Just purchased mines today from Walmart. The husband and I love it. I cooked chicken and asparagus on it. The chicken turned out juicy. Not dried out at all. I love it and definitely recommend it. I followed the instructions to ensure I was using it correctly. I added water to the water tray. Made sure everything was assembled correctly and "kept the lid on" 😜 So I am pleased with my purchase.
@@teecee2316 she responded to me. This is what I just told her. This is not supposed to be used without the lid. it comes with a lid for a reason. 1. To help cook food eventually 2. To help maintain temperature. I'm looking on Amazon for one right now!
I'm glad I decided to watch your video, the big bonus was reading all the thread comments about the "correct" way to use the grill, my thanks to ALL, I look forward to mine arriving soon, cheers.
fs127 not true I have one and I cook EVERYTHING on it with the lid on. I have had no issues at all. I cooked two slabs of ribs at the same time and they came out perfect.
Kenisha is right. It won't steam because there's a fan circulating air inside. The lid keeps the heat temp constant. Just like you keep your lid closed when grilling outside as well to keep the temp constant.
I have had one of these for 6 months and use it at least once a week. The model I have is a PowerXL Smokeless Grill and I got it at Sam's Club. It has a digital readout for the temperature. As others have mentioned, I see the following issues with your review: Lid must be on for it work properly. Fan will not pull out the smoke with the lid off. You close the lid on a outside BBQ, why wouldn't you on this device? Pour the water in the catch tray with it inside the grill, not at the sink. Spray the grill surface with Pam BBQ spray. Your grill is not level in the unit. It needs to be level or you will not have even grilling and temperature. I use silicon tipped tongs to turn/pick up the food so I don't scratch the grill surface. Put removable grill in sink and spray with the new PowerWash Dawn detergent and let it sit for a few minutes. Cleanup is easier then. I like this product and am buying one for my daughter for Christmas. As with everything...follow the directions!
I also have one the fan does come out for cleaning there is a screw you have to remove then it will slide out. Wonderful grill I give it a great big thumbs up
I'm sure you've figured it out by this point, but without the lid the suction from the fan is pulling cooler air down onto the food. Usually on a grill the fire and the heat from it create an updraft that keeps the cooler air away. The food will cook like this but it will take twice as long, if not longer.
But if the lid breaks after one use then its a poorly made product. The grate was warped and didn't sit properly in the base. I do not recommend this product. Thanks for watching
@@sweetsavant you review was terrible I got one for Christmas and I love it I grills steaks on it pork chops and it all comes out perfect you never assemble the unit properly or follow the instructions properly
She used it wrong. The grill wasn't all the way down on the right and she didn't even use the lide. I have one and it works perfectly fine. User error!
Couldn't disagree more with this review. I absolutely love my Power Smokeless Grill. Simply letting it heat up slightly longer and using the lid as recommended would've drastically improved the grill performance.
Also you have to turn on the fan first and then turn on the power. Says it should warm up for three or four minutes first. People need to read the directions.
I also notice that after being reassembled, the grate looks like it’s sitting at an angle.. I have to wonder if it’s all getting contact because of this.
My son and dil gave me one for Christmas this year (2021) and I love it! I have 2 Ninja Foodi's and this one does just as good, if not better than those. Of course, there are differences in the two appliances :) Every appliance has a "hot spot" & will cook faster in areas than others. This is so quiet and the clean up is a breeze! Loving mine :) I do appreciate your review of the grill.
You are supposed to put the lid on for one.I have this grill and I love it. It makes a great steak and hamburgers so juicy. I have no complaints at all. Use it properly and time things yourself as they way you like your food. It does cook evenly when used properly.
@@Stop6chip I've cooked on it almost every day since I purchased it. I absolutely LOVE mine. Maybe I just got a good one like she said. lol Mine isn't loud at all.
It's kind of easy to see why you got the uneven results: your grill plate isn't pushed down evenly as it should be. The right side sticks up at an angle, as apparent from your video, meaning that the heating element is not in good contact with that part of the grill. Indeed, the right side of the grill might be a half-inch or so above the part of the heating element located there. You might as well have tried cooking that meat by just laying it on your counter for a while. This review is rather meaningless as the result.
Thank ypu very much for your candid review. Unfortunately I found your review the day AFTER I had already purchased my PowerXL. The good thing, though, is that the manufacturer must have seen your review because they fixed everything that you identified was wrong with their product. My PowerXL fan did not have a ringing sound and cooked my chicken drumstucks, chicken tenders and fish fillets all evenly. So for me...so far.. it was a good investment. Lesson learned, however, checkout the reviews BEFORE I make my purchase. Thanks again.
I followed the directions and cooked some Spareribs. They browned well and was tender and I used the liid. Opinions very when it come to new appliances. Do you remember the Ronco Rotisserie set it and for it. brought one and it worked perfectly. My sister bought one and never got it to work to her satisfaction and gave it away,
One problem might be you didn't have the grill plate properly seated. Another might be the chicken was drenched in the marinade with no oil so you were steaming rather than grilling. I have the Power XL Smokeless and it is fantastic giving great grill marks.
I agree. You can see that the grill plate is probably backwards. When looking at the metal back where the fan is, one side is higher than the other. Bet if she turned it around it would have come out better. I have this grill and it works really well. Check the underneath to make sure it's on correctly!
sweetsavant, it looks like the right hand side where it doesn't cook as much is higher up than the other side which cooks darker. Perhaps that higher side is further away from the heating element and so it doesn't get as hot.
If your top was broken and you had other issues, you should’ve exchanged it or got a refund-it doesn’t make sense to do a review unless you are properly prepared. Also, I think it works better with the top on, and next time measure your water in a measuring cup, and bring it to the product, not the other way around. Glad you found another product that you liked. 😉
Nope. It's terrible I won't put myself through that again. The lid handle was broken. The problem with the grill is that it doesn't sit properly on the base and doesn't get hot enough. Thanks for watching
You did not put the lid on! When you put the lid on while cooking it sizzles and browns! Love this grill! It cooks close to a gas and charcoal if done right.
@@sweetsavant You could've still used the lid. I can't believe how angry I am about your absolute ignorance, and bias against this grill, simply because your mad that the plastic piece broke, which probably happened when you dropped the box, after your first use. -- And for the fact that you have 1k likes, and 250 dis-likes, is like causing me mental damage. -- If you reply that another grill is better, you are probably right, but you're missing the point.
Yeah, you gotta redo this video.. My parents have this same smokeless grill and you have to cook with the cover closed otherwise your food ends up undercooked.
The lid is broken so I couldn't cook with it. Its also warped so I would not bother with it his item. It's poorly made and I do not recommend it. Thanks for watching
OK I bought one from QVC this month. It is early September 2020. I have the grill and the griddle. It was packaged beautifully absolutely nothing is dinged up or cracked or broken. It's very sturdily made I must admit. I'm going to read the instructions -- OMG- reading! and take the advice of several other posters who said you have to put the lid on. That's part of the process. My lid fits very securely. I'm not sure where she might've bought this one, but is it possible that like when you buy junk from Ollies and big lots, those have been returned and refurbished. They already had problems. Then they put them in those stores and they sell them for less money. You're not getting a brand new grill. You're getting someone else's problem... also it is no big deal to wash these elements by hand. I wash my cookware by hand. And I have two sets for an induction range. It's just no big deal. So we shall see.
Atolla Manuel oh my. If I knew you were interested, I would've been glad to make arrangements and send it to you. This is what happened. It was the QVC package with both of them. I ended up sending it back to them but not because it was bad. It was really excellent for what it is. But I am one person. And I used it three times. And I realized that I don't eat that much chicken or pork, etc. anymore. And it was just not a good value for me. But I really don't think it's a terrible item. I would actually just go online and ask where can I buy the griddle for it.. Maybe through that company's website and get it. I would tell you to Google it but I don't use Google. I use DuckDuckGo....one caveat. I hand washed all of the used parts with the grill and all with no problem. But I was real tired the second time I used it and I put the grill in the dishwasher and it was no problem and it came out beautifully. The silver piece the bottom tray I hand wash still. So I can't complain about it. Nice idea. And also a QVC there is the Emerald Gossi 360 thing that does an air fryer and Bob Bob blah blah blah blah. And it sounds fascinating but once again good God you know kind of more than I really needed. But thank you for asking. I hope you have a blessed day. I don't know where you are. But I hope your weather is better than Florida. And don't forget to vote. We need you.
Your right side of the grill is Not fully contacted to the heating element. The right side looks more poped up. It's why the uneven cook on surface and take longer time.
Thank you for your accurate review. I would also like to add that the Powerless Smokeless Grille only comes with a 60 day warranty so when my unit stopped working after only 8 months I was out of luck! Wish I did some more research before suckering for the infomercial!
@@sweetsavant if you had the grilling plate on properly and the lid on as recommended when cooking (I know it was broken but it looked like you still could have used it, it stood up on it's own) I have that same grill and love it, use it 5 6 times a week.
I agree with what you said. The grill grate appears to be a bit lop-sided and not properly seated on heating element. The grill grate can only be seated in one direction, not both.
It needs to be used with the lid on the reason why it is smokeless. I have had mine for 3 years and I love it. And while it does take longer to cook like chicken breast than like on the stove, the benefit is that you can walk away from it and get other things done which is why I love it
I got this as a Christmas gift. I have used it twice and it worked very well. What pisses me off about this product is that the temp gauge doesn't let you cook in increments of say 325 or 275. I was told by customer service to either cook at a lower temp for longer or a higher temp for a shorter amount of time and to keep checking the temp of the food. Pretty ridiculous. For that reason alone, I think I will find one with a digital display.
You did not put the grill together correctly. It should not be lopsided like that. The grilling pan is on backward and so does not seat correctly on the heating element. The high pitched squeal is a warning that you've put it together incorrectly.
Great, in depth review. Thank you for taking it apart and showing cleanup as well. I was leaning toward buying this until watching your review. One thing I noticed right away, was that the right side wasn't sitting down all the way (compared to the left side), so that COULD have contributed to the uneven cooking. It probably needed to be covered as well, but of course, we often leave outdoor grills uncovered, so it should compare, right? Thanks again for taking the time to do this review!
Good morning ☀️ one week ago from bed bath and beyond not this with grill plate but XL POWER WITHOUT grill plate I came home I prepare to cook I was plugging in start screaming I given it back took my money want to target I bought the same model with yours I did exactly the same chicken and zucchini nothing in a 1/2 hour I’m gonna give it back Thanks you God bless you PS even the 360 Emeril Lagasse is the same think
Thanx for an honest review. I was 5 minutes away from buying this POS until I checked your video out. Ima stay cookin it old style on my cast iron. Looks like a real pain in the ass to clean too. Yep, it’s a fail.
No it's very easy to clean its non stick and comes apart you stick 90%of it in dish washer I have one and she did so many things wrong she wasn't even trying to clean it at that point she threw in the spong check other reviews of people properly using the product
The lid was broken after the first use and was not usable. The surface is flat, the grill is warped. It's not a good product and I do not recommend purchasing it. Thank you for watching
Have u tried yet or will do a review on the power xl smokeless grill plus ?? I just purchased one on February 1,22 but not open yet most review positive from other youtubers. Not sure if its same maker has the one ur useing in this video but sure looks like it. Maybe its older version u had? With different labeling? Ur channel is new for me February 12,22 u rock some ur cooking .thank u marlon from lasvegas
I don't have one of these, but it appears to be an unfair review. It seems that you want to put the blame on the grill when the problem is actually user error. If the lid is broken, you should have returned it before doing the review. The replies from other users make me think this grill will do what it is advertised to do and would encourage me to buy it rather than to dismiss it based on your review.
No matter how good or bad product is the way it is use. Always cover with lid. Never overload it with food. If do huge disaster. And proper cleaning and maintenance.
You may be right about it being a refurbished product. It's hard to know. This grill isn't the right product for me, I don't like the controls either. I have another brand that I will try soon. Thanks so much for watching!
I've read through all the comments posted and I agree with the ones stating this was a lopsided review. If the product had issues as soon as you opened the box and you couldn't cook as directed by the instructions (the broken lid and lopsided plate) it makes no sense to say the food didn't cook correctly-because it couldn'twithout the lid. I've actually seen other youtubers have this problem, contact the company and get a replacement so they can do a proper review, instead of repeatedly posting the same response to people that point out the errors made in the video.
If you want to make a valid review, I suggest a few things. 1. Use the lid the way it's recommended 2. Place the unit on a level surface. 3. Use a thermometer to validate temperature. 4. Consider that you may have busted the handle and not that it just came broken.
@@IslanderIsland-ui2ou Lame? For respectfully posting my opinion? I'll entertain you for a second. Subs are people who watch, not agree. I have 4 channels with a combined 12,343,87 subs, and it doesn't mean I'm always right. YOU are the one who expresses his/her self as lame by posting childish thoughts. Don't bother with a reply, I've moved on.
@@lunaticasai That doesn't excuse the mental damage that i received from her not using the lid, because the handle was broken, and the fact that she has 1k likes, and 250 dis-likes.
Mine is perfect. It looks like your plate isn't set evenly, so the heat isn't being distributed the same across the entire plate. Maybe that's the problem?
I bought one a year ago and it is fantastic. I think you got a defected one. My grill heats everywhere with grill marks and I hardly hear the fan. You need to put the top on when you grill meats. You should have took it back and got another one.
She didn't seat the grill plate properly. You can see it's crooked. Also, she left the cover off so all the heat is escaping. I just got one of these and it made my burgers and hot dogs perfectly. Will try pork chops tonight.
Not to be rude. But I see two reasons why its not cooking properly. Reason # 1 your tray is uneven, which is maybe why the fan is making that noise. That's also why it's not cooking your chicken and veggies evenly. And Reason # 2 your not using the lid.
So is this the powerXL from walmart basically? I loved the video, read the comments, don’t care that there’s controversy, I still needed to watch the review. However now I’m not sure what to buy. Perhaps I’ll watch your Phillips review and buy that one. Or buy a little dining room table for the same price
Stop the video at 2:13 and you will see that the grill plate is not level. That's why it didn't cook properly. Nothing wrong with this appliance, the fault was human error.
@@sweetsavant there must be a fault with your one if it doesn't fit properly. I've seen other demos of this appliance and the grill/griddle fit perfectly level.
Thanks for the review luv. I'm always sceptical when it comes to these things. That's why I tend to stick to my old fashioned pots and pans 😂 they also take up less space. Have a great day 💋
I have it and it’s weird... mine cooks chicken quickly at even 350... to the point after being on the grill for a few mins.... they tend to get this burnt crusting on it.... and that’s why I don’t like the grill... it always had this burnt black film on the chicken and u had to scrape it off to even enjoy the chicken some what....
My cooking experience was the same as sweetsavant’s. I did used the lid, with a food that I’ve cooked in the frying pan and electric frying pan many times. It took longer to cook (it was 3 frozen Angus burgers), they were tougher than when cooked in the pan (probably because it wasn’t cooking in its grease), but I got nice grill marks and as advertised, the fan does take about 80% of the smoke away . Also, in comparison to cleaning one frying pan, it’s a lot more to clean up - cleaning the lid, griddle, drip pan and the water pan. I returned it to the store.
This is my first video of yours. I clicked bc you didn’t do a headline tease and it is so difficult to get an honest review nowadays. I like everything about it. No wasting time right to the point. Great demo on the various parts. I could tell you read user manual which I never do yet and use them for a reference. I can see by some comments that the lid needed to go on and I have two issues with that. One it broke; two it would make it difficult to get any crisp to chicken skin. Between the lid and the fan of moisture added air sounds more like boil with grill lines. It looked to me the squash had more color from the marinade than the grill. You have a new subscriber and I look forward to looking through your previous and future videos.
@@Dud3Wh3r3sMyCar did you make such a video? Actually watched a few and looks like everyone not affiliated with the company is having a hard time getting good results with this grill.
Just found this video and you are absolutely correct about uneven cooking. I have had my grill for awhile and getting ready to get rid of it because I found a smokeless grill that cooks evenly and at real temperatures. Thank you for the video.
Im thinking of getting my Husband one of these for his birthday next month so it's Good to get a different opinion at least. Despite not using it exactly as recommended the broken lid and high pitch squeal are pretty clear indicators of a faulty product. Hope you were able to get your money back.
Also, take the 2 cup measuring cup over to it and pour it into it -- you don't take the unit out to fill it with 2 cups and then struggle across the room to drop it in place. Sheesh.
I am very confused. Mine grills perfectly with marks and all real quick. Either you got a defective one or i ended up with a special one 😂 it was a gift though. On skirt steaks especially, it was marvelous. And zero smoke and smell. Oh wait! You have it on wrong! On the right side. Thats why its not working good. Plus the lid.
sweetsavant i came to realize that due to so many complaints and so many others that love it, that means there is definitely inconsistency in the effectiveness of the production of this item. Which IS a bad thing for a company to do. It ends up in losing trust of people. Same way i hate going to dunkin donuts for coffee because none brew it with consistency. 😄
Grill tray not seated right. So you got uneven cooking...i just got one and it cooked my steaks beautifully. Cleaning is kind of a pain though. Too many parts to clean
Just purchased mines today from Walmart. The husband and I love it. I cooked chicken and asparagus on it. The chicken turned out juicy. Not dried out at all. I love it and definitely recommend it. I followed the instructions to ensure I was using it correctly. I added water to the water tray. Made sure everything was assembled correctly and "kept the lid on" 😜 So I am pleased with my purchase.
Hey, does it cook the chicken on both sides as well as it does in the middle? or did you had to switch them around?
@@ahmedmukhtar6961 it cooks evenly.
@@teecee2316 she responded to me. This is what I just told her. This is not supposed to be used without the lid. it comes with a lid for a reason. 1. To help cook food eventually 2. To help maintain temperature. I'm looking on Amazon for one right now!
You go girl, thanks for sharing! ;)
I'm glad I decided to watch your video, the big bonus was reading all the thread comments about the "correct" way to use the grill, my thanks to ALL, I look forward to mine arriving soon, cheers.
I love mine! It cooks evenly. My food comes out perfect every time.
Same here. It's an awesome product in every way.
You tell people not to waste their money, yet you use the product improperly 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
❤ I thought the lid was supposed to be on,!???
@@user-kj8ds6gc6kSo did I. Wouldn't it trap the heat inside?
Why didn’t you put the top on? It recommends to cook with the top on. I have one and I love it.
You start steaming the food with the cover on.
fs127 not true I have one and I cook EVERYTHING on it with the lid on. I have had no issues at all. I cooked two slabs of ribs at the same time and they came out perfect.
The lid is key to hold in the heat.
I mean it is a grill so it makes sense.
Kenisha is right. It won't steam because there's a fan circulating air inside. The lid keeps the heat temp constant. Just like you keep your lid closed when grilling outside as well to keep the temp constant.
I have had one of these for 6 months and use it at least once a week. The model I have is a PowerXL Smokeless Grill and I got it at Sam's Club. It has a digital readout for the temperature. As others have mentioned, I see the following issues with your review: Lid must be on for it work properly. Fan will not pull out the smoke with the lid off. You close the lid on a outside BBQ, why wouldn't you on this device? Pour the water in the catch tray with it inside the grill, not at the sink. Spray the grill surface with Pam BBQ spray. Your grill is not level in the unit. It needs to be level or you will not have even grilling and temperature. I use silicon tipped tongs to turn/pick up the food so I don't scratch the grill surface. Put removable grill in sink and spray with the new PowerWash Dawn detergent and let it sit for a few minutes. Cleanup is easier then. I like this product and am buying one for my daughter for Christmas. As with everything...follow the directions!
I also have one the fan does come out for cleaning there is a screw you have to remove then it will slide out. Wonderful grill I give it a great big thumbs up
Jeff, thanks for your input, just purchased one today myself and glad I read your thread comment, cheers.
4:56 the grill plate is not properly seating to the heating element 😴
Exactly
I have one and I have no problem at all . It gets hot all over the grill cooked boneless breast 7 min per side to perfection at 450.
I'm sure you've figured it out by this point, but without the lid the suction from the fan is pulling cooler air down onto the food. Usually on a grill the fire and the heat from it create an updraft that keeps the cooler air away. The food will cook like this but it will take twice as long, if not longer.
But if the lid breaks after one use then its a poorly made product. The grate was warped and didn't sit properly in the base. I do not recommend this product. Thanks for watching
@@sweetsavant you review was terrible I got one for Christmas and I love it I grills steaks on it pork chops and it all comes out perfect you never assemble the unit properly or follow the instructions properly
I hate to disagree. I have one of these and I got the idea from a friend. We both love them. This is not baking, this is grilling.
2:12 You put the grill right side higher and that’s why right side less cooked.
She sure did.
Great observation 👍
Doesn't look like she did, but that's how off the grill is in not allowing the cooking surface to sit level with the heating element.
Great point!!! Now I can't unseen how unlevel it is.
But what happened to the far left side(Our side) not cooking?
Damn my smokeless grill is fantastic I love it It cooks really fast and with grill marks , You must’ve got a lemon.
Did you see anything she did wrong? I know the top comment said she didn't use the lid. I have coming and want to give it a fair shot.
She used it wrong. The grill wasn't all the way down on the right and she didn't even use the lide. I have one and it works perfectly fine. User error!
@@CrazyGunNoob My came in last week and I've used it 3 times, chicken fish and today bacon and pancakes.
I love it and the clean up!
@@CrazyGunNoob Thanks
@@CrazyGunNoob So what about the Left side, it wasn’t cooking there
either 7 the high pitched noise?
We have that same grill and if you don't use the top it won't cook aswell.Ours works just fine with the lid.
Yep they say to use the lid in the manual as well. Mine works great.
Haven't had any trouble with mine,cooks a steak to perfection.
Couldn't disagree more with this review. I absolutely love my Power Smokeless Grill. Simply letting it heat up slightly longer and using the lid as recommended would've drastically improved the grill performance.
Also you have to turn on the fan first and then turn on the power. Says it should warm up for three or four minutes first.
People need to read the directions.
I also notice that after being reassembled, the grate looks like it’s sitting at an angle.. I have to wonder if it’s all getting contact because of this.
@@marybaker8582 i seen that too...can't blame the grill for operator error, but she did anyways...lol
My son and dil gave me one for Christmas this year (2021) and I love it! I have 2 Ninja Foodi's and this one does just as good, if not better than those. Of course, there are differences in the two appliances :) Every appliance has a "hot spot" & will cook faster in areas than others. This is so quiet and the clean up is a breeze! Loving mine :) I do appreciate your review of the grill.
You are supposed to put the lid on for one.I have this grill and I love it. It makes a great steak and hamburgers so juicy. I have no complaints at all. Use it properly and time things yourself as they way you like your food. It does cook evenly when used properly.
I have the power XL. I love mine and has grilled several times. It cooked very well for me. I love mine. My fan isn't loud at all.
You must have gotten a good one. This is the worst indoor grill I've ever used. Thanks for watching!
is it really that good??
Mines perfect
@@Stop6chip I've cooked on it almost every day since I purchased it. I absolutely LOVE mine. Maybe I just got a good one like she said. lol Mine isn't loud at all.
Yes, I can see where the tray is not flat just by the holes in the back ....a lot of mucking around though
It's kind of easy to see why you got the uneven results: your grill plate isn't pushed down evenly as it should be. The right side sticks up at an angle, as apparent from your video, meaning that the heating element is not in good contact with that part of the grill. Indeed, the right side of the grill might be a half-inch or so above the part of the heating element located there. You might as well have tried cooking that meat by just laying it on your counter for a while.
This review is rather meaningless as the result.
I have the power xl grill and it works perfectly
Thank ypu very much for your candid review. Unfortunately I found your review the day AFTER I had already purchased my PowerXL. The good thing, though, is that the manufacturer must have seen your review because they fixed everything that you identified was wrong with their product. My PowerXL fan did not have a ringing sound and cooked my chicken drumstucks, chicken tenders and fish fillets all evenly. So for me...so far.. it was a good investment. Lesson learned, however, checkout the reviews BEFORE I make my purchase. Thanks again.
I followed the directions and cooked some
Spareribs. They browned well and was tender and I used the liid. Opinions very
when it come to new appliances. Do you remember the Ronco Rotisserie set it and
for it. brought one and it worked perfectly.
My sister bought one and never got it to
work to her satisfaction and gave it away,
One problem might be you didn't have the grill plate properly seated. Another might be the chicken was drenched in the marinade with no oil so you were steaming rather than grilling.
I have the Power XL Smokeless and it is fantastic giving great grill marks.
I agree. You can see that the grill plate is probably backwards. When looking at the metal back where the fan is, one side is higher than the other. Bet if she turned it around it would have come out better. I have this grill and it works really well. Check the underneath to make sure it's on correctly!
sweetsavant, it looks like the right hand side where it doesn't cook as much is higher up than the other side which cooks darker. Perhaps that higher side is further away from the heating element and so it doesn't get as hot.
If your top was broken and you had other issues, you should’ve exchanged it or got a refund-it doesn’t make sense to do a review unless you are properly prepared. Also, I think it works better with the top on, and next time measure your water in a measuring cup, and bring it to the product, not the other way around. Glad you found another product that you liked. 😉
Judging by some of these comments I think you may want to do another review of this product.
Nope. It's terrible I won't put myself through that again.
The lid handle was broken. The problem with the grill is that it doesn't sit properly on the base and doesn't get hot enough. Thanks for watching
@@sweetsavant the problem is you obviously didn't read or follow the directions. Terrible review, find another line of work.
@@sweetsavant I'm going to unSub if she doesn't want to heed advice from the viewers.
@@sweetsavant yes it does, you just didn’t do it right hun
@@sweetsavant you i seen another review on this and it he said it worked really good
You did not put the lid on!
When you put the lid on while cooking it sizzles and browns!
Love this grill!
It cooks close to a gas and charcoal if done right.
The lid is broken. I showed it earlier in the video.
@@sweetsavant Not so much that you couldn't use it.
@@sweetsavant You could've still used the lid. I can't believe how angry I am about your absolute ignorance, and bias against this grill, simply because your mad that the plastic piece broke, which probably happened when you dropped the box, after your first use. -- And for the fact that you have 1k likes, and 250 dis-likes, is like causing me mental damage. -- If you reply that another grill is better, you are probably right, but you're missing the point.
Yeah, you gotta redo this video.. My parents have this same smokeless grill and you have to cook with the cover closed otherwise your food ends up undercooked.
The lid is broken so I couldn't cook with it. Its also warped so I would not bother with it his item. It's poorly made and I do not recommend it. Thanks for watching
OK I bought one from QVC this month. It is early September 2020. I have the grill and the griddle. It was packaged beautifully absolutely nothing is dinged up or cracked or broken. It's very sturdily made I must admit. I'm going to read the instructions -- OMG- reading! and take the advice of several other posters who said you have to put the lid on. That's part of the process. My lid fits very securely. I'm not sure where she might've bought this one, but is it possible that like when you buy junk from Ollies and big lots, those have been returned and refurbished. They already had problems. Then they put them in those stores and they sell them for less money. You're not getting a brand new grill. You're getting someone else's problem... also it is no big deal to wash these elements by hand. I wash my cookware by hand. And I have two sets for an induction range. It's just no big deal. So we shall see.
Where'd you get the griddle pan? I'm using mine now AND I LOVE IT💖💖💖
Atolla Manuel oh my. If I knew you were interested, I would've been glad to make arrangements and send it to you. This is what happened. It was the QVC package with both of them. I ended up sending it back to them but not because it was bad. It was really excellent for what it is. But I am one person. And I used it three times. And I realized that I don't eat that much chicken or pork, etc. anymore. And it was just not a good value for me. But I really don't think it's a terrible item. I would actually just go online and ask where can I buy the griddle for it.. Maybe through that company's website and get it. I would tell you to Google it but I don't use Google. I use DuckDuckGo....one caveat. I hand washed all of the used parts with the grill and all with no problem. But I was real tired the second time I used it and I put the grill in the dishwasher and it was no problem and it came out beautifully. The silver piece the bottom tray I hand wash still. So I can't complain about it. Nice idea. And also a QVC there is the Emerald Gossi 360 thing that does an air fryer and Bob Bob blah blah blah blah. And it sounds fascinating but once again good God you know kind of more than I really needed. But thank you for asking. I hope you have a blessed day. I don't know where you are. But I hope your weather is better than Florida. And don't forget to vote. We need you.
Glad i read the comments. I purchased mine at the Goodwill so no instructions.
Awesome! Enjoy
Your right side of the grill is Not fully contacted to the heating element. The right side looks more poped up. It's why the uneven cook on surface and take longer time.
Yes, it's a faulty product and I do not recommend purchasing it. Thanks for watching
Haven't had any trouble with mine like it alot.
Can you do a video using the lid? It looks like it could have turned out better if you use the lid.
Hi, the lid is broken. I broke after the first use. Thanks for watching
Thank you for your accurate review. I would also like to add that the Powerless Smokeless Grille only comes with a 60 day warranty so when my unit stopped working after only 8 months I was out of luck! Wish I did some more research before suckering for the infomercial!
me also the grill stopped working after 3 uses.. DONT BUY THEY NEW THAT THIS GARBAGE WOULD NOT WORK FOR LONG!
You prolly shoulda got the powered one, it works a lot better than the powerless one you chose
I fix all sorts of appliances i can say from experience that over 90%of the time its user errors not the appliance
The lid breaking is user error? Hmmm...don't think so
@@sweetsavant you fall into the 10% category of consumers that purchased faulty appliance sorry for loss hope you got a refund
@@sweetsavant if you had the grilling plate on properly and the lid on as recommended when cooking (I know it was broken but it looked like you still could have used it, it stood up on it's own) I have that same grill and love it, use it 5 6 times a week.
It looks like the grill part was not all the way down on the side where control is. Maybe that is why wasn't cooking.
I agree with what you said. The grill grate appears to be a bit lop-sided and not properly seated on heating element. The grill grate can only be seated in one direction, not both.
I say return the item, especially with the odd sound the fan is making, plus broken handle on the glass cover.
May be thats why it was making that noise also
Ur right I noticed when she put the grill in place it wasn't aligned properly 😑not an accurate review IMO
It needs to be used with the lid on the reason why it is smokeless. I have had mine for 3 years and I love it. And while it does take longer to cook like chicken breast than like on the stove, the benefit is that you can walk away from it and get other things done which is why I love it
I got this as a Christmas gift. I have used it twice and it worked very well. What pisses me off about this product is that the temp gauge doesn't let you cook in increments of say 325 or 275. I was told by customer service to either cook at a lower temp for longer or a higher temp for a shorter amount of time and to keep checking the temp of the food. Pretty ridiculous. For that reason alone, I think I will find one with a digital display.
You did not put the grill together correctly. It should not be lopsided like that. The grilling pan is on backward and so does not seat correctly on the heating element. The high pitched squeal is a warning that you've put it together incorrectly.
The lid handle was broken. The problem with the grill is that it doesn't sit properly on the base and doesn't get hot enough. Thanks for watching
@@sweetsavant that's because you put it together incorrectly.
Can you try to align the grate properly and test again?
Great, in depth review. Thank you for taking it apart and showing cleanup as well. I was leaning toward buying this until watching your review. One thing I noticed right away, was that the right side wasn't sitting down all the way (compared to the left side), so that COULD have contributed to the uneven cooking. It probably needed to be covered as well, but of course, we often leave outdoor grills uncovered, so it should compare, right? Thanks again for taking the time to do this review!
thanks was just about to order 1 for us & 1 for my sister.
Hi Bill. I'm glad I could be helpful. I hope you find a model that works for you
Good morning ☀️ one week ago from bed bath and beyond not this with grill plate but XL POWER WITHOUT grill plate I came home I prepare to cook I was plugging in start screaming I given it back took my money want to target I bought the same model with yours I did exactly the same chicken and zucchini nothing in a 1/2 hour I’m gonna give it back
Thanks you
God bless you
PS even the 360 Emeril Lagasse is the same think
Thanx for an honest review. I was 5 minutes away from buying this POS until I checked your video out. Ima stay cookin it old style on my cast iron. Looks like a real pain in the ass to clean too. Yep, it’s a fail.
What is ima ?
Davey51 I’m going to.
@@davemoskot1776 oh LOL
No it's very easy to clean its non stick and comes apart you stick 90%of it in dish washer
I have one and she did so many things wrong she wasn't even trying to clean it at that point
she threw in the spong check other reviews of people properly using the product
Well just got one and I love it and it had grill marks I guess it's because I cooked with the top on😒
yes, maybe you should the lid, and make sure you lace the grill on an balanced surface
The lid was broken after the first use and was not usable. The surface is flat, the grill is warped. It's not a good product and I do not recommend purchasing it. Thank you for watching
@@sweetsavant I guess one mans junk is another mans treasure!😉
Have u tried yet or will do a review on the power xl smokeless grill plus ?? I just purchased one on February 1,22 but not open yet most review positive from other youtubers. Not sure if its same maker has the one ur useing in this video but sure looks like it. Maybe its older version u had? With different labeling? Ur channel is new for me February 12,22 u rock some ur cooking .thank u marlon from lasvegas
Could hear the high pitch sound. I have one from a different brand. I'll have to test mine out.
I have no problem with mine I love my smokeless grill
I don't have one of these, but it appears to be an unfair review. It seems that you want to put the blame on the grill when the problem is actually user error. If the lid is broken, you should have returned it before doing the review. The replies from other users make me think this grill will do what it is advertised to do and would encourage me to buy it rather than to dismiss it based on your review.
Reminds me of a classic electric frying pan…where the element connects into the controller there really is not much heat.
No matter how good or bad product is the way it is use. Always cover with lid. Never overload it with food. If do huge disaster. And proper cleaning and maintenance.
The lid was broken. The grill was not overloaded. It had only been used 2 or three times. It is a poorly made product.
Did not putting the lid on affect the grilling time and such?
I don't know why you have a problem with this because we love ours! It works very well and is easy to clean up.
I totally agree and I bought the 1500 watt psg. I bought the Ninja XL smokeless grill...love it.
and thats with the lid on
add does take to much time to clean
Maybe you need to get a replacement because it look as though you have one that was returned and they refurbished it.
You may be right about it being a refurbished product. It's hard to know. This grill isn't the right product for me, I don't like the controls either. I have another brand that I will try soon. Thanks so much for watching!
The grill is not placed properly on the burner. The control end of the grill plate is not seated on the burner. Look!
Thats the way the grill sat on the burner. Its a poor quality product. Thanks for watching
Yep
I've read through all the comments posted and I agree with the ones stating this was a lopsided review. If the product had issues as soon as you opened the box and you couldn't cook as directed by the instructions (the broken lid and lopsided plate) it makes no sense to say the food didn't cook correctly-because it couldn'twithout the lid. I've actually seen other youtubers have this problem, contact the company and get a replacement so they can do a proper review, instead of repeatedly posting the same response to people that point out the errors made in the video.
Other people have had this same problem because it is a bad product. Thanks for watching
I'm new to indoor (smokeless) grills. Does the food taste like it was cooked on an outdoor gas grill?
I got one to and I love it I seen other reviews says it works so you done it worng
ty for honest review
Looks like she didn't put the grill tray in right its a little off.
we bought this grill it works ok but when I went to clean it the drip try were the side vents are ripped my fingers open watch out
Why isn’t your tray flat? I believe that’s why you’re getting the drastic uneven cook
If you want to make a valid review, I suggest a few things. 1. Use the lid the way it's recommended 2. Place the unit on a level surface. 3. Use a thermometer to validate temperature. 4. Consider that you may have busted the handle and not that it just came broken.
The lid handle was broken. The problem with the grill is that it doesn't sit properly on the base and doesn't get hot enough. Thanks for watching
She told you 🤣🤣🤣 every one is a critic ... you lame and her subscribed users show value and validate her videos
@@IslanderIsland-ui2ou Lame? For respectfully posting my opinion? I'll entertain you for a second. Subs are people who watch, not agree. I have 4 channels with a combined 12,343,87 subs, and it doesn't mean I'm always right. YOU are the one who expresses his/her self as lame by posting childish thoughts. Don't bother with a reply, I've moved on.
@@sweetsavant i figured something wasn't right as well. I did get the XL Pro. Seems to work better.
@@lunaticasai That doesn't excuse the mental damage that i received from her not using the lid, because the handle was broken, and the fact that she has 1k likes, and 250 dis-likes.
how would you compare the phillips smokeless grill to the ninja foodi grill?
Great vid
Thank you, Ron. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Gotta say.. mine works fine. My steaks came out perfect, and im experimenting now with chicken... seems lime its working
Mine is perfect. It looks like your plate isn't set evenly, so the heat isn't being distributed the same across the entire plate. Maybe that's the problem?
I bought one a year ago and it is fantastic. I think you got a defected one. My grill heats everywhere with grill marks and I hardly hear the fan. You need to put the top on when you grill meats. You should have took it back and got another one.
She didn't seat the grill plate properly. You can see it's crooked. Also, she left the cover off so all the heat is escaping. I just got one of these and it made my burgers and hot dogs perfectly. Will try pork chops tonight.
Not to be rude. But I see two reasons why its not cooking properly. Reason # 1 your tray is uneven, which is maybe why the fan is making that noise. That's also why it's not cooking your chicken and veggies evenly. And Reason # 2 your not using the lid.
i LOVE this channel!
Thanks so much for your kind words, Darrell, and thank you for watching!
@@sweetsavant please keep doing what you are doing
Me & my girlfriend truly love this grill. This is an awesome device. Make some good pancakes 🥞
So is this the powerXL from walmart basically? I loved the video, read the comments, don’t care that there’s controversy, I still needed to watch the review. However now I’m not sure what to buy. Perhaps I’ll watch your Phillips review and buy that one. Or buy a little dining room table for the same price
Stop the video at 2:13 and you will see that the grill plate is not level. That's why it didn't cook properly. Nothing wrong with this appliance, the fault was human error.
The grill doesn't sit properly, Its not made well. Thanks for watching
@@sweetsavant there must be a fault with your one if it doesn't fit properly. I've seen other demos of this appliance and the grill/griddle fit perfectly level.
Thanks for the review luv. I'm always sceptical when it comes to these things. That's why I tend to stick to my old fashioned pots and pans 😂 they also take up less space. Have a great day 💋
I love all types of kitchen tools but only if they work. Thanks for watching!
but pot and pans are not for grilling, but instead of this are better options
Power xl smokeless grill is a 1500 watts unit, some is 1200 watts, they have upgraded the unit since last year and years before
Interesting information. Thanks for sharing!
I noticed from the start she didnt set the grill in place correctly the right side doesnt have contact ,fail yes but its ure fault mam.
It doesn't fit properly on the housing because it is faulty. I don't recommend this product. Thanks for watching
You can tell the grill is not seated properly. The air vent on the top don't line up evenly.
I have it and it’s weird... mine cooks chicken quickly at even 350... to the point after being on the grill for a few mins.... they tend to get this burnt crusting on it.... and that’s why I don’t like the grill... it always had this burnt black film on the chicken and u had to scrape it off to even enjoy the chicken some what....
U need to put the cover when your grilling
My cooking experience was the same as sweetsavant’s. I did used the lid, with a food that I’ve cooked in the frying pan and electric frying pan many times. It took longer to cook (it was 3 frozen Angus burgers), they were tougher than when cooked in the pan (probably because it wasn’t cooking in its grease), but I got nice grill marks and as advertised, the fan does take about 80% of the smoke away . Also, in comparison to cleaning one frying pan, it’s a lot more to clean up - cleaning the lid, griddle, drip pan and the water pan. I returned it to the store.
I had a similar experience. I don’t like the product. Way too much to clean and not worth it. I’d rather use a regular grill
I have one and you need to put the lid on for it to cook
You might need go back to the drawing board ... Its a good grill
This is my first video of yours. I clicked bc you didn’t do a headline tease and it is so difficult to get an honest review nowadays. I like everything about it. No wasting time right to the point. Great demo on the various parts. I could tell you read user manual which I never do yet and use them for a reference. I can see by some comments that the lid needed to go on and I have two issues with that. One it broke; two it would make it difficult to get any crisp to chicken skin. Between the lid and the fan of moisture added air sounds more like boil with grill lines. It looked to me the squash had more color from the marinade than the grill.
You have a new subscriber and I look forward to looking through your previous and future videos.
Seem like everyone loves thers,some will like it and some won't,I love mines
I have the same grill you have to cook with the Lid on or it does not get hot enough
Your chicken marinade sound delicious if nothing else :D - thank you for saving my money on this, I'm glad I watched a review before pressing buy
@@Dud3Wh3r3sMyCar did you make such a video?
Actually watched a few and looks like everyone not affiliated with the company is having a hard time getting good results with this grill.
Too bad, I already bought this before you did this video. VERY uneven cooking, doesn’t get that hot! Thanks for the video!
Just found this video and you are absolutely correct about uneven cooking. I have had my grill for awhile and getting ready to get rid of it because I found a smokeless grill that cooks evenly and at real temperatures. Thank you for the video.
You used it incorrectly. The grill is Not a fail, Your Review is.
Oooh I gotta watch this. Saw this advertised and was skeptical
Walmart $99 this is a cheap knockoff
Im thinking of getting my Husband one of these for his birthday next month so it's Good to get a different opinion at least. Despite not using it exactly as recommended the broken lid and high pitch squeal are pretty clear indicators of a faulty product. Hope you were able to get your money back.
Thanks for your honesty
Also, take the 2 cup measuring cup over to it and pour it into it -- you don't take the unit out to fill it with 2 cups and then struggle across the room to drop it in place. Sheesh.
I am very confused. Mine grills perfectly with marks and all real quick. Either you got a defective one or i ended up with a special one 😂 it was a gift though. On skirt steaks especially, it was marvelous. And zero smoke and smell.
Oh wait! You have it on wrong! On the right side. Thats why its not working good. Plus the lid.
I don't have it wrong, it just doesn't sit right or work well. I'm glad you like yours but I hate mine. Thanks for watching!
sweetsavant i came to realize that due to so many complaints and so many others that love it, that means there is definitely inconsistency in the effectiveness of the production of this item. Which IS a bad thing for a company to do. It ends up in losing trust of people. Same way i hate going to dunkin donuts for coffee because none brew it with consistency. 😄
I have one and I loved. Mine it’s fast and cook well always. I paid $150 4 yrs ago
@@sweetsavant fan stopped working 😒
If you look she didn't have the grill on straight.
Didn't put the grill correct. The heating elements are suppose to fit the grill .
It doesn't fit correctly because it is poorly made. I do not recommend purchasing the product
My smokeless grill changed my life lowkey
It's not the grill that's a fail, it's you. Read the instructions and reassemble evenly!
The lid is broken and this unit does not work properly.
Grill tray not seated right. So you got uneven cooking...i just got one and it cooked my steaks beautifully. Cleaning is kind of a pain though. Too many parts to clean