(I also received a Cocktail Shaker and Fat Separator.) I LOVE the storage containers – you just press on the top button and it pops up releasing the top. Right now I have sugar and popcorn kernels in my containers. My husband is an avocado nut and obsessed with his new little gadget from OXO which cuts, pits, and slices avocados, and my entire family is trying to steal my OXO water bottle!! Even my 5 year old keeps sneaking it when he can reach it! I don’t even know why we love it so much but we do! It’s VERY thick and sturdy, the top twists to expose a straw to drink out of, and there is a handle on the top on one side for easy holding or to clip to a carabiner.
This model also includes dishwasher-safe reversible plates, an adjustable floating cover, an adjustable temperature range of 175 – 400 degrees F, and it is easy to clean. Cuisinart has designed plenty of features to make the cleaning process as painless as possible. First up, all grease from the Cuisinart GR-4N drains into a grease tray under the cooking surface. To make the cleaning process even quicker, just line the grease tray with aluminum foil before cooking. Once done, just toss the aluminum foil out and you won’t have to clean the grease tray at all.
The most notable advantage that the Cuisinart 5-in-1 Griddler has over the Breville Panini Press is its removable plates. This feature makes the Cuisinart very easy to clean – you just pop out the plates and wash them in the sink or in the dishwasher. The Breville has fixed plates so clean-up isn’t quite as easy (although it’s not difficult either – stay tuned for an upcoming post about cleaning the panini press!).
The control panel is simple, with an On/Off button, a digital display, and a dial. I always appreciate simple designs like this because it means I spend less time tinkering with various buttons while referring constantly to the instruction manual and more time cooking. It’s important to note that many indoor grill users report that their grills released a caustic smoke the first time they used it. I’ve designated a fairly permanent location on my countertop for this and after maybe 2 weeks now and doing 80 to 90% of my cooking on it morning noon and night.
cuisinart pots and pans set GR-4N a five-in-one kitchen appliance to be used as a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle or half griddle . Cuisinart griddles are handy little kitchen appliances that allow you to cook a variety of meals all year long. There are several models available, but a few are worth a second look. Though they don’t all take the same amount of time to heat up, the average heat-up time for these Cuisinart griddles is about 10 minutes.
In either case the temperature can be changed by spinning the dial. The Timer adjusts in 30 second increments with a maximum cooking time of 59 minutes 30 seconds. There is no auto shutoff, so don’t forget to turn the unit off when you’re done cooking. Preheat Bars on the right indicate heat-up progress.
This model lets you grill burgers, cook eggs and bacon and make tasty paninis. The non-stick coating is BPA-free and prevents foods from becoming stuck to the grill, even when high heat is used. With its multifunctional capability, you can use it to produce pancakes, grilled cheese, sausages, steaks, hamburgers, and so on. It is easy to use and clean, hence, you won’t have issues with its maintenance. It comes with nonstick, detachable dishwasher-safe plates for maximum effectiveness. The grill plates are reversible, with a flat side and a waved side, plus they are non-stick.