I'm thinking of purchasing this product vs. the Cuisinart Griddler from Williams-Sonoma. Anyone have any suggestions/advice for which might be better?
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I love the grill. Easy to use, easy to clean and the size is prefect. I have even toasted an English muffin and a bagel on it
1530679
I did purchase this for a Christmas gift for my mother last year. we use this appliance on a regular basis. We LOVE it! Easy to use, and the plates are removable and easy to clean... I hope this helps.. Very good buy!
1530680
Well, we sent the Cuisinart back to Amazon because the griddle plates kept falling out. Instead we got the George Forman Panini grill. This grill is super: easy to clean, and the griddle plates stay put. It is well made. We like it a lot.
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I have not used the cuisinart, but I love my lil grill! I use it every day, in fact since I first plugged it in, I have turned on my stove only a couple of times, if I can grill it I do, it is awesome for veggies, and all meats...and makes an awesome panini sandwich. Sausage patties done in a flash without the greasy mess! Its small, but for 2 people it is great!
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I loved mine for 3 years and due to my negligence I knocked it on the floor and the hinge broke. So I bought another one and love the new one just as much. I think it is better built than some of the cheaper George Forman grills. (The non-stick coating lasts on this grill) Just remember to let it heat up for 5 minutes and you'll be happy with whatever your cooking.
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I bought a remanufactured unit, which was less then the new unit. 349.00 new and 279.00 remfg. I don't know where you found the new unit for 249.00?I have to tell you that I am very pleased with the one I bought.Have not used my regular stove oven since.The convection feature is great.Pizza is the best.Pies are wonderfulCookies are even better.VERY PLEASED.
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I bought two and threw them away. Same problem. Got this one at TJ Maxx for $3 and works better Cuisinart CTG-00-WPS Barware Wine Stopper and Pourer
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Wish I could help - tried even the Cuisinart store no help my machine was too old (over 18 years old). Studied the connecting pieces seriously or have someone with a good eye to check out the grooves and decided to give it a go Bravo it worked. The other question I had what would I do with my Cuisinart - trow it out or spend the $8.
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Ours works great! I've been cooking on it for way longer than we expected, due to several setbacks in our kitchen remodel. I've made many wonderful things, including burgers, chicken, omelets quesadillas, pancakes and so forth. The left burner is definitely stronger than the right one. It takes a little longer to boil water, so I suggest getting one of those electric water-boiling kettles if you want hot water fast. Also, it won't handle two large skillets at once, due to size. The numbers on the dials wore off fairly quickly, too, but it still works fine.
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I'm not sure what this question is about. The Cuisinart MultiClad Pro line is VERY good quality, seems to be 18/10 quality, both in the weight and the quality of stainless steel. I have a whole line of the MultiClad Pro. The lesser-priced line below the MultiClad Pro isn't NEARLY the quality, Stay away from it. Marianne
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I notice that Cuisinart CTO-390PC is selling at Costco for $99, and Cuisinart TOB-195 looks almost exactly the same but is a different model number is $179.99 at Bed, Bath
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I don't know, It washes up very good under hot water in the sink. The Cuisinart Griddler is the best kitchen aid I have ever purchased. It cleans easy with very little effort and using the brush is almost never needed. The brush is good to have and glad i have it as a back-up for sauce covered ribs etc.
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Our Cuisinart TOB-40 switch just burned out (wuit working) after barely a year of use. We had a Black and Decker toaster ovn prior to that for at least 10 years. Anyway after looking at the answers here we are heading out to buy the Breville. The Cuisinart's durability was quite disappointing, and I, too, think it toasted and heated unevenly. We use it almost daily, and need reliability.
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My opinion of this item was so low that I sent it back after one use. I'd throw it out and get a Cuisinart (from Amazon of course). If you insist on keeping it I'd try T-fal.
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I asked Cuisinart about this, they said, none. The EPC-1200 is the model they sell through Costco, apparently. Its indistinguishable.
830708
I returned my cuisanart FP-14DC and purchased the Breville sioux chef 16 cup. My cuisanart would shut down many times while pulsing and the Breville is a beast of a machine and i would recommend the Breville. It's a few more bucks but the customer service is top notch.
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Following manufacturers directions and using the cuisinart as recommended has not created any issues for me. I can not speak to the other brand, I just know that this machine is reliable and works great for us.
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Wish I could help, but I don't know. Have you checked the Cuisinart website? They might have the answer ... or Customer Service.
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Mine did the same thing. Looks like they have a design flaw. I went with Cuisinart.
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Do not buy this from Amazon. I had two units arrive with significant damage to the cooking surface. Ended up purchasing the same thing from Williams Sonoma for $50 cheaper. To answer your question though, the surface is smooth-it's cast aluminum, but the surface is like a calphalon non-stick. Works great-I love my Williams Sonoma purchase.Seriously though...unless you want to spend hours on the phone with Amazon's clueless, outsourced customer service reps in India, I highly recommend getting this from a seller who actually does some semblance of quality control...Good luck! Do not buy this from Amazon. I had two units arrive with significant damage to the cooking surface. Ended up purchasing the same thing from Williams Sonoma for $50 cheaper. To answer your question though, the surface is smooth-it's cast aluminum, but the surface is like a calphalon non-stick. Works great-I love my Williams Sonoma purchase.Seriously though...unless you want to spend hours on the phone with Amazon's clueless, outsourced customer service reps in India, I highly recommend getting this from a seller who actually does some semblance of quality... » Read More Do not buy this from Amazon. I had two units arrive with significant damage to the cooking surface. Ended up purchasing the same thing from Williams Sonoma for $50 cheaper. To answer your question though, the surface is smooth-it's cast aluminum, but the surface is like a calphalon non-stick. Works great-I love my Williams Sonoma purchase.Seriously though...unless you want to spend hours on the phone with Amazon's clueless, outsourced customer service reps in India, I highly recommend getting this from a seller who actually does some semblance of quality control...Good luck! « Show Less
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I LOVE mine. I just got it from Costco (5200) on Sat. Got it to make green smoothies, cooking prep, etc. My smoothies initially came out a bit thick for my taste but found that I didn't run the blender long enough AND did not add enough water. The result? Today's green smoothie was delicious, creamy and not too thick- it was just right! I was really tending towards the Blendtec and was on the verge of purchasing one but after reading wonderful reviews on here and online with the SEVEN year warranty sealed the deal for me. I read more about poor customer service with Blendtec compared to Vitamix (hardly read any and believe me I read ALOT of reviews! lol) I don't have a stake in Vitamix- I just love the blender because it's American -made (keeps jobs here), excellent quality and the company stands by its products. I look at it as an investment in my and my family's health. HTH!