It’s definitely a serviceable unit & I could see how this item might change the game for those whom experience harsh winter weather. I hope it pans out for ya! Thanks for stopping by & commenting!

Thank you so much!

Thank you very much!

Will semen stick to it?

I have one too but it is a pain to clean.

​@@alexgiles6644 That's a no. The load I used on my spicy-grilled-chicken burned. But on the other hand, the ash of my fallen children added a crunchy-charred texture.

I bought one also. Takes longer to cook food. Can't beat indoor grilling with 10 inches of snow outside and I don't have an outdoor grill.

Appreciate the compliment! It’s great for those times when outdoor grilling isn’t possible.

I got one with a gift card, but have not used it yet; came online to look for helpful videos. I paid for shipping & later received the griddle. I appreciate this gentleman's video & all the comments from all perspectives. Holler back here after you've tried your machine. Good luck & enjoy.

@@BigShticks Where I live, I can't grill outside, so, this grill/griddle recently came into my life. I hope I love it. Even just like it a lot. 🙂 Thanks for the video.

I’m glad you’re enjoying your indoor grill! I have a couple questions for you if you don’t mind. Did you by chance order the “free” griddle? Also, since you state you’re an avid user of your grill, what’s your take on breaking this thing down to clean? Do you find it to be a bit cumbersome or a deterrent to using it? I use mine but just not with any frequency due to all the added steps. The only upside I see to using this thing is that I don’t smoke/smell up my house. I wish I had more to like about it.

@@BigShticks yes I hate having to break it down and clean it, no I didn’t order the free griddle. Nothing is ever perfect. Overall I still like it, doesn’t smell up the house.

Only one way to find out 😝

Yup, I can see all those things turning out great on this grill. Your table has a plug? That’s kinda awesome!

Thank you! I think just about every household has owned a foreman grill at one point or another & experienced varying degrees of success with it. As far as cooking goes this grill beats the foreman grill hands down. Cleaning up, the foreman grill is way easier.

I can see this item being a good alternative

That is awesome!

With the exception of breaking it down to clean (it feels like to many steps). I feel the same way.

Does it really taste like grilled food

@@thedriksta I've had mine for a month. I use it quite often because gas grills aren't allowed at my apartment complex. So, I needed the smokeless feature. The meats actually turn out pretty good, but there is no substitution for real flame cooking. It takes some practice to get the heat settings to your liking. I don't regret buying it at all.

I share the same sentiment! Thanks for stopping by & commenting

@@BigShticks Thanks for replying. 🐇🐣Have a Happy Easter.🐣🐇

@@donna7788 likewise!

Appreciate it!

I didn’t know they had a smaller one. What I’ve learned from using this item is that if you have a good stove hood it’s not worth the hassle. It just feels like too much of a hassle to break down to clean.

I had mine for about a month now. I live in an apartment where outdoor grills are not allowed. So, this was a great option for the smokeless feature. I use it quite often. Like you, I learned the hard way to not be lazy and let it sit uncleaned for a while between uses. I'm going to get a good plastic scrubber to get into the small crevices.

Yup, it’s pretty darn smokeless! Thanks for stopping by & commenting!

Adding liquid smoke will definitely give your food that added flavor profile that the grill doesn’t. Good suggestion!

No...THANK YOU!

They were both fantastic, no complaints from me about its rendering.

Thanks! Here is the specifics...120v 60hz 1500 watts.

BOOYA!

But consider the way they market it. All proclamations of just that! Maybe you & I know better. But I assure you there are many whom believe it & those whom expect it. As stated, tempered expectations & it’ll suite most just fine.

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Well hey, I appreciate you stopping by nonetheless!

That’s awesome! Nothing better than finding something you love to use in the kitchen.

Thanks!

Either you’re now working from home or you have the best at work office situation going!

I run a General Contracting company so no working from home for me. I have a large personal office so I just cook my lunch in there when I get in from job sites. This gadget and my coffee bar get me through the day .

@@rexshoemaker740 Pretty cool perk at work! If I tried that at my place of employment, I’m pretty sure I’d be suspended or fired 😂

I'm blessed with such a cool place to work. I cook at least 3x a week n feed the owners of course..everyone loves it.

@@taylorhaas1152 I just guessing but it sounds like your work situation is as a home health nursing aid/caregiver. Do I have that right? I used to be in that line of work. It was incredibly rewarding but also depressing as the patients condition starts to decline. Thanks for watching & commenting!

He said he had already washed the cooking parts at the beginning of the video.

Sounds like you & your grill are getting along just fine. You’re right, I didn’t mention the dishwasher. I rarely use it so it never even crossed my mind. Thanks for stopping by & commenting!

Thanks! But I need a 100+ crappie day like you 🔜

Agreed. Because there was literally no smoke to be found & cleans up easy I give it credit. Just wish it got hotter to sear faster. As far as that farberware broiler, I’ve never heard of it. But I’ll tell you this, my mom didn’t need that or any gadget to smoke up a kitchen 😂

@@BigShticks Check it out, 25 year's later I find out it had a rotisserie attachment. You had me rolling 🤣🤣🤣 about your momma!

Oh man I would’ve killed for one of these in the barracks. We made everything in a microwave, toaster oven & slow cooker 😂. But mostly we BBQd outside or ate at Robin Hood’s sandwiches if the chow hall was closed.

@@BigShticks my guys just sent me a pic of the grill in action moments ago, 2 big porterhouses on it. Chow hall food leaves much to be desired.

@@j0394 Couldn’t agree more!

It’s all in the eye of the beholder. This review will in no way reflect an opinion shared by all. Just as your opinion I’m sure will not be either. While I agree that some folks will find everyday use for this item, most will not. I for one fall into the later category. Gadgets are made due to specific needs. This gadget serves a purpose & fulfills a hole in the market. But anyone with a good stove & hood or the ability to grill outside will tell you this product is somewhat irrelevant & creates more work in cleaning than food it can cook at any given time. Because I enjoy the ability to grill outside in any fashion that suites me, whenever I see fit. I simply cannot justify the space it occupies. Nor the amount of steps required to clean it. Not to mention the cost & the inability to use it in the event the power goes out. For some that may not be an issue. For me living in California where the lights go out all the time in the summer it’s a big deal. The same thing could be accomplished with a portable butane stove & grill pan with far less cleaning at less than half the amount spent on it. This product may work wonders for you & countless others, that’s just fine. But for those whom don’t share your opinion of the product, in all likelihood it’s because we don’t have the actual need this product intends to fulfill. So forgive me if this review of the product seemed below your excitement level of it. It’s just hard for me to get behind a product I have a hard time getting excited about & see little to no use for in my circumstance.

@@BigShticks you're comments on no way offended me. I agree with it. But for me, we travel, I can take this anywhere there is an electric plug. It in no way replaces the outside grill. Or its flavor, but, I find it more easy to clean than the oven or pans.

Let me start by saying thank you! The overcook is indeed from closing the lid which creates refractory heat & thus cooks it from all angles.

Yw and this will be great for filet mignon!

@@amyharris701 I don’t see why not!

I surmise you might be on to something there. Most, if not all of the reviews I’ve seen, in which the user cooked foods that had been sauced or marinated in something w/ high sugar content ALL smoked moderately to profusely. Thankfully, I’ve decided that doing such things is a no no for this grill in my house. So as stated in this video I’m not wowed by this piece in any way. There are uses for it for some folks, but not many for me. My take is that if you have a good kitchen hood or good central house fan this is not a necessity. Its not efficient to use this thing for individual meals do to the amount of steps required to clean it. I’d rather deal with a little smoke & wash one pan than to wash the lid, griddle, heat diffuser & water pan. Then you have to wipe out all of the condensation that collects throughout the unit. To many steps for too little reward IMHO. Thanks for stopping by & commenting!

I hope you enjoy it!

I can dig it! When we have a campsite with electrical we bring our rice cooker & food saver 😆

Thank you!

Thank you!

Because the lid is fully removable it washes up nicely.

Since I’m not a paid spokesperson, I can’t think of any reason to be less than honest about it. That doesn’t do anybody any good when trying to make an informed decision prior to purchase.

Enjoy 😉

Thank you!

I think if you stay away from cooking items that have sugar based marinades & sauces it’ll work out great.

Thanks!

@2:29 I explained I already washed all the removable parts prior to use. Despite doing this with numerous products, particularly electric powered products, they all seem to give off a hot plastic smell as they come up to temp. Thanks for commenting & watching!

At 2:34 you can clearly see the phone number & website to visit for the “free” griddle. I use that word lightly 🤣

None!

That really would be a nice accessory! But I think a small rib rack may suffice

Thank you! It’s easy to keep it real when you’re not a paid spokesman 😂

I find your idea intriguing & something I may indeed try. Thanks for stopping by & watching!

I was thinking the same thing. I got one for Christmas and haven't used it yet.

I would imagine adding the liquid smoke to the item being cooked might be more effective…? But, always worth experimenting!

I do, directly to the steaks. Comes out perfect every time.

@@brianjarosz3667 What brand of liquid smoke, flavor and how do you apply it to your meat cut. Just asking as I'm thinking of diving in...

I haven’t had to do a deep clean yet. But I imagine when I do, I’ll probably film the removal. The instructions seem like it’s a straight forward process. However, I know from experience that generally is far from reality.

Plan on trying mine out tomorrow using lamb chops and Ribeye steak, asparagus and marinated portabellas

@@dusicaignjatovic9689 Damn, that sounds good!

I briefly glanced over the operating instructions, at least enough so to operate it. As noted in the video I already “took the liberty of washing down the cook surfaces” prior to use. As for trimming the meat, not entirely sure what I’d be trimming. You don’t pay what I paid for Compart Duroc pork rib chops & trim them. The are already trimmed & dry aged. As for the Wagyu same rules apply. I realize the ribbon was large but to cut that out means cutting off the spinalis or rib cap. Not happening, when I can simply cut around it & not consume it. Btw, great tip on the pam trick. I’ll have to give that one a try. Thanks for stopping by & watching!

Thanks for your response. I've noticed the newer units are not coming with the griddle(flat top) cooking surface. That is sad. I use that more than the Grilling surface.

@@rickhodges1731 I think it may depend on where it’s purchased. My son bought this one at Target. But, I think the ones you can buy at Sam’s club, QVC or Costco come with the griddle. I recently received the “free” griddle after waiting 6 weeks after paying $17 in “shipping” . What a sham! I’ve yet to use the griddle but I surmise it will be of much more use to me than the grill top.

@@BigShticks I got mine at HSN 1500 watt, digital temperature controller, and came both cooking surfaces. I make omelets on the griddle surface. The temperature control makes it easy to cook things very consistently. I grill with it as well even though I have a nice outdoor grass grill. Terrific product.

Great tip using the Pam spray! I also wonder if lining with foil or parchment paper may work as well?

I’ve had Foreman grills too. Smoked a bunch & cooked from both sides simultaneously. Definitely had its pros & cons. The one that bothered me the most was how the top side never seemed to make contact with the meat if the cut had a bone in it. The best feature was removable cook surfaces (top & bottom). As for this one. Like the Foreman, it too has pros & cons. I like the removable cook surface. But, there’s a bit to much to break down & clean after each cook for my taste (4 pieces). It cooks good though & I wish it got hotter than 450.

@@BigShticks Thanks for your info.

Thank you!

I sure did

Especially when you’re hungry 😂

China needs your money. Please buy now. Need to create some more viruses.

Made in China. Support Chinese manufacturing.

I haven’t seen the new foreman & how it breaks down. As for this grill, the heating element fits into grooves on the underside of the grates. So the element never comes into contact with any food or fats. Because it’s smokeless, the trade off is a few extra parts for cleaning/wiping down. All in all, as stated, it’s an ok item for those whom can’t grill outdoors. It hasn’t wowed me in any way.

Thank you & same to you!

Oh shit! Wrong account but its me fishing with Alex 😂

Okay that’s a totally incognito name bro 😂! First thanks for stopping by & checking it out. As for me, not much time these days. Working at the hospital has gotten increasingly & unfathomably challenging these past few months. Can’t wait for this shit to be over

@@BigShticks incognito name for sure! I work for a food distribution company so we are hammered by all of this as well. Mike and I have been disc golfing but we hope to fish soon. Well, soon.... as in like spring haha

@@dismiendude916 I bet you guys are! I went on a tour in So. SF of a food plant that packs fresh meals for Kaiser’s throughout Northern Ca. & it was incredible. I couldn’t believe how fast those people had to work 😂. We was all saying that if us nurses had to work like that somebody would die.

@@BigShticks 😂 it’s pretty intense for sure

Quite possibly. My thought is that as the water warms it would give off a dank woodsy smell. Not to sure if that would lend a pleasant taste or not.

I also think another more effective way of adding smoky notes would be to turn off the fan & use a Breville smoke gun. But at that point it would just be easier to go outside & grill over coals 😂

No, the element fits into grooves on the grill plates that keeps the fat away from it specifically.

I get them at harbor freight tools. They come in different mils (thickness) from 3-12. They are (Hardy) brand powderless black nitrile gloves.

@@BigShticks oh thank you so much. I have a Harbor Freights near me. I will drop in there today. 😀

I haven’t had an issue with dripping’s getting on the burner. They are encased in a channel under the grill top which funnels the dripping’s down to the drip tray.

@@BigShticks i see...ok thank u for helping.

The grease does NOT drip on the heating element at all. They fit snuggly into preformed grooves of the griddle & grill plates. The fats drip directly into a drip tray that funnels it to the water pan.

Depends on the temp you’re shooting for. If maxed out roughly 4-5mins

So first, let’s address the smell. After the second cook on it, it was no longer an issue. Now let’s get to the elephant in the room. This appliance is a grill & not an oven. So baking potatoes is probably not it’s strong suite. If I had to guess what that white dusting was id say it’s the potatoes starch being carried by the radiant heat & smoke fan.

Thank you for the prayer btw! Much obliged.

That’s too funny! I surely hope he enjoys it. As far as the gap is concerned virtually everyone of these that I have seen has a gap of some sort & not necessarily in all the same places. Thankfully, it hasn’t been an issue. I will say though, that after a few uses now, the breakdown & cleaning of this item gets to be a little annoying. Especially if you’re only cooking a small amount. But also, the inside of the appliance gets a good deal of water & oil coating it. Presumably from heat caused evaporation around the water pan & the fan. Cleaning that aspect of it I can see will be a chore. Especially when deep cleaning it & it requires the removal of the fan to do so...per the manual. All in all, I think for some folks this item will be a hit. For me, not so much. I feel like I can make items so much better & faster using a pan or a cast iron grill top with way easier clean up than this. I just have to open the window or get a good exhaust hood. Thanks for watching!

Indeed I love my farmhouse sink.

Enjoy!