Top plate locks in the upright position for mess-free batter filling Unique vertical design is engineered to heat evenly and give you consistent results One-inch headroom allows the batter to expand, creating perfectly thick and fluffy waffles Five shade settings let you choose your preferred level of doneness Audible and visual alerts let you know when the iron is preheated and when your waffle is cooked Neverstick coating makes the waffles easy to remove and the iron easy to clean