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The Presto Tilt 'n Drain Big Griddle (model 07046) is a 1500W cool-touch electric griddle with pull-out legs that tilt the whole cooking surface so grease runs toward a slide-out drip tray. In our kitchen it handled a full pound of bacon plus four sausage patties at once, which is the kind of batch a smaller griddle simply cannot take.
It also takes up real room. This review covers how it heats, how well the tilt drains, how it cleans, and who should skip it. It is one of the electric models in our electric griddle and skillet reviews.
Quick Verdict
Key takeaway. We rate the Presto 07046 4.0 out of 5. It offers 285 square inches of ceramic nonstick surface at a budget price, and it needs a lot of counter.
This is the griddle we reached for when the whole table needed breakfast at once. The dial tracked the temperature we set fairly well, most meals cleaned up with a paper-towel wipe, and the tilt earns its keep on fatty meats. We would buy it for the large surface and easy cleanup, while accepting some uneven heating and uncertainty about how long the coating will last.
285 sq in ceramic nonstick surface, PFAS free
Tilt legs and slide-out drip tray for bacon grease
Cool-touch base on the front and both sides
Removable heat probe so the body can be submerged
Specifications
Power
1500W
Surface
285 sq in
Base
Cast aluminum
Presto 07046 Specifications
The figure that matters is the surface: 285 sq in, about 19 by 15 inches. Presto says it cooks up to 50% more food than other jumbo griddles, and the maker rates it for up to 12 slices of French toast at once.
Presto 07046 specs
Model
07046
Cooking surface
285 sq in (about 19 x 15 inches)
Power
1500W, 120 V, 60 Hz
Coating
Ceramic nonstick, PFAS free
Base
Cast aluminum with cool-touch front and sides
Heat control
Removable Control Master probe
Weight
About 7 lb (7 to 8 lb depending on the unit)
Overall size
Roughly 22 to 24 in wide, 17 to 18.5 in deep with handles
Overall dimensions run a little over or under these figures, so measure your cabinet or counter before buying.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Huge surface for pancakes, bacon, sausage and grilled cheese
Tilt-to-drain design and slide-out drip tray
PFAS-free ceramic nonstick that wipes clean
Body is submersible with the cord and probe removed
Cool-touch base on three sides
Cons
Needs a clear counter and barely fits in many sinks
Heat is mostly even, not perfectly uniform
Tilt legs have no lock
Plastic drip tray can melt on a hot burner
Long-term coating life is the weak point
Design and the Tilt-to-Drain Feature
Start with the part that makes this model different from a flat griddle. The pull-out handles tilt the surface for meats and push back in to level it for pancakes. A cast aluminum base carries the heat, and a backstop ledge keeps batter and splatter contained. The legs are sturdy, but they have no lock, so the griddle can shift its tilt position while you cook. We also found the legs can separate if you lift the unit by the body, so carry it by the handles.
The tilt legs pulled out for bacon.
Performance
Heat Distribution and the Control Master Probe
We set the dial for pancakes, and the indicator light went off at set temperature in about 5 to 10 minutes. Rather than loading the batter right away, we waited about 15 minutes so the heat could spread across the whole top. Then we filled the surface with small pancakes. The center ones browned a little slower than the rest, so we flipped them last, and the batch came off evenly browned.
That matches what we saw overall: heat is mostly even but not perfectly uniform, and slight irregular patterns show across the surface. The dial is fairly accurate, and Presto's guide suggests 375 to 400F for pancakes, 325 to 350F for bacon and 275 to 300F for fried eggs.
Tip. Preheat longer than the light suggests, then cook the center pancakes last. It is the cheapest fix for hot spots we found.
Nonstick Surface
The ceramic coating showed no discoloration or chipping when we kept it at or below 375F, used silicone utensils and a little olive oil. Presto says to avoid metal tools and cooking sprays, which can turn tacky. Darkening of the coating and discoloration in the drip tray are normal with use and do not hurt performance. The honest caveat is that some units lose their even heat and the coating wears after a couple of months.
Grease Draining
This is the feature the griddle is named for, and it works with a catch. Tilt it for a pound of bacon and the rendered fat runs to the tray. When bacon releases only a little fat, there often is not enough to flow all the way to the drip tray. Because the legs do not lock, we kept an eye on the angle during longer cooks.
Cooking Versatility (pancakes, bacon, french toast)
About 24 small pancakes fit at once, or six 4 to 5 inch pancakes in a comfortable pattern. A full pound of bacon plus four sausage patties fit together, and so did six grilled cheese sandwiches. Across two months of daily use it also cooked eggs, quesadillas, burgers, chicken and fish, with fewer dishes to wash than a stovetop routine.
Pancakes and bacon share the surface.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Once the heat is sorted, cleanup is the other test of a griddle this size. It is a paper-towel wipe after most meals. For a deeper clean, the main griddle body is submersible once the cord and probe are removed, though Presto says not to soak longer than two hours and it is not dishwasher safe. A baking soda paste lifts coating darkening. Check the frame and leg screws now and then.
Warning. Never submerge the heat probe or the cord end. Remove both first, and hand wash only.
Limitations to Know About
Cleanup is easy, but size is the main cost. We had to clear counter space for this griddle; it barely fits in many sinks and may be too large for the cabinet that held your old griddle. Keep it off stovetops, because a hot burner melts the plastic drip tray. The warranty terms are not something we can state with confidence, so check the seller before you buy.
Presto 07046 vs. Alternatives
The closest comparison is the Presto 07061, a 22-inch ceramic griddle with no tilt but handles that detach to fit most standard 18-inch cabinets. Both are 1500W with PFAS-free ceramic, and both are immersible with the probe removed. If storage is tight, read our Presto 22-inch electric griddle review before choosing.
Feature
Presto 07046
Presto 07061
Cooking surface
285 sq in
22-inch class
Wattage
1500W
1500W
Tilt to drain
Yes
No
Coating
Ceramic, PFAS free
Textured ceramic, PFAS free
Storage
Fixed handles, large
Detachable handles, fits 18-inch cabinet
Who Should Buy It
This griddle makes the most sense for cooks who need its large surface. Buy it if you feed a family or a crowd and cook bacon, sausage and pancakes together. Skip it if you have a small kitchen, a tiny sink, or you mostly cook for one or two, because a smaller or detachable-handle griddle will be easier to live with.
Frequently Asked Questions
What power does the Presto 07046 need?
It is built for 120 V, 60 Hz only, which is standard US household power. It draws 1500W, so give it an outlet that is not already running other heavy appliances.
Can it go in the dishwasher?
No. Presto says it is not dishwasher safe, so plan on hand washing the body with the cord and probe removed.
What can I use instead of cooking spray?
A little olive oil worked for us, applied with silicone tools. Sprays can turn tacky on the ceramic surface over time.
Is there a warranty?
We could not confirm the warranty terms from what we found. The manual says misuse voids it, so check the seller's stated terms before you buy.
Does it replace a stovetop griddle for one or two people?
It can, but it is overkill for small households. A stovetop griddle stores more easily, and the 285 sq in surface mostly pays off when you cook for a crowd.
Final Verdict
The review above holds our verdict. Two closing notes add to it. If cabinet space is your limit, the Presto 07061 is the better pick, since its handles detach and it fits a standard 18-inch cabinet. And when yours arrives, check that the legs seat firmly and test the tilt on a level counter before the first bacon batch.
