Hamilton Beach 25450 Gourmet Panini Press
by Hamilton Beach
Product Summary
Manufacturer: Hamilton BeachBrand: Hamilton Beach
Model: 25450
Product features:
- Gourmet sandwich press for deli-style grilled panini at home
- Floating lid makes even contact with thick or thin sandwiches
- Nonstick grids measure 8-1/2 by 12 inches
- Power and preheat lights; locking lid; upright storage design
- Grill unit measure 13-1/2 by 11-1/2 by 4 inches; 2-year warranty
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Hamilton Beach 25450 Gourmet Panini Press
Customer Review: Great Panini's on a Budget!
Summary: 4 Stars
Now if you're craving warm, toasty sandwiches and you've only got $40 in your pocket you can either go to a sandwich shop a handful of times or buy this little bad boy so you can have a nearly unlimited supply! While this panini press may not be perfect, it does a fine job putting out melty, toasted sandwiches that are way better than what you can make otherwise. I purchased this press a couple of days back and have experimented with some french bread, swiss cheese, salami and turkey bacon. In both cases the sandwich came out just right, ingredients warmed and cheese melted. For the less positive reviews, my guess is operator error and poor cooking skills, it's certainly not the press. You do want to make sure you get ingredients that are sliced to the right thickness and aren't ice cold from the fridge.
Overall it's a good looking appliance with a lot chrome, real metal and otherwise. Build quality is a bit flimsy, the hinges and arms are not super solid but unless you man-handle your machine, you should be ok. Controls are simple, plug it in and wait for the green light to come on. In 2 - 5 minutes you should have a great snack, just make sure you set the height properly and keep an eye on your meal. You really can not beat the price on this press, it does everything you would expect it to.
Description of Hamilton Beach 25450 Gourmet Panini Press
The Hamilton Beach Panini Press Gourmet Sandwich Maker is an excellent appliance to have on hand to make grilled cheese and other hot sandwiches. Every deli sandwich tastes better hot and with melted cheese. This Panini Press can handle sandwiches of any size.Create delicious, deli-like panini at home with this gourmet sandwich press from Hamilton Beach. Designed to accommodate everything from single-slice ham sandwiches to piled-high turkey grinders, the grill heats ingredients, melts cheese, and creates a crispy outer crust. The floating lid slides and swivels for the right fit and locks into position with a side dial. The locking function is also handy for keeping the lid upright if you want to make open face snacks or clean the grill plates. Roomy and ribbed, the grill plates measure 12 by 8-1/2 and are coated with a wipe-down nonstick coating.
Stable on its four feet, the press has gleaming chrome housing and durable plastic accents. A side clamp locks it shut between uses, so you can choose from upright or horizontal storage-a thoughtful feature for the space-efficient kitchen. Two indicator lights signal power and preheating, and the whole unit measures 13-1/2 by 11-1/2 by 4. Hamilton Beach includes a two-year warranty. --Emily Bedard
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