Calphalon HE600CG Removable-Plate Nonstick Countertop Grill
Nevermind the weather - you can enjoy the flavors of the outdoor grill indoors any season with the Calphalon Removable Plate Grill. Steaks, chops and burgers sear perfectly on its premium nonstick surface - and they have the great-looking grill marks to prove it. Fats simply drain away into the internal drip tray, so our grill is ideal for healthy, low-fat cooking. Its extra large cooking surface makes preparing family meals a breeze, while a butterfly-shaped heating element and internal temperature sensors ensure even heating and cooking across the entire grill. Features: The OPTI-HEAT system for premium heating performance and even heat delivery. High performance bronze nonstick for excellent release and easy clean-up. Heavy-weight cast aluminum plates are removable for easy clean-up. Extra large cooking surface accommodates 6 pork chops or 4 panini sandwiches. Adjustable grill height to fit your favorite foods. Separate cooking controls for time and temperature. Removable internal drip…
I read the reviews after I bought the HE600CG. I was wondering what they were talking about. I could read the dials, it looks well made. It looks like it belongs in a restaurant rather than a kitchen. It has a better (than the Cusinart and Foreman) warranty , including 5 yrs on the non-stick coating. It cleaned up great and took no longer to heat up than the Foreman I replaced it with.Then I realized that some of the reviewers wanted the carmelized meat they get on an outdoor grill. They prefer burnt carbon over fully cooked meat. Sure.. it looks different. It also looked different in my Foreman grill. But no red juices, so it is cooked. Of course, I did the math and figured out to cook it longer than the recommended time. I would start at 12 minutes at 450 degrees if you have a full thick breast.I liked the timer. It actually shuts the unit off. It is better made than the Cusinart GR4. Side by side, you see the differences. I like being able to adjust the height of the top plate. The Cusinart GR4 has to cups that are easy to slide away or fall and leave a mess on the countertop. There are also drainage issues with the GR4, read the reviews on the GR4.This is definitely the Rolls Royce of indoor grills. My panel has not fallen off, no dents and the no-stick surface cleaned with the wipe of a wet paper towel. Everything is as advertised.I guess it is all about expectations. Some people want burnt(carmelized) meat. My chicken breast came out just fine. Pale, yes, but cooked and…