On Tue 08 Feb 2005 04:20:59a, wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> I just bought an old waffle maker at a second hand store.

You didn't mention whether the grids on your waffle iron were coated with
Teflon or some other non-stick coating. I'll assume they are not. They
are probably cast aluminum.

Non-coated waffle irons need to be seasoned and, over time, become less
prone to sticking.

For the present, once the waffle iron is preheated, spray both the top and
bottom grids generously with a product such as Pam just before pouring in
the batter. You could use vegetable oil instead, but the spray will work
better. When the first waffle is cooked, toss it. It will have absorbed
most of the spray or oil.

You can tell when the waffle is done by watching the cooking progress and
observing when the steam stops coming out. Do not lift the lid before
this.

After the first waffle, you should not have to apply more cooking spray or
oil fo the rest of the batch.

Clean the waffle iron with a dry brush, and finish cleaning with a slightly
dampened cloth followed by a dry cloth. Do not wash it in soap or
detergent.

Follow this procedure each time you make waffles.

HTH
Wayne