I bought Cuisinart brand because it has a good reputation.  I have found that it is not very sturdy - the hinge is loose but did not effect the finished product.  What would be helpful would be a handle on each side so I could move or adjust it.  I had to put the temperature higher than you recommended to get crisp waffles.  I put it up to 4.5  and then they were crispy on the outside the way we like them.