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Curated pickA tiny plug-in griddle that turns one pancake, egg or snack into a satisfying breakfast ritual.
The DASH Mini Maker cooks one round egg, pancake or toasted snack at a time. See who will enjoy it, how small it really is and what cleanup requires.
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Reviewed by XmasGoat Editorial · Updated
A good White Elephant appliance needs a laugh when it opens and a reason not to end up in the donation pile. This griddle's plates look almost comically small until one round egg lands perfectly on an English muffin or a personal pancake comes out ready for maple syrup.
The verdict
The DMS001 is charming for someone who usually cooks breakfast for one and likes a gadget with a very clear job. It can make a neat sandwich egg, pancake or small grilled snack without occupying much counter space. It cannot replace a skillet: only one four-inch item cooks at a time, the plates do not come off for washing and unplugging is the only way to switch it off. For a family, those limits become frustrating almost immediately.
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DASH suggests 4-inch pancakes, eggs, grilled cheese, hash browns and other small snacks. Its recipe guide also treats it as a single-item cooker rather than a batch griddle.
No. The DMS001 heats when plugged in and is turned off by unplugging it. Its indicator light cycles with the heating element; the light turning off initially signals that the plates are ready.
No. The plates are fixed and the electrical appliance must not be immersed or put in a dishwasher. Let it cool, then clean it with a damp soapy cloth as directed in the manual.
No. DMS001 identifies the 4-inch Mini Maker Griddle family. DMG8100 identifies DASH's larger 8-inch Express Griddle, so listings using that code should not be treated as the mini model.
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