I received this Hamilton Beach Belgian Waffle Maker to try and review. First impressions out of the box was that it is exactly the perfect size for a giant Belgian waffle! It was simple to set up. Just plug it in and put on the desired temperature. I made up some waffle mix, greased the inside and poured in some mix. I put the top down and waited until there was steam coming from the maker. The end result was a perfect waffle! I did pour a bit too much mix inside the maker and it overflowed where the top and bottom meet. But clean up was a breeze! Just wipe the excess off. It took about 4 minutes for the perfect waffle. Very easy to store as it's just a single unit. Easy instructions as well. It was hot to touch on the metal part but the handle was not hot at all.