This grill makes cooking and clean up a breeze. From first use and set up, to clean up it was the easiest dinner I've done in a while. The grill plates are secure in place on both top and bottom. They easily release with a simple push of the button. The part that I love best, the dishwasher safe grill pieces--clean up after dinner was a quick rinse and load into the dishwasher. I also like the easy twist click setting on the handle for temp. Preheat was quick and easy to tell when ready. Our food cooked quickly and evenly without having to flip. A fantastic addition to my kitchen for quck and easy cooking and clean up!