Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)I bought this griddle for yakiniku, which is a great way to entertain guests, but I have found that I have been using it far more than anticipated.
Pros:
It's awesome to have a griddle in the kitchen. First and foremost, it's great being able to make more than one or two pancakes at a time. If you want to serve someone up a short stack, there is a lot of waiting using only two pans, but with this, you can crank out three good size cakes at the same time. Also, frying eggs and warming meat at the same time has saved me a lot of time in the mornings.
It's easy to clean. If you read the manual carefully, it suggests seasoning before use. This ensures a light coat of oil stays on it while it's being used. I've done this and NOTHING has stuck to the surface. I also give it a thorough scrub with either a dry paper towel or a wet one held with chopsticks after each use and it stays very clean.
It gets hot fast! Way faster than my range top and a pan, which also saves me time in the morning. This is mostly due to the light construction, but this can also contribute to un-even heating, which I have not yet had a problem with, although others have.
Its just more fun. Maybe this is helping me live out some long-lost short-order cook fantasies? = )
Cons:
As other reviewers have noted, it slides around a bit. I find myself lifting it up a bit on one side to both keep it in place and also to give the spatula better odds of sliding under an egg without breaking it. This is not a deal-breaking compensation, but rubber feet would have been nice here.
It tends to get pretty hot. The manual comes with cooking temps, but I found most of them to be a little high. Cooking a little more cool has helped things out for me. Again, this may be what has attributed to others' problems.
The bottom line here is that you get what you pay for. This is one of the cheaper models on the market, so I think it would be a little unrealistic to assume that the bargain model would deliver a top-of-the-line performance. I have had zero problems with mine so far, but I recognize that it clearly has some room for improvements. Until I want to shell out more than $30 for a small kitchen appliance, I'll be quite happy with this product.
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Especially convenient around the holidays or other family gatherings, this electric griddle provides a generous 10-1/2-by-20-1/2-inch cooking surface that can accommodate up to nine grilled-cheese sandwiches, hamburgers, or pancakes at a time. The unit's Control Master heat control maintains the proper cooking temperature automatically, while its premium nonstick cooking surface ensures effortless food release. The appliance comes equipped with a built-in backstop ledge for simple food handling, a cool-touch base that surrounds the cooking surface on the front and both sides, and a slide-out drip tray for easy emptying. Thanks to its low-profile design, the griddle also works great as a buffet server for keeping side dishes at a perfect serving temperature. The griddle can be fully immersed--with the heat control removed--for quick cleanup. Great for cooking up breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the 1500-watt griddle measures approximately 11-1/2 by 26 by 2-1/2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.
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