Presto FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker, Ceramic Kitchen Appliance, 7", Black

Lets just start off with me saying I LOVE THIS THING! So far I have had it approximately a week, but I have used it a lot in that small amount of time and have yet to be disappointed. I really wanted a flip waffle maker but in my online research I came to see that a lot of the times people get the ones with the handles that flip, and the issue almost always that they have is that the handle seems to break easily, that is why I chose this Presto FlipSide waffle maker instead. Having the flipping apparatus double at the hinged area really seems to give it a good sturdy foundation. It has a red locking mechanism that allows the waffle iron to stand up straight for easy storage.Plus it is sooo easy to use! There aren't a bunch of buttons on this. You simply plug it in and wait for the red light to come on and then go off and it is heated and ready for use. (Usually takes around 5 minutes). You put the batter in one side of the waffle maker and hold the handle tightly, flip it to the other side, set the timer and let it cook. There is a button you push for a timer that you can set for up to 30 minutes (though I have no idea what you would cook for that long!), and it beeps twice letting you know that your time is almost up, then once more when your time is over. Taking it out is always easy as the non stick surface makes things easily come out of the grill area. The only real thing I wish it had that it doesn't, is a way for the handle to stay shut. Its not really necessary, however when flipping from one side to the next you really need to make sure that you hold the handle shut since it doesn't close itself, otherwise you could have quite a mess on your hands. But really, that is nothing it NEEDS, but just something I would like... This thing is sooo easy even a child could use it (with adult supervision of course). Perfect waffles every time! PLUS, there are so many other things you can make in a waffle iron that I was not even aware of before doing some new research... I even made PIZZA! Yep, PIZZA... in my waffle iron! YUM! Check it out in action!: https://youtu.be/_9rIt54qSdo

My story on how I ended up purchasing a waffle maker. My son was taken by his Father to have breakfast at a Waffle House when they were on their own on a Saturday I had to work. Since then our son begged to be taken to the Waffle House every weekend! Finally, I asked what he liked so much about that place. He said, "the waffles". Then I found myself ordering on line...I am not a pancake or waffle eating person. lol.... But the instructions were clear and simple to follow. The waffle turned out perfect! I used the Aunt Jemima recipe on the box.... Our son said, "I never want to go back to the Waffle House! These are perfect!". Did I mention his is 5 1/2 yrs old! I am very pleased and have a very happy little boy at home.