Electric grill Wollmer S807 for home: advantages and disadvantages

Against the background of quarantine measures introduced in many cities of Russia, many of their residents had to face significant changes, including in their diet. Traditional kitchen appliances, in spite of their extensive use possibilities, still have some limitations. In particular, imitating the effect of barbecue or barbecue at home can be quite difficult. The conversation about roasted meat on a fire did not come by chance - late spring is traditionally a season of barbecue, and amid a difficult epidemiological situation, picnic trips may well be prohibited.

However, this does not mean that juicy fried tenderloin or steaks will have to be completely abandoned. Cook meat is not worse than on a roasting pan, while not leaving the house, you can use electric grill. In addition, you can cook on it without the use of oil - adherents to a healthy diet will certainly appreciate it. In our review today, we will examine the technical parameters and some features of the Wollmer S807 contact electric grill.

Specifications

Grill

The following accessories are included with each Wollmer S807 grill:

• grill housing;
• removable aluminum panels with a corrugated surface and non-stick coating;
• a removable tray in which during cooking the fat and excess juice drained from the products drain;
• plastic blade that does not damage the coating;
• user manual;
• warranty card;
• book of recipes.

At the same time, standard equipment will be enough to cook tasty, aromatic, juicy meat in the kitchen no worse than on the grill. At the same time, the price of the Wollmer S807 grill is affordable in comparison with competing models. For it, the buyer receives a functional, convenient to use and reliable kitchen device, which is suitable for both rare use (on special occasions) and for daily culinary experiments. This model is easy to care for, in 4 minutes it reaches a maximum temperature of 230 degrees and maintains it for up to 2 hours, and can also be adjusted in height for various dishes.

Grill appearance

The design of the S807 model refers to the contact type - this is the so-called press grills, in which the temperature effect goes above and below. This method not only ensures uniform frying, but also reduces cooking time compared to 1-sided frying in a pan. Also, with such cooking, moisture loss is reduced, so the products are more juicy.

The grill housing is made of polished unpainted metal. This design suits the design concept of a modern, high-tech kitchen, Hi-Tech and Techno style. In addition, metal without paintwork is less afraid of scratches and mechanical stress, fingerprints are less noticeable on it. The front plane is finished with a glass insert.

With the lid down, the grill is compact and ergonomic; it does not take up much space on the kitchen shelf or on the cabinet shelf. When cooking, the working height depends on the thickness of the prepared product: the top cover can be fixed in 5 positions.Therefore, it is possible with the same convenience to cook both a thin burger cutlet and a thick steak - the upper frying element in any case will fit snugly. Also, the adjustment helps to evenly distribute the pressure on the products, which is convenient when frying vegetables, soft cheese, etc.

If you want to cook more meat or vegetables than fit on the bottom panel, then the BBQ mode will come to the rescue. In it, the grill is laid out like a book, forming 2 countertops. In particular, you can fry steaks in one half and cook a vegetable side dish in the other.

The fat melted during cooking drains into a special tray located at the bottom of the device. Access to it can be obtained from the front side - in the closed state the tray is flush with the front plane of the grill. After cooking, remove it and wash it in water, and then set it back.

Frying panels are also easy to clean. Being installed in the electric grill, they are tightly pressed by metal clips - this eliminates backlashes and at the same time maintains an air gap in which air circulates, simulating the effect of frying on the grill. To disconnect them, black buttons on the housing are provided, when pressed, the panels exit the mounting grooves and are easily removed.

You can control the time and temperature of frying on the display. It allows you to precisely set the required parameters - and in some dishes a difference of several degrees can significantly affect the taste of the dish.

Electric Grill Control S807

The jog dials and display are on the front of the device. The left handle adjusts the operating time - turning it to the right or left and controlling the change on the screen, set the desired duration and fix it with the button located in the center.

The right handle is for setting the temperature. Wollmer engineers have implemented a dual display system:

• value in degrees displays the LCD screen;
• the markings around the knob show the corresponding degree of frying: Low (weak, from 160 to 180 degrees), Panini (medium, from 180 to 205 degrees) and Sear (strong, from 205 to 230 degrees).

This makes it easier both to comply with the exact requirements of the recipes and to choose the cooking mode according to your own preferences.

There is also a button for switching the temperature from Celsius to Fahrenheit.

To facilitate monitoring of the operating mode, a special indication is provided. The screen starts blinking when the appliance is turned on and during heating, and when the desired temperature is reached or the cooking is completed by the timer, an audible signal sounds.

Exploitation

In order for the Wollmer S807 electric grill to work efficiently and properly, you should follow the recommendations for its use.

Preparation for work

Before the first start, remove the frying panels and the grease tray - and rinse thoroughly in water with any detergent. After drying or wiping dry - and set back. If necessary, coat the surfaces with vegetable oil - however this is not necessary, as they are coated with a non-stick coating.

For efficient and safe use, the grill must be located on a firm, level surface. There should not be any foreign objects around it in a radius of 20 cm: during operation, the device actively emits thermal energy, and also needs an influx of air for circulation.

Important! When turned on for the first time, a small amount of smoke may form. This is absolutely normal, since the internal metal parts are factory coated with preservative grease, which burns out when used.

Cooking food

Before starting to cook, the grill must be warm. To do this, close the top cover and set the temperature control to the appropriate mode:

After the grill starts to warm up. To achieve the set temperature, an average of 3-4 minutes is required.At this time, the LCD screen lights up in orange, the word HEATING flashes on it. The grill informs about the end of heating by a sound signal and the screen stops blinking.

Next, spread the products and press the lid or lay the grill in the BBQ position.

When cooking in time, we set the desired interval with the timer handle. The maximum duration of 1 cycle is 30 minutes. The selected time is fixed by pressing the button located in the center of the handle - after that the countdown displayed on the LCD screen starts. After the set interval has elapsed, a beep will sound.

Important! Pressing the center button again pauses or completely stops the countdown of cooking time, but does not turn off the device.

After the time set by the timer ends, the grill does not turn off, but switches to energy conservation mode. To completely disable it, turn the temperature control to the Off position.

Important! By turning the heating control to the extreme left position, you can turn off the device at any time.

A protective shutdown function is also provided. After 60 minutes, if the user has not changed the temperature or timer settings, the device turns off. This is reported by the termination of the screen backlight.

Care and maintenance

Before cleaning, wait until the grill has completely cooled, then additionally check whether it is turned off. After that, take out the tray to collect fat and juice and pour them, and send the tray to the sink.

Now disconnect the panels. If food residues have stuck to them (which is unlikely due to non-stick coating), remove them with the plastic spatula that comes with the kit. Next, we wash all the elements in warm water using liquid detergents. Accessories can also be washed in a dishwasher.

Important: Do not use abrasive compounds that can damage the non-stick coating.

Wipe the body of the electric grill with a slightly damp sponge, then with a soft cloth or paper towel. When the frying panels and the tray are dry, set them on the grill and put it away for storage.

Important! Do not allow moisture to enter the device.

Advantages and disadvantages

Summarizing the review of the Wollmer S807 electric grill, we highlight its strengths and weaknesses.

Advantages:

• quick warm up;
• 5 levels of lid fixation;
• the ability to use in BBQ mode;
• control of cooking time;
• collecting excess oil and juice in the tray;
• reliable non-stick coating, the ability to cook without oil;
• simplicity and clarity of management;
• removable, easy to clean panels;
• cleaner blade included;
• sealing juice in meat;
• several degrees of roasting;
• the possibility of frying to a beautiful crust.

Disadvantages:

• short power cord - 65 cm;
• top and bottom panels are not interchangeable;
• glass finish of the front plane marking.

A feature of the S807 is SteakWind technology. It consists in the air gap between the heating element and the frying surface. When you turn on the grill, the air heats up and contributes to the appearance of a crispy crust on the meat, which holds the juice inside the cooked foods. In addition, corrugated panels repeat the effect of heat emitted by hot coals - therefore, products are prepared faster and more evenly. And thanks to SteakWind juicy not only meat and fish are obtained, but also much more tender and soft vegetables. As a result, you can’t even leave your house to get dishes “like from fire”.

So, with the Wollmer S807 grill, you can cook a lot of tasty and healthy dishes at home, even without having special culinary skills. For those who value convenience and the ability to eat healthy without much effort, this is an ideal option.