I make buttermilk- buckwheat waffles with 100% buckwheat. This iron works well for them.  I gauge degree of doneness based on steam rising from the waffle iron rather than the indicator light.  These take a little longer to cook than other waffles.  I am a little concerned about the hinge… It seems flimsy. Only time will tell. I’ve made four batches of waffles and the iron has performed well.