This waffle maker has changed the game in my house! It is by far ththe easiest waffle maker I have ever used before and best of all there is no big mess left behind either! Finding the right consistancy of the batter for it to pour evenly throughout the appliance was the trickiest part for me, once I got that down it all love from there! It has a dial setting for levels of crispness for your personal liking. There is also a green light indicator on the front to let you know once its cooked to your desired temperature. The cup has lines indicating how much batter to put into it which is great! It's so easy to pour into the spit on the top. I am in love with it! I've made more waffles now since owning this than I ever have before!