The element wire (resistance wire) will not melt - and it will very probably not take solder i.e. solder will be unlikely to stick to it.
You will do best with a mechanical junction such as a small brass junction block with two holes and tiny screws.
You might consider a new waffle iron - to be safer.
Good Luck...
February 2016
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