Cuisinart Classic Round Waffle Iron

You need to spray oil on the waffle iron top and bottom before you put the batter in so it doesn't stick.
When it's cooked (steam mostly stops coming out), just lift the top off, and use a fork to lift your waffle out.

In my opinion, the best waffle irons are the vintage ones made here in the USA. They are more durable and more reliable than anything made in China today. Look up the older Sunbeam, Toastmaster, Kenmore and G.E. models and you can usually find either round, square or rectangular versions, as well as models with and without non-stick coatings. The years from late 50's to the late 70's are best.

It's most likely not the coil that's the problem, probably a thermal fuse. Unfortunately, these Made in China waffle makers do not last and are basically disposable after a few short years. Better off replacing it with a good quality, vintage 'Made in USA' Sunbeam waffle iron. You can find good deals online on eBay and Amazon.

Buy a new waffle maker. I have the same problem. Got by with one broken hinge for a few years, but now the 2nd is broken. Called the company & there are no replacement parts available (looks like the hinge was a common problem). After looking around online, I'm not able to track anything down.
I've personally narrowed my choices down to:
The Caphalon No Peek Round Waffle Maker
Proctor-Silex 26500Y Belgian Waffle Maker
Black & Decker Chrome Belgian Waffle Maker WMB505
Cuisinart WMR-CA Round Classic Waffle Maker

Instructions

How to Select a Waffle Iron
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Determine what type of cooking you'll be doing. If you're planning on preparing one waffle at a time, for example, then the smallest model of waffle iron will be the best fit for you. On the other hand, if you plan on frequent entertaining, or if you have a larger family, you'll probably want to choose a deluxe model.
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Decide on the type of waffle maker that you'd like to own. There are a number of these available, ranging from simple differences---round versus square, for example. Some feature removable cooking elements that can be replaced with others, such as grilled sandwich attachments.


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3

Take the varying grades of quality available in waffle makers into account when choosing one. This point may seem obvious---choose the highest quality waffle iron, right? Not necessarily. If you plan to use your waffle maker on rare occasions, say, once every couple of months, then you won't need the highest quality available. Waffle making several times monthly, however, will warrant a sturdier model with thicker non-stick coating applications applied to the cooking elements.
4

Consider the cleanup aspects of each waffle iron that you're comparing. Some waffle irons feature removable cooking elements; this is a tremendous benefit when cleanup time comes around, as it is much easier to clean the grill elements separately than attached to the entire waffle iron.
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Take brand into account when making a decision. Brands with a reputation for high quality are usually more expensive than lesser-known labels. However, this doesn't mean that an "unknown" brand can't produce a good product. When taking this aspect into consideration keep in mind the requirements that you need and purchase a waffle iron accordingly. Additionally, many celebrity chefs have endorsed cooking products---including waffle irons---which adds a little more cost to the product. Finding the company's non-endorsed model of waffle iron will mean the same quality at less cost.

Let me start by telling you WHAT NOT TO DO.

1. Never clean a waffle maker while it's still hot. Let it cool completely.
   
   
2. Never dunk your entire waffle maker in water.
   
   
3. Never use scouring pads, steel wool or abrasive cleansers.
   
   
4. Never use a knife or pointed object to clean your waffle maker(I've actually seen that advised on less reputable sites).

When it comes to cleaning a waffle maker, your first source of information should always be the owner's manual. There are many different kinds of waffle makers, so your buddy Mr Breakfast will gladly defer his expertise to the company that makes your waffle maker.





What I can speak about is my own favorite waffle iron. It's a modern electric waffle iron with non-stick and non-removable baking plates. That's the same kind you have? Oh good. It looks like you came to the right guy.

Cleaning the baking plates:

1. Remove any small puddles of oil with a dry paper towel.
   
   
2. Brush away any crumbs with a soft-bristled kitchen brush or old toothbrush.
   
   
3. Remove any batter stuck to the iron with a rubber spatula.
   
   
4. To remove really-stuck-on batter, douse the baked-on batter with cooking oil. Wait 5 minutes for the batter to soften. Dab the batter off with a paper towel or cloth.
   
   
5. To prevent staining and long-term oil build up, wipe down the baking plates with a damp cloth or paper towel.
   
   
6. Make sure the waffle iron is completely dry before storing.
   
   

To clean the exterior, wipe down the housing and handle with a damp cloth.


Keeping it clean:

There are a couple things to remember to make sure our kind of waffle maker stays clean.

1. Unless stated otherwise in the manufacturer's instructions, you should never coat the baking plates of a non-stick waffle iron with cooking spray. Over time that will give you a gummy build up that will turn your waffle maker to junk. Today, when a waffle maker makes the claim that it's non-stick, they really mean it. The only oil you need is the oil in the recipe. If your waffles are sticking, it's your batter that needs more oil, not your waffle maker.
   
   
2. Unless stated otherwise in the manufacturer's instructions, don't use soap to clean your baking plates. Soap can be the enemy of a non-stick surface. Oil - on the other hand - can be a great friend. It creates a thin layer that helps maintain the non-stick surface. Soap will completely obliterate that layer of friendly oil. Harsh soaps can deteriorate the manufacturer's non-stick surface over time.
   

To tighten the screws on the handle, you have to take the top off. To do this, you have to take the black top piece off, and then you can reach the screw that holds the aluminum top. To remove the black top, use a small screwdriver to push the tabs that hold the top on. You can reach these tabs by opening the lid about half way, and going through a hole that is created by the hinge.

You can try this site: http://kitchen.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/toastmaster/287.html

Its not the exact model but sometimes they are close. Hope this helps.

Here is the link to that manual:
http://www.cuisinart.com/share/man/418_man.pdf

-Tha Mp3 Doctor

before you make your 1st waffle, spray it really good on top and bottom plate with PAM spray, once at the beginning is all it should take- good luck!