Breville Ikon Panini Press
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Manufacturer: BrevilleKitchen and Housewares Reviews of Breville Ikon Panini Press
Customer Review: Great Press with Excellent results! Some vigilance required.
Summary: 4 Stars
Great Press with Excellent results! Some vigilance required.
The Breville Ikon Panini Press is a great press and one of the best values for the price. I would have given this Panini Press 5 stars, but for a few features that it lacks.
Pros:
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- Has plenty of power for fast heat up and excellent results
- Quick and even heating
- Large surface enough for large sandwiches of several small ones at the same time
- Has expandable hinged top plate that can accommodate thick sandwiches
- Adjustable heat settings for various foods
- Adjustable legs allow for flat level surface or tilt forward to drain
- Removable drip tray simplifies cleanup.
- The nonstick cast-aluminum plates allow the use of metal utensils.
- Overall design is heavy duty and has sleek pro look (some of the smaller models available from other manufacturers are flimsy, but this one is definitely more solid).
- Nonstick plates are fairly easy to clean.
- Can be stored laying down or standing up for saving space.
- My favorite feature: the adjustable height setting that allows me to set the top plate at a specific height so as to not crush any soft sandwiches
Cons:
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- No power switch - must unplug when done
- No timer, so you have to watch it. If you leave it unattended, your Panini may get burnt. I would have loved to have a setting similar to a toaster which shuts off after a period of time.
- Plates are not removable: It would have been a little easier to clean with removable plates, but then again; the non-removable plates make this unit so sturdy and the heating so uniform. If the plate had been removable, it might have come at a cost of not being as solid and heavy duty.
- Hot to touch: you must be careful, especially with small children around. This unit gets very hot to the touch and can easily burn. Breville could have done a better job insulating the top and sides of the unit so as to protect anyone touching the outside from burning.
Overall, I love this unit, but would only recommend it to someone who does not mind the cons described above.
Description of Breville Ikon Panini Press
Watch the Video Below Prepare grilled sandwiches - from panini and croque monsieur to quesadillas and Philly cheesesteaks - with this multitasking countertop appliance. Its special high-sear setting gives breads a crisp, toasty finish.Nonstick cast-aluminum plates allow the use of metal utensils.High-sear setting gives sandwiches a crisp, toasty finish.Variable heat controls make it great for grilling meat, fish and vegetables too.Adjustable top plate accommodates various thicknesses.Drips and spills are channeled into a removable tray.Brushed-stainless-steel finish.A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.Small Appliances
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