Are the FOHERE Sandwich Maker's plates actually dishwasher safe?
FOHERE lists them as dishwasher safe, but owners advise against it. Two owners who are happy with the non-stick coating wipe the plates down with a damp cloth and warn against soap and the dishwasher, saying detergent ruins the Teflon coating and makes food start to stick. Wiping by hand is the safer way to keep the coating working.
How do the 5 temperature settings work, and which one should I use?
The unit runs on a 1200W element with a 5-gear temperature knob; turning it to 0 switches the machine off without unplugging it. FOHERE says the gears let you pick the right temperature for each food. Owners' experience suggests starting mid-range: one finds it gets very hot and keeps it at level 4 to avoid burning food, and another calls the temperature control a guessing game that needs watching. Buyers are split on heating performance and heating time, so the highest setting is not the right choice for everything.
Is this sandwich maker big enough for a family, or better for 1-2 people?
FOHERE pitches its 10.23 by 4.96 inch plates as large enough to make breakfast for the whole family, two sandwiches at a time, but buyers are split on the size, and one owner describes it as working nicely for one or two people. If your household is larger, expect to cook in batches; it's a compact 12.4"D x 13.58"W x 6.1"H unit weighing 7.6 pounds, not a large-format griddle built for feeding a crowd at once.
What can I actually cook with the 3-in-1 plate system?
The machine comes with three removable plate sets for sandwiches, waffles and grilling. FOHERE pitches it for classic sandwiches, crispy waffles, steak and vegetables, plus pocket sandwiches, melted cheese and reheated personal pizza. Owners go further: one family's ten-year-old cooks eggs and pancakes on the sandwich plates, sausage patties on the grill plates, and hash browns, cakes and brownies too. Buyers rate the functionality, cooking performance and removable plates well, though one owner wishes it had a flat plate for pancakes.
Is the FOHERE Sandwich Maker worth the price?
It is a budget-friendly 3-in-1 countertop appliance, and buyers rate its quality, functionality and cooking performance well. Buyers are split on value for money, though, often alongside the size and heating feedback, so it fits best when your expectations match what a compact, budget machine can deliver. FOHERE's customer service is a point in its favor: when one owner's box arrived without waffle plates, FOHERE replied within 24 hours and sent a complete replacement machine.
Does the FOHERE Sandwich Maker come with a recipe book?
An owner found a recipe book with theirs and used its waffle recipe, which came out light and fluffy, though that owner would add a little more sugar for a sweeter waffle.