De'Longhi CGH800 Contact Grill and Panini Press
by DeLonghi America, Inc

List Price: $140.00
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Product Summary

• Fast, even grilling and toasting with double-sided contact cooking plates.
• Accommodates food of any size with the height adjustable hinge. You can easily grill meat, fish and panini sandwiches.
• Precise, customized grilling and toasting with the adjustable thermostat and easy-view temperature range window.
• Healthier and better-tasting food with a slightly tilted grill surface, channels drain away grease and oil into a separate cup.
• Easy-to-clean with non-stick grill plates and oil/grease drain cup. Simply wipe the grill plates and empty the cup.

Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of De'Longhi CGH800 Contact Grill and Panini Press

Customer Review: Worth every penny
Summary: 5 Stars

I had a bad experience with another Panini Grill, also comparable in price but with handle breakage problems. In the reviews for the one I had purchased prior there was another with the same problem. I was hesitant about getting another, but I loved the concept and was willing to try another brand with high quality standards. In November I purchased this product.

The unit is very heavy and well made, and the handle is strong. I have made many Panini sandwiches and everyone is excellent. The grilling of the sandwich takes about 4-5 minutes and produces wonderful grill marks and the contents inside are very hot. I have used homemade bread, French bread, rye bread, pitas (which I feel are too thin) hoagie rolls and even store bought rolls all proving wonderful.

The combinations of sandwich fillings for Panini's are endless. I serve a large Panini with a bowl of soup for an easy weeknight dinner and a change of pace from the many recipes I make on other nights. We really look forward to each and every one and I am not disappointed in this product.

I want to comment on the non-stick - it is absolutely wonderful! Cheese or anything that may ooze out just comes up with a piece of toweling, nothing ever sticks. I have not grilled meats on it as I have three sizes of another well-known grill, but have grilled zucchini along side the sandwich. With the excellent coating I would not hesitate to cook meats and I like the fact that it has a trough for the grease to drip into the cup that is provided.

I also have not used anything but the highest temperature on the control as I only use this grill for Panini sandwiches, but I am sure that it would be perfect with something that needed a lower temperature. Also an additional plus, --it certainly would be ideal if my husband was not finished with something I served first and the thought that I could keep sandwiches warm and not burn the bread by turning the temperature to a low (keep warm) setting for sure is a wonderful addition to this product.

The product is pricey, but if you want quality and long life --this product is worth the investment. I am very happy with my purchase.

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