CKE WG-811EB Commercial Electric Contact Grill, 2.2kW Full Flat Plates

Our review

This CKE unit is a commercial contact grill built around two full flat plates rather than a ribbed top, so the whole cooking surface presses evenly against whatever you load onto it. The 2.2kW element and large plate area point to a machine meant for steady, high-volume output rather than occasional home use, which makes it a reasonable fit for busy kitchens, cafés, burger or sandwich counters, and anyone doing batch griddling where contact across the full surface matters more than grill marks.
Before buying, think about what the flat-plate design actually gives you. It is good for eggs, pancakes, toasted sandwiches, patties and similar items that benefit from full contact, but it will not produce char lines, so if presentation depends on those, a ribbed or combination plate is the alternative to weigh against it. Also check your power supply can handle a 2.2kW appliance on its own circuit, measure the counter or stand space you have, and confirm the plate material and cleaning method suit your routine, since flat plates need scraping and seasoning habits that differ from ribbed ones. Compare plate size, power draw and build against other contact grills in the same class before deciding.