George Foreman Fit Grill Black Large 25820 review

About the George Foreman Fit Grill

The 25820 is a contact grill: food sits between two non-stick plates that cook both sides at once. The upper plate hangs on a floating hinge, so it settles onto thicker cuts rather than squashing them. An adjustable rear foot lets you set the grill flat or tilted. Fat runs down the sloped plates into a clip-in drip tray.

Power is 2400W. The brand says it heats up 160% faster than its earlier models and claims up to 74% less energy than a conventional oven grill. It has no temperature dial. A ready light shows when the plates are hot enough to cook on.

It stores upright with the cord wrapped round it, and the brand puts the space saving at 30%. The weight is 3.54kg according to B&Q, which also says it is about 30% shorter than the brand's 23440 model. The brand describes cleaning as a wipe with a damp cloth. Neither the brand's page nor the retailer pages that could be opened give plate dimensions or box contents.

What owners report about the George Foreman Fit Grill

Owner feedback for this exact model is thin on the pages that could be opened: one B&Q owner review was readable, and the large UK retailer review pages blocked access. That owner found it quick to cook, easy to clean, and roomy enough for four to six chicken breasts at once.

No owner reports of long-term wear on the 25820 itself turned up, so none are claimed here. Plates with a basic non-stick coating are usually kept to plastic or wooden tools, and the guide lists that as a drawback.

Who the George Foreman Fit Grill suits

It suits households that cook for three or more and want a fast, simple grill for chicken, burgers, bacon and toasties. The large plate takes a family batch in one go, and upright storage helps in a small kitchen.

Look elsewhere if you want control over doneness. With no dial and only a ready light, you judge it yourself. The Tefal OptiGrill+ XL GC722D40 adjusts cooking to the thickness of the food. For easy cleaning, the George Foreman Immersa Medium Grill 28310 is designed around it. Cooks of one or two will find this plate bigger than they need.

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