Customer Reviews

George Foreman GRP72CTB G-Broil Electric Nonstick Countertop Grill, Black

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4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

We previously had a smaller george forman grill with a little blue dome on top for 'bun heating'. It was hard to fit food for 2 on it. Despite that, we pretty much wore it into the ground and decided to get a larger one, specifically this model because we desperately needed removable plates and the extra space.

I tend to use the GF grill when I'm eating home alone, because it's super easy to use and makes a fast dinner - throw your chicken on, make some cous cous and peas, and you've got the perfect meal(in my humble opinion). A sore spot was created by the old grill, because darn it, I just HATED cleaning it. and if I didn't clean it after each and every use, my boyfriend would mention it without fail. His pet peeve is that I didn't always clean it immediately, my pet peeve was that I had to clean it at all.

One thing I've heard is that it doesn't get as hot due to the removable plates. I would agree with this, but I don't really consider it a "con" of the appliance, just something I noticed. It gets hot enough and still gives a nice color and grill lines to your chicken or whatever you're making. A few new features I love: For starters, its much nicer looking then the old style grey/blue one we had. It's sleek and sexy - if that's possible for an appliance. There is an on/off switch, the drip tray actually conforms to the machine and fits snug right under the front, no more getting knocked over by accident. It also has little latches on the side to lock the top and bottom together for easy storage. And last but not least, the miraculous fact that the removable plates are DISHWASHER SAFE!!!!!!!! ( I swear, the angels just came out and made that angelic chorus of ta-da type music).

I am no longer in trouble for not cleaning the foreman. yay!! I would buy another one of these in a heartbeat. I think it makes a great gift and is a staple in any type of cook's kitchen(we're totally both amateur home chefs).

The George Foreman CRP72CTB G-Broil Electric Nonstick Countertop Grill is fantastic. The food grilled on it always comes out nicely grilled and tender with no uneven cooking. Most cooking times are under 10 minutes which is great. Most of the grease from the food drips down into the drip tray so the food comes out moist and tender without being greasy.
The clean up is excellent. The plates are removable so it's easy to take them to the sink to be washed. The grill is really nonstick unlike other manufacturers who claim to have nonstick grilling surfaces that really aren't. Soap and water is all you need and charred food comes right off.
Since I have a small countertop and I never have enough room in which to work, I like that I'm able to clamp the top and bottom of the grill together and have it stand up. Therefore, as it's leaning up against the wall, it frees up counter space.

If the grill had a temperature adjustment setting and a larger grilling area, it would be perfect. However, even without the temperature control, food grills up wonderfully as long as you adhere to the cooking times in the provided manual. These cooking times are dead on. Food is never undercooked or overcooked.

I had an older GF grill that was a pain to clean because the grill areas were not removable and I got tired of going through part of a roll of paper towels each time to get all the gunk off. This new one is a snap (literally)! There isn't a real need to put them in the dishwasher; just wash them down with some hot soapy water, rinse and dry, and they are good to go. It won't beat a grill outside but it does good on the kitchen counter!

Like most reviewers, my older, smaller George Foreman grill was wearing out and I wanted something bigger with dishwasher-safe removable plates. Well, it's bigger. But it doesn't get as hot as the little old $17 model, and meat is a little closer to being steamed than seared. And I found that "dishwasher-safe" doesn't necessarily mean "dishwasher-clean." The plates are easy to remove and replace but they don't clean well in a dishwasher that works fine on everything else. Applying a very light coat of oil before heating improves the cleaning somewhat, but then it smokes. It's a slick looking machine with underwhelming performance.

I bought this to replace an older model GF Grill, it did not have removable plates and the paint finish had started peeling off! So far I am very pleased with this purchase. I really like the size of the grill--not too small, not too large, just right for two or three burgers. The plates are great and easily removable for cleaning. It also stands up and locks in to place for easy storage.

Now for the few cons: It does not have temperature control, just an on/off switch so you need to adapt and watch cooking times closely. It also does not seem to get as hot as my old Foreman. It's not really a problem though, since it does cook from both sides simultaneously, I just add a couple minutes to the cooking time. All in all I am pleased with the purchase and would recommend it to a friend.

I like the George Foreman grills. I especially like the fact that the grill plates come off for each cleaning on this unit. It DOES have a couple of drawbacks that one should be aware of. 1) When you a grilling something greasy such as hamburgers, the top grill drips grease behind the unit when the lid is lifted fully. It lands on the electric coil in the back of the unit. 2) I have learned to totally remove the grill plates to clean front and back because somehow grease can get on the underside of the grill plate. When one turns it on for the second or third grilling and it smokes, you will know that it's because grease has hit the heating unit. Even with these two drawbacks, I still like it. I would probably buy the larger unit next time but this size does two burgers with room to spare and is fantastic for bacon.

I had the smaller GF Grill for years and loved it. This one, however, has several advantages over my old one.
For one, since is bigger, you can prepare meals for four. The top lifts to accommodate "bulkier" food,(thick hamburgers, for example). Cleaning is a lot easier for this model since the plates are removable and practically wipe clean. And the time it takes to cook anything is surprising!! I've cooked 3/4 inch filet mignon wrapped in bacon in about seven minutes, (medium rare).
Believe me, with the summer upon us we are going to enjoy this grill!!

I just can't get over the speed that this grill will cook a frozen chicken breast, it is incredible and very easy to clean too!! I love it!!

I purchased this grill because of the removable grilling plates that are dishwasher safe. My regular G.F. grill was a real pain to keep clean and the nonstick surface was coming off in some areas.

I was surprised to find in the instructions that they don't recommend using nonstick sprays. So far the spray hasn't been needed to my delight. I've been grilling chicken mostly and have yet to grill beef.

The runoff tray on this grill is a better design and much more effective than the one with my old grill.

The only defect I can find with this grill is the rubber tabs on the side to lock the top and bottom together for upright storage. The tabs won't stay locked so I can't store the grill in an upright position.

In conclusion the grills cooks and cleans up as I expected.

I love this product. it heats up quickly and the removable plates make it easy to clean. A+!