Uneven heat; does not get near rated temperature [SEP] After it warmed up, I used an instant-read infrared thermometer on the plates, and the temperature varied 80° or more from one area of the plate to another.  And overall temperature was over 100° less than advertised.  When my wife used it, got horrible results; uneven, not smooth.  At least the cord is plenty long, and swivels.  The temperature control wheel looks like it would easy to bump by mistake.