottom plates detach for easy cleaning. I can attest that they are very easy to remove and reinstall, I had no trouble at all. I really don't have any complaints about this product and I hope to use it for years to come.