Hamilton Beach3-in-1 Electric Indoor Grill + Griddle, 8-Serving, Reversible Nonstick Plates, 2 Cooking Zones with Adjustable Temperature (38546), Black

I really dont care if it only lasts a year. Who cares? For the price I can buy a new one every year. I realize it is not a fantastic gourmet kitchen appliance. I already have those with many drawbacks.I have the DeLonghi which gives a fantastic performance. heats up so quickly, sears and cooks steak to perfection in no time at all. However I dont have a large family anymore. There are no options to just heat up one side of the grill for a grilled cheese or one burger which is a big deal to me because it turns my kitchen into an inferno for days. Way too much heat for a burger. Fine for chateaubriand.I have a Ronco Rotisserie. great performance but bulky, takes up a lot of real estate and also the heat problem.I have the Todd English ceramic grill. It is lightweight but also to cook one item you have to heat up the whole grill and deal with the heat.I see many complaints about drip pans. I hardly ever empty or clean my drip pans. What the devil are people putting on these indoor grills that they need gigantic drip pans?I have a George Forman indoor / outdoor. It takes forever to get hot and forever to cook. Not a fan.This one allows me to cook two steaks on one side of the grill and not have the entire grill blazing. I got nice grill marks.I have found that grills are mostly good and cook really well. What I have also found is they may be very good but they can be really hard to live with because of the heat, the bulk and the maintenance. I no longer use the DeLonghi, the best, because it is so difficult to clean. Too much. The TE was looking good for a while but even with ceramic cleaner and special sponges, its not coming clean anymore and I can't stand it.I was looking to the HB Searing grill but sacrificed the sear for the easier cleanup and just grilled two big fat boneless chicken breasts on one side that were done in no time at all, crispy on the outside and juicy inside.The Winner and New Champion.....Don't overlook Hamilton Beach for sexier brands.This does not turn my house into an inferno. Are the clips a little tricky? Yes. But the plates are really nice and pop right into the dishwasher.For under $50, this is a no brainer. I also have the HB pannini grill which I highly recommend. It is smaller and really gets smokin' hot.

We are thrilled with this skillet. We live in a condo so space is always a concern. This unit fits nicely on a shelf on our porch and it is big enough to cook all we want. It's easy to clean and works well once you get used to it.

The product works great. The temperature control and the design are definitely very cool. There is no not much spillage as the drain is in the middle. So typically fat stays on the collection tray and is easy to remove when washing off. The knobs are cheap though. One of them broke off after just 7 months of usage (never been dropped or hit).The Pros:- Easy to Clean- Fat and Oil Collection system is great- Food doesn't spill out- Dual heat dials permits versatility- Weight makes it stay in place when cooking- Solid ConstructionThe Cons:-The plate and the heating element are two separate pieces. Therefore it takes a while to warm up unlike the other flat tops.-It doesn't get as hot as other units that have the heating rod incorporated in the cooking plate. This one sits on top of the heating element.-takes longer than other units to heat up to temperature-One of the knobs suddenly broke off after 7 months, no replacement available for purchase.Perfect for Breakfast and most foods. Not great for foods that require a lot of heat to sear like burgers or steak. I had others that were good for searing burgers. This one is not.

My best purchase ever!!! It’s everything I need, grill, griddle, plus easy to clean, portable! I use it 4-5 times a week. It holds 8+ Bubba burgers at a time. I definitely don’t need to spend $300 for a gas griddle.

Works better than it stated. Love having a place big enough for me to make my family pancake to steaks... The only problem is my husband cannot see the temp gage due to it being so little and blends in with the dial. Cooking time is cut in half because I can cook multiple things at once. Easy to clean

Good little griddle for a single person

I had initially given this 4 stars, but after using it for over a year, I have to give it less stars.First BIG issue for me is the capture of the grease. I wished I had read some of the other reviews that stated the grease drips down onto the heating element section. I now am finding that because of this, I often have puddles of grease on my countertop...and I often see it on the underside of the unit. I also notice that it collects along the sides. Also, even though you can clean the grill plates in the dishwasher, I've done them mostly by hand and lately notice that I get black marks on my hands and towels when handling and drying-not sure if this is the coating rubbing off or not, but it makes me uneasy to continue to use this. I also have to attest to the uneven heating...one side cooks much faster/hotter than the other. May not be a big issue for some, but inconvenient if cooking for a big family.Good concept, just has some design flaws.