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I was looking for a panini maker for my 14 year old son for Christmas. I wanted it to have adjustable height, temperature control, removable plates for ease of cleaning and be under $60. This unit met 3/4 of those criteria. (Does not have removable plates) I was not able to find any units that met all 4 which is why I choose this unit. I am not sorry I did as the ease of clean up is still quite simple with the non-stick surface. The indicator lights are very helpful to indicate when the unit is up to temp to start cooking and when the sandwich is cooked. We have had no issues with burning or overcooking. The heat is even, the grilling is even and the product works great. A couple of other useful features are that it has a lock to keep the unit closed for storage and an adjustable dial that can dial down to place pressure on the sandwich while cooking. There is also a removable drip tray that can be cleaned easily. I am very satisfied with this panini maker and would recommend it to others as well.

I was iffy about buying this since the seller has such vague information about the product, not even listing the model number. I foolishly bought the product based on the description in the first review.

I really shouldn't have taken that chance, but it turned out to be a correct guess. The model that the first review details is exactly the one that you receive. This is indeed a Breadman. Great panini maker for the price, if you want the best one out there that is under $70 this is it. Not many of the cheap ones (or even expensive ones) have a temperature control setting like this one has, the option to grill sandwiches or meats, and a fully adjustable hinge, not some tier system like I noticed the cuisinart griddler has when I went to a store to see it in person. I've noticed all panini makers have it so that you only can turn it off by unplugging it, an added safety measure I'm sure. It has a sleek design, and it is incredibly easy to wipe off. I made a sandwich in which the cheese oozed out onto the griddle, I freaked out because it is a non-submersible product and immediately grabbed a dry paper towel to "attempt" at cleaning it. Well, that paper towel fully cleaned the grid in one swipe. I was taken aback.

I honestly though this would be one of those things you buy and use once and it sits in your pantry, but I find I use it a few times a week. If you eat sandwiches a lot, then this is for you. Normally a veggie burger on plain white bread is a so-so meal, now I look forward to it. With some melted swiss on grilled bread even my fiance likes them!

ONCE YOU HAVE USED THIS PANIN MAKER YOU'LL NEVER SPEND MONEY GOING OUT TO EAT

The product came with no problems. So far the recipient enjoys it. The only problem was the recipient had no idea who sent it to him. It was sent as a present.