The 6-in-1 Cuisinart Griddler Deluxe cooks entrees a multitude of ways, with the convenience of countertop cooking: half grill/griddle, full open grill or griddle, contact grill, panini press or top melt. With1,800 watts and 240 square inches of cooking surface, the Cuisinart Griddler Deluxe cooks entrees evenly and fast, ensuring restaurant-quality taste, texture and presentation. SearBlast technology equal to 500 F, and separate upper and lower plate controls to sear steaks, fish fillets, chicken breasts or vegetables, locking in moist delicious flavor, without firing up the outdoor grill. This electric griddle elevates grilling to new heights with top cover adjustable to 6 pre-set settings to use as a contact grill or panini press, and easily accommodate height of food or sandwiches. Flat plates create the ideal breakfast griddle to cook pancakes or eggs, ridged plates to grill sausages or combination half griddle/grill to cook all breakfast foods at once. Ridged plates are perfect for contact or open grilling. Separate lower and upper plate selector knobs feature red/green indicator lights, keep warm setting and temperature range: 250 to 450 F. Push-button controls release plates, and unlock/lock control to store. Includes slide-out drip tray to collect grease and keep countertop clean. Brushed stainless-steel housing. Removable plates, drip tray and scraping tool are dishwasher-safe.