Presto Ceramic 22-Inch Electric Griddle Review: Heat, Cleanup, and Storage

We judge a countertop cooker by how it cooks breakfast, how it cleans, and how it stores. The 07062 earns 4.4 out of 5 on those measures: its roomy, easy-to-clean PFAS-free ceramic surface makes it best suited to households of three or more.

The 07062 is a 1500 watt, 120 volt griddle with a heavy cast aluminum base and a textured ceramic surface. Presto does not publish a cooking-area figure, a weight, or a maximum temperature, so we leave those out rather than guess. The cooking surface is roughly 22 by 12 inches by the best outside measurement we found.

One caution on model numbers: the 07061 is sold as a separate stock number with the same advertised features, and we found no published difference between the two. Check the model number on the box before you buy.

The 07062 is big enough to nearly fill a cabinet's depth, so the handles, grease tray, and cord have to come off to store it. That sounds fussy, but the handles release from latch clips with no tools, and Presto says the base stores in most standard 18-inch cabinets. In our kitchen the loose parts fit in a gallon zip bag, so nothing wandered around the drawer.

The raised rim around the cooking surface gives you a handy edge for scraping a spatula. We did notice the base may not sit perfectly flat on every counter, so set it on a hard, level spot and check it before you pour batter.

Food Release

Pancakes and sausage released with no oil at all. Eggs wanted just a little butter smeared on the area in use. One habit we would pass on: skip nonstick spray, because it leaves a sticky residue on ceramic that is very hard to remove. High-temperature oil or butter is the better choice.

The diamond texture leaves a faint pattern on some foods, and the heating ring leaves a dull mark on top of the ceramic after use. Both are cosmetic and do not change how it cooks.

Coating Durability and PFAS-Free Claim

Presto states the ceramic nonstick surface is PFAS free. The product page does not mention PFOA, so we will not claim it. On durability, the nonstick can lose its release after about a year of use, and debris can collect in the grooves of the textured surface. Expect the coating to wear over time, and keep the one year limited warranty in mind.

The Control Master dial on this 1500 watt griddle is simple to use, but its heating pattern takes some practice. Heat follows the element ring, so one spot runs slightly hotter and the center is slower to recover. We cannot give you a maximum temperature or preheat time because Presto does not publish them.

Pancakes

The 22-inch surface fits about nine pancakes at once. Eight at a time fed a family of five in roughly 20 minutes with even browning, and an infrared thermometer helped us avoid burnt or underdone batches. That capacity is the reason to pick this size over a smaller griddle if you feed a crowd.

Bacon and Eggs

Bacon cooks well, and the drip tray is large enough to hold the grease from six slices. Eggs go on a lightly buttered patch. Keep in mind that the center recovers slowly, so cold food stews there instead of browning.

Where heat control takes learning, cleanup takes almost none. Cleanup is where this griddle earns most of its rating. After a pancake run, the surface wiped clean, and cooked-on bits came out of the grooves with a plastic scrubbing ball and a nail brush, with no elbow grease. Detach the heat control and the body is fully immersible. It is too big for a standard dishwasher, so plan on the sink.

The tray is the weak point. If it drops, the plastic tabs that hold it can chip and the plastic can crack, and it can fit loosely. Slide it out with two hands, and empty it before the grease cools into a solid mass.

A few habits help you handle the griddle safely during use, cleaning, and storage.

The base is cast aluminum, but the surface and the tray still get hot in use. Set the griddle on a stable counter and keep it clear of the edge, because the base may rock slightly.

The closest match is the 07061, and the only safe advice is to confirm the model number. The 07030 is a different shape with a smaller footprint. Our sibling write-up, our Presto 22-inch electric griddle review, covers a different Presto 22-inch griddle, so read it if you are comparing coatings.

The 20-inch 07030 cooks a full package of bacon or about eight pancakes and has a bigger-than-expected grease catcher. Its plastic legs and frame are brittle, though, and a cord left attached during storage can snap the plastic side.

The 07062 suits weekend breakfasts for a family and anyone who hates scrubbing, provided you have room to store the parts separately.

If you cook for one or two, a smaller griddle is easier to put away, and a dishwasher-safe unit is not on offer here.

If your household is small, the 20-inch 07030 is worth a look.