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Hamilton Beach Electric Panini Press Grill with Locking Lid Opens 180 Degrees for Any Sandwich Thickness Nonstick 8 X 10 Grids Red 25462Z
Last Updated: August 31, 2022 (Refresh Now)
7.5
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/10
Total Reviews
996
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Review Analysis - 271 recent, verified reviews
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Food
69grill, sandwich, panini, cheese, grilled cheese
+90%
-10%
" ... We love making panini sandwiches. ... The press grills the sandwiches fine. ... "
" ... That it cooks good ... "
" ... Makes awesome sandwiches. ... "
" ... I have always wanted to toast sandwiches but could never justify paying $100+ for a small kitchen appliance. ... "
" ... For my chicken, I marinated it in mesquite prior to cooking. ... It came out so juicy and flavorful. ... "
" ... This is a great panini maker, the bread was soft but still had that crunch to it. ... "
" ... The pan is very handy to quickly toast a sandwich. ... "
" ... But you can pretty much cook a lot more thab just panninis and i love that. ... "
Cleaning
61clean, plates, easy to use, wipe, use and clean
+84%
-16%
" ... It is so simple to use and clean up is a breeze. ... "
" ... Easy to use, easy to make a quick meal with no prep and very little clean up! ... "
" ... This is not really a problem because the anti-stick surface has been great and all you need to do is wipe it clean. ... "
" ... east to use and clean ... "
" ... Heats up quick and easy to clean. ... "
" ... It heats up very quickly and is easy to clean. ... Great nonstick surface, I don’t need to use a non-stick spray. ... "
" ... This is a great little product - easy to use - and very quick - wonderful for making a hot sandwich for lunch and less hassle and mess and quicker than doing in a pan. ... "
" ... Easy to use and easy to clean ... "
Usage
57easy to clean, easy, use, temperature control, simple
+86%
-14%
" ... Easy to use and easy to clean ... "
" ... I bought this for my daughter to use at college. ... "
" ... It is so easy to use. ... "
" ... it’s easy to use and makes great paninis. ... "
" ... I love how easy it is to use and it works great! ... "
" ... Bought for my daughter for college. ... "
" ... So easy to use, pannini is done within 5 minutes and love it! ... "
" ... I love this panini press! ... So easy to use! ... "
Body
36grill, broke, sandwich, apart, weight
+50%
-50%
" ... Thing fell apart in less than 6 months. ... "
" ... I really like this product, but after only 10 days the locking mechanism won't open anymore, and so I can't use it. ... "
" ... It also came apart within a year of use. ... "
" ... I've had this panini press for about a year but only used it a handful of times before it broke. ... I do not recommend because it broke only after a few uses. ... "
" ... Plastic handle broke on the first day. ... "
" ... Too bad I can’t return it it’s too late now :-( I mean eating things that taste and smell like metal can’t be healthy? ... "
" ... It didn't take long for me to realize that the coating on the sandwich maker was rubbing off. ... "
" ... Been just 2 months and the plate is getting scraped already. ... "
Reliability
29year, stopped working, years, working, panini
+28%
-72%
" ... I've had this panini press for about a year but only used it a handful of times before it broke. ... "
" ... This is a piece of junk ! ... "
" ... After 20 years my GE panini maker died. ... "
" ... The handle that you need to use to push it down /closed was broken. ... "
" ... I am stuck with a faulty machine. ... "
" ... Month after using it started clicking. ... "
" ... I definitely did not expect it to break down after just 2 months of use. ... "
" ... Quit working after a year ... "
Heating
24heat, easy to use, sandwiches, sandwich, hot
+88%
-13%
" ... Very easy to use, heats evenly, and has the convenient knob that applies pressure so you don't have to hold the lid down as your sandwich gets toasty and delicious. ... It takes just a few minutes to heat a sandwich all the way through. ... "
" ... Heats up fast and gets super hot. ... "
" ... Wait for it to heat up. ... "
" ... Heats up really fast. ... "
" ... Just be careful, it heats up quick which if not careful can burn your food. ... "
" ... It heats up very quickly and is easy to clean. ... "
" ... It heats up well and stays hot so make sure that it’s cool before you wipe it down! ... "
" ... It heats up. ... "
Price
19money, worth, waste, value, product
+84%
-16%
" ... It's a great press for the price! ... "
" ... For the price, its perfect. ... "
" ... Great from the money ... "
" ... We'll worth the purchase! ... "
" ... But I think you can ask for everything at this price point. ... "
" ... best item for the cost. ... "
" ... And it was a great deal for the price tag. ... "
" ... For the money, I would buy this again. ... "
Marketplace
17one, back, send, returning, like
+35%
-65%
" ... This may be a counterfeit product. ... "
" ... Arrived and had obviously been returned. ... "
" ... Debating on returning it. ... "
" ... I will be returning this one. ... "
" ... I should’ve just send it back but I still use it the same. ... "
" ... Just received the item 2 minutes ago and i am very disappointed because i was send a defect item. ... "
" ... I want a full refund. ... "
" ... It came broken and so we returned it. ... "
Size
14compact, weight, slim, lid, hand
+64%
-36%
" ... Thought about the George Forman grill but saw one in Target and the removable plates didn't seem like they stayed in place so I got this one. ... "
" ... Super easy to use and packs away nicely so it doesn't take up too much space in the cupboard ... "
" ... The clamp to hold the top heating plate in place it what makes this panini maker work so well. ... "
" ... I will have to see if the non stick surface holds up to the test of time. ... "
" ... Very compact, looks stylish and takes less space on my counter. ... "
" ... This is a cute compact panini maker. ... "
" ... Small enough to keep on my counter. ... "
" ... Slim standing profile when not in use. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
10one, back, send, returning, sent
+10%
-90%
" ... I should’ve just send it back but I still use it the same. ... "
" ... I will be returning this one. ... "
" ... Arrived and had obviously been returned. ... "
" ... Debating on returning it. ... "
" ... I want a full refund. ... "
" ... If I could send it back I would. ... "
" ... After I received it I used it one time after that returned it. ... "
" ... It came broken and so we returned it. ... "
Features
8lock, timer, sandwich, light, dial
+63%
-38%
" ... The maker has dial that allows you “lock” the top of the press on the panini. ... "
" ... Green light illuminates when it’s ready. ... "
" ... It only has one mode, switches to green when heated and ready, then switches again when the sandwich is ready. ... "
" ... It is simple to use and has a ready light! ... "
Design
6standing, counter, space, slim, sandwiches
+100%
" ... Slim standing profile when not in use. ... "
" ... Looks really sharp on counter. ... "
" ... The design is ok. ... "
" ... I wanted to like this grill, love the red color and the fact that it can be stored standing on end. ... "
" ... Very compact, looks stylish and takes less space on my counter. ... "
Comfort
5top, lid, adjust, lifting, hinges
-100%
" ... It does not lift up smoothly and you will have to use your second hand to try and hold it down while lifting the top part. ... "
" ... Completely fell apart! ... "
Sound
4turn, really, noise, stopped, months
-100%
" ... Makes too much noise when opening I really regeat this purchase ... "
" ... Used it for two months and it stopped heating and it makes cranking sounds. ... "
" ... It made really great paninis but I was only able to use it exactly 5 times before it died and would not hear or turn on. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
4+75%
-25%
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... Makes an authentic panini! ... "
" ... Luckily Amazon is great with returns. ... "
Performance
3right, quick, hot, gets, done
+67%
-33%
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... Awesome product works as intended and gets the jobs done quick ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
3time, days, came, arrived
+100%
" ... I like everything about this/ It arrived on time. ... "
" ... It was shipped within two days I received it! ... "
Color
3red, love
+100%
" ... I love the color and I have used it only once so far to make panini sandwich and it worked great. ... "
" ... the red one, beautiful color btw ... "
" ... I love the red color too! ... "
Cable
3short
-100%
" ... Cord was a mess, packaging opened. ... "
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