Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I got this griddle because my larger fixed-surface one was a major pain to clean up after use. The plates of this one are easy to clean, however that isn't a complete clean up with this unit - grease builds on and and *IN* the base. I disassembled it with a drill and found a build up of grease on and around the wiring. I will not be using my unit again as I am concerned it is a fire hazard. Pros: - Plates come off and fit in dishwasher (easy cleanup) - Small (again, easy cleanup) Cons: - Grease drip collection works poorly. Some amount of grease gets to area around heating elements and into the base each use and builds up over time. This component is non-immersible and does not appear to have been designed with cleaning this area in mind (many screws, soldered connections). This eventually causes the unit to smoke when used. For me this lifespan was about 23 months or 40 uses (estimated). - Small (low capacity - sufficient for a 2-person meal) - Dials are loosely/cheaply attached. They rattle at the slightest touch.