Usually, each waffle iron has a control knob (or 'browning knob') that allows you to set how long the waffle cooks. I set mine between 3 u0026amp; 4. Typically, most waffle irons will indicate when the waffle is u0022doneu0022 with an LED light turning a specific color. IGNORE THIS. The true way to tell if a waffle is done is when there is no more steam coming out of the waffle iron. I will say, the steam usually stops about a minute after the indicator light turns on, so you won't be waiting too much longer. Doing this will result in a perfectly crisp, yet soft and fluffy classic vegan waffle!