It works fine but the lid/bottom hinge is wobbly. The slide to increase doneness is very loose and doesn’t feel solid. I have had several Cuisinart products for as long as the late 70s when I purchased my first food processor. This product is my first experience in feeling the product is cheaply made.
We replaced an old waffle iron with this one and I wasn't sure about it because the hinge is loose, but I guess it's supposed to be loose to allow give for the rising waffle. The waffles came out great. Just don't over load it or it's a mess. But it makes perfect waffles. I'm happy with the purchase. For the price, it's a good quality. No frills and doesn't take up a lot of space.