HOT SANDWICHES & MORE: Easily make hot pressed sandwiches of varied thicknesses, from grilled cheese and Reubens to paninis and Mexican tortas, thanks to the cafe-style floating hinged lid. Or grill burgers, steaks, chicken, vegetables, fruit and more. COOK MEALS IN 10 MINUTES OR LESS: With a total of 95 square inches of nonstick surface on the top and bottom grill plates, the hot sandwich maker / electric grill will cook most meals in 10 minutes or less. Both sides of food cook at the same time. EASY CLEANUP: As food cooks, fat drips away into the dishwasher safe, slide-out drip tray. The durable PFAS-free ceramic nonstick plates are simple to wipe clean with a damp cloth after they've cooled or clean with the included spatula/scraper tool. RESTAURANT-QUALITY RESULTS — A FRACTION OF THE COST: Make restaurant-quality sandwiches and grilled foods on the panini press grill using your own fresh ingredients at a fraction of the cost of eating out. COMPACT, UPRIGHT STORAGE: A lid latch keeps the panini press shut between uses and makes it easy to store either flat or upright. EASY TO USE: Power and preheat lights let you know when the sandwich maker is on and when to add food to the cooking surface for best results.