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DeLonghi MultiGrill 1100 CGH1112DP (BBQ mode) review

DeLonghi MultiGrill 1100 CGH1112DP (BBQ mode)

CHOICE Expert Rating

76%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Easily portable as quite compact in size and has a handle.
  • Good open access to food.
  • Digital display screen is clear and indicates clearly when the unit is preheating.
  • Interchangeable cooking plates, includes hotplates and chargrill plates.
  • Able to choose 15 pre-set temperatures ranging from 60 to 240 degrees Celsius.
  • Pre-set burger patty function, sandwich press function, and keep warm option.
  • Separate dial and temperature option for each hotplate.
  • Non-stick plates are easy to clean. They are divided into 2 pieces and are easy to clean in a domestic sink.
  • Deep drip tray under unit, easy to access and remove.
  • Multi purpose appliance can be used as a BBQ, or sandwich press.
  • Earns a Recommendation as a BBQ, but not as a sandwich press.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Food can roll off hotplate.
  • No side panels to protect the food from drafts.
  • Oil and fat can splatter onto controls, digital display and bench.
  • Fat can accumulate at the back of the grill plate and may not run into drip tray.
  • Exterior is all brushed stainless steel, may require extra attention. Some crack and crevices.
  • Extension cord may be required when using in BBQ mode outdoors – cord is short.
  • Temperature probe may not be accurate.

Type

Category
Balcony / portable
Fuel type
Electric
Gas type
N/A

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Recommended
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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
76%
Cooking performance score
78%
Ease of use score
73%
Evenness score
80%
Evenness with high fat cooking score
80%
Evenness with pita bread score
Not tested
Low temperature score
75%
Heat recovery score
Not tested
Roasting score
N/A
Cleaning score
60%
External temperatures after 60min (controls / handle / hood / side tables)
N/A
Gas consumption (kg/hr)
N/A

Sustainability

Reliability score
Not available
Satisfaction score
Not available
Warranty
1 year

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$400.00
Running costs over 5 years
$90.00

Specifications

Number of burners
2
Hotplate grill material
Non-stick plates
Flame diffuser material
N/A
Burner material
Electric coil
Ignition type
On / Off button
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
19 x 45 x 38
Weight (kg)
7.3
Total cooking area (m2)
0.16
Website
delonghi.com.au

Features

Warming rack
N/A
Reversible cooking plate
Side burner
Back burner for rotisserie
N/A
Viewing window
N/A
Side tray / folding
N/A
Storage cupboard
N/A
Natural gas option
N/A
Hotplate
1
Chargrill

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