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Type: Grooved Top and Smooth Bottom Plates

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Product Overview

  • Grooved top plate and flat bottom plate
  • 14 1/2" X 11" cast iron cooking plates
  • Includes Waring CAC105 heavy duty grill brush
  • 120V
UPC Code:040072008269

The Waring WDG250 14 1/2" x 11" grooved top & smooth bottom panini sandwich grill is the perfect addition to your deli, cafe, bar, or foodservice operation!

Crispy grilled panini sandwiches are quickly becoming one of the most popular items on lunch and light dinner menus. The WDG250 features a spacious, efficient cooking surface that will cook sandwiches, chicken, vegetables, and even burgers quickly. Along with its compact size and intuitive controls, your employees will notice an immediate improvement when it comes to the speed of food prep.

  • NSF Listed

    NSF Listed

    This item has been certified by NSF International to meet applicable product standards on public safety, health, and / or the environment.

Cast Iron Cooking Surfaces

The WDG250 features a 14 1/2" x 11" cooking surface made of a ribbed top cast iron plate and a flat bottom cast iron plate that heat evenly. The ribbed plate leaves enticing grill marks that enhance a sandwich's aesthetic appeal while simultaneously giving the bread an irresistible crispness.

Adjustable Thermostat

Maintain precise control of your press's cooking temperatures with an adjustable thermostat that goes up to 570 degrees Fahrenheit.

Intuitive Controls

It features an On / Off power switch, adjustable temperature dial, and ready indicator light, so all your employees will be able to use the unit.

Auto Balancing

The Waring WDG250 panini grill's top plate features a hinged, auto-balancing design that accommodates foods up to 3" thick. With this unit's design, you'll ensure that every sandwich comes out evenly pressed.

Included Drip Tray

A built-in drip tray, which is removable, catches excess liquid and eases the task of cleanup when fulfilling orders in a short timeframe.

Adjustable Feet

The non-slip feet keep the unit in place, and the back two are adjustable, which allows you to accommodate grease drainage.

Durable Construction

The Waring WDG250 panini grill features a brushed stainless steel body, which adds needed durability for commercial kitchen environments. Its build also ensures easier cleanup and maintenance.

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Overall Dimensions:
Width:
17 1/2 Inches
Depth:
16 Inches
Height:
9 1/2 Inches
Cooking Surface Dimensions:
Width:
14 1/2 Inches
Depth:
11 Inches
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Customer Reviews

4.4

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars

32 Customer Reviews

23 reviews rated this 5 out of 5 stars.

3 reviews rated this 4 out of 5 stars.

2 reviews rated this 3 out of 5 stars.

3 reviews rated this 2 out of 5 stars.

1 reviews rated this 1 out of 5 stars.

Customers Say

Customers appreciate this panini grill for its ease of use, quick heating, and versatility in food preparation, making it a popular choice for both commercial settings and outdoor events. Opinions on durability and ease of cleaning vary, with some finding maintenance straightforward and others encountering challenges. Overall, it's considered a good investment for enhancing sandwich offerings.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jenny L. from The Cold Pressery

Posted on 02/21/2017

Verified Purchase

Type:
Smooth Plates

Great grill for a small set up but the plates wore out pretty fast. Perhaps we need a bigger grill for the amount of sandwiches we're selling but overall, this grill gets the job done and is very easy to operate and clean.

2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Carla T. from AMERMEX FROZEN PRD

Posted on 06/17/2016

Verified Purchase

Type:
Smooth Plates

Our customers love this Panini Grill has a very useful capacity and we like the fact that it is countertop and electric, so we don't have to worry about any special installations, just hook it up anywhere and you are good to go! Great for outdoor events too and food trucks.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Review by

Rhiana G. from Healthy Creations

Posted on 12/20/2013

Verified Purchase

Type:
Smooth Plates

This grill works great- however it does not last very long. We have had two of them break within 10 months. We are not a very high volume cafe, so it's not even getting used that much. The first time one of the wires to the top grill broke off and the second grill just stopped working one day. Both times Waring/Webstaurantstore were helpful in getting replacements. But I am very weary of this brand now.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Review by

Hee S.

Posted on 07/04/2024

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

It takes about 50 minutes to reach the maximum temperature. Cleaning is much more difficult than I expected, and there are too many residues stuck between the grill grates, making it hard to clean

Thank you for your review, Hee Sook! Our Customer Solutions team has been in touch with you about this grill. If you have any further questions, please contact Customer Solutions.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Guy W. from Pw Food Enterprises Inc

Posted on 10/18/2022

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Type:
Grooved Plates

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Review by

Maria W. from Rob

Posted on 11/13/2021

Verified Purchase

Type:
Smooth Plates

We have been using this for less than 3 months and the plates are already peeling and chipping. I had 1 older Waring that worked great but was getting pretty old so I replaced it with this. I purchased 2 so I would have a replacement ready for one of our other cheaper units. Very disappointed in the newer Waring Products.

Thank you for your review, Maria! We are sorry this Waring WFG250 Tostato Supremo Large Smooth Top & Bottom Panini Grill - 14 1/2 inch x 11 inch Cooking Surface - 120V, 1800W has not worked well for you. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Frank M.

Posted on 06/04/2021

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

I can't say enough about how pleased I am with this grill ! it works great. Yes, it's a bit pricey, but if you want quality, you have to spend the money. The grill is easy to use, heats up quickly and will make the best melt sandwich you will ever taste. There are only two down sides I see with this grill. It's a bit heavy, and you have to be very careful when this thing gets hot. Make sure you monitor small children when operating the grill. Also , it's a bit of a pain to clean .I don't use my grill very often , but I do love the grill and don't mind the hassle of cleaning it after using it. Trust me, you won't go wrong with this purchase.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Chadi M. from Fadis

Posted on 08/04/2019

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

It is a great machine at a fair price. We are a busy restaurant and it does the work perfectly. It is definitely a good buy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Kathy U. from Soda Stop

Posted on 07/06/2017

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

We use these daily, and they produce an excellent crispy finish to our Paninis. We have 4 of them, and 1 stopped working, but repair at a local shop was covered by warranty and it's working like a charm.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Review by

Shaun M.

Posted on 06/01/2017

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

Top half of press is heavy and doesn't have proper support. The lid has fallen and squished sandwiches on press. Also can be dangerous if your hand is putting a sandwich on when it falls! It stopped heating up one day and we contacted Waring; they sent us a new one when we sent the broken one back. Solid warranty for a so-so product. Not great for all-day restaurant use.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Jason B. from Heavenly's A Creative Bakery

Posted on 08/19/2016

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

We bought this for our bakery café. It has worked great having half be flat and half grooved. We also have other paninis and this one is versatile.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Mohammad D. from Moonrise Cafe

Posted on 05/11/2016

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

Fantastic panini maker. We own a coffee shop and make about 20 to 25 panini a day and this machine does a fine job. It was shipped quickly and ready to plug in. Highly recommend it.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Review by

David R. from The Downtown Farm Stand LLC

Posted on 08/28/2015

Verified Purchase

Type:
Smooth Plates

Not a commercial grade unit. The wire going to the top press has broken twice. The hinge for the top press, while adjustable, can fall down on your hands and needs constant adjusting. Won't buy again.

Thanks for reviewing this! We are sorry this has not held up as you would have liked it to. Check out our Looking for Replacements tab on this page for a large selection of parts to keep your grill in best working condition.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Nicholas T. from Nickel's Pit BBQ

Posted on 02/27/2015

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

We got this unit to replace a Waring unit that quit working after many, many years of service. We liked that unit so much that we replaced it with the same exact one. These are great machines! We have a couple paninis on one of our menus, and this Waring grooved top sandwich grill cooks them perfectly. Our sandwiches cook evenly no matter where they are placed on the grill, and the capacity is perfect for us-- you can fit 4 or so full sized sandwiches all at the same time.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Review by

Rodolphe V. from Crepe

Posted on 01/15/2015

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

A little bit disappointed Ibought one for my paininis restaurant, no so strong, I was waiting for better quality so far I will not buy it again

Thank you for your review! We are sorry to hear that you were not completely satisfied with the panini press you bought recently. Try this Waring Grooved Panini Sandwich Grill for a more powerful option.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Steven G.

Posted on 01/05/2015

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

Been looking for a unit that is well made and durable, the waring unit does and excellent job for the price. Make great panini's and more.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Reva S. from Brewed Awakenings

Posted on 08/27/2013

Verified Purchase

Type:
Smooth Plates

This panini grill is fantastic. It heats up fast. Cooks fast. It is our only grille and we put out about 70-100 sandwiches a day. I would def buy another one.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Melissa N. from Before It's Gone

Posted on 08/01/2013

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

This worked great perfect for the small shop that we have. It does take awhile to heat up but once it does it works well. Would not recommended it for anyone selling more than 4 sandwiches at a time.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Paula H.

Posted on 07/25/2013

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

Couple years plus later and still going strong. I did have to replace switch - ordered replacement part and did myself, easy. Quite a workhorse.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Luther A. from Local Mocha Coffee

Posted on 03/12/2013

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

Thank God I found Webstaurantstore.com. My order was processed promptly and delivered timely! The grill is very easy to operate and works quite fine. I'll recommend this model to anyone looking for a panini grill at the right price!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Review by

Kevin M. from Minden Meat

Posted on 11/11/2012

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

Great grill, the grill part is very sturdy and easy to keep clear of charred food. Our only complaint is the hinges keep getting loose and the grill will either stay completely open or completely closed. Yes, I would buy another one.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Banc P. from Titillations

Posted on 08/26/2012

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

This unit is a workhorse. All the other Panini machines burn out after a short time, (under a yr.) I bought this one approximately 2 yrs. ago and it is going strong. It heats up quickly and cooks evenly. It easily fits 2 paninis for faster serving times. I'm very happy with this Waring unit.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Allyson S.

Posted on 04/18/2012

Type:
Grooved Plates

This is an excellent sandwich grill! We make sandwiches all the time in our store and the customers love that we now have a grill! It cleans up nicely and its very easy to use!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Angel H. from Big Hern's Cuban Sandwich Shop

Posted on 02/14/2012

Verified Purchase

Type:
Smooth Plates

This has to be by far my favorite piece of equipment in the shop! Gives all my sandwiches the glaze and crisp look that keeps customers coming back!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Adam C. from Crested Duck Charcuterie

Posted on 01/30/2012

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

This is a nice sized 120V unit. It heats up quickly and we can get up to 3 sandwiches on it at the same time. I would say it works better than I expected.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Barara P. from Boskees,Inc.

Posted on 08/04/2011

Verified Purchase

Type:
Smooth Plates

I purchased this panini grill 3 weeks ago, and I am very pleased with it. I saw it in other restaurants equipment catalogs for a lot more money, thank you webstaurant.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Larry F. from Chef Dave's Catering

Posted on 07/19/2011

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

This is the best Panini machine I've ever used! AND they included a genius tool for cleaning it. No more yelling at the guys for destroying another knife scraping out the carbon. This grill gets so hot so fast, and works just so well!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Juan A. from Superpizza

Posted on 07/13/2011

Verified Purchase

Type:
Smooth Plates

This is this first time that I've purchased at webrestaurant and I found everything to be easy, fast, and very user friendly. The staff was courteous and understood my needs. I will definitely be back....Thank you

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Ritesh P. from The Food Court

Posted on 06/17/2011

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

I LOVE this panini press. GREAT for commercial use. Very easy to clean!! There is a timer that sets to 45 seconds and beeps when the sandwich is done.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Roxana P. from Roxy's Bistro On Wheels

Posted on 01/30/2011

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

I love this panini grill. I have a food truck and when I get a lot of the same orders, I can do 4 sandwiches. It's quick and I absolutely love it. A big thanks to WEBstaurant for getting my equipment to me quickly. This panini grill is a money maker for me.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Yanru Z. from Roti & Dumplings

Posted on 01/27/2011

Verified Purchase

Type:
Smooth Plates

we use it to warm roti skins and fry eggs in the morning. Easy to control temperature and it's really easy to clean. Only used one week, but satisfied so far.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Shirley L. from Emma Lee's

Posted on 05/17/2010

Verified Purchase

Type:
Smooth Plates

This grill is great for grilled sandwiches, such as grilled cheese, reubens, etc. Easy to clean, doesn't take up a lot of space. Love it.

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