This makes terrific Belgian Waffles. We use Krusteaz waffle mix and they turn out perfect.  Crispy outside, light inside.  Timing has consistently been 7.5 minutes to heat the appliance to setting 4, and 4.5 minutes for each batch of waffles to cook on setting 4.  We found setting 5 to be too done, and setting 3 too light.  We tried the pancake plates once, not thrilled with it.  The pancakes were bland compared to doing them in a pan on the stove.