Cuisinart GR-4NW Multifunctional Griddler w/ Waffle Plates, Grill & Panini Press, Certified Refurbished (2-Year Warranty) $49.99 + Free Shipping

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11-27-2020 at 09:07 PM #2

This is a great price, the waffle plates usually cost > $20 on their own.

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11-27-2020 at 09:20 PM #3

Note: this is the older version. Newer version is GR-5B-P1. This is available (new) at Best Buy for $70, open box for $50.

Item has great reviews though all over the web.

Buyer beware.

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11-27-2020 at 09:27 PM #4

I had a bad experience with this press. The hinge broke on one side, JB weld didn't hold, warranty was passed, and the piece isn't sold to replace. I'd be interested in seeing if the new model fixed that issue.

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11-27-2020 at 09:33 PM #5

Just FYI. The panini part works great, but the waffle plates are terrible. I could never get crispy waffles with them - they were always soggy! I ended up getting rid of this and getting a regular waffle maker.

But it is nice that the plates come out for washing!!

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11-27-2020 at 09:56 PM #6

I would not recommend this. We have this with waffle plates and it's just bad at all functions. I wish we had a regular waffle maker.

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11-27-2020 at 10:41 PM #7

What would you all recommend for grilled cheese, grilling up burritos, and waffles occasionally?

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11-27-2020 at 11:02 PM #8

Quote from docu :

I would not recommend this. We have this with waffle plates and it's just bad at all functions. I wish we had a regular waffle maker.

Same here. Can never get crispy waffles with this thing.

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11-28-2020 at 05:26 AM #9

These are great.
I bought one two years ago and used it 4 times. Go figure.

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11-28-2020 at 06:50 AM #10

This is good for sandwiches. No good for waffles. This one is better by far.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TYB...UTF8&psc=1

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11-28-2020 at 07:37 AM #11

I use mine for making pancakes. Pretty much all I would trust it with.

I tried cooking chicken with the grill plates, the problem is, the unit struggles to make enough heat to keep a sear. What ends up happening is you'll get an initial sear when you first put your protein on, then the grill cools and tries to heat up but can never recover. This result in your protein simply boiling in it's own juices.

Pretty decent for pancakes or a sandwich press.

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11-28-2020 at 10:00 AM #12

Quote from Videofrank :

This is good for sandwiches. No good for waffles. This one is better by far.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TYB...UTF8&psc=1 [amazon.com]

I would never buy a waffle maker without removable plates that you can put in the dishwasher. Otherwise you'll never keep it clean.

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11-28-2020 at 10:12 AM #13

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I would never buy a waffle maker without removable plates that you can put in the dishwasher. Otherwise you'll never keep it clean.

Nothing a dishwashing brush and a damp cloth can't clean. Remember the waffles get so crispy they lift right off so only thing left is a little residue from the butter or grease. Besides with time, the dishwasher will remove the non stick coating. Just my .02

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11-28-2020 at 01:36 PM #14

Quote from swechsler :

I would never buy a waffle maker without removable plates that you can put in the dishwasher. Otherwise you'll never keep it clean.

Which one do you recommend?

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11-28-2020 at 04:45 PM #15

Quote from Videofrank :

Nothing a dishwashing brush and a damp cloth can't clean. Remember the waffles get so crispy they lift right off so only thing left is a little residue from the butter or grease.

That's true in theory, but in practice people get lazy and they put it away without cleaning.

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Besides with time, the dishwasher will remove the non stick coating. Just my .02

That hasn't been my experience with quality nonstick items.

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