User Manual Cuisinart WAF-300P1 Belgian Waffle Maker

No. The pancakes are only on the bottom half. We used to have a GE waffle/griddle years ago that did open flat but this one doesn't. But, it's the best waffle maker we've had, we love it. It makes the best waffles and is so easy to use.

They are pretty thin. If you like the thick round belgian waffle type of waffle, you won' be happy. A the same time, it takes more batter to fill this waffle maker than it does to fill the belgian waffle type, so you actually get more waffle in each batch. For me, the removable plates are what makes this one desirable.

The handle looks like a satin finish metal, but must be plastic or a compost. I checked the instruction booklet for verification. The only reference to the handle is that it "stays cool to the touch," which is true. The booklet specially states that the casing is stainless steel.

It does not seem so. They appear to have a non stick coating.

The plates are secured well. Very unlikely they would come out or even be loose.

It takes about twice as long to heat up and at least twice as long to cook the waffle or pancake as it dose with most other unit.

Yes! That’s one of the main reasons I bought this model. Waffles, yes. Haven’t made pancakes yet. Overall I’m very pleased with this product.