This product is very ergonomic with its heavy-duty removable and dual purpose plates. We super love the panini press function -- the crisp is a next-level toast. This item deserves a place on your counter.
This is exactly what I needed to replace a George Foreman grill that stopped working after 20 years. It is convenient and easy to clean. It makes great grill sandwiches and I even made hash browns in it.
This is a replacement purchase. Changes from my old griddler include reversible plates so need to store one set of grill plates when using the other, plates are interchangeable so need to worry about bottom plates and upper plates, there is a built-in drip pan that collects grease much more efficiently and finally the top plates can be adjusted to open wider allowing for a panini sandwich to be grilled. Only complaint is that the temperature control for panini is words and not actual temperatures, so it is harder to finger out a good cooking temperature. The griddle control does list temperatures and probably can be used as a guide when using the grill/panini side.
We moved to a place that forced me to give up my gas grill! This is the next best thing. The hamburgers are great and there is no smoke! Hot dogs are a breeze to grill. Panininis are easy to make and best of all the grill plates are dishwasher safe!