Cuisinart WM-SW2 Dual-Sandwich Nonstick Electric Grill
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Cuisinart WM-SW2 Dual-Sandwich Nonstick Electric Grill
Customer Review: Practically Useless
Summary: 2 Stars
I got this sandwich grill in a Christmas gift exchange and was thrilled at first. It seemed like such a neat appliance, and reminded me of the old Snackmaster sandwich makers from the 1980's. The first sandwich I made with it was just OK, and every sandwich since has gotten progressively worse. The problem is that it just doesn't hold much, only uses standard size pre-sliced sandwich bread, makes extremely flat sandwiches that don't even seal together properly, and whichever side has the sauce on it from the inside always ends up really soggy. If you are only using it for grilled cheese then fine, it's probably decent. But who needs this to make grilled cheese when a frying pan or griddle works just as well? I didn't even attempt French toast since I use French bread and that wouldn't fit in here. I would think an omelette would be incredibly messy. As it is you have to be very careful to keep the filling well inside the bread so it doesn't ooze out when you close the lid. I even tried making a sandwich without locking it or pressing down really hard to see if maybe the bread wouldn't be so flat, and one whole side came out soggy.
Not worth even messing with. I really wanted to like this but it just seems like a waste of space. I'm so happy I didn't spend any of my own money on it, and I'm putting it in the donation box for Goodwill.
Customer Review: Good enough for what it's meant to do
Summary: 4 Stars
I would've never puchased this sandwich grill myself but my husband and I received it during a Secret Santa gift exchange. I thought it would just be another appliance left sitting in its box but after using it once, I've come to really love it. True, it does not fit all slices of bread and has some difficulties with very thick sandwiches. You have to close the device using the handle, do not try to push from the top of the grill. My husband tried this and almost burnt his fingers off! So be careful!
With some trial and error, you can figure out how much you can fit into a sandwich for the best results. After fitting in your sandwich and letting it grill for a while (I found the green light does not always go off when the sandwich is done so be aware of how long you leave it in or you'll end up with a burnt sammie), the bread is nicely toasted, the cheese is gooey and crisp, everything is warm and lovely. For $20, you can't go wrong with this grill. It really makes the whole sandwich experience something to look forward to.
Like I said, I wouldn't buy this for myself unless I was a BIG sandwich lover (which I'm not) but it's a nice, inexpensive gift that someone can find a use for.
Customer Review: A weight watchers dream
Summary: 4 Stars
I have read some of the negative reviews on here and can't really argue with many of the points made. It does have a small surface area and it will not close if the sandwich is too thick. So I guess it's all about how you use it.
I am on Weight Watchers and am really trying to watch my calories. But I really love cheesy sandwiches like the croque monsieur. I can make low calorie versions of these things that are really satisfying. If I use Arnold sandwich thins or Healthy Life bread and low fat cheese, I can have a grilled cheese sandwich for around 250 calories which goes great with tomato soup.
I once made an omelet in this machine. It was a little messy but very tasty. I use it to make pizza sandwiches and ham and swiss and all kinds of great warm, gooey, cheesy but light treats to eat.
There are a couple of things that are preventing me from giving it that last star. Non-stick or not, this thing is a real pain to clean. Also, the hot plates are exposed on the sides and I once burned the side of my hand when I went to grab something on the counter next to it so be careful!
Customer Review: Doesn't do its job, and makes a big mess
Summary: 1 Stars
I had high hopes for this little gadget, being a fan of grilled sandwiches. Unfortunately, one experience was all it took to convince me that this grill isn't the way to go.
I tried to make two grilled ham and cheese sandwiches. Within about 30 seconds of the grilling, it was pouring cheese out all sides of the grill (and no, before you wonder I didn't use a lot of cheese). I didn't even let it finish the cooking cycle because the cheese was getting underneath the grill and I didn't want it near the cord.
When I opened the unit I got two sandwiches that needed to be separated from one another (and cut into halves) using a steak knife, and even that was a pain. The sandwiches themselves, which started as standard store-bought bread, were now mashed into what looked more like pita bread (hollow, thin, and a little tough). The edges were burned black; just generally not a good sandwich.
As opposed to cleaning the liquid cheese off, this device just went in the trash. I can't recommend this even over just a standard non-stick griddle.
Customer Review: Very Poor - Used Once and Never Again
Summary: 1 Stars
I agree with the other reviewers who said that this sandwich maker cannot handle much of a sandwich. I wish I had heeded the advice but I thought that since so many were positive that it must be OK - I was WRONG!
I just bought and received this grill and made a simple grill cheese sandwich using two slices of American cheese and nothing else per sandwich. The cheese cane running out of the maker and went all over the hinges and outside parts as well as the counter. It remains a mess that I do not know how to clean since the cheese is all over the hinges and wires. The sandwich itself came out pretty well squashed. It was tasty but squashed. I suggested to hubby that maybe we could use the grill to try French Toast or garlic bread and he said "NO WAY... too thin and squashed".
So... my advice... make grilled cheese sandwiches in a fry pan. This grill maker will either go back to AMAZON or else be donated to a charity sale.
I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS TO ANYONE! It is bad news!! I am very sorry I bought it!!