Does the drip tray actually work. Bought a new Hamilton Beach grill, Panini, griddle, and the drip tray is useless. Wouldn't recommend the newHamilton
2044268
I love my griddle! I use it almost 3 times a week and I have not had any issues with the drip tray!
2044269
Yes, and it easily comes apart for easy cleanup. I can't readily think of anything about this grill that I dislike. In fact, everything I hate about electronic grills are not present on this one. This is our second one. Had the first one 8 some-odd years with fairly heavy family use. We all had a moment of silence when it have up the ghost, then I promptly went to Amazon and bought another one.
2044270
Not sure. I received my Wolfgang Puck grill USED with food on it from an Amazon seller. It was supposed to be new for $150.00!!! I refused the shipment and purchased a Cuisinart indoor reversible electric grill & griddle from Bed Bath & Beyond and I absolutely love it.
2044271
Yes, the drip tray works good and very easy to clean, my only complaint about this product is that it has "hot spots" and you must adjust your cooking temp to those hot spots, otherwise it is a fairly good grill.
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Good question. I used the George Forman grill ( which I have had for years) as a Panini Press . It works fine except that it doesn't have a floating hinge, so you can get angled sandwiches on thick bread. Some of the panini makers have adjustable hinges, some have floating ones, but all have some sort of hinge adjustment. The Forman Grill (at least the one I had) didn't. But you can pretty much use them interchangably. Watch for drip trays on some (particularly if you want to use them like a grill for chicken or things that might drip). But I like the convenience and clean-ability of the panini presses that I have now. So I'm going to stay with the press rather than the grill. Hope this helps.
1264487
hi Crystal, it does have a removeable drip tray. We love it!! Easy to clean; makes breakfast for a crowd; and a good price. Works just fine.
151035
I do not use foil on the rack, however I do put foil over the drip pan it just makes it easier to clean. Love this grill.
554182
Yes there is a drip tray and it's very easy to remove. I empty the drippings from the tray in the trash and put the tray right into my dishwasher, no problem. Easy to clean.
2134625
It does drip on the layer below but I put the most bland item on the top layer and others on the bottom. Example: Potatoes, cauliflower on top, broccoli, onions, carrots etc on the bottom tray. I don't notice any flavor transfer because the steam doesn't take much out of the vegies. I don't know about meat. I am a vegetarian.
1722018
NO!!!!! There is no drip tray. It is only a grate for the grill OUTSIDE!!!!!! The grease will run all over the stove and create a fire.
910576
it comes with a removable tray for oil and grease that drips down, however the grill surface still need to be cleaned carefully due to the build in heater-core. i just use a wet rag and soak it in water and wipe it down. Its much easier than you think.
1900955
I have one but haven't use the grill, just the griddle. I don't know about the grill
1339146
The one that I purchased, the drip tray could be removed. It is separate from the rack. Both items started to rust within a year of use.
1785991
It is a little larger, and it has a 500 degree sear function that is fabulous for steaks. I used it on some salmon steaks the other night, and they were perfection (light pink in the middle). It does have independent temperature controls, and you can use the griddle or grill sides however you choose. I wasn't sure how well the drip tray would work, but it has worked perfectly each time. I think the only downside I've heard of is you can purchase a waffle iron insert for the older models. But this one makes some of the best pancakes we've ever had, so I'm happy, happy, happy!
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The grill came with a small drip cup that hangs underneath the unit. It has worked fine so far(3 months) but my grilling season has just started. Very happy with the grill quality, size and performance thus far. Hope this helps you.
985796
Sure can... the sides even pull out to give a slight angle so the grease will run down into the drip pan. Great grill...
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Hmm. Never have had a problem with low moisture or dry meat. I've never had the water pan run dry. The juices from the meat drain into the water pan, assuming it is correctly installed, so usually it overflows and runs into the grease trap drawer in the bottom of the smoker. A couple of questions & suggestions: 1. What temp are you using? Smoking at too high a temperature for too long is the most likely problem. I smoke pork butts on 235 F for about 16 hrs with great results. I usually have to empty the grease trap several times as the water pan overflows into the trap. Also, it could be that your thermometer or heat controller is defective. You can run a remote meat thermometer into the unit simply lay it on the grill where the meat would be to verify that the unit is maintaining the proper temperature. NOTE: Don't be worried if it is 5 or 10 degrees off from the display on the unit (50-100 degrees difference probably indicates a problem). 2. Are you closing the small circular exhaust on the upper left side of the unit? I keep this vent fully closed (as closed as it will go) during the entire cooking time. 3. Keep the wood chip feeder inserted at all times (except when actually adding chips). If the chip feeder is left out, it lets too much air into the unit and causes a variety of problems. 4. Make sure your door seals are in clean, in good condition, and sealing properly. You may have to adjust the door latch if it's too loose or too tight. 5. Don't open the door during cooking, unless it is really necessary 6. Smoke your brisket fat side up so the fat will drip down through the meat as it cooks off 7. Make sure you do not overfill your water pan. Even at max fill, the water pan should be mostly empty (there's a max fill line on the pan).
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The ease of cleaning the grill (the part that the food rests on) is possibly the best part about this grill. It's easy and the metal cleans nicely. The shortcomings of the grill are that the drip tray doesn't catch all the drippings so I have resorted to putting a pan under the grill but I still get grease splatter all over the tile floor of my balcony. Also, the temperature controller cycles on and off so cooking time is uneven and unpredictable and it never gets hot enough to sear anything. I'm waiting for it to die and then replace it. I have read some reviews that rate the Weber electric grill highly so hopefully that's a better choice. The ease of cleaning the grill (the part that the food rests on) is possibly the best part about this grill. It's easy and the metal cleans nicely. The shortcomings of the grill are that the drip tray doesn't catch all the drippings so I have resorted to putting a pan under the grill but I still get grease splatter all over the tile floor of my balcony. Also, the temperature controller cycles on and off so cooking time is uneven and unpredictable and it never gets hot enough to sear anything. I'm waiting for it to die and then replace it. I have read some reviews that rate the Weber... » Read More The ease of cleaning the grill (the part that the food rests on) is possibly the best part about this grill. It's easy and the metal cleans nicely. The shortcomings of the grill are that the drip tray doesn't catch all the drippings so I have resorted to putting a pan under the grill but I still get grease splatter all over the tile floor of my balcony. Also, the temperature controller cycles on and off so cooking time is uneven and unpredictable and it never gets hot enough to sear anything. I'm waiting for it to die and then replace it. I have read some reviews that rate the Weber electric grill highly so hopefully that's a better choice. « Show Less
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Yes, this model does have a removable drip tray. It also has specific settings to use for moist or dry foods, so that helps in the prevention of spills. Hope this helps!
1530894
Yes there is a drip tray that is super easy to clean up after use! Definitely be sure to clean rollers after each use too.