Tefal OptiGrill+ XL GC722D40 Intelligent Health Grill, 9 Automatic Settings, Stainless steel, 2000W, 6-8 Portions
Superb grilling results, from rare to well-done
Meet OptiGrill XL, Tefal’s ultimate innovation in healthy cooking that caters for up to 8 people. Under and overcooked meat is a thing of the past thanks to a colour-coded cooking level indicator that alerts you when the meat is rare, medium or well done. Nine pre-set cooking programmes allow you to enjoy all your favourite meats perfectly grilled, while Tefal’s Automatic Sensor Cooking technology identifies the thickness of the meat and adjusts the cooking time and temperature accordingly.
Temperature Control
The temperature control four manual modes give you complete control to grill vegetables, sandwiches, paninis and more.
Nine Cooking Programmes
For different types of food: Burger, Poultry, Bacon, Sausage, Seafood, Pork, Sandwich, Red Meat and Fish.
Cooking Level Indicator
Monitors cooking progress for perfect grilling results from rare to well done; shows you the cooking progress and beeps at every stage.
Dishwasher Safe
Non-stick die-cast aluminium plates and drip tray are dishwasher safe.
Comparison Table
 OptiGrill XL |  OptiGrill+ |  Super Grill |  Inicio | |
| Cooking Programmes | 9 | 6 | — | — |
| Temperature Control | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Cooking Level Indicator | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Removable Plates | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Dishwasher Safe Plates | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
Q: Do I need to turn off the grill and let it cool to start a second batch of cooking?
A: No, you do not have to switch off the grill first. When the lights flash again, choose the mode that you want. The preheating phase should be a lot quicker than the first time as the plates will already be hot.
Q: How do I clean my grill?
A: Wait 45 minutes for the device to cool. To clean the grill and grill components, use a cloth soaked in hot water. Do not immerse the grill in water or use abrasive cleaning products.
Q: Can I use the frozen food setting when cooking in the manual mode?
A: No – the cooking sensors are not active in manual mode.
| Weight: | 5.2 kg |
| Dimensions: | 48.9 x 38.2 x 22.8 cm; 5.2 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Tefal |
| Model: | GC722D40 |
| Colour: | Stainless Steel |
| Colour: | Stainless Steel |
Excelle
It’s so simple to set up and start cooking – just select your food type, add your food and leave it till it’s done! I’ve used it for steak, sausages and veg etc and all have come out great. Really easy to clean, just remove the plates and wash. Shocked by how much fat comes off even ‘lean’ foods. Great buy!
Excelle
It’s so simple to set up and start cooking – just select your food type, add your food and leave it till it’s done! I’ve used it for steak, sausages and veg etc and all have come out great. Really easy to clean, just remove the plates and wash. Shocked by how much fat comes off even ‘lean’ foods. Great buy!
Fantastic buy!
I was a bit hesitant about buying it but I’m so glad I did. One of the best purchases I ever made. It cooks the meat perfectly and to the degree you want it. Is quick even from frozen, easy to use and super easy to clean. I’m very, very happy with this appliance.
Fantastic buy!
I was a bit hesitant about buying it but I’m so glad I did. One of the best purchases I ever made. It cooks the meat perfectly and to the degree you want it. Is quick even from frozen, easy to use and super easy to clean. I’m very, very happy with this appliance.
What a Great Gadge
On my sisters instruction I bought this primarily to cook burgers, without smoking up the entire house – and for this it is a godsend, perfectly cooked moist (excellent word) burgers every time. Wasn’t too good for sausages but maybe that was me, excellent for fresh grilled pineapple, gammon and bacon. Have yet to try steak and toasted Sandwiches but I think it will be perfect. Easy to use and so easy to clean, you just pop the plates in the dishwasher. I would recommend this whole heartedly.
Easy to use
I love it, so easy to cook anything you desire. I do chicken a lot. Press the chicken button, let it heat up and whack it in. It then beeps when it’s at the desired cooking level. Easy to clean as the grills detach and you can put them in the sink. Excellent for paninis too. 5 sta
Easy to use
I love it, so easy to cook anything you desire. I do chicken a lot. Press the chicken button, let it heat up and whack it in. It then beeps when it’s at the desired cooking level. Easy to clean as the grills detach and you can put them in the sink. Excellent for paninis too. 5 sta
THE PERFECT GRILL
Absolutely perfect from sausages to steaks everything comes out perfect. The searing function is great restaurant looking and tasting quality food. Very easy to remove plates and also very easy to clean and being dishwasher safe to really helps. Wouldn’t be without it now.
Very pleased with the grill
Skeptic at the beginning, but turned out to be a wonderful appliance. Myself I’m not remotely good in the kitchen. But with this , I have several meals sorted easily. Preheat, food in, and it tells you when it’s done. Rare, medium, well done, you choose.
I really enjoy meals that otherwise would need to wait for my wife to cook it.
Easy to use , easy to clean, so far, I don’t regret the purchase.
Very pleased with the grill
Skeptic at the beginning, but turned out to be a wonderful appliance. Myself I’m not remotely good in the kitchen. But with this , I have several meals sorted easily. Preheat, food in, and it tells you when it’s done. Rare, medium, well done, you choose.
I really enjoy meals that otherwise would need to wait for my wife to cook it.
Easy to use , easy to clean, so far, I don’t regret the purchase.
In love with this!
We had a previous grill that didn’t have removable plates this is a game changer! Didn’t realise you can actually cook from frozen on this too. For a test we cooked some frozen sausages an they turned out so well. If your a beginner cook this is fantastic, tells you when the food is ready to go on then when it’s done going through the cooking stages, it cooked meat with an without bones perfectly well think this will be used daily, an the plates either wipe down with a damp cloth or you pop in the dishwasher easy!
In love with this!
We had a previous grill that didn’t have removable plates this is a game changer! Didn’t realise you can actually cook from frozen on this too. For a test we cooked some frozen sausages an they turned out so well. If your a beginner cook this is fantastic, tells you when the food is ready to go on then when it’s done going through the cooking stages, it cooked meat with an without bones perfectly well think this will be used daily, an the plates either wipe down with a damp cloth or you pop in the dishwasher easy!
Really lives up to the billing
Smart grill, really good for calibrating exactly the right temperature and time to get the precise outcome you want. Superb for fish. Have used for meat such as steak, chops and burgers; bacon (v good); sausages; fish; chicken (excellent); toasted sarnies. All worked perfectly. Very easy removal of the grill plates which I wash by hand but would also go in the dishwasher. I also bought a snack and bake attachment – remove the bottom plate and replace with a low-sided tray that converts the grill into an efficient and very hot oven.
Most kitchen appliances get used for a month then put in a cupboard, and then go to the car-boot sale 15 years later. Not this – it’s in use pretty well every day.
Really lives up to the billing
Smart grill, really good for calibrating exactly the right temperature and time to get the precise outcome you want. Superb for fish. Have used for meat such as steak, chops and burgers; bacon (v good); sausages; fish; chicken (excellent); toasted sarnies. All worked perfectly. Very easy removal of the grill plates which I wash by hand but would also go in the dishwasher. I also bought a snack and bake attachment – remove the bottom plate and replace with a low-sided tray that converts the grill into an efficient and very hot oven.
Most kitchen appliances get used for a month then put in a cupboard, and then go to the car-boot sale 15 years later. Not this – it’s in use pretty well every day.
Worth the money
Very happy with this grill. Looked at quite a few before deciding on this one. There is a temperature panel which is fairly easy to use. It heats up pretty quick. So far have cooked a few things on it ranging from wraps/paninis/toasties/steak/chicken/onions/flatbreads/potatoes. This is by far the most used item in our kitchen.
Very easy to clean and the grill comes apart easily enough to clean down. It is a bit bigger than anticipated and sits on top of out kitchen island.
Worth the money
Very happy with this grill. Looked at quite a few before deciding on this one. There is a temperature panel which is fairly easy to use. It heats up pretty quick. So far have cooked a few things on it ranging from wraps/paninis/toasties/steak/chicken/onions/flatbreads/potatoes. This is by far the most used item in our kitchen.
Very easy to clean and the grill comes apart easily enough to clean down. It is a bit bigger than anticipated and sits on top of out kitchen island.
Great all rounder, cleaning is so easy, practice makes perfect.
Cleaning so easy, soak and wash. Takes a few goes to understand mechanics but easy when you do.
Good quality
I’m so happy to use this stuff very helpful in kitche
We are using this for everything!
This purchase was part of an effort to eat healthier and less processed foods. We have had a cheap grill in the past but it really was tricky to get the cooking times right.
We chose the OptGrill Elite because at the time there wasn’t a huge difference between this and the standard. It has a couple more options as well.
Well, it’s been a revelation. Delicious chicken cooked to perfection every time, steaks taken off at “medium” are exactly that! And the sear function gives them the restaurant look and seals in the juices and flavour.
What has been the biggest reason this isn’t a gadget that ends up in the cupboard is the ease of use. We did read the instruction but once you get how it works there really is nothing to it. It heats up and let’s you know when it’s ready to cook and then you pop the meat on there and wait for it to tell you it’s ready.
We are going to experiment more but this and our rice cooker will now be permanent fixtures on the worktop.