To purchase the grill, I based on customer reviews and before putting my comment, I tested a few times and results, I am very happy. I tested several times or toasted paninis, the result is good, so do not hesitate to pass the speed 3 to go faster but be careful to watch cooking. What is practical is to be able to cook for 3 toasted sandwiches at the same time the heating surface is large. For meat, I tested again and again no disappointment, the small meat juices drip tray and grease is well done, nothing flows on non-washable parts of the grill. The 2 plates stand out, it is not negligible for washing. What made me hesitate before buying it was the reviews that said the plates were damaging quickly, pieces of Teflon were leaving ... but looking closer, I saw that these comments dated from 2013, recent comments not reporting this defect. I confirm, the plates are tefal quality and Teflon does not leave (tefal had to change the quality ...). I have not tested fashion barbecue (open) or for vegetables. In summary, this grill is very good and does what is asked without burning the food. Small precision: avoid putting the grill under furniture for heating the grill sends steam up.