Forget the frying pan and make café-style hot sandwiches The easy way – in just 5 minutes or less. The Proctor Silex Deluxe sandwich maker heats ingredients, melts cheese and creates a crispy, golden outer crust for a satisfying meal with one easy press. Grill sandwiches up to 3 inches in thickness, from single-slice grilled cheeses to piled-high Panini's, thanks to a floating lid with lock that expertly presses down onto the bread with just the right amount of pressure. The elongated cooking surface can fit either two sandwiches or one long one at a time. Power and preheat light let you know exactly when when you're done cooking, The nonstick ceramic plates wipe down easily. It even locks and stands for compact, upright storage.