5.0 out of 5 stars I am special to own this fine Panini Maker!!

C. · June 7, 2012

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3.0 out of 5 stars Heavy duty

C.J.C. · April 6, 2013

It works really well (crisps bread nicely), but is a bear to clean. IF you are NOT a commercial company, then there is NO warranty or guarantee. If you buy it, then that's it. It is a lot of money, so think about it. If it is flawed or anything goes wrong right away, you cannot deal with the company. Best thing you can do is find someone who can repair it and pay for it yourself.

2.0 out of 5 stars It has been better - but smokes if you make more than a ...

D.G. · December 15, 2015

It still smokes when in use. When it happened the first time we used it (after following instructions of burning off the coating) it filled the building with smoke. I called in to service dept and they said they had similar issues with others and to turn it on and leave on till stop smoking. I plugged it in outside and left for hours. It has been better - but smokes if you make more than a couple sandwhiches. Also impossible to clean. Everything sticks to it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it....

D.L. · January 13, 2013

Love my Panini Press. Worth every penny. I know this expensive but if you love sandwiches it will more than satisfy your needs.

3.0 out of 5 stars it is good quality and well put together but the top part ...

E. · November 4, 2017

It came onetime, it is good quality and well put together but the top part doesn't heat up as well as the bottom so the grilling is uneven.. Also the surface is not as non stick as I expected.. Hard to clean..

5.0 out of 5 stars Great.

K.A. · April 17, 2013

This is the second time I buy this for my restaurant. Exactly as expected. It is a commercial grade. Thanks

3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars

M.D. · October 23, 2014

Too short of a life as heating element(s) die prematurely.

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

C.A.S. · September 10, 2015

very nice