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Panini and Sandwich Maker: Replace connection/insulated wire on Sunbeam Sandwich Press GR8210?

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:57:53 -0700

Our sandwich press died and after fixing a few iphones and imac's i figured how hard could it be? If it works I might put together a guide for the repair :-) doesn't look to hard!

So far I have pulled it apart and found a connection which is broken preventing the circuit from being completed as shown in the photos. I cleaned off the damaged connection and put it in place and plugged it in and the light came on!

Any suggestions where I would buy the special cable and connections? Do you think I need to desolder the existing connection and put a new one on? It looks like a clamping type for securing the cable in place? Any special tools you think I might need to complete the fix?

⟐ Edited March 11, 2024 at 14:57 MST

Cuisinart Griddler GR-4N: How to clean the Griddler

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 11:40:19 -0700

What is the best way to clean the Griddler after usage?

⟐ Answered February 21, 2019 at 11:40 MST

Hamilton Beach 25460Z: Why is my Panini Press not heating up?

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:35:06 -0700

My Panini Press is plugged into a working outlet and the red light is on, however the cooking surfaces are not heating up.

⟐ Commented April 28, 2026 at 5:35 MST

Cuisinart Griddler GR-4N: My floating hinge isn't locking

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 15:08:59 -0700

The top portion of my griddler doesn't lock into place very well. The top half is pretty much always in float mode. It somewhat locks, but all it takes is a light bump to unlock it again. Any idea how I can fix this?

Cuisinart Griddler GR-4N: Why is the device shutting off unexpectedly?

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 16:20:01 -0700

The device has shut off while in use more than once without indication as to why. What can I do to address this issue?

⟐ Commented August 05, 2023 at 16:20 MST

Hamilton Beach 25460Z: Why won't my indicator light come on?

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:23:04 -0700

I plugged in my panini press, it heats up, and it cooks sandwiches fine but the green light won't come on. What is the problem?

⟐ Commented September 30, 2025 at 15:23 MST

Cuisinart Griddler GR-4N: Grease does not drop into drip tray

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 15:46:15 -0700

Grease does not drip into drip tray

⟐ Answered March 05, 2019 at 15:46 MST

Hamilton Beach 25460Z: Why is my Panini Press not opening up?

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 13:21:58 -0700

My Panini Press isn't opening up. I'm not sure if I closed it incorrectly or if the handle is broken; however the handle is stuck and won't lift. So, I can't access the cooking surface.

⟐ Answer accepted February 23, 2015 at 13:21 MST

Cuisinart Griddler GR-4N: Odor and smoke during first time use

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 11:22:41 -0700

On the first time use, My Cuisinart GR-4N Griddler began smoking and created a slight odor. Is there an issue with the device? Are there any necessary replacements?

⟐ Answered September 30, 2023 at 11:22 MST

Cuisinart Griddler GR-4N: Flashing green lights on the GR-4N?

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 19:27:27 -0700

OK appliance repair people, puzzle me this - red center light is lit, two temp lights are flashing green. Is this the secret Christmas tree mode, or something less stealthy?

⟐ Commented August 11, 2023 at 19:27 MST

George Foreman GR-20: How do you wash it

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 02:16:21 -0700

How to wash. Is it submersible? Does the top come off?

⟐ Answer edited December 16, 2022 at 2:16 MST

Cuisinart Griddler GR-4N: Elements not heating up

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 20:09:05 -0700

Blowing a fuse caused this machine to stop working a few years ago. I’d like to repair it but too it apart to find there was no visible damage and a multi meter show current at the element’s connection points. Could I have damaged the AC cable, and if so how can I test this before cutting and soldering a new one on?

⟐ Commented August 15, 2019 at 20:09 MST

Cuisinart Griddler GR-4N: Why doesn't the indication light turn on?

Sat, 21 Apr 2018 15:00:03 -0700

The indication light has stopped turning on even when the device is on and the cooking surfaces are in use. Does this mean the heating temperatures are affected or is it just the light which is an issue and how do I address this problem?

⟐ Answered April 21, 2018 at 15:00 MST

Cuisinart Griddler GR-4N: Where is the fuse located

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:02:03 -0700

Exactly where is the fuse located

⟐ Answer edited April 15, 2025 at 0:02 MST

Cuisinart Griddler GR-4N: How do I replace the coil and the wires leading to the coil?

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 18:57:50 -0700

Hello, one my upper heating coil, one of the wires leading from the power to the coil has rusted and fallen away from the coil, so it doesn't heat. Is there a replacement wire assembly for this, and how do I open the griddler to detach and then reattach the new wiring to the griddler so that it will heat up again?

⟐ Commented September 12, 2021 at 18:57 MST

Cuisinart Griddler GR-4N: Why did my grill plates warp

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:02:51 -0700

After several years of use, the plates on my Cuisinart Griddler have warped. I always check to make sure they are installed correctly prior to use. The center of the places have warped away from the heating surface to the point that they are severely bowed and are no longer fit tightly in the clamps. Why did this happen? We often take the plates out of the grill while still hot so the grease does not burn on and they are easier to clean.

⟐ Commented February 03, 2021 at 18:02 MST

Breville TG400 Sandwich Maker: Repairing Breville TG400 Sandwich Maker

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 05:06:34 -0700

When I insert my toaster to the plug the electricity at my house goes down. I’m sure that it is easy to fix that problem. I opened the toaster and everything looks fine. Maybe the plug itself is the problem? Should I replace it?

⟐ Answer accepted June 24, 2019 at 5:06 MST

Cuisinart Griddler GR-4N: Why is the device cooking unevenly?

Thu, 19 May 2016 11:05:11 -0700

The device is cooking the food unevenly. I think the heat is not being distributed evenly throughout the cooking surfaces.

⟐ Answer accepted May 19, 2016 at 11:05 MST

Cuisinart Griddler GR-4N: Codigo CL en la pantalla

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:59:35 -0700

What means CL code in the screen of my cuisinart GR6SP1? Thanks!

Cuisinart Griddler GR-4N: Sear temperature not reached

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:09:14 -0700

Hello, am facing an issue in my griddler, where if i put it on the "Griddle" and 450F, it gets to the temperature on green light when i measure the temperature with an infrared thermometer, but when i swtich to the "Griddle-Paninni' side, and select sear, the green light gets on early and the temperature just reaches 200F, and am pretty sure it should get to 500F in sear.
Any idea how i get this fixed? I feel it's a thermostat issue but am not sure where exactly the thermostat is in the appliance to test or change it.