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Form and materials

The sandwich maker belongs to the low-cost segment of devices and has several advantages compared to other inexpensive competitors. Most importantly, there is no traditional bread divider into triangular shapes, only two slots for rectangular toasts. As a result, you can add more toppings, such as tomato and lettuce, in addition to ham and cheese. The edges of the sandwich will be sealed, and all the ingredients will remain inside. The coating of the plates is non-stick, so you can grease the toasts with oil to get a more crispy and golden crust, or not use it at all — nothing burns and is easily removed from the mold. But to preserve the coating, you can not use metal objects and knives — only wooden or silicone spatulas.

The body of the device is made of steel, which is another advantage of the model, as the metal looks more solid and more reliable and durable than plastic. Despite the use of steel, the body does not get very hot during operation. Anyway, in order to open the sandwich maker without getting burned, thermally insulated handles with a locking clip are provided.

Ease of use

The claimed power of the model is quite high — 900 W, although this did not affect the cooking time. It takes the same couple of minutes to heat up as in appliances with a power of 700 – 750 W, and to prepare sandwiches — about 2 – 4 minutes, depending on the type of bread and the degree of roasting. Management is quite simple and you won’t have to delve into its subtleties for a long time. Plug in the outlet — the sandwich maker is on, as indicated by one of the indicators. Accordingly, the power button is not provided. The green indicator informs about heating and readiness for work. After turning off the plates, you need to wipe them with a damp sponge — they are not removable, so you cannot fully wash them under water. But the possibility of vertical storage, as well as a compartment for the cord, unfortunately, is not.