Cuisinart GR-2 Griddler Express Contact Grill
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CuisinartBrand: Cuisinart
Release Date: 2006-02-01
Model: GR-2
Color: Brushed stainless
Product features:
- Indoor, electric, countertop contact grill in brushed stainless-steel housing
- Upper and lower 12-by-9-inch nonstick, non-removable grill plates; drip spout
- Floating hinge adjusts to fit any size sandwich; 3 temperature settings
- Helpful indicator lights; instructions, recipes, and cleaning tool included
- Measures 15-1/2 by 6 by 15 inches; 3-year limited warranty
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Cuisinart GR-2 Griddler Express Contact Grill
Customer Review: Great grill for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent grill for the price. I have had a George Foreman grill for several months before getting this one. My GF was a fixed temperature without an on/off switch, so that's my previous electric grill experience. I have also owned, and hated, sandwich grillers, none of which work as advertised. I live in an apartment so neither a charcoal nor propane grill were an option.
The pros: A switch with variable settings so you don't have to plug and unplug it for use; the high setting is much higher than the GF and is great because I like my steak rare with a charred exterior and this comes as close to a barbeque as anything I've used; the swing away top is easier for cleaning than the early GF; the fact that the griddle sits flat instead of a slope is a huge plus as often times on the GF the meat would slide down and/or off the edge; the quick warm up, even on the high setting; the even heat distribution on the grill.
The cons: My favorite grilled sandwich is toasted cheese with nothing else but bread and cheese. The grill flattened the sandwich too much for my taste and the bread was limp instead of crispy. I didn't buy it for sandwiches because I'm on high protein because of diabetes, so that isn't an issue for me. With ground beef the top tends to push down on one side causing it to cook a little unevenly.
Regarding the cleaning. I learned from an Internet search how to clean the GF and it works just as well for this one. I use nothing but a damp wash rag and clean it when it's warm, the hotter the better. I waited until I'd cooked some extra lean beef patties before I wrote this review, and the grill cleaned up easily after all the drippings from those guys. It only takes a couple of minutes and I actually clean it right after my last piece of meat or ground beef when it's good and hot.
Someone knocked off a star because it isn't restaurant quality. Yet for the minor cons I cite above I just have to give this 5 stars because the Costco price is only $40. You can't expect restaurant quality at that price and besides, it's a darn good grill.
Description of Cuisinart GR-2 Griddler Express Contact Grill
Cuisinart lets customers grill all their favorites-steaks, burgers, chicken, veggies, potatoes, etc.-rain or shine. The Griddler Express Contact Grill sits right on the kitchen counter, with extra-large top and bottom grill surfaces and a cup to catch excess fat. A professional-style floating hinge precisely positions the top plate to ensure both sides of foods, including the popular panini sandwiches, are always evenly grill. Nonstick plates are easy to clean and require little or no oil. Bigger, easier and healthier...what more could you ask for!Contact Grills
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