And use the griddle temperature. Control the settings are 200 250 300 350 400 and 425. But either control can be used for cooking.

A floating cover and one set of reversible plates turn the Griddler® into a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle, or half grill/half griddle. Dual temperature controls ensure everything is perfectly cooked every time on the removable dishwasher safe nonstick cooking plates for easy meals and clean up.

Editor's Note (September 2023): We reviewed the Cuisinart Griddler in 2019; after periodically retesting, we still stand by our recommendation years later. Thanks to its compact size and easy-clean design, the Cuisinart Griddler remains a top choice for smokeless grills.

The handlebar, top, and control panel are stainless steel. Two reversible cooking plates made of thin cast aluminum with a non-stick coating are easily removed and dishwasher safe. Each plate has a ribbed grill side and a flat griddle side.

The biggest difference between an outdoor grill and a griddle is the cooking surface. Unlike a grill's grate which leaves food often exposed to direct flame, a griddle is a smooth, flat surface that food is cooked on, like a giant pan or skillet.

Use the Griddler® as a Full Grill to cook burgers, steak, poultry (we do not recommend cooking bone-in chicken, since it does not cook evenly on a Full Grill), fish and vegetables.

With five separate cooking options, the Cuisinart Griddler can handle everything from pancakes and sausages to grilled cheese to steaks, hamburgers, and panini. A floating cover and one set of reversible plates turn the Griddler into a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle, or half grill/half griddle.

From air fryer toaster ovens and waffle makers to hand mixers, ice cream makers, and everything in between - even stainless steel cookware - Cuisinart makes some of our favorite things to use in the kitchen.

The Cuisinart Elite Griddler scored top marks in our tests, from ease of use to easy cleanup. It's a highly versatile unit; to look at it as simply a panini press would be a disservice. First, the bottom cooking surfaces have configurations such as a grill, a griddle, or half and half.

With five separate cooking options, the Cuisinart Griddler can handle everything from pancakes and sausages to grilled cheese to steaks, hamburgers, and panini. A floating cover and one set of reversible plates turn the Griddler into a contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle, or half grill/half griddle.

Cuisinart cookware, and their appliances too, are primarily manufactured in China. The Cuisinart French Classic line of cookware is made in France. Cuisinart cookware is not made in the USA.

The Cuisinart Elite Griddler scored top marks in our tests, from ease of use to easy cleanup. It's a highly versatile unit; to look at it as simply a panini press would be a disservice. First, the bottom cooking surfaces have configurations such as a grill, a griddle, or half and half.

The biggest difference between an outdoor grill and a griddle is the cooking surface. Unlike a grill's grate which leaves food often exposed to direct flame, a griddle is a smooth, flat surface that food is cooked on, like a giant pan or skillet.

We're constantly evaluating and reevaluating small appliances and cookware to help you outfit your kitchen with the best, and one brand rises to the top more often than most. Cuisinart ranks No. 1 on a dozen of our thoroughly tested product lists.

Cuisinart cookware, and their appliances too, are primarily manufactured in China. The Cuisinart French Classic line of cookware is made in France. Cuisinart cookware is not made in the USA.

Cuisinart Deluxe Electric Griddler The best electric grill we tested is the Cuisinart Griddler Deluxe, which functions when opened or closed and has reversible plates for grilling or griddling. The plates are particularly easy to snap in and out and they can be washed in the dishwasher.