Hamilton Beach 25460MNA Panini Press and Indoor Grill
- 8 x 10 inch nonstick grids, PFAS free coating
- 1400 watts, 120 volt
- 2 settings, lid locks closed and opens wide for thick food
- Chrome finish, metal body, 2.48 kg
- 1 year limited warranty
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A countertop press for grilled sandwiches, quesadillas and burgers that locks shut and opens wide enough for thick fillings. The listing gives only two settings, so there is no fine temperature control.
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ASIN: B00IWOJRSMModel: 25460MNACategory: Sandwich Makers & Panini Presses
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Overview
A locking lid that opens wide over two nonstick grids is the working part here. Food goes between the grids, the lid comes down and locks to press it, and heat from both plates cooks the top and bottom at once. The body is metal with a chrome finish and the grids carry a PFAS free nonstick coating.
Two heated grids pressing from both sides is what makes a panini crisp on the outside while the middle melts, and the wide opening handles quesadillas, burgers and stacked sandwiches. The limitation is control: with only a couple of settings there is no way to dial a precise temperature for delicate items.
Who it's for
Families that eat pressed sandwiches often, and anyone grilling a burger indoors when the weather turns, get the most from it. Someone cooking thin, delicate food that needs exact heat, or who needs a flat open griddle surface, should not buy it.
Pros and cons
- Lid locks for even pressing
- Opens wide for thick sandwiches
- PFAS free nonstick grids
- Heats from both sides at once
- Only two settings, no exact temperature
- Grids not listed as removable
- Press only, no flat griddle mode
Performance notes
Results depend on contact: the locking lid presses the food so both grids touch it fully, and heat moves through that contact rather than through air. Thicker fillings reduce contact at the edges until the bread compresses, so a lighter load browns more evenly. With only a couple of settings, timing by eye matters more than the dial.
Specifications
| Brand | Hamilton Beach |
|---|---|
| Model | 25460MNA |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 5.47 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 11.4 × 11.3 × 4.8 inches |
| Grill plate size | 8 x 10 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Wattage | 1400 watts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Metal |
| Color | Chrome Finish |
| Material Type Free | PFAS Free |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Panini Press Sandwich Maker |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Other details | |
| Number of settings | 2 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Nonstick Coating, Locking Lid |
Frequently asked questions
How much counter space does the Hamilton Beach 25460MNA take?
It is listed at 11.4 inches deep, 11.3 inches wide and 4.8 inches high closed, and weighs 2.48 kg.
Will a thick burger fit in the Hamilton Beach panini press?
The listing says the lid opens wide to fit any thickness, naming burgers and quesadillas, and the grids measure 8 by 10 inches.
Is the Hamilton Beach 25460MNA a flat griddle?
No. It is a two sided press with a top and bottom grid. There is no mention of the lid opening flat for griddle use.
Does the Hamilton Beach panini press have a temperature dial?
The listing gives two settings and does not describe a temperature range.