Retro Indoor Grill & Panini Press CGH800 De'Longhi
Skip until De'Longhi discloses the non-stick coating chemistry.
The Delonghi CGH800 features non-stick cooking surfaces, but the brand won't disclose the coating type or PFAS content. Without confirmation that Teflon-type coating, PFOA, or other Teflon-family coating are absent, the non-stick coating remains a concern.
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Material
Non-stick coated cooking plates (composition unspecified)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Retro Indoor Grill CGH800 De'Longhi is made of, ingredients and materials
The CGH800 uses non-stick coated cooking plates, but De'Longhi has not publicly specified whether the coating is Teflon-type coating (Teflon), ceramic, or an alternative chemistry. This matters because Teflon-type coating coatings can degrade at high temperatures and release fumes if overheated, while ceramic coatings may be more durable but sometimes chip over time. Without disclosed composition, you cannot assess long-term safety or replacement intervals reliably. The housing and handle materials are not detailed in standard product documentation, so potential aluminum or plastic leaching risks remain unquantified.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Non-stick, chemistry undisclosed
Marketed as non-stick without stating the coating chemistry.
Teflon-type coating fume release (conditional on coating type)
If the CGH800 uses Teflon-type coating, overheating above ~300°C can release fumes; composition is unconfirmed, so risk cannot be ruled out. Proper ventilation and moderate heat use mitigate this.
Non-stick coating degradation and peeling
Generic panini press non-stick coatings commonly degrade after 1-3 years with regular use. Peeling coating particles pose ingestion risk; inspection and timely replacement are necessary.
Aluminum leaching (if housing or plate substrate contains aluminum)
De'Longhi has not disclosed whether cooking plates are aluminum-based; if so, prolonged contact with acidic foods could leach aluminum, though risk is low in typical panini use (non-acidic breads and meats dominate).
Thermal injury risk from uninsulated housing
Panini presses reach high external temperatures during use. The CGH800's thermal design is not specified; verify handles and exterior cool adequately before each use to avoid burn risk.
What’s reassuring
Lead
No recalls or documented cases of lead or cadmium in De'Longhi non-stick coatings. Modern manufacturing standards make this unlikely, but lack of third-party testing disclosure means it cannot be fully ruled out.
Source, ATSDR ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
De'Longhi has not made a public commitment to PFAS-free non-stick coatings or disclosed the specific chemistry of their cookware coatings. The brand has no known major safety recalls or formal transparency statements on non-stick coating composition in their small appliance line. De'Longhi's website and product manuals typically do not specify coating type, which is below industry best practice for informed consumer choice. This silence on a standard panini press safety question is a red flag for oversight rather than a known safety breach.
How it compares in its category
Many budget panini presses use generic non-stick coatings without disclosure, so the CGH800 is typical in this regard, not an outlier. Premium brands like Breville often specify ceramic or proprietary non-stick chemistry and provide clearer durability data. Mid-market alternatives from brands with PFAS transparency policies (e.g., some GreenPan models in cookware) offer more peace of mind, though true panini-specific options with full disclosure are rare. The CGH800's lack of specification puts it in the lower-confidence tier of its category.
If you buy it
Use on medium heat, not maximum temperature, to reduce Teflon-type coating fume risk if the coating contains Teflon-type coating. Ensure adequate kitchen ventilation during use, especially on first use when any coating odor is most likely. Inspect the cooking plates every 3-6 months for chips, peeling, or discoloration; if visible degradation occurs, discontinue use to prevent coating particles in food. Clean with soft, non-abrasive cloth and mild detergent; avoid metal utensils and dishwasher, which accelerate coating wear.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Delonghi has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Retro Indoor Grill & Panini Press CGH800 De'Longhi?
- stainless steel cooking plates
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- Thermal burn hazard (housing and handles)
3 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
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