CKE HEG-813A Commercial Dual Electric Contact Grill, 3.6kW Down Flat

Our review

The HEG-813A is a dual contact grill from CKE, built in stainless steel and rated at 3.6kW. Its defining trait is the Down Flat layout: a smooth flat lower plate paired with grooved upper plates. That combination lets one unit handle foods you want seared flat and foods you want marked, which is useful where counter space is tight and the menu mixes sandwiches, meats and vegetables. It is aimed at professional kitchens rather than home use, so consider your power supply, ventilation and the space the unit takes before committing. Compare it with single-plate grills and with dual models that have two grooved plates, since the flat lower surface changes what you can cook and how you clean between items. Check the plate material and how the plates are removed or wiped down, and confirm the electrical requirements suit your kitchen. If your menu needs both flat and grooved cooking in one pass, this configuration is worth a close look; if you mostly grill one style of food, a simpler unit may serve you better. It is available on Sokonia.