Truly a poor design! Grease and/or fluid does not drain off the center back, but pools in the rear corners instead, to the point of overflowing. This has happened on two identical Griddlers! Also, when you raise the lid to check on food, it does not line up over the edge of the grill plate, but about 2” behind ir, therefore dripping any grease or fluid on the countertop AND the on coil that connects the two grill sections.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, April 20, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience, and we’re sorry to hear about the grease drainage and dripping issues you’ve encountered with the Griddler. To help minimize pooling and spills, we recommend ensuring the unit is placed on a level, heat‑resistant surface, confirming the grill plates are properly seated, and emptying the drip tray frequently during use, especially when cooking higher‑fat foods. Our Consumer Assistance Center can provide additional guidance and review your concerns at 1‑800‑726‑0190—please reference ticket #8900625194. Thank you for your feedback, as it’s important to us and helps inform design and performance improvements on future models.
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This product is amazing. Easy to use and easy to clean. Cooks sandwiches to steaks beautifully. Makes my life easy when cooking. Multiple temps to use. Just the right size. Review title *
Your review * Cooks sandwiches to steaks beautifully. Makes my life easy when cooking. Multiple temps to use.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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I looked at several panini grills. Most had no on off control. Some had ratings below 4. Thought hard about this one because it’s pricey. But so far it’s been worth it. On off button so no unplugging. The sandwiches I’ve made have turned out great. Good buy
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Love this grill It is so easy to clean and you can put the grills into the dishwasher. Comes out really great. Had another grill that you could put in dishwasher. It got stained and was much harder to clean. I've made pork chops, steaks and grilled cheese. So easy. Worth the money!
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