Cheap but high-quality: contact electric grill Kitfort KT 1602 and other models

Kitfort is a Russian company with headquarters in Saint Petersburg, founded in 2011.

The manufacturer specializes in the production of innovative products and new generation home appliances.

Among the products you can find both traditional types of goods: kettles, juicers, fans, and unusual names of categories: steam mops, vertical vacuum cleaners, planetary mixers and much more. The manufacturer from year to year expands its product range and increases sales volumes.

Features of Kitfort electric grills

An electric grill is a device for contact roasting various products using electric grills. An electric grill can have one or two similar surfaces. You can cook meat, fish, vegetables, sandwiches, and dough using an electric grill.

When cooking no need to use oil, since most of these devices have a non-stick coating.

Thanks to this, the dishes are less caloric and do not burn. Also, the products retain more nutrients due to the speed of frying in the grill.

The Kitfort company does not have such a wide range of electric grills as some specialized manufacturers. In particular, the line of this company does not include floor models that are convenient to use in a country house instead of a barbecue. All grills tabletop. They mainly differ in the following parameters:

• by power (from 1000 to 2000 W);
• the presence or absence of removable panels, which make it easier to clean the grill after cooking;
• the presence of a temperature control knob and a timer;
• at the price (the manufacturer's official website recommends the price for different models from 1690 to 7390 rubles).

All grills are designed in silver and black tones and have a large, convenient handle for lifting the top panel. only the kt-1610 model is designed in bright red and has an additional glass lid on top.

Description of some Kitfort models

In total, the company's website presents 9 models of electric grills. The most common ones are:

• Kitfort KT-1601;
• Kitfort KT-1602;
• Kitfort KT-1603;
• Kitfort KT-1610.

KT-1601

The main color of this grill is silver, and there are also black details. Removable panels with non-stick coating, easy to clean. There is a tray for collecting fat. Power 2000 WIt is possible to lay out the grill horizontally and cook on two heating panels at once.

Photo 1. Kitfort silver electric grill, model kt 1601, with a fat collection tray and removable panels.

Standard mode – cooking between two surfaces – allows you to quickly bake meat, vegetables or sandwiches. It is also possible to work with the lid slightly open, which is convenient for products of different thicknesses, and for baking sandwiches sprinkled with cheese. Implemented temperature control function, there is no timer.

KT-1602

This model similar to kt-1601, but differs somewhat in the appearance of the handle, its lower weight and price. It also has power 2000 W, removable panels, the ability to regulate the temperature and is not equipped with a sensor. "3 in 1" design implemented (you can cook between the panels, with the lid slightly open or on both surfaces of the unfolded grill).

KT-1603

In the company's line of electric grills, this is the most expensive model. The massive grill, with a stylish black lid, has many inscriptions in Russian (unlike many imported analogues).

Made of plastic and metal. Folds out 180 degrees, which allows you to cook on two non-stick surfaces, one of which is ribbed and the other smooth.

The panels can be removed. It heats up quickly and it is possible to regulate the temperature (up to 230 degrees maximum).

Power 2000 W, mechanical control, there is an automatic shutdown function (there is a timer). Weighs more 6 kg.

KT-1610

This is the brightest model of electric grill in the manufacturer's line. And at the same time the most affordable price. Small size corresponds to low power (1000 W). On top there is a tray under a transparent lid (warming compartment). You can warm up bread or make toast on it.

Photo 2. Electric grill, model kt 1610, red, with tray, transparent lid and non-removable panels.

The grill only opens on 90 degrees. Therefore, in open mode, cooking in it is possible only on one surface. The thermostat allows you to maintain a constant temperature. There is no control knob or timer. The panels are non-removable, but they are quite easy to clean.

You can cook meat, fish, vegetables, and shawarma is especially convenient.

What to look for when choosing

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  The model has removable panels. They make it convenient to clean products.
• Price. This figure differs several times among some company representatives.
• Possibility to grill many products at the same time (model KT-1610 (it is not intended for this purpose).
• Availability of a timer – it allows you not to be near the grill all the time.
• Consumer reviews on independent resources.

Useful video

In the video you can learn about the features of the electric grill Kitfort model KT 1603.

Pros and cons of electric grills Kitfort

Customers note the following: Pros some models:

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  affordable price;
• high power;
• high-quality and fast preparation of products.

The reviews also mention flaws:

• short cord;
• low sides of the lower surfaces.

Nevertheless, Kitfort electric grills are in demand among consumers and generally have a positive reputation on the market.