Best waffle maker bar none!  I am more then pleased with the Cuisinart Verticle Waffle maker!  I researched other waffle makers and when I first noticed the vertical waffle maker, I researched it thoroughly and decided I wanted it ( I’m a big waffle fan) so my wife asked me to hold off of purchasing it until after January due to bill paying!  I agreed!  She surprised me and ordered it for me for Christmas!  Seriously it’s the best Christmas present that I received!  And oh yeah she also purchased, ( another present) a 5lb box of Krusteaz Professional Waffle Mix to go along with it!  This vertical waffle maker makes the best round waffles every time!  I tried all the settings from 1-5 and prefer #3 setting, for golden brown waffles!! Absolutely love it!  And no I don’t work for the Cuisinart Company!