Presto 07045 Family-Size Cool-Touch Tilt'N Drain Electric Griddle Review

I purchased this griddle intending to use it to cook pancakes, bacon, and to heat torillas.
First of all, the aluminum surface of the griddle is not as thick as I was expecting.I haven't measured it, but I'd estimate it's between 1/8" and 3/16" thick across most of the surface.As such, it does warp under high heat.It was set on top of my smooth top range (range was off and cold, of course!) and when I turned it past 450 degrees, I found that one of the 4 legs would be off the surface.There is a raised lip around the outer edge which would prevent liquids (pancake batter, beaten egg, etc) from spilling off.This is useful and well executed.
Previous reviews noted that your pancakes can come out "striped" due to the heating element. I underestimated this.Though made of aluminum, there definitely are vast differences in heat from one area of the griddle to another.I think this griddle would perform much better if the heating element covered more of the surface of the griddle, kind of like the design of an electric oven's broiler element.
For heating tortillas, I've got no complaints.And this griddle can get hot, as I've done chicken stir-fry and fajitas all on the surface of the griddle.
Overall, I think I paid a fair price for it, but I'd look for a more expensive, higher quality model next time around.

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Product Description:
With its exclusive Tilt'nDrain feature, this 1500-watt electric griddle easily adjusts from a level grilling surface for eggs and pancakes to a tilted draining surface for meats to provide healthier cooking. Simply pull out on the handles to tilt the grilling surface. Push the handles back in to return to a level surface. The griddle's efficient "square" shape holds more food items than most conventional rectangular griddles, and its premium nonstick surface ensures effortless release. For added convenience, the appliance's Control Master heat control takes the guesswork out of cooking by maintaining proper temperatures automatically. The unit also offers a cool-touch base that surrounds the grilling surface on the front and both sides for safety. Easy to clean and store, the griddle with its heat control removed fits in most dishwashers and standard 18-inch kitchen cabinets. The appliance measures 19-2/5 by 15-4/5 by 3-8/9 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Presto 07030 Cool Touch 20-Inch Electric Griddle, Black Review

I bought this griddle for yakiniku, which is a great way to entertain guests, but I have found that I have been using it far more than anticipated.

Pros:

It's awesome to have a griddle in the kitchen.First and foremost, it's great being able to make more than one or two pancakes at a time.If you want to serve someone up a short stack, there is a lot of waiting using only two pans, but with this, you can crank out three good size cakes at the same time.Also, frying eggs and warming meat at the same time has saved me a lot of time in the mornings.

It's easy to clean.If you read the manual carefully, it suggests seasoning before use.This ensures a light coat of oil stays on it while it's being used.I've done this and NOTHING has stuck to the surface.I also give it a thorough scrub with either a dry paper towel or a wet one held with chopsticks after each use and it stays very clean.

It gets hot fast!Way faster than my range top and a pan, which also saves me time in the morning.This is mostly due to the light construction, but this can also contribute to un-even heating, which I have not yet had a problem with, although others have.

Its just more fun.Maybe this is helping me live out some long-lost short-order cook fantasies?= )

Cons:

As other reviewers have noted, it slides around a bit.I find myself lifting it up a bit on one side to both keep it in place and also to give the spatula better odds of sliding under an egg without breaking it.This is not a deal-breaking compensation, but rubber feet would have been nice here.

It tends to get pretty hot.The manual comes with cooking temps, but I found most of them to be a little high.Cooking a little more cool has helped things out for me.Again, this may be what has attributed to others' problems.

The bottom line here is that you get what you pay for.This is one of the cheaper models on the market, so I think it would be a little unrealistic to assume that the bargain model would deliver a top-of-the-line performance.I have had zero problems with mine so far, but I recognize that it clearly has some room for improvements.Until I want to shell out more than $30 for a small kitchen appliance, I'll be quite happy with this product.

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Product Description:
Especially convenient around the holidays or other family gatherings, this electric griddle provides a generous 10-1/2-by-20-1/2-inch cooking surface that can accommodate up to nine grilled-cheese sandwiches, hamburgers, or pancakes at a time. The unit's Control Master heat control maintains the proper cooking temperature automatically, while its premium nonstick cooking surface ensures effortless food release. The appliance comes equipped with a built-in backstop ledge for simple food handling, a cool-touch base that surrounds the cooking surface on the front and both sides, and a slide-out drip tray for easy emptying. Thanks to its low-profile design, the griddle also works great as a buffet server for keeping side dishes at a perfect serving temperature. The griddle can be fully immersed--with the heat control removed--for quick cleanup. Great for cooking up breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the 1500-watt griddle measures approximately 11-1/2 by 26 by 2-1/2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Presto 07211 Liddle Griddle Review

I bought this for my Grandmother who cooks for two. It is small and compact enough to put in your cabinets and doesn't take a lot of counter space while you are using it. Its the perfect size to make pancakes, eggs and bacon! We used it to make grilled cheese, and they came out perfect! This would be great for singles, college students, and anyone who likes great things in small packages!

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Product Description:
8 1/2 x 10 1/2 size. Cast aluminum for heat distribution. DiamondCoat deluxe nonstick finish. Control Master heat control maintains temperature automatically. Built-in grease tray. Cast aluminum. 120v AC 1000 watts

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Presto 07039 Professional 22-Inch Jumbo Electric Griddle Review

I really like this design. It has a slight raised lip running around the outside edge which contains any batters, grease, or other liquids which might run over the edge and create a mess; the grease drain is only on the front edge and is treated with the same sturdy non-stick coating as the rest of the surface, making for easy clean up. Indeed, the lack of plastic attachments make cleanup easy, and I really like the simple design, a very large cooking surface, two plastic handles and a removable plastic grease catch.

The only thing keeping me from rating it a five out of five is that I would have liked to see a thicker aluminum used, the base is only about 2mm thick, though I've been unable to find anything thicker

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Heavy cast aluminum resists warping, distributes heat evenly. DiamondCoat deluxe nonstick finish inside and out. Submersible with Control Master heat control removed. Cast aluminum base, phenolic handles. Removable heat control and grease tray. 120 v AC 1500 watts

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LITTLE GRIDDLE Review

My husband is the cook in the family.We mostly use the liddle griddle for breakfast. Its great, just the right size for the two of us.Easy to clean. We have bought several of these for gifts.

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Presto Liddle Griddle® creates quick, delicious meals for one or two,including bacon, eggs, pancakes, home fries, grilled cheese and more. Features roomy 8 1/2 x 10 1/2" heavy cast aluminum cooling surface, non-stick cooking surface, control master heat dial to maintain temperature, and a built-in grease tray. Easy to wash. Immerse with heat control detached. Legs keep griddle safely above countertop. Aluminum, 14 3/4 x 13 x 2 3/4".

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T-FAL Family Griddle - Gray Review

This is a very well-made griddle. Solid. Handles stay cool. Hasn't warped (unlike cheap aluminum griddles we had before). We especially like the deep sides. Great for making fajitas without losing anything over the sides. No problems with sticking either and it's huge! Highly recommended.

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18" x 11" Family Griddle

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T-FAL Family Griddle - Gray Review

This is a very well-made griddle. Solid. Handles stay cool. Hasn't warped (unlike cheap aluminum griddles we had before). We especially like the deep sides. Great for making fajitas without losing anything over the sides. No problems with sticking either and it's huge! Highly recommended.

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18" x 11" Family Griddle

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