I purchased this waffle maker in another town or I would take it back. After getting it home, I washed and oiled as should. When trying to put grids back in the bottom plate would not go back in. Seemed a little warped and the clip on the bottom would not hold in. (they were aligned) The grids were also loose. I finally did get the bottom grid to stay in. (just barely) Made the waffles and the front ones came out done but the back two were not cooked enough. If I leave the waffles in long enough for the back ones to cook, the front ones burn. I wouldn't recommend this waffle maker and am really disappointed since can't find another "regular" waffle maker anywhere.