Do you have to use the plate?
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No. We think it looks better without, and then not something else to clean around. Also, we only used the faucet, not the dispenser, so ours is single hole. It looks amazing! And now that we have it for about 3 months, I am more in love with it.
1111433
Sure. That's what the white plate is for. I recommend using something you can later wipe out -:)
2277468
Yes, you can hold the plate by the outside edges, but you do not want to hold the plate directly in the center on the bottom while hot. The center of the plate gets very hot.
625058
We did not use a plate if there was one. Ours was new sink and we have just one hole coming through our counter top. We don't recall if there was a plate that came with the faucet. We wanted a single control and single faucet as we have a double sink and the faucet fits into the curve in the middle.
1738340
Yes. You can use it with or without the plate. The plate will cover a standard 3-hole, 4" center, sink.
1018303
I haven't used the warming plate yet...I won't need to use it until mid-July...
333279
Yes. By taking off pad, the same screws hold the plate against pad. You would just have the bar
1402839
Not necessary. Most people that I asked do not use one. I bought one but have not used.
2244805
Yes, but have the form ready for you must not let them cool. The plates are not removablr
1502688
The one I bought did not come with a plate. But plates are very inexpensive.
1855554
The plates don't need to be replaced. You can use a cleaning cartridge or run the acidic water backwards to clean the plates if necessary. Usually we recommend doing that once in 1-2 years. We provide the instructions on how to do it.
825320
No. There's a button on the side of the top you must press to release the top plate if you choose to take it apart for cleaning. It's so clean, all I do is use a clean, damp dishcloth sprayed with bleach free kitchen cleaner & wipe the plates from back to front. I cover it with a cloth dinner napkin when not in use. I refused to pay over $100 for a "Panini Maker" when this ones makes anything from a simple grilled cheese to an elaborate Panini sandwich. I have a 2 piece cast iron Panini maker that was not cheap for the stovetop but mine cooks hot & it's too easy to burn the bread. This Cuisinart doesn't burn & my 6th grader can use it. No. There's a button on the side of the top you must press to release the top plate if you choose to take it apart for cleaning. It's so clean, all I do is use a clean, damp dishcloth sprayed with bleach free kitchen cleaner & wipe the plates from back to front. I cover it with a cloth dinner napkin when not in use. I refused to pay over $100 for a "Panini Maker" when this ones makes anything from a simple grilled cheese to an elaborate Panini sandwich. I have a 2 piece cast iron Panini maker that was not cheap for the stovetop but mine cooks hot & it's too easy to burn the bread.... » Read More No. There's a button on the side of the top you must press to release the top plate if you choose to take it apart for cleaning. It's so clean, all I do is use a clean, damp dishcloth sprayed with bleach free kitchen cleaner & wipe the plates from back to front. I cover it with a cloth dinner napkin when not in use. I refused to pay over $100 for a "Panini Maker" when this ones makes anything from a simple grilled cheese to an elaborate Panini sandwich. I have a 2 piece cast iron Panini maker that was not cheap for the stovetop but mine cooks hot & it's too easy to burn the bread. This Cuisinart doesn't burn & my 6th grader can use it. « Show Less
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Not necessary. It stands perfectly by itself or with pans. If you really think it is necessary, I suppose you could.
413449
Why should I use another plate than the one who' s part of it and works perfect?
1176526
I use a salad plate to my corelle dishes. Works fine. I have even used a paper plate.
444299
I have used the plates several times. I have seasoned cast iron cooking cooking pots and frying pans but not serving dishes. I simply heat these plates in the oven or on the grill prior to serving.
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hi if you are cooking something with a high fat content then no but if it is not high in fat then yes but you only need to brush a bit of oil on the plate. hope this helps