"The Cuisinart Griddler makes ""multifunctional"" an understatement! Make perfect panini... plus! With four separate cooking options it can handle everything from pancakes to sausages to grilled cheese to steaks hamburgers and panini. It helps you prepare more servings of more kinds of food in less time so you can cook for a crowd -- no one has to wait!Simply change the cooking plates and adjust the floating hinge to use the Griddler as a Contact Grill a Panini Press or your choice of an extra-large double Open Grill or Griddle.Contact grill panini press flat grill and griddleRemovable nonstick grill and griddle platesCooking plates drain grease for healthy cookingHinged floating cover adjusts to thickness of foodSelector knob with ""power on"" indicator lightTwo adjustable temperature controls with indicator lightsBrushed stainless steel and cool-touch housingTwo drip cupsCleaning/scraping toolInstruction/Recipe book"