Contact Grills

What is a contact grill and what can I use it for?

From the outside, a contact grill looks like a toasted sandwich maker or even a waffle maker. But, with two cast iron baking trays you can both grill and fry food. The shape of the baking tray inserts determine what food items you can make with it. The baking tray for a sandwich or panini maker, for example, has the familiar triangular shapes.

Maxima also has contact grills with a grooved surface, similar to those found on grill plates. These contact grills are extremely versatile. You can, of course, use them to make a toasted sandwich or panini. The difference with these grills is that you get the characteristic grilled stripes on your panini or sandwich. You can also make other heated or toasted sandwiches like croque monsieurs or croque madames.

Besides sandwiches, you can also use the grill for meat, fish and vegetables. You can prepare as many different kinds of dishes on it as you can on a professional grill, but a contact grill is definitely better suited for smaller dishes.

Lastly, we also offer contact grills with a smooth griddle plate. A smooth griddle is used for more even cooking and can be used for almost all meat, fish and vegetable dishes, or even something like eggs. For larger dishes or portions, it will still be more practical to use a professional griddle, like the ones found in our Cooking Range 600 but this ideal for smaller servings or in kitchens where space is limited.

What are the main features of a contact grill?

• cast iron baking trays
• excellent heat distribution
• stainless steel housing and handle
• long lasting, thanks to its durable construction
• stands on sturdy stainless steel or rubber feet because safety comes first
• variable thermostat up to 300⁰C for setting the right temperature yourself
• with a temperature indicator light so that you know when you can get started
• hygienic design with a drip tray and no corners or holes that are difficult to clean

Is a contact grill suitable for my restaurant?

Many catering establishments have sandwiches, tostis or paninis on their menu. And since you can also use a contact grill for meat, fish and vegetables, you suddenly have a device that can be used for multiple purposes. Two other advantages are that dishes prepared with a contact grill are done quickly and you can prepare them in a more healthy way. Because you don't need to use much cooking oil, dishes are grilled with little or no fat.

Thanks to its practical size, a contact grill fits in the kitchen of any cafe, restaurant or food truck.

How do you clean a contact grill?

A contact grill is easy to clean. The splashguard and the handy drip tray collect most of the food debris, and the smooth stainless steel casing is easy to wipe clean. After use, switch the appliance off and unplug it. Start cleaning when the plate is no longer hot, but still feels warm to the touch.

You can remove any baked on food with a little warm water, a sponge or a damp cloth. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents. Make sure you don’t scrape the baking tray with sharp objects. Contact grills with the grooved and smooth baking griddle also include a cleaning brush. Then dry the plate with a soft cloth. The stainless steel exterior can also be wiped with a cloth. This way, you will enjoy your Maxima contact grill for a long time and you will always start with a clean and hygienic appliance.

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