Cuisinart Gourmet Griddle Griddler Panini Press Grid
We had to remind ourselves to double-check the drip tray before storing the appliance. We liked the idea that we could open the Griddler flat to have two different cooking surfaces, and we could choose grill or griddle plates for each half. Even when we were using the griddle plates on both sides, having separate cooking surfaces gave us the option to cook with butter on one plate and oil on the other. Likewise, we could use different sauces on each side without the flavors mingling. The cuisinart soup maker Indoor Grill has a good range of user-friendly controls too.
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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.
This set also includes a pair of drip cups, a cleaning/scraping tool and a recipe book to help you get started. The floating cover adjusts to foods of different thicknesses and the unit offers the option to use the grill or griddle or half of each. With five separate cooking options, the multi functional Cuisinart® Griddler® can handle everything from pancakes and sausages to grilled cheese to steaks, hamburgers, and panini. One set of reversible plates turn the Griddler® into a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle, or half grill/half griddle.
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.
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.