Yep - that's exactly what I did. Non stick spray...directly on the tray.... and the coils.... and POOF. *laughs*

Now, for the first waffle... I understand not getting the flames, because I sprayed it before it was hot. But you can't very well remove waffle #1, let it cool down, spray it and start the process over for #2.

LOL about the flames! Who knew waffled making could be so hard!

Hmmm... would this be considered waffle flambay? However you spell that....

My oldest daughter bought me a mickey mouse non stick waffle maker from the disney store and her little sister loves it. No spray is needed on this one and mickey's face turns out fluffey and cute:) I separate my eggs and whip the whites to make a really fluffey batter. Clean up is as easy as can be and no grease is necessary.

makes me want some waffles!

I inherited my grandma's old waffle iron. The thing is as old as dirt, but it's seasoned so well that I don't need to spray it with anything before pouring in the batter.