I upgraded to the xl after the plate coating wore out on my first optical smaller version I think the coating on this grill is better than the first one I had. I only hand wash them and not use the dishwasher and have not had any problems. I like the size and the temps are usualy close. Sometimes I have to pull items earlier than the light indicator says for my desired temp but that is not a big problem. I only wish it had a second set of flat plates that I could buy as an added option So I could use it more like a panini grill. That would be great
Initially...Awesome...We purchased three units for our kids....NOW I AM NOT SURE SURE
on March 1, 2021
Posted by: Bomber
from Cleveland, Ohio
Gender:Male
The automatic sensor appears to not work correct. We received a replacement unit several weeks ago and it worked fine with hamburgers but so far pork chops, sausage, and thick steaks have not performed automatically.
This is our second one. The first malfunctioned and couldn’t be reset so they replaced it. Now this does a similar thing. Shuts off after I’ve put the food on to cook. I Stan next to until it says it is pre heated. Put the meat on so it doesn’t get too hot but then it shuts off. I will look for another model next time. We also have a smaller TFal Optigrill ta a second house and have never had an issue with that one, when it works it works well.
VERY EASY TO USE AND USUALLY VERY ACCURATE W/ TEMPERATURES...
on May 10, 2019
Posted by: Happy Griller
from Tampa, FL
Gender:Male
I bought this a couple yrs ago & just upgraded to the XL now that I'm getting on a health kick. The original has been great for fish, chicken & steak. I understand the frustration of some other people about the manual mode & also if you have to use it again after the 1st time it's hard to understand temps. I purchased a good thermometer & would recommend this to get your temps perfect!!!
I have owned 2 of these over the years. I keep buying a new one after I wear out a set of grills which takes many hundreds of perfect steaks, etc. I should just buy replacement grill plates, but I can't live without my T Fal.