Does the unit have hinges to open wider for grilling thick sandwiches? Or does it always close tight?
206242
depends on how thick your sandwhich is. The hinges do float which allows for waffles to expand and sandwiches to fit.
1989981
Yes. With the lid on, there is about 1 3/4 inch of room for what you want to grill. I am very pleased with this grill. Nothing sticks to it. Because the grill is separate from the heating element, you just lift it out and wash it without any concerns. It has very even heat with very little indication of any hot spots. It is also very large and will handle a lot of pancakes at one time!
1676766
Hi. No this lid does not have hinges. It is a bread board that fits into the top of the bread bin and lifts off.
623796
No, it opens straight up and back (that's where the hinge is). Only concern is that it is quite tall if you plan to place it under a counter.
286756
It rests on what you're grilling. The lid rotates a bit within the handle, so it can be adjusted to lay flat on a thick sandwich vs a thin one.
511436
The lid is supposed to be loose to accommodate thick types of meat, like the occasional rib eye I like to throw on it. That allows the lid to lie flat, regardless of the thickness, your food gets evenly cooked. My George has become the most used item in the kitchen, other than utensils.
1045293
It does have a hinged door, it makes it nice for going in and out with kids. You can also zip it shut if you want to.
469518
No, it does not have hinges. I called the company and they stopped making hinges on all their toasters some time in the last year.
585259
No. There are 2 grates. The lower one sits on metal tabs and supports the charcoal. The upper one sits on metal tabs and supports the food. Both lift out. They are not attached to hinges.
1506546
I assume that by "floating hinge" the inquiry deals with auto adjustment of spacing between top and bottom grill plates to accommodate the thickness of the steak, sandwich or other item being grilled. The answer is "yes". The grill easily provides even, auto-adjustment of the spacing.
664157
My opening is 30". Minimum would be 29 3/4". The grill with flanges attached measures 31 1/2". I think your opening will be fine.And this a a nice grill. I've been using it for a few months. It gets hot quickly.
568346
I believe you are referring to the edges near the handles. Yes they are hinged so that you can add more charcoal or smoking wood. I purchased a cast iron cooking grate as a replacement. The cast iron is significantly superior to the plated steel that comes with the Weber, but the hinged areas are nice to have. SO yes it has the hinged areas, but you may want to investigate a cast iron alternative. The one that I purchased has a removable center portion that has a number of alternate attachments. One of which is a cast iron smoke box. Just sayin.
369106
This product doesn't have self-closing hinges. If you leave the lid upright, it will lean against the wall and won't close by itself. If you leave the lid not upright, it will slam shut and won't close softly.
266159
It does not lock like another model that I looked at, so it does have rising room. I guess you would call the hinge floating. It is like the waffle iron that we had for 20+ years. I use it weekly and wouldn't have any other model.
1282258
Yes, but it's a pretty strong one. I used mine a lot and it still stays closed tight. I have had no problems with it.
1485612
Hi Catherine, yes I believe it does have a floating type hinge in the back. You can grill chicken breasts, thighs, and the top part of the grill will stay up if you want it to or you can push it down on the chicken. I like that it's cast iron and not Teflon. Makes awesome Panini sandwiches.
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Mine has always been a snug fit. It does become easier to close once you break it in over time.