val189 wrote:
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> On Sep 3, 8:18 am, Dave Smith > wrote:
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> > 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.
>
> I didn't add batter til the light was out. I never peek.
> I even let it 'go' ano. minute after the light went out to indicate
> 'finished'. I 'll give it one more shot, preheating longer and letting
> it cook longer. After that, it's hello new waffle iron.I saw a
> Toastmaster non stick Belgian iron for a reasonable price and may go
> for that.


Waffle irons are notorious for the first one sticking. After that they
usually come out without a problem. I never could figure how the waffle
iron was supposed to know when the waffles were done. I watch for the steam
to stop. I nudge the top a bit and it if sticks I let it cook a little
longer.