With five separate cooking options the Cuisinart? Griddler? can handle everything from pancakes and sausages to grilled cheese to steaks hamburgers and panini. A floating cover and one set of reversible plates turn the Griddler? into a contact grill panini press full grill full griddle or half grill/half griddle. Dual temperature controls ensure everything is perfectly cooked every time on the removable dishwasher safe nonstick cooking plates for easy meals and clean up.