plates are thin. as a result, the bottom of the meat is not fried (not enough heat shock). ideal for cooking kupat (sausages). I tried to cook beef steaks - bull, the meat turns out like boiled - there is no crust. chicken and pork are better. it is better not to cook shrimp in shell (stink for the whole apartment is provided :) There is no disappointment from the purchase. The grill adds variety to cooking. Well, automatic programs work adequately (from what I prepared).