Electric Griddle Control

Almost got a used one on ebay for more money. Thank you amazon. called Presto and they confiirmed this model fit my large frypan. this will fit for Presto Model 0690003 Automatic Electric Heat Control E73717.

Ordered & received in a timely manner AND it was just what I was looking for! Thanks, Amazon!!!

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It's difficult to find these controls. Although it's referred to as "electric griddle control," it's versatile for numerous applicances. We bought it for an old electric frying pay.

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Purchased to replace control for a vintage Sunbeam "Crocker" electric skillet, slow cooker combination. It has a removable crock. I didn't want a new skillet, just wanted to find a control for it.

This fits perfectly, the temperatures are accurate. So thankful I could save my skillet. All these years, and it is in new condition. Thanks again Amazon !

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I have a griddle that we use extensively. The griddle, being a hunk of metal, will last for decades, but the control died after about 10 years. This replaced model number 0690003 and fits/works perfectly. Better to spend a few bucks to replace a part than 35 bucks to replace the whole griddle.

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Oven, Grill & Smokehouse Cleaner - 1 gallon

This Oven, Grill & Smokehouse cleaner is the best! It takes off baked-on grease and grime with ease, Very happy with my purchase!

This product works amazingly well, I was so impressed. I would never use anything else and will continue to reccomend and buy!

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Sunpentown SS-301 Multi Cooker Shabu-Shabu & Grill

I was given this set to use for shabu shabu. I know it has other uses but that is all I'm giving a review for. The set is nice and of reasonable quality, the fact that it can be used for other methods of cooking is convenient. Now for the shabu shabu review, after one use I plan on returning it. If you use the unit for heating up water or broth from room temperature you will be waiting a long long time, your best boiling your liquid and then pouring it into the pot. Even though this is the approach I uses the unit was not able to keep the liquid above 154 degrees Fahrenheit. It took a long time to cook even a small piece of meat and much longer for vegetables. For one person this may be doable but for more than one person (two people in my case) it adds a damper to dinner. I would not recommend this unit for anyone for shabu shabu. I have another shabu shabu pot which I will try this week, it's a Ikeda model No. CH-2800, hopefully it will be better....it's hard to see how it cannot.

We've only had this cooker long enough to use it for hot pot cooking & haven't taken advantage of the grilling or steaming features yet--but it is a great little hot pot! We had family over to show them this fun way of cooking that we learned in Beijing, and the pot held plenty of food for everyone--it heated up very quickly, both initially and when we had to add more liquid. The removable cooking surface also makes for very easy cleanup. I am totally pleased with it and think it's a great value, as all of the others we considered were more expensive. The only thing I would have liked was some more detailed instructions and/or recipes, but really, all that is available online so--five stars!

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This thing does more than just shabu shabu. Temperature range and control are just right. Right size for a family of four or five. Very easy to clean. For the price that we paid, we couldn't ask for more. It is almost perfect!

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This is a really nice stainless steel pot for shabu shabu. Haven't tried the grill pan yet. But looks like fun to cook in it. The only thing is the power cord is too short. I have to buy extension to reach the outlet on the wall. You are supposed to put this pot on the table and have the shabu shabu, not on the cooking counter. That's why I only give it 4 stars.

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the pan attached with this product is very thin, so it gets very rough on the surface after several times uses of stir-fries.

but if you only use it only for shabu shabu, it won't be a problem at all..good for hot pot or shabu shabu..

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Lodge Logic L9OG3 Pre-Seasoned Round Griddle, 10.5-inch

I'm a lousy cook and I love pancakes. I've always had to go to a restaurant to get a decent pankcake because I never figured out how to make them right.

But when I got this Griddle I started turning out perfect pancakes every time! There must be something about iron. I've never had any iron cookware before. And the size is just small enough so it's not too heavy, but the flatness allows me to make a "short stack" of pancakes all at once.

This is the most joy that $12.00 has brough into my life in a long time. And, I'll save a ton of money over the rest of my life not going to restaurants to get pancakes!!

I'm a huge fan of cast-iron, so when I was in the market for a griddle I turned to Lodge. This is actually the first new cast-iron pan I've owned (the others I was lucky enough to inherit from my Grandmother), and while I know how to season one properly, it was worth the convenience to buy one preseasoned.

I broke-in the griddle with some pancakes (an Alton Brown recipe) and they turned out amazing, better than any others I've ever had or made. The heat retention of cast-iron really makes a difference, and the low sides of the griddle made flipping the pancakes simple. The size of the griddle was perfect for my range and allowed me to make either 4 small pancakes or 3 medium sized ones at the same time. They browned perfectly and didn't stick at all (per the recipe I buttered the pan and then wiped the excess off between pancakes).

I know cleaning might intimidate those unfamiliar with cast-iron but it couldn't be simpler. If there is no burned food on it, just wipe it down with a cloth (I actually use a wad of paper towels) dampened with warm water right after you're done cooking. While the griddle still is still warm (which will be for quite a while), put a light layer of vegetable oil on the cooking surface and you're done. If there was some burned food on it, just start by scrubing it lightly with a stiff bristle brush and warm water (once again, easier if the griddle is still warm) and then dry off and oil.

Once again, this is a great griddle that makes great food and is simple to take care of. If you've never tried cast-iron before, you'll be amazed how much easier it is to cook on since it has no hot spots (once it's warmed up) and retains heat for a long time. Just be sure to get a good mitt or cover for the handle. Also, if you have a lot of people to cook for, I might suggest getting two of these griddles instead of a large one that spans multiple burners (unless your burners are close together or gas).

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I was looking for something without teflon, with a flat base, and even heat conductivity. Traditional iron pans for making rotis are usually concave, designed to sit on gas or kerosene burners. If you have a radiant or other electric cooktop, those concave pans are dangerous because with some rolling they could land on your toes.

This griddle is flat-bottomed, so it doesn't move from its location. It's thick and distributes heat evenly, and can maintain nearly the same temperature in the middle as it does near the rim. Since it's pure iron, there's no danger of burning PTFE, which burns at 500 deg F, I think (I may be wrong or inexact).

I still rate it five stars for what it is, but I'll add some notes of caution:

The loop is not much of a handle. It's more of a hanging device so you can hang the pan from a hook. It does get hot and isn't designed to help you flip the food. Use pot holders, or let it cool before picking up.

Rubbing with a kitchen towel leaves shards on the textured surface. The surface helps breads not stick to the pan, but it shreds paper if you use kitchen towels to rub oil on it. I use a terry towel to clean or to season.

Iron rusts. It is the most common metal associated with rust. When done cooking, if you have to wash it, scrub with a brush and water after it cools. Soap is not necessary and will probably aid rusting. Once it's rinsed, wipe dry and store dry. Don't drip dry or dishwash. Don't forget to wipe the underside as well. Any part of it can rust if water is left on it water air and some impurity (including minerals in the water) will cause rusting.

Season once in a while. Rub with cooking oil or spray some Pam-like stuff and wipe dry with a towel.

Remember, this isn't a crepe pan but will give you excellent rotis and tortillas. The trick is in the quick heat. Hotter surfaces cook the thin layer between the flat, flour-dusted faces of the bread quickly without drying it out. Being careful and using low heat will produce crusty breads.

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I love cooking with cast iron. This pan is great for making those 3 egg omlets, pancakes, fried eggs, etc. The low lip makes it easy to get the spatula under the eggs and flip them. On the down side if you fry bacon or sausages in it, the grease will spatter the stove. On a campfire that of course won't be a problem.

However if you have limited space in your kitchen cabinet get the combo cooker. The lid is nearly as large as this one and you get the fry pan as well.

On the plus side, this pan being thin fits right under the stack of cast iron pans I already own. So if you cook for a large family and want to serve everyone faster, this is a good way to go as an additional pan.

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Man what a great pancake and a grilled chesse skillet. It's the perfect size for pacakes. I'd give it 10 stars if i could. Love it.

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Classic Accessories Veranda Island Grill Top Cover

Very good quality and the Small size is a perfect fit for our BBQ Galores Turbo 4B grill. Happy with the product.

I have a BBQ Galore Turbo 4 burner in island gas grill. Not only does this thing fit great, it also is ingenious design negates the need to try to find it after a wind storm. It stays on the grill. Straps from the cover connect to the grills top handle and the vents on the side of the cover lets the wind through without picking it up like a balloon.

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We have a 36" jenn air BBQ from lowes and this fits like it was made for it.

I wasn't sure about the color at first but it actually fits in pretty well.

I'm surprised at the high quality, most covers are thin and seems like they won't last long in the sun.

I have the feeling this cover will hold up very well long term which is well worth the extra few dollars.

Seems like the cover would fit a grill that was a little larger but the fit is still very secure.

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Even though this says it fits up to a 37" grill, I decided to try to see if the small size would fit my 38" Urban Islands grill from Costco (same as the Bull Brahma grill). It does! If I ordered the medium, it would have been way too big. I think this fits my 38" grill because it must not be as tall as other grills as there is still a fair amount of room in height. The only disappointing feature was that it did not have toggles in order to tighten, but the back is sinched so that it stays on the grill well (it also has two buckle straps to fasten onto the grill handle). Overall, the price is great and it is made of a great material. It is two-toned with the top being a light tan and the bottom that sits in front of the grill control panel in a darker tan.

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I've had the cover now for several months. The material appears sturdy and well crafted. The colors have already faded or discolored in the direct sun, so we'll see how the rest of the materials hold up during the summer.

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Fireplace Hearth Grate Grill - 18" Cast Iron ECONOMY

I've learned that it's important to buy a good quality grate as the cheap ones will disintegrate within the season. This grate is heavy duty cast iron and looks like it will last a long time before needing to be replaced. I use it in a fireplace insert so it gets plenty hot. I'm very satisfied with this purchase, ordered it on 4/25 and it was at my door on 4/29 great service by the seller (Aiden's Hearth), I would not hesitate to order from them in the future.

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Weber 2840301 Summit S-470 Natural Gas Tuck-Away Rotisserie Grill, Stainless Steel

We purchased this to replace our trusty Genesis Silver B with cast-iron grates. After 10 years of frequent use, I was looking for something with more flexibility and capacity. I also had grown tired of the rust issues with the cast iron grates (yes, I know about 'seasoning'), but wanted to retain the high heat advantages that cast iron offers. The Summit S-470 has more than met my expectations. If you plan to feed a small army, consider the 600-series, but for most backyard uses the 400-series has *plenty* of usable grill area.

Key advantages:

* High-quality stainless construction. Unlike the lower-cost Weber grills and virtually *all* of the competitive alternatives, the Summit grills are made mostly of 304-grade stainless steel. This has much higher nickel content, and as a result is substantially more corrosion resistant (and more expensive). The easiest way to identify cheap stainless is that it is magnetic (so take a magnet when you compare grills). Improved corrosion resistance means that the exterior will remain beautiful for years, and the grates will last indefinitely.

* 7 independent burners on the S-470 (in addition to the side burner). Four main burners, one searing burner, one burner for the built-in stainless smoke box, and one infrared burner on the rear cover. All except the infrared burner run front-to-back. With most of them active, the grill reaches >700 degrees F in ten minutes. This provides incredible flexibility. Extremely high direct heat, completely indirect heat, crispy skin on rotisserie, lots of smoke at low heat, only part of the grill at high heat, etc... no problem. You are limited only by your imagination, not your tools.

* Extremely thick (9.5mm) grates provide excellent searing and heat retention. These work at least as well as the cast-iron grates on our old grill, but are much easier to maintain.

* High double-wall lid. This makes the grill space under the warming rack actually usable! The double-wall substantially improves performance in cold or rainy weather, and requires less gas to keep the grill hot under all conditions.

* Pop-up rotisserie. It is extremely easy to use, and quickly folds away in a weather-protected stainless pocket. Other thoughtful touches include obvious hanging storage areas for the spit and spikes in the cabinet.

* Rodent-resistant cabinet. The cabinet has double-walled doors with secure magnetic latches, lots of ventilation, and no gaping holes.

Issues:

* Very Expensive. Even on sale, the S-470 is about 3x the cost of a Genesis grill. Only you can decide if the extra flexibility is worth the extra cost. In our case I expect to get 15+ years out of this grill, and the cost is comparable to some good-quality kitchen appliances. However, the very high cost is the main reason I give this grill only 4 stars.

* Side burner has limited heat range. Presumably to prevent blow-outs that would cause safety issues, the range on the side burner is only hot to very hot. Simmering at low heat is basically impossible. For my next trick I plan to try adding a thick solid burner plate, but for now the side burner mostly does not get used.

* Lighted controls are mostly a gimmick. Fortunately they are LEDs, so corrosion should not be an issue and the batteries last for many hours. However, the lights only work on the four main burner controls, and are irritatingly bright when you happen to glance at the gap between the knob and the cabinet while reaching for the control. I added some white shrink tubing to the end of the LEDs to eliminate the latter issue, but overall the lighted controls offer limited benefit.

* Several other reviews mention a design flaw in the Summit grills which allows rainwater to flow from the back of the grill into the grease pan (making a big mess in the floor of the cabinet). Fortunately there is a simple fix. On our S-470 I put an aluminum flashing on the rear of the case using one of the bolts on each end of the grill box, similar to the way Weber handles water flow on the front. A 12" wide roll of aluminum flashing was only ten dollars at Lowes, and I cut it with scissors to fit. Now even if I forget to reinstall the cover, no water drips into the grease pan. This is not an issue with the Weber Genesis grills because the lid design is completely different (but one of the trade-offs is much lower interior space). Weber really should make something like this a running production change.

* Do *NOT* buy the Weber-brand grill cover. I like most of Weber's stuff, but their covers are very poor quality. Buy the Veranda BBQ Cart Cover instead. The 'Large' size fits the Summit 400-series perfectly, and the construction and design are far superior to the Weber covers.

Other considerations:

* These puppies use LOTS of gas! I am very glad that we were able to easily pipe natural gas to a convenient location. I can hardly imagine how fast we would be running through propane at >3x the cost!!

* If you are evaluating the stainless Genesis models, you really should consider the S-450 or S-470. The construction is substantially better and the finish will be much easier to maintain. Basically I would recommend sticking with the less expensive porcelain models, or stepping-up to the Summit grills. In addition to better materials, the front-to-back burners offer much more flexibility and control, and the side table is not covered with knobs.

* Check pricing. I buy a lot of stuff at Amazon, but we were able to find this grill for substantially (~20%) less at another reputable online vendor.

* The natural gas hose is quite thick and heavy, is apparently armored inside the PVC exterior coating, and comes with a good-quality brass 1/2" quick-disconnect. The connector on the end of the quick-disconnect is a female 1/2" IPS thread (i.e., standard steel pipe thread), so you need a male 1/2" IPS thread on the end of your supply line. Be sure to put a "O W G" (Oil/Water/Gas) rated ball valve immediately before the hose connection, and only use pipe dope or Teflon tape rated for use with gas.

* In California, galvanized pipe is *required* for outdoor gas use. According to PG&E, the western gas supply has very low levels of sulfur, so the old concerns about flaking and corrosion inside galvanized pipe are not an issue here in California.

* For rare situations where you need more grill capacity, consider the relatively inexpensive Rib-O-Lator. This is essentially a ferris-wheel with stainless trays, and will hold an amazing amount of food (and still leave parts of the grill available). There is at least one Rib-O-Lator (or Rib-O-Wheel) YouTube video with the Summit S-470, and the tall lid clearly helps. We use it mostly for ribs (surprise!), and ours fits easily inside the bottom cabinet when not in use.

* Not 100% made in USA. Several of the boxes inside the crate were clearly labeled "Made in China," including the rotisserie and both tables.

* Remove the door handles and the doors from the cabinet before removing the protective plastic coating. The doors snap-out easily if you depress the top pin, and the plastic coating is much easier to remove completely if the handles are not in the way. Each handle is held on by two Phillips-head screws and is very easy to reinstall.

* The crate weighs about 260 lbs, but if you remove the various boxes from inside the cabinet and fire-box, two people can remove the shell from the pallet. After that, you can easily roll the grill on any hard surface, and assembly is straightforward. The most tedious part of "assembly" was removing the protective plastic coating and collapsing all of the cardboard debris.

Updated July 2010

We use this grill about two or three times a week, and remain very happy. I would definitely buy this again. I've added some photos to illustrate the modifications referenced in the original review. Note that if you regularly use the smoker, the exterior stainless will inevitably get discolored near the right-side and front edges of the cover.

Amazon purchased, great price and fast easy delivery. Saved a bunch on compared to a local purchase. Love the grill, directions easy to follow for assembly. Had to run to Home Depot to get an adapter for the gas connection. Note: use the right kind of thread dope for natural gas lines and get 3 AAA batteries for the handle light. Those weren't included. Total time to assemble, run to Home Depot, install and cook up some steaks 2 hours. Grill heats up nice and quick. Well worth the money.

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AMCOR PLM12000E 12,000 BTU AIR CONDITNR

• READY TO COOL UP TO A 400 SQ FT ROOM; BUILT-IN WASHABLE FILTER WITH CASTORS FOR EASY MOVING FROM ROO

This review does not reflect performance of the unit but design only, which is to say that whoever designed it went out of his way to make the worst unit he could. 1st, The fan, for instance, does not oscillate. You can move the grill to point right, left, or in the center, but it will not oscillate. 2nd, the grill through which the air blows only points upward. You can vary the angle so it points less upward or more upward, but it will not point straight forward or down. 3rd, although the water collector holds a lot of water, in order to drain the unit, you are given a very shallow pan, meaning that when the internal collector is full, it would take several trips to empty it. 4th, the drainage point is at nearly floor level. This means that it is lower that even the very shallow drain pan they supply! Are we supposed to pick the unit up and tilt it to drain it? It does weight 81 lbs. 5th, because of the 4th problem, the best solution is to raise the unit and use the hose for continuous drainage, which brings us to the 2nd problem: the air only blows upward, and since the unit is raised, you cannot get direct air if you are lying down or sitting comfortably. There are other portable units on the market which have none of these problems. They oscillate, the grill can point up, down, or level, and water drains into a container that can be easily removed and emptied. I wish someone had written this before I blew the money on this model!

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When I first got the unite it did not have the instructions, but I though I was a hotshot and didn't need them. I thought I had it set right but it sucked because. I though I knew it all and was pissed at the machine. After being goated by my wife, I went online, got the istructions and set it to the right settings and it works great. DOUT WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS FOLLOW DIRECTIONS the story of my life.

Tel-Tru BQ225 Barbecue Thermometer, 2 inch aluminum dial, 4 inch stem, zones

I buy these thermometers for my comp. bbq smokers, there well built and very accurate and I never have a problem with them. Also there made in the USA!

Grill Master Snoopy Spotlight on Snoopy Series 2011 Hallmark Ornament

Just the right Ornament for that bar b que person in your family,

Its very detailed and very cute....Will make a great surprise gift. this item arrived in timely manner

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George Foreman GR10B 36 Square Inch Nonstick Countertop Grill, Black

What did we do before George came along??

This was a replacement grill for Mom.... she burned up the cord on the old one (totally her fault) or that one would still be going! This one is VERY SMALL. Two boneless pork chops, two hamburgers if they are small, four slices of bacon, a few dogs, or maybe two pieces of fish. My hubby and I find this too small for us but perfect for one. It is good and hot unlike some of the in-between sizes that never quite heated up enough.

For one person or a dorm room (or if allowed) it's great!

Our favorite tip after taking your food off and UNPLUGGING soak a paper towel with water and place it inside the grill. When you finish eating, add a bit more water and clean up should be a breeze.

Inexpensive, small, portable for traveling to parties (along with my

mini frydaddy deep fryer), intended for one big hamburger or steak or

2-3 chicken breasts. Heats up fast, 1 minute. Easy clean up (use

plastic spatulas, metal will scratch teflon).

When I ordered, I assumed this was a standard size and did not know

it was mini version look at the dimensions but I'm an individual

so this is perfect for me. When I have guests over, I can grill 5+

hamburgers separately in < 30 minutes.

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I've had a several variations on the small George Foreman grills. I have literally worn most of them out, and they last well when taken care of! I use them a LOT. They are great when making a meal in the summer. It doesn't noticably heat the room like the broiler in the oven and I think it uses much less power all year round. They are just the right size for one or two people.

I cooked steak, lamb, pork, chicken, salmon, tuna, cod, haddock, bluefish, trout, and a bunch of stuff that just isn't coming immediately to mind. It was all great. The biggest danger is over-cooking because it's so fast and cooks from both sides at once.

When cooking for one and there is space behind a steak or pork chop where I put sliced veggies like bell pepper and onions to cook with the steak. Behind the steak is a steamy spot on the grill and these veggies cook to perfection.

The tilted design is great to get rid of grease and the hot plates nicely sear the surface to seal in juices and flavor.

With fish I like to use a very light coating of Mayo which seems to help make pink and white fish even more delectibly moist and tasty. Even cooking a whole trout is great, albeit I needed to slice it in two at the ribs so it all fit at once. About 6 minutes between the plates and done to yummy perfection.

With steak and meats the grill works great with rubs and spices. I really like the paul prudome "magic" line of spices. Yum!

If you freeze steaks, a 6 oz 3/4" thick steak frozen solid and dropped on the hot places will be done to medium in just about 10 minutes, in my experience A fridge cold steak of the same size/thickness is done to medium in about 5 mintues. Timing is just about second nature now.

The non-stick surface isn't perfect, though pretty good. Be careful with forks/knives and use a plastic spatula to remove fish as it has more tendency to stick than anythig else.

Cleanup is oh so easy. While one must not put their little GF in the dishwasher or immerse it (I wish the plates were removable!) it's still pretty easy to clean.

First, just after the food comes off I give it a quick hot wipe with a paper towel to get the bulk off. Just takes a second to do this. After the meal I finish the clean-up by hanging the front of the GF over the sink and using a soapy wet sponge. I throroughly wash the plates and clean the catch tray. I then use the clean catch tray to rinse the plates of soap, then drain it and both air dry. Water all flows into the sink and it's really clean. It all takes a minute or two.

This is a great tool. If it wasn't so great why would I keep buying them? :-) I even have a spare on the shelf in case my current 4 year old one fails. I love my GF and it's saved so much of my time while giving me great food to enjoy.

Update March 2013:

I've used this little GF a lot over the last 3 years. Maybe 5 days a week on average. It's held up great for such heavy use, but it's time to get another. The non-stick is starting to wear off. The one I have now doesn't owe me a thing! A lot of good eating came off those grilling plates. Still perfect for one or two people. Still cleans up pretty easy but it's time for another. I just hope they keep making them.

Update May 2013:

This model of the GF Champ was purchased for a friend. My own 5 year old model reached its end-of-life and I got a new GF champ. My current one has been really great.

The GF champ models are all pretty much identical aside from the different plastic shells. The new one reminds me that each does have some minor variations the new one takes about 30s longer to get a steak to my idea of perfection. I see the same sort of variations with Microwave ovens.

I've given GF champs as gifts to many friends and family members. I have probably purchased at least one of every model made and cooked on most of them. A wonderful, predictable and consistent experience. Convenience, quick cleanup and the tasty food keep me loving the GF champ.

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I had the old version of this grill (the white one) that came out when they first released this product. It was great. I used it for around 10 years, and finally had to toss it as the Teflon started to chip, but I got 10 years of use out of it so I was pleased.

I was happy to see this model, which looked exactly the same as the one I had and loved for 10 years.

I should add that I use my Foreman grill every day, sometimes multiple times a day. I clean it after each use. I'm pretty meticulous about that stuff.

Alright, so I get this new one and it works well. Cooks my chicken and steak just the way I like, and the Teflon surface appears to clean easily. It literally takes one or two swipes with a wet paper towel and everything comes off. Perfect.

Exactly 15 days later (I still have the receipt), I'm cooking a chicken breast and it smells like something is burning. I go into the kitchen, lift up the top of the Foreman grill, and the entire top of my chicken breast is black. It looked like a shingle from the roof of a house. The rest of the chicken was still raw, however. So I take a knife and cut off the top 1/8" of the chicken (the burnt part) and throw it away and let the chicken breast cook some more.

Two minutes later, the same thing happens. The top is burnt to a crisp, but the bottom is just fine.

Repeat this a few more times until the chicken breast is done cooking.

When I go to clean the grill this time, I notice that while the bottom still cleans easily, the top part is leaving Teflon bits on the wet paper towel.

If this were to happen after 10 years, like it did with the first Foreman Grill, that would be acceptable.

But when it happens after 15 days, it is unacceptable. The product is unusable now. I'm not sure if this is planned obsolescence or quality fade; the Foreman grill used to be a fantastic product, but either way now I can no longer recommend it.

Read the other reviews here. My situation seems to be pretty common. Most of the reviews that say "omg I love it it works so well" are from people who just got it and it hasn't failed yet.

Zero stars. Avoid, or do not buy without a great return policy, because after you use and clean it it about 20 times, you will need to return it.

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This was my third Foreman Grill, the 2nd of this model. My first one worked beautifully and lasted along time. Then I guess they cut back on the coating to get more profit. After less than 10 cookings the non stick surface was non-effective and cleaning it became a major chore and as noted in other reviews the top cooked faster and there were hot-spots so that it cooked irregularly. The center would be burnt with the edges still being somewhat undercooked. I went looking for a replacement grill and compared the cooking surface to the others in the store. Others were smooth and glossy while the Foremans were gritty, rough and pitted. Like an emery board. Definetly going to look at a new brand.

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