I already owned a Rival Pizzelle Maker but never knew how long to let the pizzelles cook for (it was always somewhere between 1 minute 15 secs to a minute & a half).  With my new pizzelle press it took the guesswork of how long to cook them for out.  When the green llight comes on, it's ready for batter...put batter on...when green light comes back on, they're ready!!! Love my new pizzelle maker!