Rome's #1305 Panini Press Cooker, Cast Iron with Steel and Wood Handles Review

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(More customer reviews)I loved the idea of getting a cast iron panini cooker because I wanted to avoid the nonstick panini grills out there. It is a very heavy piece, so if the user has problems with hand/wrist strength, this may not be the item for you. The unit is made to be used on the stove (electric or gas), cooking the panini on one side and then flipping over to the other. The two cast iron plates come completely apart at the hinge, and you then have each plate attached to a metal rod with a wooden handle, making clean up easier. However, if the handle problem is fixed, I believe that this would be a really nice item to have in the kitchen.
I gave this only 4 stars because when I attempted to unscrew the metal rods from the plates in order to place the plates in the oven to "season" them as instructed, one wooden handle started spinning around the metal rod, and therefore I could not unscrew it from that plate. Looks like the handles are poorly attached to the metal, and should be secured much tighter. So, I am returning the unit after not having been able to test it out, so I can't speak to how it works.

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Make authentic Panini sandwiches on the grill or stovetop. Featuring a large 8" x 4" cooking surface and made from heavy cast iron to insure unofrm and solid pressure on the sandwich as it toasts.To use, simply place your sandwich inside the open cavity of the cooker, close the lid and place on a BBQ grill or stovetop burner.After a few minutes flip the panini press and continue cooking until thesandwich is hot and toasted.Includes recipes.Made by family camping cookware specialists, Rome Industries.

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