I got this for $10 on black Friday. I thought it was going to be a small one but it wasn't. It cooks things evenly. I haven't mastered not over cooking chicken because it doesn't give you a guide on how long to cook things or a tool for easy cleaning. Sometimes I rather cook things on the stove then to deal with the cleaning unless I feel like eating healthy.

This George Foreman is a great size! It allows you to cook a big meal, all at once. Aside from that, It is not ideal for paninis (although the name of the item suggests so), the hinge is a bit unstable (perhaps to accommodate for larger items/meats) and allows the top to move around too much, makes t it feel flimsy. Also, the fact that the plates don't come off, makes it a pain to clean, especially the top portion.

Well worth the money. Cooks fast and no flipping burgers! It also lets grease drain off the grill, but if you're going to buy it, don't make the same mistake I did the first time and forget to put the grease catcher in its place. By the way, I recommend putting paper towels in it to catch the grease so you don't have to clean it.

Love this grill. It cooks perfectly. No fancy buttons or setting to deal with. You just heat it put your food on close the lid and time your food. The grease pours off in the drip pan. The picture shows salmon fillets

I bought this as a replacement to the family size Forman Fat Grilling Machine I've had for years. This one is no where near as good as my old one. It's more narrow, same length, but there is no on or off timer dial, and no temperature setting. It cooks one temp and you have to plug it in and unplug it to use it, or not. It also has a cord about a foot in length, which is way too short to reach my plug behind my well used toaster oven. The top part does not raise up on hinges to lay flat on the food for even cooking the way my other machine did. I cooked chicken and the top sat up at a 45 degree angle when it touched the chicken, so that the front top half did not cook with the rest of it. I had to flip it over placing the undercooked side toward the back of the grill to cook, and by the time it was done the rest was over done and dry. Not at all happy with this machine.

I had a large Foreman grill that I loved, but over time the non-stick wore off and cleaning became tedious. Since I often pushed it beyond its maximum capacity, I decided to buy a larger one this time. I got what I asked for. I expect this will work very well when we need to deliver meals for large groups. The biggest problem could have been expected - where do I put such a large appliance on my counter. We still haven't quite worked that out. A new feature I like is the fold-out legs in the back that leave the surface almost level if you fold them away, but give a nice slope to drain off grease when folded out. A small complaint is that in spite of their advertising it is not perfectly even heat, the back his a bit hotter than the front. But I use that to my advantage when cooking things like bacon, I can deliver both soft and crispy bacon at the same time. I love the convenience and health of Foreman grills and recommend them to anyone with the counter space.

My first George Foreman grill. Didn't know how it would perform compared to my outdoor electric grill, but I was pleasantly surprised. Preheats in 4 minutes. Cooked frozen burgers in 5 - 6 minutes, boneless chicken breasts (10 oz each) in 11 - 12 minutes, sirloin steak (1 inch) in 6-7 minutes. Also grilled veggies (eggplaint, zucchini, peppers) and sweet potatoes (all sliced, of course) in under 10 minutes. Just love the convenience. When done, I put a couple of layers of wet paper towels on the warm (not hot) grill and close it. Later on, just wipe off using the towels and finish off with a sponge and dry paper towel. Would definitely recommend it

I bought this grill because I had recently bought a smaller one that turned out to be too small. As I came to love the speed and convenience of the Foreman grill I got tired of cooking my food in batches just to feed me and my daughter so when my income tax return came in I decided to upgrade. Through much research I decided on this one and purchased it online. I didn't need all the bells and whistles of timers or removable plates. To me that simply meant more stuff to store in my already too cramped kitchen. When I picked up the grill I was shocked at the size. I never gave it any thought when it gave its size and dimensions on the website. My counter is small but I would do whatever I needed to keep this beast out and using it on a weekly basis. Thus the name Foreman Monster. I was very pleased to have an equally larger drip tray as the smaller one provided two trays to switch out when one got full and I always forgot about it. I have been using the grill for a few weeks now and the tray has never gotten full due to its depth. The plates grill as even and efficiently as the smaller one and surprisingly stores sitting up neatly against the wall. It's still pretty easy to clean as is expected and I thoroughly enjoy cooking my entire meal in one batch. Dinner in 10 mins from prep to plate is now routine in my home.

I replaced an older one that had a variable temperature control. After 10 years the wiring between the upper and lower plates deteriorated and shorted out. The old one had a variable temperature control, and I was worried that this new one didn't have one. The GR2144 has two lights, like a waffle maker. A red light signals it is plugged in, and the green light goes on when at the internal thermostat's temperature, approximately 360 degrees F. The thermostat prevents the temperature rising above 360 degrees. When you put cool food on the grill, its temperature drops enough that the green temperature light goes off. It's up to you to decide how long to leave your food on there, so you must experiment and remember how many minutes it has been on. One must not assume that food is ready when the green light comes on again. Doing so will probably burn your food. At 360 degrees, it sears meat nicely, making grill marks on it, but you must keep track of the time. A 3/4 inch steak only took around 3 minutes for medium rare to medium. Clean up is pretty easy. The grill plates are non-stick, but I use oil spray anyway to facilitate cleanup. It is a nice unit for the price and size.

I cannot believe I deprived myself of the George Foreman experience until now. :) I absolutely love this grill. It's easy to use, easy to clean, and makes cooking meals easier all around. The size is exactly what I needed... you can grill 6 burgers at one time for the family just to give you an idea. For those of us who are terrible with a grill, here's your alternative. And not to mention, you will be eating healthier by getting rid of all the grease!