The top lid has a wiggle to it and so does the temperature setting. This does not effect the quality of the waffle. If your looking for a tight fit this will bother you. Other than that the waffle maker works great.
I needed to replace a very old waffle maker. This one fulfills every hope. The maker heats up quickly which makes it very easy to make waffles for a crowd. The ready lights take the guesswork out of making the waffles and the waffles come out perfectly. The added bonus is it can be stored standing up on end.
The first waffle stuck to the plates even though they are coated. It took a while for the waffle maker to heat up as well. I was disappointed since I was relying on the brand to be a good product because Cuisinart usually is. .