Starfrit The Rock Panini Press
- Removable reversible plates: contact grill, panini, flat grill, griddle
- Opens 180 degrees to double the cooking surface
- 1500 watts, adjustable temperature, indicator lights
- Rock.Tec nonstick, PFAS and PFOA free
- Integrated drip tray with draining spouts
- 12.44 x 6.06 x 10.63 inches, 6.8 pounds, 1 year warranty
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A flexible panini press that lays flat for grilling and swaps plates for griddle cooking, with a durable nonstick surface. Plate dimensions are not listed, so cooking area is unclear.
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ASIN: B09GD66SQTCategory: Sandwich Makers & Panini Presses
Overview
A small apartment kitchen or a dorm counter suits the Starfrit The Rock, a press that toasts sandwiches closed and opens flat for grilling. Plates come out and flip between ribbed grill and smooth griddle faces.
Versatility is the point: one unit makes paninis, grills steaks and cooks pancakes on the flat side. Plate size is not given, so the true cooking area must be judged from the overall dimensions.
Who it's for
Students and small households cooking for one or two get several appliances in one compact press. Families feeding many at once will need a larger grill.
Pros and cons
- Plates remove and reverse
- Opens flat to double the surface
- PFAS and PFOA free coating
- Drip tray catches grease
- Plate size not listed
- Small surface for families
Performance notes
Results depend on plate contact and temperature: closed, both plates press and heat the food from two sides, while opened flat each plate cooks one side like a griddle. Adjustable heat with indicator lights shows when the plates are ready.
Specifications
| Brand | Starfrit |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12.44 x 6.06 x 10.63 inches |
| Item weight | 6.8 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Wattage | 1500 watts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Material Type Free | PFAS free, PFOA free |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Product, manual |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Type | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Cool touch, nonstick coating, drip tray |
| Plates | Removable, reversible grill and griddle |
| Functions | Contact grill, panini press, flat grill, griddle |
| Opening angle | 180 degrees |
| Controls | Adjustable temperature, indicator lights |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Starfrit The Rock a waffle maker?
No. Its reversible plates switch between grill and griddle faces; waffle plates are not included.
How do I clean the Starfrit The Rock plates?
The plates are removable and coated with The Rock nonstick surface, and a drip tray collects grease.
Can the Starfrit The Rock grill steaks?
Yes. The description names grilled steaks, and it opens flat for grilling meats and vegetables.