We absolutely love the panini feature, the ability to quickly make a hot sandwich is what its all about. Super easy cleanup and not a huge amount of space taken up while not in use.
Upgraded my old Cuisinart grill to this new one, and had to adjust to temperature differences. Foods that cooked on medium on the old grill, now need to be cooked on high. Otherwise, no problems! The removable grills that can washed in the dishwasher are a big plus!
The Griddler is a versatile and easy to use counter-top cooker. It is easy to clean and functions very well although it does not have uniform heat on either cooking surface. There are cooler and warmer regions on each cooking surface. My infrared thermometer revealed that the base runs about 25 degrees F lower on average than the setpoint selected, and the upper cooking surface is around 40 degrees F lower on average than setpoint. Removable cooking plates are easy to clean and the unit is compact and easy to store when not in use.
Side button that releases the plates broke after 1st week. No part for it had to wait over a week for new griller but 1st had to cut cord off so I have been without which I use every day.
A bit expensive as compared with the no-name products but works perfectly. We've seared burgers, pressed panini sammies, fried eggs, made grilled cheese sammies, made french toast with no issues. Everything works perfectly. Other items such as this are cheaper but Cuisinart seems the quality product among the lesser items.