Presto 07047 Cool-touch Electric Griddle: A 16-Inch Surface for Breakfast and Buffet Service

A mixed breakfast can turn a stovetop into traffic control. Bacon occupies one pan, eggs need another, and pancakes wait for a patch of heat. The Presto 07047 Cool-touch Electric Griddle changes that layout with a 10½- by 16-inch cooking surface, enough room to arrange several pieces on one flat appliance instead of timing them across separate pans.

That extra area is the practical reason to consider it. The ceramic nonstick surface, automatic heat control, low-profile base, and removable drip tray support the routine, but they do not make every breakfast automatic. You still set one temperature, watch different foods, and remove each item when it is ready.

A 10½- by 16-inch surface reduces pan juggling

The cooking area is larger than the flat portion of many ordinary skillets, so pancakes can spread out while bacon or eggs occupy another section. A raised backstop runs along the rear edge, giving a utensil something to push against when lifting food. For a household that repeatedly cooks several portions at once, that arrangement can remove the stop-start cycle of small batches.

It remains one continuous griddle rather than separate heat zones. Foods with different cooking times still need attention and spacing. The manual’s temperature table is a starting point, not a reason to expect bacon, eggs, and pancakes to finish together. This model suits cooks who want more usable area and are comfortable managing the sequence themselves.

Control Master holds the selected temperature after preheating

Presto’s removable Control Master heat control cycles the power to maintain the selected temperature automatically. The instructions call for a five- to ten-minute preheat; the indicator light turns off when the set temperature is reached and then cycles during cooking. That is a clearer workflow than estimating heat from an unmarked stovetop burner.

The 07047 is rated for 120-volt AC power and 1300 watts. It still needs a suitable outlet and a dry, level, heat-resistant counter with clearance from walls and cabinets. The manual also warns against putting aluminum foil under the appliance. This is a countertop cooker with one thermostat, not a divided restaurant griddle or a cordless serving tray.

The cool-touch base helps with serving, not with touching the hot plate

The base surrounds the front and both sides of the cooking surface, while the low profile lets the griddle sit at table height as a buffet server. Those details are useful when pancakes, grilled sandwiches, or other suitable foods need to stay accessible after cooking. The slide-out drip tray gives rendered fat and crumbs a defined place to collect and can be removed for emptying after the appliance cools.

“Cool-touch” describes the surrounding base, not the ceramic cooking surface, the heat control, or freshly cooked food. Keep hands away from hot surfaces and do not move the griddle while it contains hot oil or other hot liquid. The serving benefit is easier access and a lower presentation, not permission to handle the appliance casually.

Buy it for surface area, then accept the coating-care routine

Presto says the ceramic surface can cook with little or no oil. The manual specifically advises against nonstick cooking sprays, metal utensils, steel wool, abrasive cleaners, and dishwasher washing. Heat-resistant nylon, plastic, wood, or rubber tools are safer choices for the coating.

Cleanup is straightforward only when the sequence is followed: switch the control off, unplug it from the wall and then from the griddle, let the appliance cool, and remove the control before washing. The griddle body—including its underside—can be washed in warm, soapy water and fully immersed only after that electrical control is removed. The control itself must never be immersed or exposed to liquid.

The appliance measures 18.50 inches wide, 11.25 inches deep, and 2.31 inches high out of the box, and weighs 4.40 pounds. Choose the 07047 when a broad, low cooking surface would regularly replace crowded skillets or repeated batches. Skip it if you need independent heat zones, dishwasher cleanup, a compact pan for one portion, or an appliance you can leave unattended. Its best case is simple: more flat cooking room, one controllable temperature, and a clear care routine you are willing to follow.