DeLonghi Retro Collection Panini Grill, Black & Stainless Steel.

by DeLonghi

Product Features

• Model No.: CGH800
• Dimensions: 14x 14.5 x 5.25
• Grilling Surface Dimensions: 9.25 x 11.25
• Volts/Watts: 1500 watts
• Origin: China

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.8 x 13.4 x 5.1 inches ; 11.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0000Y74K0
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #113,424 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #66 in Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliances > Electric Griddles

Product Description

DeLonghi combines the cooking trends of today with retro design in this gleaming Italian sandwich maker. Softly rounded edges are handsomely paired with easy-to-clean, nonstick stationary cooking plates that provide two-sided grilling of favorite Panini combinations. The wattage is high to speed cooking time; an adjustable thermostat lets you customize the level - a lower temperature so cheese thoroughly melts or higher for a quick crisp of the bread. The hinged door adjusts in height to accommodate thin slices of sourdough or thick squares of focaccia. And for the health-conscious, little or no oils are absorbed thanks to the cooking plates that slant forward for oil or butter to drain into built-in channels. Other features include power-on and ready lights and a wrap-around cord. When not in use, the unit fastens shut and stands upright for convenient storage - though as delicious as these sandwiches are, this panini maker may very well end up a permanent fixture on your kitchen countertop..

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very nice panini press, April 17, 2007

By 

David Casker (Johnstown, PA United States) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: DeLonghi Retro Collection Panini Grill, Black & Stainless Steel.

It works perfectly well. I have two minor complaints. One is that there is no real on/off switch. If you have it plugged in, and the heat dial at minimum, it still heats. That's important to be aware of. It's not your ordinary toaster, which doesn't do anything unless you push down the slider. Second problem is MUCH less important. The clip that's supposed to hold the top and bottom together in storage is totally worthless. Just don't depend on it.

That being said, it works very nicely as a panini press. The lid is flexible, and has a heat proof spot where you can tilt it to accomodate the thickness of your panini. The heat dial is generally accurate, so if you follow your instincts or the little cookbook, things turn out well. It's easy to clean up. I don't have enough room on the counter to let it out, but like most DeLonghi stuff, the style is very nice.