What is Grill vs triangle/toast plates?
Grill plates leave ridges and melt cheese flat; triangle plates seal edges into pockets.
Short answer
Interchangeable plates cost more but cover both uses in one machine.
Grill vs triangle/toast plates when buying a sandwich maker
Grill plates leave ridges and melt cheese flat; triangle plates seal edges into pockets.
Why it matters: Grill plates double as a mini-panini/paneer-tikka press; triangle plates keep fillings from leaking out.
Look for: Interchangeable plates cost more but cover both uses in one machine.
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