Tefal
Tefal OptiGrill Elite GC750D40
Thickness sensing and twelve food programmes, with manual control when timings need adjusting.
Editorial review Reviewed 23 October 2026 How we assess products
The Tefal OptiGrill Elite GC750D40 earns its premium through useful guidance rather than extra cooking formats. It senses food thickness, offers twelve food programmes, and adds a searing boost for stronger browning. Clear controls, a floating hinge and a steeply angled plate make it a capable contact grill for meat and vegetables. A refill option helps when repeating the same food in batches. Automatic does not mean infallible. Thick chicken can finish before the predicted time, while vegetables may need extra manual cooking. Preheating varies by programme, and switching programmes is less convenient than a simple cancel-and-restart control. The plates and drip tray remove for cleaning; the hot casing, bulky body and inability to open flat are the main practical limits. Philips HD6307/70 adds a probe and opens flat; the cheaper Cuisinart GR47BU suits buyers happy to control cooking themselves.
Key facts
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- Capacity description
- Up to 5 portions
- Format
- Contact grill
- Control
- Automatic programmes
- Cleaning
- Dishwasher-safe plates
Strengths
- Thickness sensing and twelve food programmes give more guidance than a basic dial
- Manual control lets you adjust imperfect programme timings
- Searing boost supports stronger browning
- Floating hinge accommodates thicker food
- Refill option makes repeat batches easier
- Steeply angled plate drains fat effectively
- Removable dishwasher-safe plates and tray ease cleaning
Limitations
- Automatic timings can overestimate or underestimate cooking
- Programme changes can be awkward
- Does not open flat
- Hot casing and substantial storage needs
- Much dearer than the Cuisinart for ordinary contact grilling
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