What is Plate coating & thickness?
Non-stick quality and how heavy the plates are.
Short answer
PFOA-free ceramic or 3-layer coating; avoid any model with bare aluminium plates.
Plate coating & thickness when buying a sandwich maker
Non-stick quality and how heavy the plates are.
Why it matters: Thin plates heat in hot spots and their coating peels; thicker plates toast evenly and clean easily.
Look for: PFOA-free ceramic or 3-layer coating; avoid any model with bare aluminium plates.
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