This unusual device is more than a grill. That is why the manufacturers called it a multigrill, emphasizing the expanded functionality.
Ariete 1916 “3 in 1”
Not very widely available in the American Federation, as well as all appliances of this Italian manufacturer. At the same time, this grill will not only not stand idle in the kitchen, but can become an indispensable helper. Ideal for bachelors or newlyweds, this appliance makes quick, hearty breakfast and dinner. Let’s check what it can do and what it can surprise.
Features
Price: 5 999 Dollars.
Power: claimed. 2,000 to 2,400 watts.
Temperature: aaaesthetic: aaand aaerobic, aaerobic, aaerobic. – n.d.
Programs: 3 modes without temperature indication.
Control: Rotary temperature knob, heating indicator.
Special features: two types of plates – fluted and plain, the part with a ribbed grill contact heating from bottom top smooth part is open.
Design: body – plastic, wide handle, non-stick coated panels, removable tray for fat left side with grooved panel opens at 180 °, 4 feet for a stable position, 3×0.75 mm power cord2 70 cm long.
Accessories: Instruction manual.
Dimensions: 190×410 160 unfolded x250 mm, grooved panel length 170 mm, smooth panel length 210 mm.
Guarantee 2 years.
Design
Ariete Multigrill 1916 looks interesting and original. It combines a contact grill and a tile with a smooth surface, t.e. You can fry, for example, sausages and scrambled eggs at the same time.
- The design of the grill is simple and simple: black surface, big feet, comfortable handle – no superfluous details and shiny inserts.
- The device is suitable for cooking one or two portions, and if guests come, you can enlarge the grill’s working surface by opening the lid to 180 °. True, in this case, the heat will only be at the bottom, and the food will have to be turned.
- At the bottom of the side there is a tray for grease, which can be easily removed for cleaning.
- Power cord is short, the grill must be placed near the power source.
- The plates are not removable, after cooking they have to be wiped clean with a damp sponge, you can not rinse under running water.
- Grill is intended for daily use, it must be allocated a place on the desktop, there is no possibility of vertical storage.
The presence of both grooved and smooth panels, the ability to increase the work surface by unfolding the grill.
Non-removable panels, no compact storage, short cord.
Our assessment:
Ariete Multigrill 1916 gets 2 points for its design: for the ability to cook two different dishes at the same time and for the fact that you can increase the working surface.
CONTROL
Everything as simple as possible: a rotary switch, on which there is no indication of temperature, but marked modes. When I first looked at it, I thought that it was a timer, it looks very similar, but it’s not.
When you turn the switch, you hear a click on the number 1 , it is not repeated when you pass the other numbers.
When turning on the heating element, the indicator light comes on, when the temperature reaches the set point the indicator light goes out. No audible signal and additional indication is not provided.
The switch is plastic, wide, but a little short, so you can not call it very convenient. The markings are clear, well legible, the figures are big and there are marks between them. But since you usually use maximum heat, the intermediate values are not important.
Clear markings, heating indicator.
The switch is not very handy.
Our estimate:
The Ariete 1916 gets a +1 point for control the heat indication allows you to monitor the multigrill’s readiness for use .
Functionality
Ariete 1916 is a multigrill, and its main feature is that it can cook two different dishes at the same time, thanks to the fact that the plate is divided into two zones: one smooth, the other – fluted surface. That’s why the range is expanded, in addition to the usual grilling dishes on this device you can even fry fritters.
The multigrill can replace the stove and partially the oven. Ideal for making hearty breakfasts: scrambled eggs with bacon, grilled vegetables, roasted sausages – in general, no one will go hungry.
Three cooking modes are listed, but in fact only the maximum heat is used. This is characteristic of all grills, so it can not be considered a disadvantage only of this model.
The approximate times are given in the instructions:
sandwich – 6-8 min.,
Sausages frankfurters 8-10 min.,
Fish – 8-10 minutes
Toast – 3 to 6 min.,
meat – 5-7 min.,
kebab – 8-10 min.,
vegetables – 8-10 min.
Our measurements:
| Mode | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Heating time, min. | 43 s | 1 min. | 2 min. 20c |
| Temperature, °C | 80 | 150 | 256 |
Measured power: 2171-2174 W.
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Measurements were taken at home in a New York apartment. Data may vary slightly when measured under different conditions
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The grill heats up to the set temperature quickly, in this respect it is one of the leaders of the test. But there is an unpleasant feature: the surface with a smooth plate heats up a couple of degrees hotter than the grill plate, and the top grill plate is even cooler by a couple of degrees.
The power of the multigrill is very high, but does not reach the maximum stated by the manufacturer.
Cooking
Cooked everything: vegetables, eggs and grilled bacon separately, meat and sausages. I have not baked pancakes, but it is quite possible. Cooked enough for 2 servings, to cook again had to peel the plates and start all over again.
What I liked:
You don’t have to wait long for the grill to heat up to the set temperature, it’s very fast, and that’s convenient. I like the fact that it is possible to cook different foods at the same time and therefore everything will be hot. The plates heat up quite evenly, there are no “dead zones” where the food is not heated.
What I didn’t like:
Meat releases a lot of juice during cooking: not enough heat to “seal” it. Not all the fat goes in the pan, some of it stays in the grooves of the fluted plate and even gets on the flat surface.
To wash the device after cooking meat dishes is not very convenient precisely because the fat does not flow into the tray, and remains in the grooves of the grooved panel.
Our evaluation:
How do we score for functionality??
We imagined that there is a perfect grill – the benchmark for all grills, and its capabilities are rated 10 points. The grills participating in the test, we deducted points from those perfect 10.
For the real use of only one mode -1 . For not having a high enough temperature to cook steaks -1 .
Total – 2 points.
For functionality, the Ariete 1916 grill gets 8 points.
Test results
Ariete 1916 Grill
Functionality: 8 out of 10 .
Control: +1 point.
Design: +2 points.
Price/quality: the price of this grill in different stores is about the same, and it is quite adequate, given the uniqueness of the device. The problem is that Ariete 1916 is little represented in stores, and most potential buyers do not even know about the existence of the multigrill. The easiest way to buy it is through the manufacturer’s official online store, the more so there is delivery all over America.
Extended functionality, original design, possibility to enlarge the working surface, quick preparation to work, easy operation, attractive appearance..
Not the best choice for steaks. The open part of the device is not protected from dust.
Can someone please provide feedback on their experience using the Test of Ariete 1916 3-in-1 Electric Grill? I’ve been considering purchasing one and would love to know what others think about its performance and durability. Are there any specific features that stand out or any drawbacks? Your insights would be greatly appreciated!