T-fal OptiGrill+ features Automatic Sensor Cooking Technology that automatically adjusts temperature and cooking time based on the number of food items on the grill and the thickness of the meat
Ribbed grilling system with floating hinges allows for even contact of food between plates
Built with 6 pre-set cooking programs: burger, chicken, sandwich, sausage, red meat and fish
Die-cast housing with 2 removable non-stick coating plates for easy cleanup
Stay-cool phenolic external base and handles are safe to handle while cooking
Rubberized slip-resistant feet provide safe cooking in your kitchen
Colour-coded system monitors the cooking process, red temperature light indicates "heating up," while green indicates an optimum temperature for perfect cooking results
Indicator light beeps at every cooking stage for precision grilling
Integrated drip tray
Removable plates from external base are dishwasher safe
1800 powerful watts grill meats to perfection
Model Number: GC712D54
Part Number
GC712D54
Appliance Type
Grills
Cooking Area (sq in)
93.00 in²
Wattage
1800 W
Assembled Height (in)
2.32 in
Assembled Depth (in)
15 3/4 in
Assembled Width (in)
9.02 in
Assembled Weight (lb)
13.0 lb
Appliance Finish
Stainless Steel
Warranty
This product carries a 1 year exchange warranty redeemable at any Canadian Tire store.
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Expensive grill to throw away after 2 years of use
8 months ago
The plates on this grill WILL wear out, it’s just a matter of time. We have been waiting well over a year for them to stock the bottom plate and, on checking again today, see it has been removed from their site altogether. Don’t waste your hard earned money on this throw away appliance. Highly recommend buying a competitors model.
No, I do not recommend this product.
Originally posted on tefal.com
Response from tefal.com:
5 months ago
T-fal Consumer Satisfaction
Hi, We’re sorry to hear about this! We’d appreciate the opportunity to speak with you about your experience.
Please contact us by filling the contact form here: https://www.services.t-fal.ca/en/contact. Chat soon!
1 out of 5 stars.
Features would have been good if they actually worked
a year ago
Grill's sensor cooking only worked for a few months. Then it would almost never signal it had preheated but shut off instead. Even in manual mode it is proving unreliable, after flashing and refusing to work even after reset.
Originally posted on tefal.com
1 out of 5 stars.
Worst product EVER!!
a year ago
If I could give this ZERO stars I would. Worst product EVER! very disappointing T-fal!!! Everything about it sucks! Don't buy this!!
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Q: How large is the cooking surface?
There appear to be no details in the description indicating size of the product at all.
12 years ago
4 Answers
A: I don't have the exact dimensions without going and measuring but it is large enough to take 4 good size New York steaks if that gives you an idea. I would email T-Fal and ask your question to get the exact dimensions.
11 years ago
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Q: Can you set two different grilling option? For example: cook steak medium rare on one side of the grill and another well done on the other side.
11 years ago
3 Answers
A: No, you have to do your item take it off then reset but takes very little time to reset or cook. Bear in mind there is really only room for two burgers or two smaller steaks it's not as large as some units but good size for two people or a family if you cycle thru. It does not take long for anything!
8 years ago
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Q: other options for grill
Can you cook any other types of food except meat? (ex. bread, waffles, etc.)
11 years ago
3 Answers
A: Yes. There is a sandwich option. Waffles would be fine on the manual selection. There is an feature that does foods from frozen. Grill vegetables, fruit, anything that you would grill on the BarBQ can be grilled on the Optigrill. Just follow the instructions and you should be fine.
11 years ago
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Q: I am not getting grill marks on the bottom of my meat.
When I cook meat I am not getting good grill marks on the bottom. The top grill makes nice grill marks. I am following the directions and letting the grill preheat. Is this normal or could there be a problem with the bottom grill?
11 years ago
3 Answers
A: I would return the product and explain the problem. It should grill on both sides.
11 years ago
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Q: Should the grill make noises when it is heating up?
My grill makes a lot of crackling noises when it is heating up. Is this normal?
11 years ago
3 Answers
A: You have not detailed what type of noise but I believe that there are some ticking noises that are customary when something is being heated to a high heat. The other sound is the beeping that the unit does when it reaches temperature.
Q: Does it works for the pannini ?
I brought other made and I find difficult to use when Im trying to cover the top lid to press the sandwich
the lid does not close like normal way
meaning that the sandwich will stay and not moving when I am trying to close press it.
10 years ago
2 Answers
A: No, this is not a panini machine, It is a waffle machine. The lid will only close when a liquid batter is placed in the grates but it will not close if you put a wrap or other bread inside it. There are machines for pannani's....
10 years ago
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Q: Does it frill veggies and fruit ..potatoes?
6 years ago
1 Answer
A: Yes you can grill your fruit and vegetables on the Optigrill. For potatoes, they can absolutely be grilled as well. Hope this helps and thank you for your interest.
6 years ago
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Q: My current model that I am looking to replace makes a loud beep when the temperature is selected and unfortunately is frightens my dogs. Can this model be operated without beeps
6 years ago
1 Answer
A: Unfortunately no
6 years ago
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Q: Does the Optigrill+ smaoke alot when cooking meats.
7 years ago
1 Answer
A: Generally the optigrill does not create a lot of smoke. The grilling plates are angled, allowing fats and juices to drip into a tray. This design feature eliminates most of the smoke that you would get from an outdoor bbq or grill.
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