Cuisinart Griddler GR-11P1 Indoor Grill and Panini Press
- Panini press or flat open grill, doubling the cooking surface
- 350 watts at 120 volts
- Removable nonstick grill plates, dishwasher safe
- Removable drip tray with grease management
- 12.8 inches wide, 10.9 inches deep, 6 inches tall
- 3.47 kg
- 3-year limited warranty
- BPA, lead, PFAS and PFOA free
Last refreshed Sep 22, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact press for grilled sandwiches that unfolds into a flat tabletop grill, with plates that come off for the dishwasher. One preset heat means no control over searing temperature.
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ASIN: B00ARSAS0CModel: GR-11P1Category: Sandwich Makers & Panini Presses
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Overview
Cuisinart builds the Griddler as a two-plate press: close it to press panini and sandwiches, or open it flat so both plates face up and act as a tabletop grill. A fixed heating preset brings the plates to a grilling temperature, indicator lights show power and ready status, and a drip tray catches grease below.
Two cooking modes from one small footprint is the reason to put it on a counter, and dishwasher-safe plates remove the usual scrubbing after burgers. Heat is fixed at one preset, so anything that wants a low gentle setting or a very hot sear has to live with the one temperature.
Who it's for
Apartments and dorms where counter space is short, and lunch is a pressed sandwich more often than a full meal, suit it well. Cooks who want to dial heat for different foods, or who need a large grilling area for a family, should not buy a single-preset press.
Pros and cons
- Opens flat to double the grilling area
- Removable dishwasher-safe plates
- Removable drip tray for grease
- Power and ready indicator lights
- One preset temperature, no adjustment
- Cooking surface size not listed
Performance notes
Crust and grill marks come from plate contact at the preset temperature, so waiting for the ready light before loading matters more than anything else. Closed, the top plate presses and heats the sandwich from both sides; opened flat, food cooks on one side at a time and needs turning. Grease runs off to the drip tray, which is how the grease management system limits mess.
Where it stands among sandwich makers & panini presses
- #1 most-searched brand and model of the 8 sandwich makers & panini presses lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 32 sandwich makers & panini presses we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Cuisinart |
|---|---|
| Model | GR-11P1 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 7.65 poundshigher than 77% of 23 sandwich makers & panini presses |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 10.9 × 12.8 × 6 inches |
| Item Weight | 3.47 kg |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Wattage | 350 wattslower than 100% of 24 sandwich makers & panini presses |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Ceramic, Stainless Steel |
| Material Type Free | BPA Free, Lead Free, PFAS Free, PFOA Free |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 3 years |
| Warranty Type | 3-Year Limited Warranty |
| Other details | |
| Number of settings | 1 preset temperature |
| Cooking modes | Closed panini press or open flat grill |
| Item Type Name | Cuisinart Griddler Grill & Panini Press |
| Other Special Features Of The Product | Grease Management System, Preset Temperature, Removable Surface |
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Frequently asked questions
Can you adjust the temperature on the Cuisinart GR-11P1?
No. It uses a single preset temperature the maker says is optimized for grilling; no dial or setting to change it is listed.
Can the Cuisinart GR-11P1 cook steaks and burgers?
The maker lists steaks, burgers and grilled sandwiches as intended uses, with the plates opened flat as a tabletop grill when more surface is needed.