Top plate locks in the upright position for mess-free batter fillingUnique vertical design is engineered to heat evenly and give you consistent resultsOne-inch headroom allows the batter to expand, creating perfectly thick and fluffy wafflesFive shade settings let you choose your preferred level of donenessAudible and visual alerts let you know when the iron is preheated and when your waffle is cookedNeverstick coating makes the waffles easy to remove and the iron easy to clean