It's a very basic waffle maker. Plates do not come out for washing. It would be nice if there was some kind of indicator as to how much batter to use. I'm an idiot and never made waffles. I made a mess. LOL
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, November 26, 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! For best results, we recommend filling the waffle wells about two-thirds full to avoid overflow, and a little practice goes a long way—making waffles is a learning process for everyone. If you’d like more tips, our Customer Care team is happy to help at 1-800-726-0190.
As with all of my Cuisinart kitchen appliances, I really love this waffle maker. The waffles come out consistently uniform every time and they are delicious. Put the batter in, close the lid and, after a few seconds, a red light appears. When the light turns green again, the waffles are finished… no more setting a timer. The unit also comes with a generous recipe collection (included in the instruction book). A FANTASTIC waffle maker!
THE BEST EVER! This one was replacing my original Cuisenart waffle maker that is 21 plus years old. I only replaced since it was still available and the temp control piece had broken off. However, it still worked perfectly and I was able to adjust temps by sliding a knife in to make sure of perfect position. My waffles always turn out beautifully. Passing the old one down to my daughter.