I replaced an aging George Foreman grill with the griddler and I just love it. It is so convenient to be able to take the panels off to clean them. I also love the feature that allows you to lay the top down flat so that you can cook items evenly. I would highly recommend this product. For me, it took the place of both a grill pan and a GF grill, so even the bulk of this item is well worth it!