|
While I can't vouch for this exact version, ours from the mid-80s (with slightly different handles, a smaller temp knob and a smaller "Ready" light) still gets plenty of use and works just as well now as it did new out of the box. It's a simple design that does what needs to be done. I especially like the two-sided plates, which make it a breeze to clean. The only thing it doesn't have is an overflow channel.
I had another, but it got broken, so I searched for an exact replacement, I like it that much. Have only used waffle maker, but it's great.
If I was Amazon.com I would be embarrassed to offer this piece of crap. Cheap looking, thin, flimsy, you get the picture. The review options would not accept zero stars so I had to put 1 star.
Many of the other waffle makers and grills only make 2 waffles or sandwiches, and this makes 4, so for a larger group this is great. And if you upkeep the surfaces so they stay non-stick, it will last a while. As with any grill, beware not to use too much cheese or else it will ooze out and be a pain to clean.
The reason I only gave it 4 stars is because the outside gets so hot. We love this product and we use it all the time (3 or 4 times a week)to make waffles, quesadillas, and sandwiches. I've warned my children to NEVER touch it-plugged or unplugged. I even used it to grill onions. It is by far the most used small appliance (after the microwave) in our kitchen. Even so, my 3 year old touched it last night and has a small blister on his finger. I don't think he's going to do that again.
|
