Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 Grill/Griddle (38546)

By Hamilton Beach · Electric Griddles · Kitchen & Cooking

  • Reversible grill and griddle plates, 180 sq
  • Three modes: grill, griddle, or half and half
  • Adjustable heat up to 425 F with independent zone controls
  • Removable, dishwasher-safe, PFOA-free nonstick plates
  • 1500W heating

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Summary

The Hamilton Beach 3-in-1 Grill/Griddle 38546 is a countertop electric grill and griddle with reversible nonstick plates, three cooking configurations and two independently controlled cooking zones. It is discontinued at the manufacturer, so confirm that replacement grids are still available and weigh the revised 38546MN before buying.

Strengths

  • 180 sq. in. of cooking surface across two zones you can set differently.
  • Reversible plates convert it between full grill, full griddle and half-and-half.
  • Plates and the drip tray are dishwasher safe.
  • Replacement grids, grid clips and drip trays are sold by Hamilton Beach.
  • Dual adjustable heat controls let you cook two foods at once.

Weaknesses

  • Discontinued: the manufacturer page is marked “NO LONGER AVAILABLE.”
  • Wattage and maximum temperature are not published for the non-MN 38546.
  • The manual documents slow heating, grease not draining from the grill grid, and food sticking.
  • Reviews Guru calls the body bulky and notes there is no viewing window.
  • No instrumented professional test of the exact 38546 was found.

Verified specifications

Model
Region and electricalUS 120 V at 60 Hz.
Cooking surface180 sq. in. of nonstick, dishwasher-safe surface.
Platestwo reversible grids, one side ridged for grilling and one smooth for griddling; removable and dishwasher safe.
Modesgrill, griddle, or a half-and-half combo.
Heat controlstwo cooking areas with individual adjustable controls.
NonstickPFOA-free on the 38546; PFAS-free ceramic on the 38546MN.
Grease managementcenter grease channel with a removable, dishwasher-safe tray.
Dimensions3.74 × 20.11 × 11.02 in (H × W × D).
Power1400 W on the 38546MN; wattage is not listed on the 38546 page.
Temperaturethe manual gives 125°C to 230°C via a rotary knob; the 38546MN page states up to 425°F.
Indicator lightsa power light and a “Ready” light for each cooking surface.
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What owners and reviewers say

Shoppers on Best Buy and Macy’s rate it favourably, and the recurring themes are the large cooking surface, easy cleaning, adjustable temperature and quick heating. Reviews Guru adds the bulky body and the missing viewing window as downsides. Reddit searches for the exact 38546 come up mostly empty, surfacing other Hamilton Beach grills instead.

Parts and running costs

Hamilton Beach still sells the reversible grid for $37.99, a grid clip set for $2.99 and a drip tray for $2.99 (Hamilton Beach, 2026), so a worn plate does not retire the appliance. The manual recommends washing the nonstick plates and drip tray in hot soapy water before first use and spraying the surface with nonstick cooking spray before heating.

Which model this is

This page covers the discontinued 38546, which the manufacturer marks “NO LONGER AVAILABLE.” The revised 38546MN is listed at $79.99 (Hamilton Beach, 2026) with 1400 W and a PFAS-free ceramic nonstick coating, against the PFOA-free durable nonstick of the 38546. The griddles page showed the 38546 at $69.99 while out of stock (Hamilton Beach, 2026), and a third-party listing put it at $127.99 (BeyondStyle/Macy’s, 2026). Do not confuse it with other Hamilton Beach griddles such as the 25380 or 38560.

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