I got this as a gift I only used it about 5 times and the plastic caps on the ends broke and fell out. Now the lid will not stay on and I cannot return it. Very disappointed.
Got one for Christmas the hinge pins broke first time I used it. My wife went and got another one the same hinge pins broke only they lasted to the second time, the store won't take either one back so I'm stuck with two defective waffle irons.
Bad product as hinge pins break when using WMB-500
on March 7, 2011
Posted by: LITLBILL
from WEIRTON, WV
Gender:Male
I use this product about once a month. Each time I use it, the hinge pins are broken. I have replaced the plastic hinge pins about 4 times. The plastic pins do not hold up under heat and brake into two pieces. The pins need to be made up from a material that will last under heat.
The first time I used this waffle maker the hinge pin on the left side broke. I could still cook with it, so I kept it. The second time using the waffle maker was uneventful. The third time I used the waffle maker the hinge pin on the right side broke.
The unit will still cook waffles, but I am not very confident on using it. If the hinge was made that cheaply, what are the electronics like?
The waffle iron does a great job cooking waffles. The indicator light is a good judge for when the waffles are ready. I prefer an extra crisp waffle so I leave it in the iron for another minute or so. The only problem I have encountered is the right side hinge pin has broke. I am currently trying to locate a replacement.
After only using our Waffle maker one time both top hinge pieces fell apart. Removed from the cabinet open top and the PLASTIC hinges broke. Still able to use, but very disappointed. At this point I would not recommend this product to friends or family.