Waffle delivered on time, as we know AMAZON used to it. Compared to competing models, it seems that the latter is much more compact. Is it because the handles are "outside" of the device? Anyway, the whole does not lack charm. After looking at every angle and sub-weighed (the beast is not in the featherweight), we clearly value for money! Very nice finish, King hinges (probably cast molded aluminum); it exudes STRENGTH. Super simple use; there has to plug and wait until the thermostat light goes out to oil the plates a first time. Warning: do preferably with a brush that will go around the hollows rather than with paper towel soaked oil that only the surface of the plate (without being able to go to the "hollow"). For the first series of waffles was a disaster (it stuck ++++!). Direction trash (after taking care of dismantling the plates - very simple -. And having soaked in the sink for 10 minutes the dough comes off by itself without having to scrape). The 2nd attempt was good:-oiled plates this time with a brush and less pulp poured on the plates. After qques minutes of cooking, we could finally taste our 1st waffles. ... (They come off almost all logically only when they are fired). Finally, looking forward to the next weekend to taste the next.