I had wanted a waffle maker for some time, and bought a different (cheaper) brand that was awful, and only worked one time.  

When I saw the Cuisinart, I knew that we needed to get it based on experience with other Cuisinart appliances.  My family LOVES having waffles available now!  I love that it’s easy to use, easy to clean, and store compactly.  So glad we got this!!