The Breadman Panini Maker has turned out to be an excellent purchase! We use it several times per week. You can cook HUGE sourdough bread sandwiches on it. We have tried very thick sandwiches and simple grilled cheese and the plates will expand or reduce to accommodate the size of the sandwich. It will accept four standard sandwiches at one time. We use the larger sourdough slices frequently and I can cook three at a time.My ONLY negative comment is that washing it is tricky because of its bulk and trying to avoid getting the electrical components wet. Wiping it with a damp cloth after use seems to work better.