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Let me preface my review by stating I have been making waffles since I was a young boy more than 60 years ago. During that time, I have used several different waffle makers of different design and materials. including my longtime favorite (a heavy heirloom Toastmaster from the 1960's which finally succumbed to electrical failure about 10 years ago). During my post-Toastmaster era I purchased several waffle makers but none had matched my Toastmaster for consistent heat control, cooking uniformity and quality of materials - that is, until I purchased this Presto #3510. The very first time I used the Presto it produced a golden-brown waffle (see picture above on left) which, although visually pleasing, required some tweaks to the recipe (slightly more vegetable oil and milk to the batter) to achieve a crisper exterior while retaining the chewy interior texture that I prefer (see picture above on the right). In addition to making consistently perfect waffles, the diameter of the waffle fits perfectly on a mid-size plate while the deep grid pattern retains the ideal complementary proportions of butter and syrup for a fully satisfying serving. Perhaps one of the most practical features of this Presto is the durability of the ceramic grids and the ease of clean-up with a damp cloth once it cools. And best of all - no more messy over-flows as the well-designed reservoir around the outer edge captures any excess batter from an over-zealous pour! Although I purchased my Presto just a few months ago, its reliable performance has already given me tremendous pleasure and promises to continue to deliver quality for many more years than I experienced with my cherished Toastmaster.