I've now used the griddle twice. My left knob is loose and the temperatures between the two sides are inconsistent. Also, the gap created in the fold makes it difficult to pour pancakes, you can't pour on top and if you pour close, it may drip down into the cracks. I regret the purchase and wish I would have bought a good, big standard griddle and just kept it above my cabinets. Instead, I bought this griddle that is still bulky on my shelf, doesn't work that great, and isn't good quality. Maybe for tailgating or small apartments you can outweigh the performance issues with the storage benefits. -jl