Cuisinart GR-1 Griddler Panini and Sandwich Press

Cuisinart GR-1 Griddler Panini and Sandwich Press Review

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...those are the the ones that can't be pleased no matter what, with few exceptions of course. The pros far outweigh the cons. Few complain about difficulty cleaning. What are you putting on it, glue?! Any residue comes off without breaking a sweat. Just because you can't stick it in the dishwasher doesn't mean you can't achieve the same results.

Somebody said something about the top browning more quickly than the bottom. Yes, that is absolutely true. There is a simple solution, flip the sandwich over!!! It really isn't that difficult, it's like frying an egg you know. Somebody was surprised of how small the grill surface was, why is that?! The description indicates that it is 11-by-7 inch, read before you buy.

No on/off switch was another complaint I read about this product. Really? Is it that important? Safety issue, how so? Just unplug the thing, the rest of us seem to be able to manage just fine.

All in all, this is an awesome product and the price is right. Just throw a bunch of stuff between two pieces of bread, throw it on the press, flip over half way through, and enjoy your creation as I did while I wrote this review. Rock on \m/

Cuisinart GR-1 Griddler Panini and Sandwich Press Feature

• Panini press and sandwich maker in brushed stainless-steel housing
• Upper and lower 11-by-7-inch nonstick, non-removable grill plates
• Floating hinge adjusts to accommodate any size sandwich; preset temperature
• Helpful indicator lights; instructions, recipes, and cleaning tool included
• Measures 14-1/2 by 6-1/2 by 12 inches; 3-year limited warranty

The Cuisinart Griddler Panini & Sandwich Press makes everything from popular panini to great grilled cheese. Designed like professional units, our floating hinge adjusts to sandwich thickness to perfectly grill thin or thick panini and sandwiches. A preset temperature ensures restaurant-quality results-always crisp and golden brown.

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Customer Reviews

Love it! - veggie09 - MO, US
This product is just as good as it sounds. Makes perfect panini and FAST. Also great for making quesadillas.
Goodbye paninis at Panera!! Get yourself some good Italian bread and have at it - it comes with a great little recipe book.

Cleanup is a snap, too, since the plates are non-stick. They are NOT removable, though, so if you want one with plates you can put in the dishwasher, this isn't it.

I haven't had it for that long, but the hinges seem pretty sturdy and overall the materials quality seems high. This is a major improvement over a press I had in the past, which had such cheap hinges that it fell apart (literally) after four uses, so this is something I look for specifically.

Love it!

New Things to Eat - Joycie - NJ
I was looking for something to make some new and different things for dinner when I noticed this panini maker. I've tried it a couple of times, and each time it has made a yummy sandwich and/or quesadilla. It's easy to use and to clean. It only takes a few minutes for the sandwich to cook.


Jun 25, 2010 23:03:06