Have not stopped using it since I bought it. Very satisfied.

Have not had the appliance long enough to judge as I haven't quite learned how to get the right amount of compression, length of time, etc. However, I am pleased with it and really enjoy how easy it is to clean! That was my biggest concern, that it would be very difficult to clean; using the thin layer of olive oil and allowing it to cool as directed works perfectly - very easy to just wipe clean. There are still many things I'm looking forward to trying.

Good product for the grill enthusiast. Making panini is worth it by itself, but indoor meat and veggie grilling is a bonus. If yu like this kind of cooking, you'll like this item.