What does this mean?Pros & Cons
Pros
Only needs a kitchen towel to wipe it before putting in the bread. Lid locks and it folds down nicely for easy upright storage. This little grill creates exactly what i'm after, with very little fuss.
There's no temperature to think about, it just gets hot and there's a built in thermostat so no need to worry about turning it down. No need to wonder if it's too high a temp or too low a temp, that's already been determined for you by the experts. Th... Read More
Cons
Plates are curved and have a smaller surface area than expected so would not take halved ciabatta or panini easily. Floating hinge has no setting/stop lever so the lid just squashes whatever you're cooking. Accomodates only two sandwiches, not three.
Utter rubbish - terrible build quality for such a legendary brand. Pretty disappointing for the price paid to be honest. Disappointed is an understatement!
Highlights
Quality
Excellent piece of kit, this sandwich maker not only can make very nice toastie's but is very easy to clean very happy with my purchase
Excellent grill used a lot for bacon, and cooks eggs without oil
We've had this for three months and it still looks like new with no wear on the non stick surface.
This is a disappointment as now always have to grab a jar to prop under the handle so the top doesn't touch.
Price
Can't go far wrong with this for the price.
It is at the lower end of their range, very simple to use but great value.
I wanted a well known trusted brand at a reasonable price.
I'm going to try a thick toasted sandwich next and if it doesn't keep it's shape then this is going to be an expensive item stu... Read More
Shipping
Arrived very quickly and in a nice box.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
easy, clean, great, two and good. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 16,397 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 9 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
However my paninis are so squashed they resemble road kill i let the lid rest gently on top but within a couple of minutes they look like a ten ton truck has driven over them
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I cant imagine what the heavy lid would do to a croissant
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I tried a crusty roll and the same thing happened it looked like a cardboard mock up it was so thin but id stuffed it cheese ham onion and tomato thinking the thickness would save it but no
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I also cooked drop scones on the bottom plate and they were ok but the temperature wasnt hot enough to brown them
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Ive used it every day in the week ive had it ive followed recipes but had no success so far
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Im going to try a thick toasted sandwich next and if it doesnt keep its shape then this is going to be an expensive item stuffed in a cupboard
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
His old one could lock at different hights so you could put cheese on toast and make sure the top plate didnt touch this one only locks closed
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This is a disappointment as now always have to grab a jar to prop under the handle so the top doesnt touch
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