Review on Smart electric grill Tefal Optigrill+ XL GC722D34 by Adam Borken-Hagen ᠌

Name: Smart electric grill Tefal Optigrill+ XL GC722D34
Item: Smart electric grill Tefal Optigrill+ XL GC722D34
Rating: 3

May 26, 2023

I should have looked better, I spent money on an ordinary product.

Actually a wonderful grill, except for the quality of the Teflon coating of the plates. One frying of steaks, the second frying of zucchini and steaks and 2 washing of the plates in warm water with a soft sponge and a special agent + feri - the result is in the photo, bubbles appeared on the Teflon coating of the lower plate. On the Internet I found another review with a similar problem.
I understand that the plates are almost a consumable, but not after 2 uses. I will continue to observe if the coating starts to peel off, as a solution, there is an idea to give the restoration of the Teflon coating (now there is such a service, the cost is about 1-2k per plate). I don’t see the point in buying new plates, because the original quality of Teflon is not the best.
Despite this nuance, would I recommend this grill? My answer would be "Yes", maybe it's a model/batch defect. Plus, again, you can restore the Teflon coating and I assume that the restored coating will last for a long time. I can post the results later.

Pros

- Automatic programs. It's really convenient and works, I chose the program, the degree of roasting and the sound signal will notify you of readiness. - Perfectly fries steaks, the degree of roasting 100% corresponds to the selected one. As a steak connoisseur, I assure you that in most cases you will do worse in a skillet. - Grilled vegetables are just bomb. A minimum of oil or none at all, quickly and at the same time do not burn. - Quite clean during frying, nothing flies, does not splatter.

Cons

- Weak Teflon coating. After 2 gentle washes in warm water with a soft sponge and a special agent for Teflon coatings, it began to swell (photo and comments below). - If there is no PMM, then the sink is still tense. Not critical compared to paragraph 1, but it takes time (as an advice, I can recommend washing with a shower, it’s more convenient). - Splashes still fall on the grill itself, after use you need to wipe it.