This is not a beautiful and sophisticated machine, but damn, It makes brilliant waffles. It's like a collection of electronic components from the 70's mixed with a bit of DIY metal working. Don't let that put you off though. It is awesome in every respect. The plates heat evenly and are non-stick. The dials are simple and unambiguous. It has a retro clockwork timer which I love. It's really easy to clean. It all just works.I found the video on this site useful for the consistency of the batter and how to pour it in. We put the temperature to 190 and cook for 3.5 minutes. Make sure it's wormed up first and they will be perfect every time.