Cuisinart GR-300WSP1 Elite Griddler, Stainless Steel

Six weeks of near constant use has validated that this is a quality product that can't help but save you considerable time in preparing your meals. My wife didn't think she'd use it much but after it was delivered and we tried it, she used it every day. What took 30-min+ in an oven for chicken breasts now takes 6 minutes - with grill marks! We found that the perfect medium rare on a couple of steaks requires 2-min sear + 2-min cook on 400 degrees; no turning required. After a 5-min foil tent rest, it's absolutely mouthwatering. Especially on the chicken, we monitored doneness with a meat thermometer until we got our timing down pat. We were so surprised it would produce completely done meat, yet so juicy, in so short a time. Burgers come out impressively delish since the adjustable closure stop ensures the meat isn't squashed during cooking, preserving all that juicy taste until you bite into it. I made a large batch of turkey breakfast sausage and it came out even better than my oven version. And the excess fat rolls right into the tray no matter what you're cooking (bacon produces a lot), so it's not swimming in a pool of bubble-popping grease that splatters all over your kitchen.This model is one of the few that has separate temperature settings for each side. That's the trick to fast-but-thorough cooking. Many other models have no temp settings at all, which just makes some dishes impossible.We're both working parents with teenage girls very active in after-school events, so what a relief it is to have a real dinner (no nuked, salt-laden box products) ready to eat in under 30-min every single day. And it fires up to working temp surprisingly quick (3-4 min).This model did trick me the first few times using it because I set the temperature, was standing by rolling my hands together in anticipation, waiting for the alert tone that it was ready, and ... nothing. Okay, dummy me didn't click the Start|Stop button. Duh.I was actually surprised how easily the food remnants come off during a hand wash. I've used many a so-called nonstick product before but after six weeks of almost daily use, I can attest that this one really is. It naturally collects charred remnants in between the raised elements on the grill side of the plates, but it takes little more than running your dishwashing tool over it to get it off. Seriously, no real scrubbing required. Then it takes just a second to pop the plates back onto the unit, waiting for the next task.I didn't think of writing a review or else I would provide pictures but I can state genuinely that you'll be happy with this unit. It's one of the more pricey models but it'll keep you from messing around with lesser units. Cooks food to perfection so quick, enhances the taste and quality of your dish, and it's easy to clean. Win-win.

I have not found any problem with this Grill. Heats up within 10 minutes or less depending on settings, searing maybe a little longer. I have played around buying other electric grillers and then end up giving them away or yard sale. I decided to try one more electric grill and after reading the reviews I spent more money than what I have normally been willing to fork over for an electric grill. I am please to say that I got my money's worth with this one. My overall review of this grill, heating temperature controls are easily accessed and marked with upper and lower plates separated and heating temperatures shown as large numbers with sound indication as to when these have reached heat settings. Installation and removal of upper and lower plates is very simple and they can be removed submerged in water to be cleaned or put into dishwasher. Grease cup to catch excessive grease overflow on grill is very good. Griller has excellent heat distribution throughout both plates, I find no problems here. The griller can be opened up where both upper and lower plates serve as a flat grill controlling different temperatures when cooking to separate items such as meats on one side and frying and egg on the other. The grill also serves to cook foods by compression or a choice of settings controlling the height of the upper plate just above but not touching the food cooking below it. Searing is also and option with this griller and works quite well. The non stick griller plates are two sided providing a flat surfaced side and flip it over to give the food a grilled mark to the food. If you are tired of getting electric grills that don't perform as advertised and do not mind throwing some extra cash on a grill, get this one. I think I have bought my last electric grill, at least until this one dies or whichever one of us goes first.

Much improved since I bought my first one several years ago!! It is well built and I feel made to last longer!! This is my third one I’ve bought the deluxe twice and not happy at all with second one the heat element not strong enough. Heat element in the elite is inside plates. Over all this one has been much improved from my first one also.I found doing steaks was best at 375 for ten minutes then turn off unplug and leave it sit for 5 minutes. DO NOT OPEN LID until five minutes are up their usually medium rare and delicious. 3 Hamburgers from 1 pd at 350 degrees for ten minutes then turn off and let sit covered for five minutes. Works well make sure plates are clamped in before heating. Love this machine use it a lot in winter at least two to three times a week. Have had this one for 5 months now well worth the price. Very easy to clean place 2 warm soaked paper towels flat inside while you eat your meal keeps things moist and loosens any stuck on food residue. Use them to clean excess into tray in back. Easy temp control no problem there really. Also buy the brush actually has a scraper on it but the brush with Dawn dish soap is a must!! Do the white paper towel test when plates are dry for the “white glove test” you’ll see the difference in not using brush and using it!

I was one of the people who bought the Griddler when it first debuted. This one is much better and it's design and function. I've been cooking mostly steaks on it, but cooked pancakes for the first time today...Fluffy, light and delicious..

Cooks well , easy to use, easy to clean! But there is one problem that it seems no manufacturer has solved! And that is grease that falls behind the grill when you open the top grill! The top plate swivel has an annoying tendency to unlatch and swing full vertical, allowing grease to pass behind the griller! Would be nice if the top lid latch had more holding tension! Other than that it is very easy to use!