Customer reviews from calphalon.com
Calphalon - Griddle - Black
Average customer rating
2.1
(31 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 31 reviews
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30%of customers recommend this product.
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9 out of
30)
Customer Reviews for Calphalon - Griddle - Black
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for induction cooktops
on July 11, 2014
Posted by: johnpaul
from Lansdale, PA, United States
Gender:Male
I love my induction cooktop but was stumped as to a two-burner griddle; most everything I saw in stores was aluminum and wouldn't work with induction. I've used my Calphalon cast iron griddle to make pancakes, french toast, bacon, grill chicken and fish... very versatile and I love the way cast iron cooks. So yes, this item works well with induction.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
3
Cast iron Clueless
on July 6, 2019
Posted by: FreeAdvicePhil
from Orange County, Ca.
Gender:Male
WOW, the ignorance as to the proper use and care of cast iron cookware displayed in these reviews is amazing. It is cast IRON folks, unprotected it rusts, that is what cast iron does. Go look at the brake drums on your car, they are CI and they rust too. Washing your CI with any kind of soap will remove the seasoning. Maintaining the seasoning on CI is somewhat of an art. Go look on Youtube and there are tons of videos how to apply and maintain the non-stick attributes of a properly cared for seasoning. Also, CI is not a particularly good conductor of heat, not like copper or aluminum. You need to heat any CI up with moderate heat and allow the entire pan to come to a stable temperature otherwise you are going to have hot and not so hot zones.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
I love cast iron
on November 25, 2016
Posted by: RJahn
from Ohio
Gender:Male
While maintaining the seasoning should keep your Cast Iron and Carbon Steel in good condition, at some point you may need to re-season your cookware. If food sticks to the surface, or you notice a dull, gray color or if rust appears, follow the seasoning process below.
Wash the cookware with hot, soapy water and a stiff brush. (It is okay to use soap this time because you are preparing to re-season the cookware).
Rinse and dry completely.
Apply a very thin, even coating of MELTED solid vegetable shortening (or cooking oil of your choice) to the cookware inside and out. Too much oil will result in a sticky finish.
Place aluminum foil on the bottom rack of the oven (not directly on bottom) to catch any drips.
Set oven temperature to 350 – 400 degrees F.
Place cookware upside down on the top rack of the oven to prevent pooling.
Bake the cookware for at least one hour. After the hour, turn the oven off and let the cookware cool in the oven.
Store the cookware uncovered, in a dry place when cooled.
Repeat as necessary.
Rinse and dry completely.
Apply a very thin, even coating of MELTED solid vegetable shortening (or cooking oil of your choice) to the cookware inside and out. Too much oil will result in a sticky finish.
Place aluminum foil on the bottom rack of the oven (not directly on bottom) to catch any drips.
Set oven temperature to 350 – 400 degrees F.
Place cookware upside down on the top rack of the oven to prevent pooling.
Bake the cookware for at least one hour. After the hour, turn the oven off and let the cookware cool in the oven.
Store the cookware uncovered, in a dry place when cooled.
Repeat as necessary.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting calphalon.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Basic Grill / Griddle
on January 13, 2020
Posted by: sjg1969
from Philadelphia, PA
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Received this for Christmas (Dec 2019) and have used it a half dozen times so far. Does a great job getting a good sear / crust on meat and nice crispy edges on French toast. I've had zero problems with either food sticking or rust appearing.
Cast iron always has to be fully pre-heated before putting food on it, or it will stick. Meat releases, as expected, when the maillard reaction has sufficiently occurred.
Cast iron also must be always thoroughly dried (in a hot oven or over burners) after washing or it will rust. Lightly coating it with some neutral oil after dried is good too. Can't hurt to do some extra seasoning either.
(Also, any rust can be scrubbed off with steel wool and salt and the cast iron re-seasoned, if rust does occur - though, if handled correctly, it shouldn't rust at all.)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting calphalon.com
Posted by: Twig
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Liked the griddle/grill so much we sent one to our Daughter and Son -in-Law!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting calphalon.com
Customer Rating
1
Rusted after two uses!
on September 10, 2015
Posted by: Corb
Today is Thursday. I purchased the griddle on Monday and have used it a total of two times and it has already rusted. This is definitely not as advertised. Not pre-seasoned. Shoddy, shoddy product. Would not recommend.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from calphalon.comBy Calphalon, September 11, 2015
Thank you for your interest in our products. We apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced. You will be contacted shortly by a member of our Calphalon Consumer Care Team.
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Customer Rating
1
Rusted before I even used it !!
on October 17, 2016
Posted by: Nallely
from San Jose, CA, United States
Gender:Female
I absolutely loved the double sided grill and griddle !! When i was at the store it seemed perfect!! I got home and rinsed it right away ! I wanted to use it immediately. I went to the grocery store and by the time i came back it was already rusting !! Disappointed !
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from calphalon.comBy Calphalon, October 24, 2016
Thank you for your interest in our products. We truly apologize for any inconvenience you are experiencing with your Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Reversible Grill & Griddle. Our Consumer Care team will be reaching out to you by email to provide warranty assistance.
Written by a customer while visiting calphalon.com
Customer Rating
1
Covered in rust after first wash.
on October 19, 2016
Posted by: Chelsea
from Mays Landing, NJ
I purchased this item last week, and washed it after returning home with the product prior to use. I was very upset to discover it completely rusted on both sides and unusable before even being able to cook on it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from calphalon.comBy Calphalon, October 24, 2016
Thank you for your interest in our products. We truly apologize for any inconvenience you are experiencing with your Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Reversible Grill and Griddle. Our Consumer Care team will be reaching out to you by email to provide warranty assistance.
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