Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 9-Inch Panini Press

About Le Creuset

Since 1925, Le Creuset cast iron has been recognized for its strength and durability. Cast individually in sand molds, then hand-inspected by French artisans, each piece represents a rich heritage and continues a tradition of lasting, authentic design.

Le Creuset is focused on inspiring and empowering people everywhere to make joy through cooking. From our original enameled cast iron cookware to stoneware, stainless, silicone and more, Le Creuset has grown to offer products across a range of materials and categories that guarantees the right tool for the right job.

Crafted from durable cast iron, the panini press simultaneously heats the top of grilled sandwiches as they heat along the bottom in the square Skillet Grill. The ribbed, weighted press also features a convenient phenolic knob for safe and secure lifting of the press when cooking is complete.

Hot sandwiches like panini are enjoyed the world over, though the technique of grilling sandwiches filled with deli meats, cheeses and vegetables originated in Italy. Derived from the word panino in Italian (meaning small bread), panini sandwiches are often finished with a simple garlic rub or served alongside a fresh olive or pasta salad.

• Ribbed surface creates grill marks on the top side of sandwiches
• Le Creuset's durable satin black enamel finish (no seasoning required)
• Even heat distribution and superior heat retention
• A heat-resistant phenolic knob provides a safe grip when lifting

Description

Easily impart authentic grill marks on food--from cafe-style hot sandwiches to paninis and melts--with help from this 9-inch weighted press. The square-shaped press helps trap heat while creating tasty grill marks on the top side of sandwiches. It nicely complements any Le Creuset square-shaped grill, but can also be used with other brands of skillets and pans. Like other pieces in Le Creuset''s line of enameled cast iron, the panini press features a long-lasting enamel exterior that resists chipping and cracking, while its underside provides a satin black enamel--no need to season the cookware in the oven before use. As cast iron is unexcelled for even heat distribution and superior heat retention, the panini press helps cook food uniformly and gently without hot spots and can be used for cooking on the stovetop or finishing in the oven. Oven-safe up to 350 degrees F, the press comes fitted with a heat-resistant phenolic knob and should be hand washed for best results.

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Q: Which country was this made?

A: France. It was the first thing we checked when it arrived.

Christine Allen | 2 years ago

Q: Where can I purchase a new knob for my press? This knob has a permanent screw encapsulate…

A: I purchased about 12 pieces of Creusets through Amazon early in 2017, which included 2 of …

R S. | 5 years ago

Q: Can you put it in the oven?

A: Only skillet can be put in oven alone. Press top has a plastic knob/holder.

NOLA Shopper | 7 years ago

Q: Will the press for the le creuset oblong grill pan too?

A: I am certain you could use it, but it wouldn''t exactly match the shape.

Pebbles'' Mom | 6 years ago

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Top reviews from the United States

drmoore5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase This is the best one! Get it! Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2015 I have tried several but they stick and don''t eliminate your need to flip the foods over. This one does it all. Very happy-Finally 2 people found this helpful Helpful Report Vox Locus5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Squish that sandwich! Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2009 This "press" and its matching Le Creuset Panini pan are excellent.

The pan does a great job of grilling chicken, beef, and seafood.

The press is a very nice addition. 6 people found this helpful Helpful Report Judith Ugelow Blak2.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Can''t be used on all stoves Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2013 I returned this because it was only after receiving it that I learned it can''t be used on ceramic stovetops. 7 people found this helpful Helpful Report alex1.0 out of 5 stars Le Creuset gives out bad information about suitability for induction use Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2018 Both the website and the merchandise box clearly state induction can be used for this press. Only if you read the booklet inside does it tell you it is NOT suitable for induction. Another poster referenced this issue on their website, so LC knows about it and wants to sell... See more Both the website and the merchandise box clearly state induction can be used for this press. Only if you read the booklet inside does it tell you it is NOT suitable for induction. Another poster referenced this issue on their website, so LC knows about it and wants to sell it to induction users anyway, figuring we won''t spend the time sending it back. Online query to CS ignored; CS rep via phone could not advise re ''discrepancy'' so it was forwarded to marketing. 72 hours after contacting LC (and after ingredients already bought to use the press, based on info on THEIR OWN WEBSITE) I was told they would take the item back. No apology, no credit towards another purchase, no correction on the website. LC couldn''t care less about alienating a formerly loyal customer (12 pieces of LC purchased to date).I tried to post this review on their website, to warn other induction users not to purchased this item, but the LC website refuses its submission: they are ''experiencing technical difficulties'' -- quelle surprise. 7 people found this helpful Helpful Report toughcrowdTop Contributor: Baking5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, effective, and will probably last forever Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2004 While shopping a retail cooking store, I fell in love with the Krups FDE312 panini press. A bit of Amazon research, however, turned up a disturbing pattern of sudden failures in this product. Research into other presses from Cuisinart, DeLonghi, Breville, Villaware, and... See more While shopping a retail cooking store, I fell in love with the Krups FDE312 panini press. A bit of Amazon research, however, turned up a disturbing pattern of sudden failures in this product. Research into other presses from Cuisinart, DeLonghi, Breville, Villaware, and others failed to produce a clear front runner. It seemed that each product had one or more issues - non-removable grill plates, difficult cleaning, lack of grill ribs, flimsy handles, tendency to dry food, non-adjustable temperature, etc. Enter the Le Creuset 10 ¼" grill pan and panini press. You can submerge them to clean. They''re coated with enamel, not Teflon, which means with proper care they will last two lifetimes (although they''re only guaranteed for the lifetime of the original owner). There''s no electrical element to burn out, no cord to store, no moving parts to break. Use is simple. Heat the grill on one burner (we have gas, but they''re supposed to work with other technologies) and the press on the other. Wait until a spatter of water vaporizes almost instantly. Brush grill pan with some oil. Place sandwiches on grill pan. Pick up the press, brush on some oil, place on sandwiches and press for a few moments. Sizzle, sizzle. Wait until the cheese melts. Serve. The panini were just like what I''d eaten in Italy. I haven''t owned an electric press, but I can''t imagine they''d be better. Cleanup of the enamel surface requires a bit of care but, unlike every Teflon-coated product I''ve ever owned, that surface will probably still be there 20 years from now. And since the grill pan actually has sides (unlike every electric panini press I looked at), there was no side-spattering and thus no cleanup to do around the cooking area. The only disadvantage - the grill/press combination cost me $150, about twice the cost of the average electric panini grill. But since many of the grill reviews I read spoke of this being their second (or third) electric grill, I suspect I''ll make my money back over the next 20 years. 96 people found this helpful Helpful Report elizabethrees1.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase One Star Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2015 Sent it back Helpful Report kris281.0 out of 5 stars $130?!?!?!?! Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2021 $130? It''s a Panini press, not a cure for cancer. Not just overpriced, beyond the pale. Helpful Report Rebecca5.0 out of 5 stars Do NOT scrimp for the cheap imitation! Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2005 I spend a lot of time in the kitchen. 99% of the time I reach right past my Calphalon and pull out the Le creuset. It''s big, bulky, and weighs a ton, but it is hands down the best cookware I''ve ever owned. I use my square grillet for everything from burgers to meatloaf,... See more I spend a lot of time in the kitchen. 99% of the time I reach right past my Calphalon and pull out the Le creuset. It''s big, bulky, and weighs a ton, but it is hands down the best cookware I''ve ever owned. I use my square grillet for everything from burgers to meatloaf, as it cooks as well in the oven as it does on the stove. I intend to never have to purchase another set of cookware in my life, so when I had to spend $50.00 for a panini press, I didn''t even give it a second thought. This press heats evenly over the grillet, and gives panini the perfect press and crisp grill marks. The pan and press can be soaked so cleanup is a breeze. I would not recommend buying a cheaper version; you get what you pay for! 43 people found this helpful Helpful Report

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Translate all reviews to EnglishTrish S. 5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Wie in Italien! Reviewed in Germany on June 15, 2012 Wenn man die Grillpfanne von Le Creuset bereits hat, ist diese Panini Presse ein Muss. Pfanne und Presse werden erhitzt, große Weißbrotscheiben mit etwas Olivenöl/Meersalz/Pfeffer/Knoblauch-Mischung bepinselt und dann schmeckt schon diese einfache Version himmlisch und...See moreWenn man die Grillpfanne von Le Creuset bereits hat, ist diese Panini Presse ein Muss. Pfanne und Presse werden erhitzt, große Weißbrotscheiben mit etwas Olivenöl/Meersalz/Pfeffer/Knoblauch-Mischung bepinselt und dann schmeckt schon diese einfache Version himmlisch und sieht auch so aus. Mit gehackten Tomaten und Basilikum wird es zu Bruschetta. Ich habe die Brotscheiben noch mit gegrilltem Gemüse, frischen Kräutern und Mozzarella gefüllt, das war einfach toll. Egal, ob es nur eine Scheibe oder ein gefüllter Doppeldecker ist - es gilt: Pfanne und Presse müssen heiß sein, Brot etwas einölen, dann das Ganze ein paar Sekunden leicht andrücken und anschließend einfach so lassen. Nach ein paar Minuten hat man das gewünschte Resultat: knusprige Panini mit dunklen Rillen und dazwischen leicht knuspriger Teig. Meistens muss man einen Holzlöffel zur Hilfe nehmen, denn das Brot pappt durch die Hitze und das Öl etwas an Pfanne und Presse an, aber es geht mühelos wieder ab. Perfekt! Man kann wohl auch Fleisch so zubereiten, aber das habe ich noch nicht ausprobiert. Wenn man die Grillpfanne von Le Creuset bereits hat, ist diese Panini Presse ein Muss. Pfanne und Presse werden erhitzt, große Weißbrotscheiben mit etwas Olivenöl/Meersalz/Pfeffer/Knoblauch-Mischung bepinselt und dann schmeckt schon diese einfache Version himmlisch und sieht auch so aus. Mit gehackten Tomaten und Basilikum wird es zu Bruschetta. Ich habe die Brotscheiben noch mit gegrilltem Gemüse, frischen Kräutern und Mozzarella gefüllt, das war einfach toll. Egal, ob es nur eine Scheibe oder ein gefüllter Doppeldecker ist - es gilt: Pfanne und Presse müssen heiß sein, Brot etwas einölen, dann das Ganze ein paar Sekunden leicht andrücken und anschließend einfach so lassen. Nach ein paar Minuten hat man das gewünschte Resultat: knusprige Panini mit dunklen Rillen und dazwischen leicht knuspriger Teig. Meistens muss man einen Holzlöffel zur Hilfe nehmen, denn das Brot pappt durch die Hitze und das Öl etwas an Pfanne und Presse an, aber es geht mühelos wieder ab. Perfekt! Man kann wohl auch Fleisch so zubereiten, aber das habe ich noch nicht ausprobiert. 6 people found this helpful Report Translate review to Englishisabel 2.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Solo funciona en cocinas de gas Reviewed in Spain on September 3, 2014 Lo compré porque tenia ya una plancha le creuset y no quería tener otro electrodoméstico solo para sandwiches. En el embalaje pone el símbolo de todo tipo de cocinas pero es publicidad general de le creuset, en las instrucciones pone que solo...See moreLo compré porque tenia ya una plancha le creuset y no quería tener otro electrodoméstico solo para sandwiches. En el embalaje pone el símbolo de todo tipo de cocinas pero es publicidad general de le creuset, en las instrucciones pone que solo funciona correctamente con gas. Yo tengo vitroceramica y no se calienta lo suficiente. Lo compré porque tenia ya una plancha le creuset y no quería tener otro electrodoméstico solo para sandwiches. En el embalaje pone el símbolo de todo tipo de cocinas pero es publicidad general de le creuset, en las instrucciones pone que solo funciona correctamente con gas. Yo tengo vitroceramica y no se calienta lo suficiente. Report Translate review to EnglishHamburger 5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Panini-Presse Reviewed in Germany on October 30, 2010 Erstklassige Fleischpresse liefert sehr schönes Grillmuster und vor allem das Fleisch wölbt sich nicht an den Seiten. Erstklassige Fleischpresse liefert sehr schönes Grillmuster und vor allem das Fleisch wölbt sich nicht an den Seiten. 3 people found this helpful Report Translate review to EnglishCHAN HON KWONG 5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase delivery is good, I love the product Reviewed in Italy on October 29, 2013 delivery is good, I love the product , will buy again if the shipment fee is cheaper or give me some discount. delivery is good, I love the product , will buy again if the shipment fee is cheaper or give me some discount. Report Gabriela Rocha 5.0 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase Just how I expect Not so good for induction stove Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2014 Just how I expect Not so good for induction stove. I think this must be reported Just how I expect
Not so good for induction stove. I think this must be reported Report

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