Calphalon Intellicrisp Belgian Waffle Maker with LED Display Timer and Ceramic Cooking Plates, Makes 2 Waffles, Dark Stainless Steel

This waffle maker replaced one that was about ten years old, it was time to put the old one out to pasture. I just used this one for the third time so I feel confident in giving this product a gushing review.Lets start with the cons: I honestly cannot think of one negative aspect which is remarkable in itself.Now the pros: Unlike our old 'nonstick' waffle maker which did best with cooking spray (and made cleanup a challenge) this one really doesn't need any prep with oil or spray. The waffles pop right out, I was amazed. Cleanup is simple and easy.About the 'smart' feature - it does work and works quite well. I set the shade to the lowest setting which finishes the waffles to a nice tan and completely cooked. You get a beep (more like a screech though) when it's ready to cook and when the waffles are done. The hard of hearing might not be able to hear the 'beep' but they could watch the display.This product is easy to store and handle. It's fairly heavy which I take as one indicator of quality.Obviously I have no idea about the longevity of this product since it's fairly new, if we get a few years of service from it I'll be pleased.One little tip - the instructions say to use 1/2 cup of batter but that will almost guarantee an overflow so I use a bit less than 1/2 cup. Now I can accurately judge just the correct amount of batter to fill it without an overflow. If you do get a bit too much batter the overflow 'moat' will keep it from making a total mess.

It looks great and ALL the things it is supposed to do it does really well. The plates stay clean. The timer and cook time setting function, including a countdown readout are clear and accurate. The waffles have deep indents which hold a lot of fruit and sauce

This waffle maker is a game changer!!ConsEasy cleaningFast heatinggreat selection of darkness/crispy waffleslooks great if kept on the counter as it's a smaller appliance.ConsNon as of yet

Just used this for the first time, and it worked great! Waffles came out crisp on the outside and soft in the center on medium setting, just as advertised. And they didn't stick at all to the upper or lower cooking surfaces, they just lifted right out with nothing sticking. Almost no cleanup needed after use. The countdown timer is helpful to let you know how long until the next batch is done, and the loud repeating beep helps notify you to take them out when you're busy doing other things in the kitchen. Only dislike: We had to get used to waiting after taking out the first waffles to put the next batch of batter into the waffle maker because the "PREHEAT" signal comes back on between batches and it won't start counting down the next batch if you close the lid before PREHEAT turns off.

This is truly a great waffle maker!! It has multiple heat settings so you can have the waffles made to your perfect crispiness. It makes 2 waffles at once which is nice. The waffle maker is also easy to clean you just wipe it down with a wet cloth and it cleans up easily. The screen on the front shows the time remaining to ensure for consistent and easy to track cooking process. The waffle maker is extremely durable and high quality.