Do removable plates really matter for cleanup?

Across r/ShoulditDIY and r/BuyItForLife threads in our data, removable, dishwasher-safe plates are the single most-requested feature for cleanup. Models like the Cuisinart WAF-300 with swappable waffle/pancake/panini plates also double as multi-function griddles, which reviewers cite as a real reason to pay more.