val189 wrote:
>
> I've used the same batter recipe for ages. Lately, the waffle is not
> done in the middle and I have to dig the waffle out with a wooden
> chopstick. Could the coils be shot in part of the iron? It's a non-
> stick type. I've had this waffle iron for about 10-12 years. Is this
> the average lifespan of a fairly cheap iron?


There is usually only one coil, so if it burns out it is shot. Let it heat
up longer and cook the waffles till they are done. No peeking.