Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Update: Please read review below. I returned the iron I reviewed below and got a replacement sent. It has been 1 1/2 years with the replacement and All the issues I had with the first iron I have with this one, knob falls off, and coating starts to peel. This is a bad product. Read the details below: I am a true believer in reading reviews done by people who have owned the product for a significant amount of time. Most products seem great when you first purchase them and the same rings true for this. When I purchased this waffle iron I loved it. It has been about a year and a half since the initial purchase. I make my kids waffles several times a week. So I really use it. Here is the good stuff: The waffles do cook great and I love the timer. I get great waffles all the time thanks to the beep. Now the issues: 1. The cost is high considering the low quality of the iron. I have cheaper irons that are built way better. 2. The temperture control handle broke within 60 days. I can use it but if falls off all the time. 3. It is a pain in the butt to clean. The grids do not come out and it's pretty heavy so it is difficult to wash. 4. The sides of the handle get really hot and the handle is not sturdy. They may have addressed this with the new model. 5. My newest issue, the non-stick coating is coming off. YUCK! I had my previous waffle maker for 10 years and the coating is still in-tact. Since non-stick coating is so dangerous for your health I am going to be throwing this out. Every time I use it there are more areas where the coating is chipping off. It has never been washed with anything more than a wash cloth, and no metal utensils are used. I do not think this is a very good purchase. I hope my review is helpful.