Lowest New Price: USD $89.95
Lowest Refurbished Price: USD $59.95
Features :
- Contact grill, panini press, flat grill and griddle
- Removable, nonstick grill and griddle plates
- Cooking plates drain grease for healthy cooking
- Hinged, floating cover adjusts to thickness of food
- Selector knob with "power on" indicator light, Two adjustable temperature controls with indicator lights
Customer Reviews
love it (2010-05-12)
This is a really good Griddler. We use it all the time and the plates come off which is nice.
Could be better (2009-06-15)
I've discovered that there are two models of this machine that (at first) look the same. You don't notice the difference until you take the removable plates off. The model I bought (at Costco) has a heating element that only goes around the perimeter of the unit (both top and bottom) - The other model has elements that have a more even distribution of heat. (I have a friend who has this model) Mine said "Griddler Gourmet" on the box, his came under a different name. I've discovered that in order to make sure food cooks evenly - you have to allow the grill a full 10 minutes of preheat time. The other model cooks evenly with less preheat time.
Both models have the same problems with grease runoff - the tilt of the machine doesn't really allow for liquids to drain in the little cup - they mostly stay on the grill unless you are cooking something with a LOT of fat. Also, any fat that clings to the top of the grill will run down the back of the unit on to the counter (I keep a towel behind the unit while I cook for this reason - not touching the grill!)
Aside from that - I like cooking on the unit. I've had it about 6 months now. It works well for grilled sandwiches, searing steaks and Ahi Tuna, cooking burgers, chicken breasts, sausage and more. The removable plates clean up nicely. I've used the grddler dozens and dozens of times and have yet to see any wear on the plate coating. I have been careful not to ove- scrub them.
If it weren't for the poor drainage, I would give it 4 stars.
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