Sunbeam Gril Vertical

[paulg]

Hello y'all
Here is my two-dollar church rummage find.
Can't resist a gadget to play with... Made in New Zealand! Woo Hoo! Unused.
Apparently Edna, some years ago, lost the instruction manual BUT got a faxed replacement. Smart cookie! However over the years the fax largely faded back to blank paper. There is enough left to figure this thing out.
I get the gist... Clamp your food, insert in the slot and remove when done. Grease drains to the bottom tray. Healthy I suppose.
The instruction manual refers to such obvious uses such as kabobs, steak and chicken parts. Got it. However it's toaster-like operation makes we wonder about some not-so-obvious uses for such a unique cooking appliance. Haven't come up with creative new uses for this appliance.
Inevitable question:
Have any of you ever used the Sunbeam Gril Vertical?
Comments or guidance welcome.
(Yes, Rotisserie chicken ala General Electric is on the menu tonight!)

 

[rp2813]

Presto made a vertical broiler as well.  I've been tempted to get one ever since seeing on TV a century-old bank of vertical broilers in the kitchen of a burger joint  --  or it may have been a bar -- located in a major U.S. city.   One of those shows about where to find the best (insert food item here) ever, in this case, a hamburger.

 

The one thing I'm not sure about is how easy these things are to effectively clean.

 

 

 

[paulg]

I remember that Presto broiler

I remember that item. Avocado green immediately comes to mind.

As far as cleanability, the grate, heat shields and grease tray all come out for cleaning. Just the body with switch and dual heating elements is left behind. Pretty smart design overall.

 

[turquoisedude]

Great find!! These were sold here in Canada in the late 80's. They retailed for $90 but didn't sell well; at one point Canadian Tire marked 'em down to $24 and that's when I got mine!
I still use it too. It's great for chicken, as long as the pieces aren't too thick. Not bad to clean, either as you can remove most of the parts.

 

[joeekaitis]

Louis' Lunch, the restaurant that claims to be the first in the USA to serve an authentic original hamburger sandwich still cooks the patties in vertical broilers.

Oh, and, no bun. Thick sliced white bread.

Burger Restaurant in New Haven, CT | Louis’ Lunch

Family run since 1895, Louis’ Lunch in New Haven, CT was recognized by the Library of Congress as the Birthplace of the Hamburger Sandwich. Visit us today!

louislunch.com

 

[rp2813]

Louis' Lunch

That looks like the place!

 

[maytagmike]

Vertical grill

I saw one on QVC not too long ago made by Ronco. Looks to be a pretty cool appliance.