Looking for a grill and griddle, I fell on this model. After a search on the web and other Youtube video, I finally chose Cuisinart. A high quality product. No need for butter or oil, flat do not stick. I also bought the plates for waffles (on Amazon.com by cons). Maintenance is simple. The plates are dishwasher-safe. The dimensions of the grill is not to be overlooked. It is quite large and bulky. So beware. Being completely satisfied, I have ended up offering both to my family. To know that I saved over 30% on the price through Amazon .... the price of plates for the waffles !!