This grill is built like a tank! Removable plates make cleaning a breeze.

So far this product has met or exceeded every expectation.....am enjoying using it. Thanks!

The grill cooks fine but I'm concerned that the plastic trim around the edge keeps breaking off in little pieces since the first time we used. We have not dropped or used it roughly but we find little pieces of plastic trim on the counter every time we use it. Judith Stern

The product itself is substantail in weight and construction which is a good thing. I have two concerns with the first being the fact that it takes a little over 12 minutes to heat up to 400 degree's which I find to be very slow. My intent was to upgrade from a George Foreman Grill for two reasons. The first being this Calphalon grille does have removable plates and I wanted a flatter surface so more of the juices do not drain out. While the product does both of these I am concerned with the very small tolerance that exists between the removable plates and the release buttons that hold them. I have had some difficulty getting the plates fully attached as evidenced by the release button not being fully backed out and the plates not being locked in. If the buttons are not fully and firmly out the grille plate is not secured. I hope this issue will resolve itself with further use. On the plus side it does get much hotter than the two George Foreman grilles I have which results in faster cooking and much more clearly defined grille marks. Another reason I bought this is I live in an upper floor of a Downtown Apt and local fire codes prevent the use of any type of grill. Time will tell if this turns out to be an adequate subsitute for Grilling. Rory

easy to clean removeable cooking plates, temp goes up to 400 for steaks, cooks quick,nice looking