The Grill Sandwich maker- The ever present appliance in our kitchen
One item that you find in the modern modular kitchens of today is the grill sandwich maker which is hidden in the cabinet between that big refrigerator and the microwave. Yes, these are small, compact but yet so handy kitchen appliances. Households find this a brilliant invention since they dish out breakfast after breakfast every day, all through the year and require minimum cleaning and zero maintenance. The Indian households have changed their lifestyles dramatically over the years and have switched from the traditional breakfasts such as paranthas in North India, Idlis, Dosas in South India to cereals, oats and toast. The Indian families prefer a light breakfast with a glass of milk or juice so that they can be lighter and fitter.
The electric grill sandwich maker has made its way into Indian homes since the old toasters which were heated on gas plates would become greasy and make a mess in the kitchen. If the kids were alone and they were to make a toast for themselves it would be a nightmare for moms. The sandwich maker which requires no maintenance is therefore a boon. Since it does not require any oil, it does not lead to messy kitchens and saves the time involved in cleaning the kitchen.
Sandwich makers come in many varieties and can be used even for cooking dishes involving meat. A vegetarian family does not require these types sandwich makers. It is, therefore preferable that a survey be carried out about all the sandwich makers available and make the right choice in buying the sandwich maker.
First and foremost, a sandwich maker should not be stereotyped as an appliance that rolls out grilled sandwiches. They can even be used to make pancakes, waffles and fruit pies and roll out dishes using leftovers. It is so safe that even children capable of handling electrical devices can use it without any adult supervision to make sandwiches of their own. Since the cooking is very fast they can dole meals pretty fast and can be cleaned with just a dab by a cloth. There are some minor disadvantages such as the fillings leaking out at times with the sandwiches not sealing cleanly and the appliance getting hot but these are minor worries considering the advantages the appliance is offering.
Sandwich makers have made their presence felt in fast food joints, leading hotels and restaurants offering multi cuisine food.
Some of the specifications that are worth noting are:-
• Power rating 700 W
• Non-stick coat plates for easy cleaning
• Rubber stand
• Cabinet to store electric cord
• Temperature sensitive lamp
• Power ON and Ready to use Indicator Lights
• Housing for cooling
• Plate area of 133mmx226mm
The appliance comes with a vertical or horizontal storage system and conventionally will have four cooking wells to cook four sandwiches at a time. Some of the features that are prominent in the Sandwich maker are that they have a rigid body structure with heat regulators and come with wooden handle. These can be also used for making burgers and are therefore a hit at parties and get together.
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