Cuisinart GR-1 Griddler Panini and Sandwich Press
Special Feature | Non Stick Coating |
Color | Brushed Stainless |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Brand | Cuisinart |
Item Weight | 2.8 Kilograms |
Style | Modern |
About this item
- Panini press and sandwich maker in brushed stainless-steel housing
- Upper and lower 11-by-7-inch nonstick, non-removable grill plates
- Floating hinge adjusts to accommodate any size sandwich; preset temperature
- Helpful indicator lights; instructions, recipes, and cleaning tool included
- Measures 14-1/2 by 6-1/2 by 12 inches; 3-year limited warranty
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Easy to clean | 4.5 | 2.3 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 4.6 |
Temperature Control | 4.2 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 4.1 | — | 4.5 |
Easy to use | 5.0 | — | 4.3 | 4.4 | 5.0 | — |
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style | Modern | Tableware | Panini Press | 1000w 2-slice | Cooking,Grill | Digital Griddler |
material | Stainless Steel | Aluminum | Stainless Steel | Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Plastic | — | Stainless Steel |
number of settings | — | 6 | 3 | 0 | — | 5 |
voltage | — | 120 volts | 120 volts | 120 volts | — | — |
wattage | — | 1400 watts | 1200 watts | 1000 watts | 750 watts | 60 watts |
weight | 2.8 kilograms | 5.72 pounds | 2.3 kilograms | 2.76 pounds | — | 12 pounds |
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Cuisinart Details
Creating restaurant-quality paninis--as well as grilled sandwiches, veggies, pork chops, and more--is simple with this convenient panini press and sandwich maker. The unit's upper and lower 11-by-7-inch nonstick, non-removable grill plates provide even grilling and toasting, plus offer a drip spout that makes it easy to drain grease away from food for healthier cooking. Designed like professional units, its floating hinge adjusts to accommodate any thickness for perfectly grilled thin or thick panini and sandwiches. In addition, the panini press and sandwich maker features "power-on" and "ready-to-cook" indicator lights and a preset temperature to ensure crisp, golden-brown results. An instruction book with recipes and a cleaning tool with the Cuisinart logo are included. In brushed stainless-steel housing embossed with a "Griddler" logo, the panini press and sandwich maker measures 14-1/2 by 6-1/2 by 12 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.
The Cuisinart Griddler™ Panini & Sandwich Press lets you make authentic panini at home. The secret is the adjustable floating hinge that keeps the upper plate parallel to the lower plate, moving it up or down to press the panini as it cooks. A preset temperature ensures every panini you grill will be crisp, golden brown, and delicious!
The Panini Press
Use your Griddler™ Panini & Sandwich Press to grill sandwiches, breads and quesadillas.
The word “panini” is an Italian term for grilled sandwiches. Panini can include a combination of ingredients such as vegetables, meat and cheese layered between two pieces of freshly baked bread. The sandwich is then pressed between two grill plates to toast the bread and warm the filling.
Experiment with a variety of savory or sweet sandwiches for any meal. We recommend using freshly baked bread to produce the best-tasting panini. Popular breads for panini are focaccia, michette, ciabatta, and thick slices of Italian bread.
The Griddler™ Panini & Sandwich Press was designed with a unique handle and hinge that allows the cover to adjust to the thickness of the sandwich you are preparing. This allows for even toasting and heating. Light pressure can be applied to the handle to press and heat the sandwich to your liking. When cooking two or more panini, it is important that the thickness of all sandwiches is the same so the cover will close evenly on the panini.
Product Features
• Brushed stainless steel housing with embossed “Griddler” logo
• 11” x 7” non-stick, non-removable grill plates
• Preset temperature perfect for grilling sandwiches
• Power On/Ready to Cook indicator lights
• Instruction/Recipe book
• Cleaning tool with Cuisinart logo
Product information
Product Dimensions | 13 x 5 x 10.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 6.16 pounds |
Department | Home |
Manufacturer | Cuisinart |
ASIN | B000CPZXGO |
Item model number | GR-1 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #490,945 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #304 in Sandwich Makers & Panini Presses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 1, 2006 |
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, taste and value of the countertop griddle. They mention that it heats up fairly quickly and evenly, makes perfect sandwiches and is really useful. They also appreciate the non-stick surface and how easy it is to clean. Customers also like the value, appearance, and size.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the countertop griddle. They say it is a great product that does its job well. Customers also appreciate the fact that it works quickly and without butter to make great tasting sandwiches. They mention that the hinges seem pretty sturdy and overall the materials are good.
"...It works great when we use it for the other things listed as well, and comes with a tray that catches the grease which is big enough that it works..." Read more
"This little grill is a pretty hardy piece of equipment...." Read more
"...on the lid makes it easy to raise and lower the lid, and easy as well to press down on the sandwiches.Use..." Read more
"...The hinge is at the back surface. The construction seems solid. It works just fine and we have had no problem...." Read more
Customers find the ease of cleaning to be a positive aspect of the countertop griddle. They mention that the non-stick surface makes cleaning easy.
"...Cleaning it is a breeze. I actually just use a damp paper towel. Wipe if off and you're done...." Read more
"...That's ok, however, because NOTHING sticks to this grill. It's incredibly easy to clean...." Read more
"...CleaningBecause of the non-stick surface clean-up is usually a breeze...." Read more
"...Some reviews also stated that the appliance is difficult to clean, but again, I have not had that problem...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the taste of the panini maker. They mention it makes great paninis that are crunchy and delicious. They also say it turns ordinary sandwiches into extraordinary meals. Overall, customers are happy with the product's taste and recommend it to others.
"...sandwiches off the "Cuisinart Griddler GR1" were perfection; crispy on the outside, yet warm on the inside, just the way a Panini should be...." Read more
"...It heats up quickly, and does produce great grill cheese and Cuban sandwiches..." Read more
"...It produces perfectly grilled paninis in 3-5 minutes...." Read more
"...made several panini in this grill and each one has come out gooey, crispy and fabulous!..." Read more
Customers like the temperature control of the countertop griddle. They say it heats up fairly quickly and evenly, and it cooks the sandwich fast. They also mention that it heat the filling up nicely without burning the outside. The temperature is perfect for paninis, and the grilled taste is toasty and melty.
"...It heats up pretty quickly and works even when going through several cooking cycles.Cleaning it is a breeze...." Read more
"...Griddler GR1" were perfection; crispy on the outside, yet warm on the inside, just the way a Panini should be...." Read more
"...of temperature dial but haven't missed it once, the griddler gets hot in a few minutes and cooks very evenly...." Read more
"...me 1 minute and 45 seconds to make a perfect grilled cheese so it's very fast...." Read more
Customers like the size of the countertop griddle. They say it's good size for a couple of regular-sized sandwiches, and it doesn't take up a lot of counter space. It's large enough to have two sandwiches on the press at one time, but still small enough. It fits neatly on the counter and stores easily enough. Customers also like that the bottom section has sufficient depth that it is unlikely to grease.
"...Size is small enough that you can keep it off the counter top. I would buy it again if I needed another one.Price is fair." Read more
"...It's small enough to pack away, so it doesn't have to take up too much counter space when not in use...." Read more
"...steel unit is smaller than I thought it would be but it fits neatly on the counter and stores easily enough...." Read more
"...The grill seemed very small at first, but it is the perfect size for a couple...." Read more
Customers find the countertop griddle appliance easy to use. They mention that its super easy to clean, simple to operate, convenient, and easy to pull out and plug in. The design is simple and makes sandwich-making a breeze. The buttons aren't complicated, and the maker is compact and ready to use.
"...The buttons aren't complicated, because there aren't any. Just a red light and a green light, and a plug...." Read more
"...The use is simple, plug it in, wait for the green light to indicate it is ready and use it...." Read more
"...It's operation is, of course, simple. You plug it in, wait for it to warm up, insert your sandwich and voilà!..." Read more
"...I like the simplicity of the design, plug and play...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the countertop griddle. They say it is a great value.
"...I would buy it again if I needed another one.Price is fair." Read more
"...In my opinion, this machine is worth twice the money I spent on it and I look forward to making creative, gooey, crispy sandwiches for years to come..." Read more
"...On the up-side, the Cuisinart Griddler is reasonably priced, well made, pleasing to look at, cleans fairly easily and does exactly what I bought it..." Read more
"...kind of bread, any shape, and slice it to any thickness you want, VERY cheap, and breads and doughs freeze excellently...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the countertop griddle. They say it's attractive, compact, and simple to use. It looks good enough to stay out on the counter top, and it has worked great for everything they used. Customers like that the grill marks make the panini seem more authentic, and the crispness of the outside of the sandwich.
"...ensures the unit always grills restaurant-quality sandwiches--always crisp and golden brown...." Read more
"...It's a nice-looking appliance, with brushed stainless steel top and brushed aluminum sides...." Read more
"...I also really love the grill marks and they make the panini seem more authentic...." Read more
"...-side, the Cuisinart Griddler is reasonably priced, well made, pleasing to look at, cleans fairly easily and does exactly what I bought it to do -..." Read more
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First things first, in our family this isn't an appliance that gets a lot of heavy useage. Maybe once every other month. We use it for panini, but also for grilled cheese sandwiches as well as hamburgers and bacon. So although I give it 5 stars for quality, it hasn't been used excessively.
So as far as functionality, it gets five stars there too. It doesn't press down with too much force to squish sandwiches, but has enough force to get the job done and put grill marks on your panini. It works great when we use it for the other things listed as well, and comes with a tray that catches the grease which is big enough that it works for hamburgers or bacon. The little spatula tool works great to remove cooked burgers when they are ready to be served.
It heats up pretty quickly and works even when going through several cooking cycles.
Cleaning it is a breeze. I actually just use a damp paper towel. Wipe if off and you're done. The hardest thing has been some melted cheeses, but even that is easy.
Size is small enough that you can keep it off the counter top. I would buy it again if I needed another one.
Price is fair.
Size-wise, it's a lot smaller than I expected, and a lot lighter. 'Cuisinart' is nowhere to be seen on the grill itself (it just says 'griddler' on it. I like the understatement.) It can fit two regular sandwich-bread sized paninis on the grill, placed side-by-side. Nothing more. I use ciabatta bread, so the size varied a lot, along with thickness.
It's important that the thickness of the bread (if making more than one) doesn't vary too much, or the sandwich will slide over itself, exposing some insides to the grill as you press it. That's ok, however, because NOTHING sticks to this grill. It's incredibly easy to clean. I just take a wet paper towel and run it between the grills with my finger once everything is cooled off. Even the cheese didn't even give the threat of sticking when exposed right to the grill.
The buttons aren't complicated, because there aren't any. Just a red light and a green light, and a plug. I found that the outlet I plug the cord into sparks once in a while when I slide it in, but it's not concerning to me, since other appliances do similar things. The cord is a little short, so take that into consideration when thinking of where to set this up. It's small enough to pack away, so it doesn't have to take up too much counter space when not in use.
When pressing it, be slow and steady, as it may rock a little if there's too much force applied too quickly. It also gets VERY VERY hot, although I did not notice too much smoke, even with all the use (I tried to clean a little in between each session with a wet paper towel and a spatula.)
I already got 3 of my friends to buy this exact same brand after they tried paninis at my place. It was a winner, for sure.
Modern American life leaves those with families precious little time to function like the families of yesteryear. Between the job commutes, working out, kids, chores, and other pressures, there is little time to cook a decent dinner. I do the majority of cooking in our household and it is something I enjoy, but it is increasingly hard to accomplish because of my ever demanding schedule. So, there are times when quick and easy is the name of the game. But the meal also has to be delicious.
Recently I asked my spouse what I she would like for Saturday dinner wherein we traditionally have something quick and fun. She said we should try Panini sandwich's made with our George Foreman grill; only problem: we no longer have a George Foreman grill. So I improvised. The resulting sandwiches were tasty but not exactly Panini's from the Corner Bakery, or Panara Bread.
So we decided purchase a stand-a-lone Panini sandwich press. Problem: which one? I decided on the "Cuisinart Griddler GR1 Panini Sandwich Press"; it came very high recommended on Amazon.com.
The "Cuisinart Griddler GR1" Panini & Sandwich Press makes everything from popular (Italian) Panini sandwiches to my favorite, grilled cheese sandwiches, to Quesadilla wraps. "Cuisinart Griddler GR1" is designed like professional units one might find in a local restaurant. The unit is designed with a floating hinge that adjusts to sandwich thickness to perfectly grill thin or thick Panini and sandwiches. A preset temperature ensures the unit always grills restaurant-quality sandwiches--always crisp and golden brown.
The 11" x 7" non-stick, brushed stainless steel unit is smaller than I thought it would be but it fits neatly on the counter and stores easily enough. The lid has a single LED on the lid the illuminates red when pre-warming the unit, and green when the unit is ready to grill. A handle on the lid makes it easy to raise and lower the lid, and easy as well to press down on the sandwiches.
Use
The first Panini sandwiches off the "Cuisinart Griddler GR1" were perfection; crispy on the outside, yet warm on the inside, just the way a Panini should be. And did I mention to perfect uniform stripes?
I usually use cooking spray on both cooking surfaces, but butter can lend to the taste and crispiness of the bread. One does not have use special bread like sourdough with the "Cuisinart Griddler GR1" we usually pull out whatever is in the refrigerator at the time. Each sandwich has turned out perfect every time. There is no set time the sandwich should stay on the surface; you'll have to eye-ball it; when the cheese starts to melt, they're ready to come off. Sandwiches can be removed with an included plastic spatula.
Cleaning
Because of the non-stick surface clean-up is usually a breeze. Dried on cheese will usually come off easily enough after the unit has cooled down. I usually clean the unit with warm soapy water. The brushed stainless steel exterior can be wiped clean with Formula 409 or Windex depending on the severity of the stain.
Conclusion
The "Cuisinart Griddler GR1 Panini Sandwich Press" is a keeper. Though smaller than I might have wanted it to be (it limits me to two sandwiches at a time), the unit cooks, or grills, if you will to perfection every time. The GR1 has found a permanent place in my kitchen.