Excellent addition to most any kitchen...
Pros:
Quick, handy, easy to clean, and inexpensive.
Cons:
Sort of small, can not adjust the temperature
The Bottom Line:
The versatility of the grill, makes it an excellent value and a great addition to most any kitchen. Especially suited for college kids, small kitchens, and small families.
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Author's Review
There is already a wonderful review on the 25285, so I will address points not covered.
The cooking surface is large enough for two large hamburgers.
It is very important to preheat the grill for about 3 minutes, and as the other reviewer stated, to pre-treat with some non-stick solution.
This grill was well thought-out. Both the top and bottom grills remove for easy cleaning, and the grease trap easily removes, and is hidden under the grill.
If you need more cooking area, the grill's floating hinge allows you to completely fold the grill flat, to double the cooking area.
The timer is a MUST HAVE feature to prevent from over cooking, or even a fire. That is a great feature.
The grill is compact, it even stands on its end to allow for more counter space.
The design is simple, the craftmanship is good. It comes with a long, heavy-duty, three pronged cord.
If food is left in the grill, it will keep the food warm for over 15 minutes.
It is great for re-heating pizza, making the bottom nice and crispy!
This grill makes excellent hamburgers, 1-1.5 inch steaks, SALMON, chicken, grilled vegetables, and grilled cheese sandwiches!
For very thick steaks, microwave them for a few minutes, unless the inside will not be done, and the outside will burn!
The channels on the grill are deep, so it will crush delicate foods, but not a big deal for most uses.
If you place the left side of the grill on a 1 inch block, the grease will be more easily facilitated towards the grease trap.
Over-all, I like this grill. I am single, and have not kids. However, if a kid did reach-up and pulled this grill on top of them, they could be severely burned.
For the price, it is a good value.
I bought this through Amazon, they shipped to me FREE, and partnered with Hamilton Beach through the end of March, they are giving $20 free at Amazon if $59 is purchased through Hamilton Beach! What a Deal! ChicagoVegasJack