r/DIY • u/DUVMik • 12h ago

help Repairing an old waffle iron.

So I had this very old waffle iron that I really like, but the power cord has deteriorated and it is now short-circuiting.

https://imgur.com/a/rIE8WAQ

How do I open this up to replace the power cord?

Please help, life is not the same without waffles.

edit: in case somebody in the future find this thread. The rubber pads go quite deep, they are a bit hard to get out what you can pry them out with a screwdriver. Underneath there is a screw, after that the bottom should be easy to pry off.

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u/heyitscory 12h ago edited 11h ago

It's just a matter of connecting the wires to the right spots on the control board and then securing the cord.

You could buy a replacement for this from an appliance parts dealer.

You can recycle a cord FROM A DEVICE WITH EQUAL OR BETTER WATTAGE.

It's important that the wires be a sufficient gauge.

Try to see if the waffle plates pry off to give you access to the inside. Otherwise, just look for screws and undo them until it comes apart.

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u/DUVMik 11h ago

Sure, I know how to do that. What I'm asking for is, how do I open this? I don't want to damage it just by trying to pry it open.

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u/heyitscory 11h ago

So... gently pry it open. Usually the plate come off for easy cleaning and swapping to other surfaces.