Does the press/lid leave grill marks on the panini top?
1877667
It's heavy weight, and flat lid. If you want to have the grill mark, flip each side I guess. Did I answer your question?
1877668
No. The press is flat. You need to turn whatever you are cooking over to get grill marks on both sides.
1877669
It does not, I had to flip the Panini over for grill marks on both sides. Hope that helps!
1877670
The press (lid/cover/top) DOES NOT leave any marks on a cooking panini. The "grill marks" are created from the pan itself. Under ordinary circumstances, you'll need to flip the panini part way through the cooking time.
1032284
Grease can come out of the back of the lid while cooking brats. I haven't had the issue with other meat.
468841
I have used my grill at least once a week or more for the past few years and have not noticed any visible degradation of the Teflon surface. Remember, this is a low cost small grill without the features of larger more expensive units but I think that it gives the most bang for the buck for those who are preparing small meals. Why get a large unit if all you are going to do is grill one chicken breast or one burger, etc.? Cleaning really is simple so long as you clean the unit right away before the grease hardens and bakes on. Simply rub downward along the ridges with a wadded paper towel and then with a damp to wet paper towel and the unit is clean and ready for its next use. I have used my grill at least once a week or more for the past few years and have not noticed any visible degradation of the Teflon surface. Remember, this is a low cost small grill without the features of larger more expensive units but I think that it gives the most bang for the buck for those who are preparing small meals. Why get a large unit if all you are going to do is grill one chicken breast or one burger, etc.? Cleaning really is simple so long as you clean the unit right away before the grease hardens and bakes on. Simply rub downward along the ridges with a wadded paper towel... » Read More I have used my grill at least once a week or more for the past few years and have not noticed any visible degradation of the Teflon surface. Remember, this is a low cost small grill without the features of larger more expensive units but I think that it gives the most bang for the buck for those who are preparing small meals. Why get a large unit if all you are going to do is grill one chicken breast or one burger, etc.? Cleaning really is simple so long as you clean the unit right away before the grease hardens and bakes on. Simply rub downward along the ridges with a wadded paper towel and then with a damp to wet paper towel and the unit is clean and ready for its next use. « Show Less
1815843
I use all of the above to clean with but SOS pads clean the best of all of them. The grill does not leave marks on the meat, it is a broiler pan and the heat comes from the top not the bottom.
480969
Mine never did that or I didn't notice it and my husband would say I notice everything. Mine came with little rubber things around the lid. I keep them on it when I store it. Used it yesterday to make a chicken noodle with vegetable soup. Used it Sunday to do the Pioneer woman chuck roast that is Devine. Started on stove top and finished in the oven.
505763
No, it does not. It has raised ridges so that it will leave "grill marks" on the food being grilled. The bottom of the cast iron grate is grooved and the electric coils fit into the groves so the cooking surface can not be flipped.
1123088
The Panini press can be used as a contact grill. The lid opens to a 90* angle so you only have the bottom surface to use for grilling. The lid does not lay flat, which would have given double the surface. The only caveat to grilling with the lid up is that the lid gets hot, so safety is a concern. I hope this helps.
1815844
I just soak it in soapy water for a few moments and I use a soft scrubber and yes it did leave grill marks on it . I love my broiler pan .
1711770
We use the ribbed grill pan and the so called "panini" cover to grill steaks, etc.; they leave nice grill marks. I do suggest you get the rigid plastic devices with the plastic "teeth" to help clean the pan, etc. Leonard Feld
1751448
No, I have detected a little discoloration but I have saw no pits or any metal scraping off. I have used my pot a lot but I always wipe it down with olive oil before the next use.
149269
Not that I have noticed. They are mostly cosmetic and we're not present on mine when I opened the box. But after use, all my stainless steel baking pieces and pots have nicks / pith marks.
690668
Yes, however if you get it almost into position and then hook it onto the legs before you mov it into final position it does not move very far on the surface. We had an older version of this griddle and over about 10 years of frequent use (we have a B&B;) the surface had very few marks. The surface on the new one seems to be even more durable. If you are a little careful you should not have any problem.
1728882
I never noticed any imperfections, and I never use metal utensils on the pan. I've had it for a few months, and it's probably the best I've ever used.
2062710
Yes, the top and all of the grill grates comes off. It can function as just a pit.
563854
Yes, the heat element is under the top grill. I generally use an aluminum foil to collect the grease and drips, then wipe with a wet cloth.
1655309
I have had the grill for over a year and sometimes I cook directly on the grill and sometimes I cook on aluminum foil - and both methods are great. I have not noticed any issues with paint getting on food. The only times paint has come off is when I've cleaned the grill. It really is a great product, we love it!
1391367
The paint finish they use makes it a breeze. As we all find out over the years, the trick is to clean it after every use when it cools down. The first three or four times I didn't and it still was no problem. I did use a grease cutter. Cleaned the lid and all other parts in five to seven minutes using newspaper liberally to wipe up with. Honestly this is a very portable little grill.