I use this baby weekly, and waffle making becomes an experience! I can imagine this to have a past life in a Waffle House running 24 hours a day. She was gooped in crud and grease but she shined up nicely upon disassembly. Powerful 800 watts, which is more power than many microwave ovens. Made by GE the late 1930's to late 1940's. A popular iron that remains strong to this day!