Cuisinart Griddler Stainless Steel 5-in-1 Grill/Griddle & Panini Press

5-in-1 Versatile Cooking Functions Brushed Stainless-Steel Housing Sturdy Panini-Style Handle Floating Cover to Adjust to Thickness of Food Removable & Reversible Nonstick Cooking Plates to Drain Grease Adjustable Temperature Controls w/ Indicator Lights Integrated Drip Tray

Compact in size yet boasting big features, the Cuisinart's Countertop Griddler adds five-in-one functionality to your kitchen. This versatile appliance can function as a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle and half grill/half griddle for fast and easy cooking convenience. It features a stylish brushed stainless-steel housing for a sleek and modern look that will match any kitchen decor. Easy to use, the Cuisinart Griddler has a panini-style handle along with an adjustable hinged floating cover to accommodate various food thicknesses. Two temperature controls and a function selector sit at the base of the unit. Clearly marked with indicator lights, these controls are ultra user-friendly for fool proof operation. Cleaning up is a walk in the park--the Griddler features dishwasher-safe plates, integrated drip tray and a cleaning/scraping tool for quick and easy cleanup when you're done whipping up delicious meals. Contact Grill As a contact grill, the Cuisinart Griddler cooks burgers, boneless pieces of meat and thin cuts of meat and vegetables. This healthy grilling function is ideal for when you want to cook something in a short amount of time. The contact grill cooks both sides of the food at the same time. Panini Press To grill sandwiches, breads and quesadillas, use the Griddler as a panini press. It works by pressing the sandwich down between two grill or griddle plates to toast the bread and warm the sandwich. Full Grill As a full grill, the Griddler will cook your yummy burgers, steak, poultry, fish and vegetables. Lay the Griddler's cover flat to create a double, flat cooking surface. Just like an outdoor grill, the full grill fits all kinds of cuts of meats of various thickness. Full Griddle The full griddle function of the Griddler is perfect for preparing perfectly cooked breakfast foods like pancakes, eggs, bacon, hast brown and toast. In this position you also create a double, flat cooking surface for cooking multiple pieces of food at a time. Half Grill/Half Griddle When you want to create full meals such as bacon and eggs or steak and potatoes all at the same time, that's where the half grill/half griddle function comes into play. This versatile cooking option lets you to use either the grill/panini temperature or the griddle temperature selector to cook your food to perfection.