Electric Grills: Reviews

The highly rated Cuisinart Griddler scores big points for versatility. This electric grill, which can be used as a panini maker, an open grill or a griddle (thanks to its included flat plates), has an adjustable hinge (to… cook thicker foods more evenly) and removable, dishwasher safe grill plates. Users say its cooking surfaces heat evenly and are easy to clean. Another plus: The Cuisinart's generous cooking space can easily accommodate four quarter-pound burgers when closed – and twice this amount when used without its lid.

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Although it can't double as a griddle or make panini sandwiches (it only has a single cooking surface), the Sanyo Smokeless Indoor Electric Grill is still a solid pick. Reviewers rave about its roomy cooking surface (200… square inches) and appreciate its dishwasher-safe drip pan. The Sanyo has adjustable temperature control and a 1,300-watt heating element. Many owner reviews on Amazon.com also rate the taste and texture of the food cooked on the Sanyo as excellent. Most maintain that it's easy to use and store, though some owners wish it came with a cover.

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The DeLonghi Indoor Grill and Panini Press CGH800, also called the Retro Panini Grill, gets positive professional and owner-written reviews. Case in point: Two-thirds out of the nearly 150 owner-written Amazon.com reviews… give this product a perfect five-star rating. Reviewers appreciate this grill's easy cleanup, even heat and temperature control. This Panini press also cooks meat, fish and vegetables, and it offers an adjustable hinge to cook thicker foods. The DeLonghi grill has 182 square inches of cooking surface. Some downsides: Its grill plates are not removable, which can make cleanup more difficult, and some users don't like that this grill doesn't have an on/off switch.

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