I got this waffle iron to replace an old Oster I had. Having experience with Cuisinart products, I figured it would be good. The first time I used it it gave off a strong chemical smell. In reading the manual, I saw that that was to be expected but would go away. It DOES cook the waffles quickly and they come out crisp the way I like them… HOWEVER, after 5 or 6 uses that smell is still there. My husband is convinced that the waffles also have a strange taste and that it is because of whatever the chemical is that makes the smell… I assume it’s the non stick coating? Nonetheless, we are now afraid to use it.
This waffle maker was advertised as a Belgin waffle maker however when I received it, it did not have the deep holes of a classic Belgin waffle maker. I does a great job, I like the settings feature, it works great. I wish it made the deep pockets but other than that I am very satisfied.
The waffle iron itself works great. Quick and always cooked through thoroughly. Easy cleanup. The only bad thing about it is that there’s no type of latching mechanism to keep it from flipping open when storing it, so it doesn’t allow for space saving in the cupboard.