Hamilton Beach 38500 Step Savor Skillet/Griddle Combination

by Hamilton Beach

Product Features

• Nonstick griddle and skillet offer many countertop cooking options
• Saute, fry, stir-fry, simmer, braise--recipes included
• Big-meal capacity: 11-1/2-inch-square griddle, 12-1/2-inch-square skillet
• Covered skillet 2-1/2 inches deep, holds 4 quarts, goes to table for serving
• Skillet and cover dishwasher-safe; wire rack holds unit for compact storage

Product Details

Product Manual [305kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 16 x 14.2 x 7.8 inches ; 12.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 13 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004X132
• Item model number: 38500
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,177 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #10 in Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliances > Electric Griddles
  • #25 in Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliances > Electric Skillets

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

By marrying a big nonstick electric griddle to a big nonstick covered skillet, this countertop cooking combination offers big versatility to families, college students, and small households with limited kitchen space. Sautéing, frying, stir-frying, deep-frying, simmering, and braising are all within the griddle-and-skillet's reach. At 11-1/2 inches square, the griddle accommodates plenty of pancakes, burgers, and steaks; at 12-1/2 inches square and 2-1/2 inches deep, the skillet holds up to 4 quarts of chili, stew, or soup. (A recipe booklet is included to offer ideas.) Because the skillet heats on top of the griddle, the griddle's temperature control is calibrated for both griddle and skillet. The skillet has stay-cool handles so it can be carried to the table, and both it and its cover are dishwasher-safe. For upright, compact storage, the entire unit fits into a wire rack. --Fred Brack

Product Description

Hamilton beach black 2 piece skillet griddle with lid this unique small appliance has a removable skillet so you can use the griddle. both the skillet and griddle are non stick. it is easy to clean up. model #: 38500 non stick nsf listed two year warranty skillet and lid are dishwasher safe 290087

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great addition to the kitchen, June 8, 2001

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"casualcook" (Richmond, Va United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hamilton Beach 38500 Step Savor Skillet/Griddle Combination (Kitchen)

I have bought two of these appliances, one for me and then one as a gift for my in-laws. I had to so they would not take mine. The bottom portion is great for breakfast foods like pancakes and eggs. The top portion is even better for cooking a variety of foods, including sautéing onions and vegetables and browning meats. The skillet section also doubles as a serving dish that makes it much easier to keep food warm at the table. The variable heat setting also give you great control over the cooking times. I highly recommend the skillet griddle.

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Jack of all trades, master of none., January 30, 2004

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T. Robertson "hacker guy" (San Francisco, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hamilton Beach 38500 Step Savor Skillet/Griddle Combination (Kitchen)

I was given this skillet as a gift, and I'm glad that I didn't pay for it. While the lower half is passable as a griddle (it heats well, has a nice nonstick surface, and is stable on a countertop), its limited cooking area makes it hard to make more than a few small pancakes or a eggs at a time -- not what you want in an electric griddle (otherwise, you'd use a pan, right?).

As an electric skillet, it's decidedly below average. The removable skillet design slows heating, and it's often difficult to achieve simmering temperatures, even with the lid on. Forget simmering with the lid off, because you'll be waiting all day. As a result, it's a terrible braising device -- it's difficult to brown the food, and hard to maintain a simmer.

I would only recommend this skillet to those who are very limited on kitchen space. Otherwise, for about the same price you can buy both a quality electric skillet, AND an electric griddle.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product!!!, September 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Hamilton Beach 38500 Step Savor Skillet/Griddle Combination (Kitchen)

We use the StepSavor all the time! It makes cooking family meals a breeze. Sometimes we use this thing a couple times a day to feed the family. I strongly reccomend this product for anyone who is stretched for time, but still wants to cook deliciuose meals.