Breadman TR456 Panini Maker
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: BreadmanBrand: Breadman
Model: TR456
Product features:
- 4-slice or 2-baguette capacity
- LED pre-heat and ready light
- Floating hinge system for even grilling
- Nonstick cooking surface to simplify clean-up
- Measures 3-1/4 by 14-1/2 by 13 inches
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Breadman TR456 Panini Maker
Customer Review: Best combo of price/functionality/durability in a panini maker.
Summary: 5 Stars
For starters, you'll read a lot of reviews here referring to how Amazon ships the unit. I'm not sure if that's how they did it back then (these reviews seem to be older) but mine arrived very well packed, with the original packaging surrounded by filler, surrounded by a cardboard box marked 'FRAGILE' outside. Everything was completely intact when I received it.
Now to the unit itself. I'm pretty handy in the kitchen, and I have one of just about every crazy gadget imagineable. I had two criteria in mind when I bought this - heavyweight (for durability and to retain heat better while cooking) and powerful (to get enough heat in the first place).
My first paninis were made out of steak (top loin sirloin, which I sliced very, very thinly) which I cooked on the grill itself. The grill did a fantastic job of cooking the meat, leaving attractive grill marks and cooking it very evenly. I took a loaf of bread that I'd sliced per the instruction manual, and got cracking. Five minutes later, well done, nicely thinned, evenly cooked steak and cheese panini.
My observations - very strong and even cooking. The unit does feels like its worth more than you've paid for it, which is always good. The heftiness of the machine and the swinging hinge helps you take uneven sandwiches and turn them into evenly flattened and cooked paninis. The cleanup afterwards wasn't bad at all - although I'm sure one person's complaint here that the buildup will be more difficult over time is likely true. The only way I can see getting around that would be to have removeable plates, but that kind of feature is only found in units that are significantly more expensive - in other words, if you want it, you'll have to pay for it (like a Cuisinart Griddler at 4x the price).
My advice - if you're getting started with paninis, this is probably your best bet. Likewise if you're cost conscious. You may have the impression that this is a cheapo unit, and you'd be better off by paying more to get a higher quality unit - but unless there's some feature that you need that this one doesn't have (like those removeable plates, or an adjustable thermostat), I'd pass on that thinking - this bad boy is about as durable and performant as you're going to find, regardless of the price tag.
Description of Breadman TR456 Panini Maker
With the Breadman countertop panini maker, you can create delicious café-style sandwiches whenever the spirit moves you. Best known for its line of bread machines, Breadman has designed the press with the aim of preserving bread's best qualities throughout the grilling process. The model features a floating hinge system that ensures even contact with the sandwich's surface; the resulting panini have crispy outsides and gently steamed ingredients in between. Suitable for single users or a group, the press accommodates up to two baguette or four sliced bread sandwiches at a time.The press has several helpful structural details, like lights to indicate pre-heating or readiness and a cool-touch grip to protect your hands. Cord storage beneath and a locking handle make upright or flat storage easy, and the unit comes with nonskid feet to keep it stationary on the counter. Nonstick cooking plates simplify the clean-up portion of your meal, and the streamlined gray exterior blends in well with most kitchens. A handy asset for meals throughout the day, the panini maker measures 3-1/4 by 14-1/2 by 13 inches. --Emily Bedard
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