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Cuisinart CEG-980 Outdoor Electric Grill with VersaStand 22 x 11.8 x 17.6-Inch

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Brand Cuisinart
Product Dimensions 22"D x 11.8"W x 17.6"H
Special Feature Electric
Color Outdoor Electric Grill with VersaStand
Fuel Type Electric

About this item

  • COMPACT SIZE: 120 Volt / 60Hz. Pronounced briefcase-style carrying handle; weighs 17 pounds.
  • GREAT FOR FAMILY MEALS: Cooks 8 burgers, 8 steaks, 6 to 10 chicken breasts, or 4 pounds of fish at once.
  • TELESCOPING STAND: Portable electric grill with 145-square-inch grilling area and 3 position telescoping base.
  • POWERFUL GRILL: Powerful 1,500-watt heating element and porcelain-enameled coated grill grate.
  • ELECTRIC POWER: Plugs into standard electric outlet; stand sets up and packs away in seconds. Includes a lid latch and spill resistant drip tray.
  • SHIPS READY TO GO: No assembly required.
  • Portable electric grill with 145-square-inch grilling area and telescoping stand

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Easy to assemble
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Flavor
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Easy to clean
3.3 3.3

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A brilliant alternative for grilling in places where gas and charcoal grills are prohibited

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Large enough to cook for eight

The Cuisinart Outdoor Electric Tabletop Grill with VersaStand is made for those moments when you want to enjoy the delicious flavors that only a grill can give to food, but charcoal and gas grilling is prohibited. If you love to grill, but leases or local regulations prohibit the use of charcoal and gas grills, then this is the right grill for you.

Heats up fast and cooks food evenly

This electric tabletop grill is affordable and easy to use. It plugs into a standard outlet and features a powerful 1500 watt, 5120 BTU electric burner that heats up quickly. A porcelain enameled grate provides 145-square inches of grilling space, which is plenty of room to cook burgers, steaks, chicken, and vegetables simultaneously.

Versatile and well designed

The Cuisinart Outdoor Electric Tabletop Grill with VersaStand has legs that are integrated into the base of the grill. The legs telescope smoothly and lock into place at a comfortable grilling height. When you've finished grilling the telescoping legs collapse and fold beneath the grill so it can be stored it in a drawer or cabinet.

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An affordable alternative to charcoal or gas

Eliminates messy charcoal and dangerous flames

The Cuisinart Outdoor Electric Tabletop Grill is a perfect grilling solution for places where gas and charcoal grills are prohibited.

Super-easy to use

Heat the grill for 10 minutes before starting. For a smoky flavor, add a few wood chips that have been soaked in water. As the wood chips heat they release the smoky flavors of the wood which foods will then absorb.

Stores conveniently out of sight

A handy carrying handle makes it easy to move the grill from place to place, and it's small enough to tuck away in a drawer or cabinet when not in use.

  • Powerful 1500 watt, 5120 BTU electric burner.
  • Integrated telescoping legs lift the grill to a comfortable height for grilling, then collapse and fold out of the way when not in use.
  • Perfect for condos, campers, RVs, decks, porches, apartments, and tiny homes.
  • Makes a great gift.
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Cuisinart's Outdoor Electric Grill with VersaStand integrated adjustable telescoping base provides authentic grilling performance and flavor. Its small format fits easily on balconies and small patios - great for places that propane or charcoal grills aren't allowed. And although the grill is compact, its ample cooking grate is large enough to cook most family meals - 8 steaks, 8 hamburgers, 6 - 10 chicken breasts, or over 4 lbs. of fish! The grill heats up very quickly, and reaches temperatures high enough to sear a steak to perfection. The novel VersaStand telescoping base quickly transforms the grill from storage to tabletop to floor standing use, allowing the chef to enjoy grilling at a comfortable height. The stand is integrated into the grill for added convenience - making easy to store when finished. The grill plugs into a standard household electrical receptacle.

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Most people love the flavor of grilled food, but not everyone has the space for a large gas grill or the time to grill with charcoal. Enter the CEG-980 electric grill, a handy, attractive alternative to traditional grilling. Equipped with a telescoping VersaStand, the CEG-980 combines the simplicity of an indoor appliance with the delicious cooking performance of an outdoor grill, making it ideal for people who love cooking outdoors but don't want to deal with the hassle of propane or charcoal.

The electric grill offers a 145-square-inch grilling surface.. (View larger). The VersaStand holds the grill at a comfortable grilling height. (View larger). The VersaStand collapses beneath the grill for easy storage. (View larger).

The Advantage of Electric Grilling

Traditional gas and charcoal grills offer a wide variety of styles and designs--from large multi-burner gas grills with built-in islands to barrel-like charcoal grills--but sometimes prove to be too large, too intimidating, or too inconvenient for would-be outdoor chefs. While gas grills are certainly handy, some people find it discomforting and dangerous to cook with propane. Charcoal grills, while perhaps less intimidating, take considerable time to light and prepare, and can be messy to clean up afterward. Plus, some apartments and condos ban the use of propane or charcoal altogether.

Electric grills minimize all of the above concerns, with instant-on controls, easy-to-clean designs, and no smelly gas or messy charcoal to get in the way of your cooking.

Familiar, Easy-to-Use Controls

The grilling process begins with the easiest fuel source you can find--a simple cord and outlet--along with a removable electric probe with a control knob that functions just like the knobs on most kitchen stoves. To get started, just plug the probe into the front of the grill and turn the knob to "Max." Within five minutes, the heating element will be glowing a toasty red and the grill will be ready for cooking. When you're finished grilling, the knob turns off just as easily. And cleanup couldn't be easier, as the porcelain-enameled grill grate cleans with a standard grill brush or removes for washing in an indoor or outdoor sink.

Powerful Grilling Performance

The Cuisinart electric grill cooks up juicy steaks, burgers, and fish just like a gas grill thanks to the powerful 1,500-watt, 5,120 BTU burner, which spreads heat quickly and evenly through the 145-square-inch grill grate. The compact design produces a greater watt-to-square-inch ratio, leading to higher temperatures on the grate and better, more uniform cooking for your food. In addition, the grill includes a stainless-steel heat reflector in the lid. This extra layer not only acts as an insulator for trapping heat inside the grill, but actually reflects rising heat inside the grill back onto the top surfaces of your food, reducing cooking times and saving electricity. All of this translates into searing hot temperatures and prefect grill lines on everything you cook.

Despite the compact size, the grilling surface is large enough to grill eight burgers, eight stakes, six to 10 chicken breasts, or up to 4 pounds of fish.

Quick, Efficient Setup

The electric grill not only shines when it's loaded with food, but also when you're on the move, as the grill is a breeze to transport, set up, and store. The grill includes the thoughtfully designed VersaStand, an easy-to-use, easy-to-set-up grill stand that keeps the grill at a comfortable cooking height. The VersaStand sets up and packs away in seconds, giving you more time to enjoy the event and less time worrying about the hassles of putting your barbecue together. In fact, the grill and stand are so convenient to transport, carry, and set up, you won't think twice about tossing it in the trunk of your car.

The VersaStand comes integrated into the base of the grill, with a set of telescoping poles that smoothly collapse for easy storage. When you're ready to grill, simply push the button on each VersaStand leg to release the telescoping legs, and then lift up the grill box. Once the two legs drop into position, you'll have a sturdy grill that stands at an ideal grilling height. No more breaking your back bending over a grill that sits mere inches off the ground. And when you're finished grilling, the stand collapses as easily as it sets up, making it easy to pack up your stuff. The grill also includes a secure front lid lock, which keeps the lid safely closed when you're on the move, and a pronounced carrying handle that lets you tote the 17-pound grill just like a briefcase.

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Customer Ratings
Easy to clean
3.3
3.8
3.8
4.2
4.1
4.2
For small spaces
4.2
4.5
5.0
5.0
4.7
Temperature Control
4.1
4.8
4.4
3.5
4.5
Flavor
3.5
4.2
4.3
4.6
Easy to assemble
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heating power
5120 btus
1.6 kilowatts
1.5 kilowatts
1.5 kilowatts
8000 btus
material
Alloy Steel
Metal
Porcelain, Alloy Steel
Stainless Steel
Alloy Steel
Aluminum, Cast Iron
frame material
Metal
Alloy Steel
Alloy Steel
Aluminum
model name
CEG980
TWBG-01S
Weber Lumin Compact Electric Grill Black
Americana Grill
CGG-059A
Weber 52020001 Q1400 Electric Grill
finish type
Non-Stick
Painted
Painted
Painted
Painted
Painted
installation
Free Standing
Free Standing
Free Standing
Tabletop
Wall Mount
Tabletop

Important information

Wattage

1 watts

Bulb Voltage

120 volts

Customer reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars
3.8 out of 5
1,111 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of use of the barbecue grill. They mention that it's easy to assemble and use, and great for small outdoor spaces. They are also satisfied with performance. That said, some complain about the sturdiness. Opinions are mixed on quality, size, heat, cleanability, and value.

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45 customers mention35 positive10 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the barbecue grill. They say it is easy to assemble and use, and great for small outdoor spaces. Some customers also love the convenience of an electric grill, saying it works well for two people and is easy just plug in and cook.

"Great for indoors/ outdoors. Very easy to use, clean and storage" Read more

"I like the ease of use and the way it folds up and can be tucked away afterwards. The drip pan is small, but that didn't cause any problems for me...." Read more

"...and am not mechanically inclined, but I was able to assemble it quite easily without tools and move if to my patio myself." Read more

"...It cleans up pretty easily. The legs for the stand are a little tricky and must be extended carefully." Read more

44 customers mention31 positive13 negative

Customers like the performance of the barbecue grill. They say it works well, produces an acceptable result, and works well for baking fish. Some are impressed with the performance, saying it heats up fast and cooks fast and evenly. Some mention that it works for two people and provides the barbecue flavor they enjoy.

"...It did work pretty well for baking fish wrapped in tinfoil. The grill did take more than 15 (more like 30 ) minutes to get to a baking temperature...." Read more

"...I’m bummed cause it worked great but the clean up was very difficult because of the defective screw." Read more

"Bought 1 stopped working in a few months can not reach cuisinart for help liked when it worked" Read more

"...This works well and solves my problem. The only downside, It's a little difficult to clean because getting under the heating element is a challenge...." Read more

113 customers mention66 positive47 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the barbecue grill. Some mention that it's a great little grill that works good, and makes a better steak than any gas grill or even charcoal grill. However, others say that it doesn't cook, broke all records for early failure, and won't sear anything or give smoky barbecue flavor.

"...When grilling it does put the grill lines in the meat. The meat cooks well but don't check it often, because the grill does lose heat when you open..." Read more

"...But alas, the new one only lasted for a few uses. This grill will go to the recycling center and I will look for something better made." Read more

"Very good electric bbq for sure! It heats well, i do all kind of steaks, new york strip, picanha, tomahawk, you name it...." Read more

"...The cooking surface is perfect for 2-4 people, with room for 4 huge burgers or 10 hotdogs and plenty of room left over for maneuvering your spatula..." Read more

79 customers mention51 positive28 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the barbecue grill. Some mention it's the perfect size and easy to store, while others say it'll fit their needs but the size is a bit small.

"...I do like the looks and the compact ability of the grill. I am very glad that I made the purchase...." Read more

"This little grill was disappointing. The size was okay for 2 servings and purchased to use in a setting where we cannot use gas grills...." Read more

"...The drip pan is small, but that didn't cause any problems for me...." Read more

"Perfect size...." Read more

76 customers mention25 positive51 negative

Customers are mixed about the heat of the barbecue grill. Some mention that it heats well, heats up quickly, and grills evenly. They say it maintains a set temperature according to where they set it. However, others say that the element never gets hot enough to actually cook meat. They also say that temperature control is a problem and it takes some time to get the temperature correct.

"...The meat cooks well but don't check it often, because the grill does lose heat when you open the lid...." Read more

"Very good electric bbq for sure! It heats well, i do all kind of steaks, new york strip, picanha, tomahawk, you name it...." Read more

"...Even set on Max it wasn't really hot enough to grill meat. But then the control unit failed after just a few uses...." Read more

"...I have only used the grill twice and it really doesn't get hot enough to sear a steak, which is what you want to keep in the juices...." Read more

54 customers mention22 positive32 negative

Customers are mixed about the cleanability of the barbecue grill. Some mention it's easy to clean and fold up, while others say it'll be a real issue to clean. The heating element can come out for cleaning, but some find it difficult to remove the coil for cleaning. The grill is very small and needs to be emptied after each use, making it messy.

"...It is very small and needs to be emptied after each use...." Read more

"...The surfaces clean very easily, otherwise.It heats up quickly and grills evenly...." Read more

"...It is a challenge to clean, though.And if you leave dirty where the cord touch the heating element, it will stop working...." Read more

"...The top grate and drip cup are easy to clean. I wish the bottom could be more easily cleaned without having to unscrew the heating element." Read more

30 customers mention10 positive20 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the barbecue grill. For example some mention it's good value for the price, while others say it'll be a waste of money.

"...Also, I believe the price to be a little high for an electric grill of this size." Read more

"...Price was good and quality is ok." Read more

"...This product, along with it's poor customer service is not worth the price or the effort." Read more

"This grille is a WASTE of MONEY not only is the built in stand CHEAP it DOESNT hold up the grille this is GRILLE should be marketed to children..." Read more

35 customers mention8 positive27 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the sturdiness of the barbecue grill. They mention that it is flimsy and not able to hold up the grill. Some customers also say that the legs are not dependable and the built in stand is cheap and does not hold up.

"This little grill was disappointing. The size was okay for 2 servings and purchased to use in a setting where we cannot use gas grills...." Read more

"Not that good of a grill.Purchased it for hamburger doesn't do a good job ...." Read more

"...This product, althought great for small places, lacks productivity, electric shuts off randomly, NO temperature gauges, top of grill is cheap sheet..." Read more

"...gets to 425° pretty, also I like the retractable leg stand, it’s pretty solid, the only thing it would be nice to have a thermometer, very..." Read more

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I ordered a used one for $65, received two days later and assembled one and it looks like it’s brand new never been used, gets to 425° pretty, also I like the retractable leg stand, it’s pretty solid, the only thing it would be nice to have a thermometer, very happyupdate: unfortunately its not providing enough heat, will try to experiment with in a bit more, I would hate if I would have to clean it to send it back
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We moved to a condo that does not allow gas grills on the deck. I researched many electric grills to see which one would meet our needs. After comparing reviews I decided to go with the Cuisinart mainly due to the brand. I have other Cuisinart products and have been impressed with the quality of their products.

So far we have grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, brats and pork chops. We have been impressed with it grill. It takes up about 10 mins to heat up. When grilling it does put the grill lines in the meat. The meat cooks well but don't check it often, because the grill does lose heat when you open the lid. This is not major, you just learn how to cook this way.

The only negative about the grill and has been mentioned several times is the grease trap. It is very small and needs to be emptied after each use. I have had an overflow yet, but we take precautions by putting and rug under it when I grill.

I do like the looks and the compact ability of the grill. I am very glad that I made the purchase. I recommend this grill for people in my situation that can't have a gas or charcoal grill. You will still have the joy of cooking out.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good electric bbq
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Very good electric bbq for sure! It heats well, i do all kind of steaks, new york strip, picanha, tomahawk, you name it.
It is a challenge to clean, though.
And if you leave dirty where the cord touch the heating element, it will stop working. I thought my grill was broken, and after a good clean started worked again flawlessly.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2024
I ordered a used one for $65, received two days later and assembled one and it looks like it’s brand new never been used, gets to 425° pretty, also I like the retractable leg stand, it’s pretty solid, the only thing it would be nice to have a thermometer, very happy

update: unfortunately its not providing enough heat, will try to experiment with in a bit more, I would hate if I would have to clean it to send it back
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5.0 out of 5 stars So easy to use, and very attractive looking
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4.0 out of 5 stars Grill works well
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent price !
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