852 Classic WafflePro Nonstick Maker

First off, this is NOT a Belgian waffle maker. The waffles are thinner than a true Belgian waffle, which is what I wanted, because they're much crisper. I really tried to find something to complain about with the Chef's Choice 852 but I can't. It is simplicity itself. About 2/3 cup of waffle mix on each side, close the cover, wait a couple minutes till the steam has stopped, enjoy some perfect waffles. There's a guidebook with the waffle maker that has some decent recipes, but the regular waffles are somewhat bland. There are better recipes online, but don't be afraid to experiment. I didn't believe these waffle makers could be completely non-stick, but they really are. Be careful you don't scratch the coating when removing the waffles. Cleanup amounts to a quick wipedown of the grids and exterior. I did get the mixture on the chromed exterior and it didn't stick to that either. Yes there's some overflow, so put the machine on something you can wipe clean or throw away. No on/off switch to become defective; when you plug it in it's on. Just a rotary dial on top to select the temperature range from one through six--I do most of my waffles on five so they come out really crisp and dark, but this is dependant on the waffle mixture. If they're not quite done enough, close the lid and wait another minute. I haven't had any problem with the waffles separating top and bottom. The metal surface gets pretty hot but the plastic parts are cool enough to touch by hand even after its been on for a while. I put some oil on the plates and turned it on high the first time I plugged it in, then ran a batch of waffles that I threw away. This is all the "seasoning" I've ever done, and still nothing sticks. Let the plates heat up before you pour the batter. Only takes a few seconds between batches cause it heats quickly. There's no beeper to tell you the waffles are done, but in my experience they're not very accurate anyway. If the steam has stopped, they're done. Makes waffles fast enough to feed 2-4 people. If you're feeding more Chef's Choice makes a four-place waffle maker as well, which I have no experience with, but I'm pretty impressed with the quality of this product. Latch holds the lid in place for upright storage. Short cord, as it should be. Like I said, I can't really find fault with this little appliance. Definitely a five star!