This is a very practical utensil for the evenings when the stove is lazy or a snack or taste. Compact, it does not take place, the corollary drawback being that the plates for toasted sandwiches are a little smaller than normal surface of a slice of bread. Cooking is impeccable and the rendering is very mellow, regarding the croque monsieur. For the waffles, I have not tried it yet. The fact that the plates are removable is a definite "plus": washed more easily and without the risk of drowning the electrical circuits of the machine. Delivered as always in record time.