Cuisinart® Cuisinart® Griddler®
While it’s not on sale right now, there’s no way of knowing if this multipurpose appliance will still be in stock come the holiday rush. While the griddle side is perfect for making pancakes, you can also buy waffle plates separately to swap in if you prefer waffles. The nonstick surface is very nonstick, and even burned-on cheese slid off easily, making cleanup a breeze.
If you are in search of a do-it-all griddle, grill, sandwhich press, and even waffle maker , this Cuisinart is worth considering. Grease management could be improved with a larger drain spout. In the meantime, place a couple of pot holders under the front legs to help drain grease away from food. It comes with a well-written Instruction Manual, gourmet recipes, and scraping tool. The control panel is located center front and consists of three large dials for function selection and adjustable temperatures. And the smooth side is best suited for foods such as bacon, eggs, French toast, hash browns, pancakes, sausages, or seared foods like scallops.
A relatively compact grill, this does a lot in a small space. The double-sided, nonstick-coated aluminum grill plates allow for both grill and griddle cooking . The controls on the brushed stainless steel housing are easy to understand, and the large panini-style handle is far enough from the lid so it stayed cool during cooking. With solid housing and self-adjusting stainless steel cover and handle, the Cuisinart Five GR-5B operates on 1500 watts of power. Weighing 12lbs, it measures 8.75″L x 16.00″W x 13.75″H, providing 200 square inches of cooking surface in open position, and comes with a limited 3-year warranty.
Plugged or unplugged, nobody covers the kitchen like Cuisinart. The company is a full-service culinary resource with a wide array of products, preferred by chefs and favored by consumers. Overall, users rave about this grill and note that they’re happy with the variety of foods they were able to cook effectively with it. I notice one temperature control is graduated in degrees Fahrenheit while the other is graduated in ranges. I can imagine this can produce uneven levels of toasting until one acclimates to synchronizing the different metrics. And to convert the press into a full-sized grilling surface, the cover opens backwards 180 degrees for a second open surface with the wide handle providing a sturdy base.
The versatile cooking plates give multiple applications to one appliance. The keys to the Cuisinart’s versatility are in the floating, hinged cover and the reversable cooking plates. Constructed of sturdy stainless steel, the workhorse appliance will help you tackle everything from weekend brunches to game-day appetizers to speedy school-night dinners. And since colder days lie ahead, it’s a great alternative to outdoor grilling.
Avoid using metal utensils or abrasive cleaners on the nonstick cooking plates and use the included cleaning/scraping tool to safely clean any remaining food residue. From indoor grilling cuisinart griddler elite to cooking pancakes for the whole family, this compact appliance can do it all. Plus, check out a clever tool for whipping up creative pancake shapes on the griddle kids will love.
This grill/griddle has a large drip tray that sits completely under the unit where it’s out of the way, and it catches liquids that drain from the grill whether it’s open or closed. There’s plenty of space to collect liquids, and it’s easy to remove and clean. Since the drip tray is hidden, it gives the Griddler a smaller footprint and a neater appearance, but that also means it’s easy to forget about when it’s time to clean up.
A user received defective piece, which is all fairness doesn’t discredit the features and performance of this wonderful product offered by Cuisinart. /protectionto see all the coverage offered for each product. I usually cut the chicken breasts in half or pound them down thinner. Their are two plates but you can purchase waffle plates also.