Hamilton Beach 4-in-1 MultiGrill Plus (25601MN): problems, parts and running costs

Checked: 2026-10-15

Summary

The Hamilton Beach 4-in-1 MultiGrill Plus (25601MN) is a 1400 W contact grill that opens flat into a 200 sq. in. double griddle, with three removable ceramic-nonstick plates and a kickstand bacon mode. Hamilton Beach sells the drip tray for $5.99 and each grid plate for $20.99, so running cost is replacement parts only and there are no consumables. At $88.99 direct from Hamilton Beach (2026) it is a good buy if you want the open-flat griddle and the bacon mode in one unit.

Common problems and fixes

Will not turn on — the manual’s troubleshooting points to a bad plug, outlet or breaker; check those before assuming a fault. [4]
Food undercooked — the manual’s troubleshooting lists plates not locked in place, too little time, the wrong temperature setting, the lid not closed or not fully preheated as causes. [4]
Food overcooked — listed in the manual; lower the 250-400°F setting or shorten the cooking time. [4]
Grease does not drain — the manual’s troubleshooting points to the kickstand not in place or a blocked drain hole; cool the unit completely and clean around the hole. [4]

Parts and consumables

Drip Tray (990208900) — $5.99 (Hamilton Beach, 2026); replacement frequency not reported. [1][13]
Upper Grid (990209000) — $20.99 (Hamilton Beach, 2026). [1][13]
Lower Grid (990209100) — $20.99 (Hamilton Beach, 2026). [1][13]

Yearly running cost

There are no consumables — no filters, pods or water reservoir — so running cost is replacement parts only: the drip tray is $5.99 and each grid plate is $20.99 (Hamilton Beach, 2026). The U.S. warranty is one year and the owner pays shipping both ways, so a repair is not free after that [4]. Electricity cost is not reported.

When it is a good buy

At or below $90 the grill-plus-griddle versatility and the replaceable plates make sense, and the manufacturer lists it at $88.99 direct with free shipping (Hamilton Beach, 2026). From $91 to $110 it is still defensible if you specifically want the open-flat double griddle and the bacon mode, but Hamilton Beach’s own 3-in-1 Grill/Griddle is $79.99 and should be checked (Hamilton Beach, 2026). Above $130 it is poor value, because tested grills and griddles in this category reach 450-500°F while this one is documented at 400°F [3][8][9][10][11]. The named alternatives are Hamilton Beach’s 3-in-1 Grill/Griddle (38546MN) at $79.99 with two reversible plates, which is the better choice if two plates cover the same need, and the searing grills — Electric Indoor Searing Grill (25360MN) at $84.99, Indoor Searing Grill with smoke infuser (25375) and Professional Cast Iron Electric Grill (38560) at $164.99 — which are the better choice when you want higher documented top temperatures [3].