It makes great waffles, I dont use oil with the 
mix or even on the grill, and still they never stick. I tried to make pancakes, but didnt like them. However i use the same mix that i used for waffles, and they came out dry. The same temperature was also used for both waffles and pancakes; setting 4. I think the pancakes arent thick enough. I also tried to fry eggs but they came out burned; on the same setting. But the main reason i wanted a waffle maker was to make waffles, and i am very happy with how the waffles came out. Along with the tong, instruction and recipe booklet that came with everything else.