I've never had a waffle maker before and I really enjoy this one. It was very simple and easy to use and I love that it came with some recipes to try. The waffles came out just fine and delicious! One of my only complaints is that the dial was a little confusing at first as it isn't really obvious where it is pointing to. Other than that, I recommend this waffle maker if you are looking for something simple and easy! I received this item as a sample to review.