Having happily owned a top of the line Hamilton Beach grill for the past 11 months til yesterday (dropped it and one of the hinges broke leaving the top lopsided), I desperately searched for a good replacement and found this puppy today at a local kitchen store going out of business. I put 2 good size burgers on the tray and less than five minutes after a good preheat, I found myself more happy with this grill than my previous one. Now I understand that I have only used it once, and haven't found yet too many things I could call an ergonomic flaw. But I can fit 4 of the same prepackaged burgers on this grill than my Hamilton Beach one, which I could only get 3. More width on the Hamilton, but less depth than the Foreman.
When I raise the lid, the top of it doesn't clear the cabinet bottom above it. Make sure you have enough cabinet headroom before cooking anything on this grill, as the lid doesn't stay up until it is exactly vertical when removing your food. But this grill is also more stealthy built than the Hamilton, and much more adjustable on tilt so that the grease runs down and front faster.
A little foul plastic burning smell at my first preheat, but I removed the plates and washed them. And now the smell is no more!
Also having an extra tray that is flat for cooking stir frys, omelets, sandwiches, kabobs and the like is a bonus. I looked at a bunch of other George Foreman grills yesterday and today, but this one I feel is better functionally and has a very solid feel. And the burgers I grilled didn't have any fragments of what looks like loose beef skin on top of my burgers, just solid clean beef when I finished cooking them. And they tasted fantastic, not dried up at all.
I've read of the plates non-stick finish wearing off of many George Foreman grills. But time will tell with this one. Right now I can vary the temp and set the timer between 1 and 30 minutes. I have no grey spots or cold spots, as the meat cooks evenly. And I am now more inspired to do more other types of cooking on this grill more often. I couldn't be happier right now, but only time will tell if this one lasts as well as my Hamilton Beach grill did.
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George Foreman GRP100 The Next Grilleration G100 Stainless-Steel Nonstick Countertop GrillProduct Description: Sporting a sleek, contemporary design in durable housing, this stainless-steel countertop grill features 100 square inches of cooking surface and a 1-1/2-inch floating hinge for top melting and to accommodate thick grilled-cheese sandwiches, broiled fish, hamburgers, and more. The appliance provides three removable plates--two ribbed grill plates and one griddle/bake plate--that come with cool-touch handles and offer exceptional versatility. Use the grill plates for cooking and searing those delicious grill marks into salmon, asparagus, and summer squash. Switch out the grill plates for the griddle/bake plate when it's time to bake a lasagna or make silver-dollar pancakes, eggs, and other breakfast fare. All three dishwasher-safe plates come with the George Tough triple nonstick coating, which eliminates the need for excess oil, promotes lower-fat cooking, and ensures effortless food release and quick cleanup. Thoughtfully designed, the angle of the grill can easily be adjusted--keep it flat for baking, griddling, and sauteing, or angle the unit when grilling to help channel excess grease away from food. It also provides embedded heating elements for fast recovery time and consistent heat from the center all the way to the sides, a temperature control dial for setting the heat up to 425 degrees F, a 30-minute countdown timer with a signal bell, helpful indicator lights, and a metal extended loop handle. Accessories include two customized spatulas and two grease-catching drip trays, which clean up easily by hand or in the dishwasher. The grill measures approximately 19 by 15 by 10 inches.
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I wanted a griddle because the surface area and shape of frying pans prevent me from cooking as much food at one time as I would like.I also don't like that most frying pans and stove burners don't match up to make a level cooking surface.This griddle solves both very well.It is perfectly flat, allowing the butter or oil to stay where you want it.It is huge, holding 8 slices of French Toast at once and cooking them all evenly.
