Customer Reviews

George Foreman 3 Burger Grill #GR12

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Super Champ Limited Edition First impression: We've cooked fish and chops so far. The grill officially heats up in 5 minutes but actually seems to heat up in 3 to 4 minutes according to the orange light on the lid. The owner's manual says to open the lid after cooking with a pot holder. We didn't need a potholder. You MUST put a kitchen towel under the grill to catch cooking splatters. The grease catcher does catch all of the grease coming off the bottom grill. I think the bottom grill gets hotter than the top grill. You are warned to not unplug the grill with the orange heat light on to avoid sparks. I unplugged the grill with the orange light on and didn't see any sparks. The book doesn't say to use or not use a product like PAM. My dear wife's attitude is if it doesn't say use it then don't use it. The little spatula is very handy. The grill cooks very quickly. The grill uses 800 watts.

I have been using this product for a few years. I keep meaning to replace it with a better one.

This grill does the job as far as cooking, but cleanup is a hassle. The juices don't drip neatly into the plastic collecting tray. The juices miss the plastic tray and flow across the bottom of the unit, dripping onto the counter. It makes a considerable mess.

For my next purchase I will pick one with cooking plates that can be removed for washing. It should have an efficient system for collecting drips. I've been looking at the Cuisinart. Not only does it have removable trays, it has a variable heat setting.

Update May, 2010: I ended up buying a Cuisinart grill at Costco. The ability to remove the trays and scrub them is a big improvement. Dripping juices are captured more readily. A temperature setting is great for my Trident salmon burgers. The cooking instructions specify 350 degrees at 5 minutes. The Cuisinart cooks them to perfection.

Don't be lazy about cleaning your grill. The grease tends to bake on, so cleaning after every use is best. Wipe down the unit. The special George Foreman sponges available at Target or on Amazon are perfect for scrubbing the plates. Run the plates through the dishwasher. Put the sponge in the dishwasher too. They'll stay like new.

Just after you unplug the grill after cooking, pour a small amount of water across the bottom grill. Be careful; it will turn to steam quickly while it's loosening any stuck-on drippings. Then, using a wadded WET paper towel, wipe the top and bottom grills clean. Again, be very careful not to burn your fingers--those grills are mighty hot. The manufacturer would rather you wait until the grills are cool, but my way works fast and cleans thoroughly. I do love this appliance for the way it cooks burgers (80 percent lean), boneless chops and boneless chicken breasts (the latter two marinated first). Good size for two people. Would buy it again.

We received this grill as a present and loved it at first. It was great for bacon, sausage and burgers. Trouble was, the non-stick coating soon started coming off. We took good care of it and only cleaned it with the plastic spatula and paper towels. Searching for a solution turned up lots of similar complaints too. Save your money and buy a different brand!

I had been skeptical about all of the George Foreman grills until I tried this one. It works great. I've had it and used it every day for 6 months and the coating is fine. Not sure why one reviewer had trouble with the coating. I use Pam for grilling fish and it's great. In fact, it cooks fish faster and better than anything I've used before. The first time, I overcooked the fish thinking it would take longer. I followed the enclosed recipe for marinated veggies and they were delicious. For the price and size, it's great. I think removable plates would make cleanup easier. And sometimes I want to cook more than one thing at a time. So, I'm looking at the larger models right now. I'll continue to use the Champ for smaller items or one-item meals.

I thought I was simply replacing my original foreman grill that I received as a gift back in 1999. My old grill still worked fine but the non stick coating finally wore off so I had to purchase a new one. This grill is much smaller, so if you plan on using it, cut your burgers, steaks, even your hot dog sizes down by 25% because normal size food items just don't seem to fit on this grill anymore (you can comfortably fit two 6oz burger on here versus two 8oz burgers on my old one). The drip tray is also proportionately smaller and you may need to switch trays during grilling if you cook juicy red meat.

Despite the small size the grill's performance is outstanding overall. The grill mirrors the old foreman grills in terms of heat and time to grilling temperature. I made the mistake of purchasing a detachable plate foreman grill that basically steamed meat instead of grilling it. Overall I would recommend purchasing this over the newer detachable plate models because it heats up much more quickly and hotter, but it would have been nicer if I could have purchased a grill with another 25 square inches of surface area.

On the bright side I'm eating less red meat, so maybe its not a total loss...

This is a very easy to use, compact grill. Ideal for one or two people. Highly recommend it!

V. Sprinkel

This is my third grill and when the last one wore out I was lost without it. I like the smallest size which is hard to find to I went up a notch and find this one is not overly large for my needs. So glad to have found it!!

I received the George Foreman Super Champ Grill for Christmas of'08. I wanted it because I knew that my diet for 2009 would require more cooking than I was equipped for. As a college student, this grill naturally stood out because I'm able to essentially make everything from hamburgers to chicken and shrimp to steak. But most importantly, I needed a quick cleanup! This grill provided all of these things.
I've had the grill for over a month now and couldn't be any happier,just last night I had 6 hamburgers in about a half an hour, and then took an additional 10 minutes to clean (after letting the unit cool). All the yucky grease and what not from my foods drip neatly into the provided tray. I've been very careful to use the included plastic spatula or any other plastic or wooden utensil that wouldn't scratch the stick-proof surface. And I have yet to experience any problems with food sticking... Anyway, this grill is great for college students, because it cooks food quickly, takes up minimal space and best of all cleaning is a breeze!

I thought about getting a George Foreman Grill for ages and never got one until now. I grilled a chicken breast and it cooked just like it was supposed to. The grill is large enough to cook for a couple of people and the little dripping collector caught all the grease without any problems. Cleanup was simple with a wet rag. Well worth the price.