Cuisinart Griddler: Electric Contact Grill Removable and reversible dishwasher-safe nonstick cooking plates for easy storage. Sturdy panini-style handle with hinged floating cover adjusts to thickness of food. Contact grill, panini press, full grill, full griddle and half grill/half griddle. Integrated drip tray collects grease and is easy to store. Cooking plates drain grease for healthy cooking. Selector knob to choose grill or griddle function. Adjustable temperature controls for grill or griddle. Red/green indicator lights for easy operation. Brushed stainless steel housing. Dishwasher-safe scraping tool for easy cleanup. Instruction manual with gourmet recipes. Limited 3-year warranty. Size: 11.5 x 9.25 x 6.5-in. The Cuisinart Griddler makes “multifunctional” an understatement! With five separate cooking options, it can handle everything from pancakes to sausages to grilled cheese to steaks, hamburgers and panini. A floating cover and one set of reversible plates that snap in and out turn the Griddler into a Contact Grill, a Panini Press, a Full Grill, a Full Griddle, or Half Grill/Half Griddle. Dual temperature controls ensure everything is perfectly cooked! Cuisinart has a long-standing history of receiving prestigious design awards for a wide range of items, keeping the company at the forefront of product innovation. These include the 2006 iParenting Media Awards (Mix It In Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker), 2005 Chicago Athenaeum GOOD DESIGN Award (Coffee on Demand Coffeemaker), and the 2005 iParenting Media Awards (Waffle Dippers and Griddler). In addition, Cuisinart has garnered several awards for its signature food processor. In 2007, the company received the IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals) Award of Excellence in the Corporate Marketing Campaign category , and in 2006, Cuisinart won top honors for the web site from numerous organizations, including the Web Marketing Association, the League of American Communications Professionals (LACP) and the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals.