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Type: Grooved Top and Smooth Bottom Plates

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Product Overview

  • One side features two smooth plates and one side features two grooved plates
  • 17" x 9 1/4" total cooking surface area
  • Includes Waring CAC105 heavy duty grill brush
  • 240V
UPC Code:040072008276

The Waring WDG300 17" x 9 1/4" commercial panini 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 WDG300 features a spacious, efficient cooking surface that will cook sandwiches, chicken, vegetables, and even burgers quickly. Along with its large 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.

  • UL Listed, US

    UL Listed, US

    This product has been certified by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to meet applicable safety standards required for use in the United States.

  • 6-20P

    6-20P

    This unit comes with a NEMA 6-20P plug.

Flexible Cooking Surfaces

The dual top plates on the WDG300 have a total cooking surface area of 17" x 9 1/4," with one side featuring flat plates and the other side featuring ribbed plates. Each plate is constructed of cast iron to heat evenly and add durability to your grill.

Adjustable Thermostat

Precisely control the cooking temperatures for your press with adjustable thermostats for each plate that go up to 570 degrees Fahrenheit.

Intuitive Controls

It has separate On / Off power switchs, adjustable temperature dials, and ready indicator lights for simple operation.

Auto Balancing

The Waring WDG300 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 WDG300 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:
15 1/2 Inches
Depth:
18 3/4 Inches
Height:
9 1/4 Inches
Cooking Surface Dimensions:
Width:
17 Inches
Depth:
9 1/4 Inches

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Customer Reviews

4.4

Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars

16 Customer Reviews

10 reviews rated this 5 out of 5 stars.

5 reviews rated this 4 out of 5 stars.

0 reviews rated this 3 out of 5 stars.

0 reviews rated this 2 out of 5 stars.

1 reviews rated this 1 out of 5 stars.

Customers Say

Customers appreciate this panini press for its versatility and efficiency in both commercial and home settings, highlighting its ability to heat quickly and clean easily. While praised for its durability and performance in daily use, some users note issues with component durability and design. Overall, it's considered a valuable kitchen addition for making a variety of foods.

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

Katrina C. from Big Eddy's Deck Bar

Posted on 07/10/2016

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

We purchased two of these units for our bar. Within six months one of them had a turn on switch go bad. Waring sent a new unit out and was super easy to work with. Just recently the other unit had a switch go bad. The warranty is only for 1 year - and we've had it for two - which is unfortunate since they are costly. We are talking to an electrician on what it'll take to repair the switch. These do get used almost daily and besides the switch going bad they work well.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

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

Robert R.

Posted on 01/27/2010

Type:
Grooved Plates

If you're a fan of high-performance equipment in a residential kitchen, then the Waring WPG300 Panini Ottimo is for you. It weighs 75 pounds, most of which is due to the 2 upper and 1 lower grooved cast iron plates. Plenty of 'thermal mass' is available for the 3,200 watts of heat power to deeply penetrate sandwiches, chicken, steaks, etc. We use ours on top of the stove to make use of the vent hood. Two hundred & forty volts ROCKS!

1 out of 1 found this review helpful

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

Nicole B. from The Vegan Nest Cafe

Posted on 07/17/2019

Type:
Smooth Plates

I have a grooved Panini press and a smooth one so I rarely use this one for sandwiches. This is Smooth Panini press serves more as a griddle. From making pancakes French toast and English muffins in the morning to sautéing onions peppers various vegetables at lunch this press is an all-around gem and in tight spaces eliminates the need for multiple appliances

0 out of 1 found this review helpful

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

Kathy D.

Posted on 03/01/2018

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

We purchased this grill almost a year ago and so far we have no complaints. We use the grill for paninis and grill cheese sandwiches - it cooks the sandwiches evenly, melts all the cheese and gives it a nice crispy brown finish all in other 5 minutes. The grill is very easy to clean especially if you use the brush that it comes with.

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

Corey C. from The French Press Coffee Co.

Posted on 11/17/2017

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

This panini grill is a great addition to any coffee shop! It's easy to use and can hold up to four sandwiches at a time!

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

Deborah T. from Watermelon Creek Vineyard

Posted on 08/29/2017

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

Unfortunately, my review is negative. I am returning this grill, as the tensions on the top plates are continually needing tightening. After several uses at my busy restaurant, I must stop and tighten the tension on the top plate trying not to burn myself. In addition, the top plates mash the food toward the back of the grill due to the wiring cable that pushes the grill down in the back. Just a poor engineering design! I have tried to make it work, but it is making it harder for me to enjoy my commercial kitchen! I am ordering another brand that will hopefully stay tightened throughout the day and will not smash my sandwiches in the back.

Thank you for your feedback, Deborah! We are sorry this grill did not work for you, we hope the new one works out better! If you are looking for recommendations, please feel free to contact our Customer Solutions team!

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

Molly M.

Posted on 08/10/2016

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

We have been using this press for a few months now, and so far it is working really well. I do wish that the cooking surface was a bit larger, but it is pretty efficient.

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

Allen A. from Pulse Ultralounge

Posted on 06/08/2016

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

This waring panini press has been a wonderful addition to our nightclub kitchen. The plates are heavy duty and fairly easy to clean. Great price and exceptionally fast shipping.

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

Katherine D. from Specialteas LLC

Posted on 01/17/2016

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

Very glad we found this panini grill on this site! This is our second grill. The first one we bought from a restaurant supply store, but we found it cheaper on this site with free shipping.

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

Jason B. from Heavenly's A Creative Bakery

Posted on 12/28/2015

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Top and Smooth Bottom Plates

This Panini press has been awesome. We use it daily in our bakery. I love that it is split with flat top and grooved top.

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

Carla T. from Carla T.

Posted on 07/13/2015

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Top and Smooth Bottom Plates

Works great for our small restaurant, great piece of equipment, just keeps going and going, no problem ever, great for two orders at a time.

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

Jason W. from Osterville Village Cafe

Posted on 03/28/2013

Verified Purchase

Type:
Smooth Plates

Super unit. I use it for sandwiches, eggs, pancakes, bacon, french toast, hot dogs, etc. It can handle anything. Heats quickly and runs great all day. I have three Waring panini grills and all continue to run great without issue.

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

Zach K.

Posted on 01/23/2013

Type:
Grooved Plates

This is probably the best Panini Press I have ever used at any restaurant I have worked at. Comes up to temp real quick and can use for multiple sandwiches

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

Michael L. from Ciro's Bistro

Posted on 04/30/2012

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

This is a very good product! It comes up to temperature very quickly and stays at temperature just as it should! The grooves make for great grilled sandwiches!!

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

Susan R.

Posted on 02/20/2012

Verified Purchase

Type:
Grooved Plates

We use this machine everyday in our bistro. It warms up fast(within 10-15 mins) and has no problem being left on all day. We are able to fit 4 paninis on at a time. The only reason am giving it 4 stars is because the front 2 paninis take longer to grill than the back 2. Sometimes it just takes a little rotating the paninis halfway through to make sure all 4 are done at the same time. Otherwise awesome machine!!

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

Donald W. from Strange Brew LLC

Posted on 12/05/2011

Verified Purchase

Type:
Smooth Plates

Works great, easy to clean without the ribs and the texture of the sandwiches is better I think. It holds its tempurture well and the sandwiches have a nive, even light brown color.

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