I bought this product because it makes American style waffles (not Belgian). After about 2 years the nonstick coating began coming off on the waffles. Just little bits at a time. For the last few years now the coating that remains has been fine and I use no-stick spray and the waffles come out of the waffler just fine.

I was surprised to see how many people experienced the same problem with the plates of the coating coming off. Also if I don't use no-stick spray the waffles stick to the waffle plates as many have said.

Are replacement plates available and are they better made? How much are they?