Cuisinart Griddler Deluxe + Reviews
They like that it cooks evenly and that simple knobs make it easy to control the temperature. Some can’t say enough about the Sear function, while others love the Open Melt function to make pizza or tortillas. The Cuisinart Griddler Indoor Grill is currently available at the $80 price mark. This places it around the middle of the indoor grill market.
I love the three year warranty and also how it can function in so many ways. Well-constructed and with a three-year warranty, the dependable Cuisinart is thoughtfully designed and delivers even heat, multiple configurations, and quick and easy cleanup. Any appliance that provides multiple functions and retains a small storage footprint gets a big nod of approval from our test kitchen.
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 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.
Read on for all the juicy details about this top-rated kitchen tool. With solid construction and self-adjusting stainless steel cover and panini-style cast metal handle, the GR-4N operates on 1500 watts of power. Its two unattached dishwasher-safe drip cups can be positioned to cuisinart griddler elite collect grease. Weighing 13.20lbs, it measures 13.50″L x 11.50″W x 7.12″H and provides 200 square inches of cooking surface in open position. This Cuisinart GR-4N 4-in-1 griddler comes with a limited 3-year warranty. As they’re removable and nonstick, they’re easy to clean too.
The Elite’s heating element is unique among Cuisinart griddlers in that it is sandwiched between the grill and the griddle plates for more efficient heat distribution and temperature control. This Cuisinart Griddler features two interchangeable and reversible plates that lock in place. The plates that come with the model are flat on one side like a griddle and grooved like an electric grill on the other side. You can also open the lid completely so the two plates sit evenly next to one another, doubling your surface area for cooking. Very similar to the Elite in terms of sturdy housing and finish, the Cuisinart Griddler Deluxe also features an adjustable cover and operates on 1800 watts of power. Weighing 16.00lbs, it measures 15.98″L x 14.60″W x 7.87″H and provides a generous 240 square inches of cooking surface.
Once the Selection dial has been turned to the desired setting, a red light illuminates to indicate power has been turned on. And a green light illuminates once the desired temperature has been reached. The plates have raised ‘Grill’ ridges on one side and a smooth, flat ‘Griddle’ surface on the other. Editor Jackie McGilvray has had her Griddler for about eight years and is just now noticing some wear and tear on the non-stick coating on the plates. When the time comes, she plans to just order replacement plates versus replacing the entire appliance. Speaking of pancakes, the best way to make a family pancake breakfast more fun?