"The Cook" > wrote
> Find an old waffle maker that hasn't been used to death, preferably
> with a non stick finish. My 1960's GE still does a good job. We
> found another maker a couple of years ago. I can't locate it since we
> upended the kitchen this summer for new flooring but it also works
> well. We bought one in the 1990's that had a plastic outside. Never
> worked worth a darn.

Same experience here. Ours is 45 years old and has reversible grids.
Waffles on one side, flat on the other for grilled sandwiches. Bought a new
one for Belgian waffles. It cooks them, but does not give a crispy outside
skin like the old one.

If I had the space, I'd get a Waring WW150. This is the commercial version
and sells for about $250. There is a home version that sells for about $65
but I cannot imagine it being as good or sturdy.