| The George Foreman Anniversary Grill was released | | | | price for the 360 grills. They can be purchased for as |
| in 2004, 10 years after the first lean, mean, fat-reducing | | | | little as $69.99 with coupons currently available. |
| machine was introduced. With 160 square inches of | | | | The George Foreman Anniversary Grill retailed for |
| cooking space, it was one of the largest grills of the | | | | $99.99. Versatility is the main attraction of the 360 grills. |
| time, but was not as versatile as those being produced | | | | It's also the main difference between the new and the |
| today. The advertising points included the ability to | | | | older models. In years past, the grills could only be used |
| cook as many as 10 burgers at a time. Judging from | | | | to cook burgers, steaks and chops. The round grills |
| the many positive reviews, people were satisfied with | | | | can be used to make omelets, cook pancakes, make |
| the performance. | | | | quesadillas and cook the perfect deep-dish pizzas. The |
| Many users say that still own their machine and have | | | | attachments needed to make the specialty items are |
| yet to experience any problems. If you are hoping to | | | | included at the same price point. Thicker cuts of meat |
| buy one new, you can expect to have problems | | | | can be accommodated because of the new floating |
| locating one. Finding a used one is even less likely, | | | | hinge design. The adjustments necessary to create |
| because the grills get a lot of use and people usually | | | | the different dishes are easy to make. |
| keep them for a long time. All grills released prior to | | | | The cooking plates are removable and dishwasher |
| 2007 manufactured by Salton. Applica acquired the | | | | safe. The George Foreman Anniversary Grill included |
| company in 2007 and began producing their own | | | | a single grease tray, which could easily overflow if |
| designs at that time. | | | | fatty meats were used. The 360 grills include two drip |
| The 360 grills are among their most recent | | | | trays to reduce the risk of overflow and make clean |
| introductions. As the name suggests, the 360 grills are | | | | up easier. Spatulas customized for use with the grills |
| round. Creating the round cooking surfaces | | | | have always been included. If you own one of the |
| accomplished several things. The only complaint people | | | | older grills and need parts, you can order them direct |
| had with the George Foreman Anniversary Grill was | | | | from the manufacturer or through online retailers. In |
| uneven cooking near the edges of the 160 inch | | | | addition to the new 360 grills, Applica now offers |
| rectangular surface. The burgers near the center of | | | | muffin bakers, waffle irons, searing skillets, oven |
| the surface would cook faster than those on the | | | | rotisserie combinations, pancake griddles and more, all |
| edges. The round cooking surfaces allow for more | | | | bearing the name of the boxing icon. |
| even cooking. Foods anywhere on the 106 square | | | | So the George Foreman Anniversary Grill might be |
| inches of cooking space get done at about the same | | | | gone, but the new designs live up to the company |
| time. Applica was able to lower the suggested retail | | | | name. |