Presto 07072 22-inch Slimline Griddle: problems, parts and running costs

Checked: 2026-10-15

Summary

The 07072 is a 1500 W electric griddle with about 286 square inches of ceramic nonstick surface and a removable heat controller. The issues owners report most are cooler edges and hotspots, occasional warping, and nonstick wear from metal utensils and spray-oil residue. There are no filters or subscriptions; running cost is electricity plus occasional parts, and it is a good buy at $51 to $65, reasonable at the $84.99 official price, and a pass above $85.

Common problems and fixes

Warping — some buyers report a warped plate, with no established frequency or trigger conditions. If the surface distorts enough that oil leaves the intended cooking area, stop using it and ask Presto for a warranty evaluation; the one-year limited warranty covers defects in material or workmanship for the original US owner under normal household use. [3][18]
Nonstick wear, scratches and tacky residue — metal utensils can scratch the finish, aerosol cooking sprays leave tacky residue, abrasive cleaners are unsuitable and soaking beyond two hours may damage the coating. Discoloration over the heating element from grease residue can look like failure without being delamination. [3][18]
Dial does not match surface temperature — no instrumented dial-versus-surface test exists for this model, so treat the dial as a working point. Monitor how food browns, adjust the setting for the individual unit, and use a food thermometer for doneness. [3][17]
Breaker trips on a shared outlet — full-rated draw is about 12.5 A at 120 V; on a 15 A kitchen branch, a toaster, kettle or microwave running at the same time can trip the breaker depending on wiring and load. Presto permits only a properly rated extension cord and warns against underrated cords and power strips. [2][3]
Hand-wash only, awkward at the sink — the body is immersible only after the heat controller and cord are detached, and the control, cord and plug must never be immersed; Macy’s metadata says dishwasher safe while Presto’s manual says otherwise. At 25.25 inches wide it can be awkward to fit in a small single-bowl sink. [2][3][18]
Parts out of stock — in October 2026 the drip tray, left base frame and rubber foot inserts showed temporary-unavailability messages from Presto. Workaround: eReplacementParts had the controller in stock, and both third-party catalogs list the other parts as special order. [4][5][6][8][9][23][24]

Parts and consumables

Control Master thermostat and cord, part 06900 — $22.99 Presto direct, $33.22 eReplacementParts in stock, $34.01 PartSelect on order (October 2026). Replace only on defect, damage or loss; no standard replacement interval. [5][23][24]
Slide-out grease tray, part 86016 — $9.50 Presto direct, temporarily unavailable; $12.91 eReplacementParts and $12.22 PartSelect, both on order (October 2026). Wash after each use; replace only if lost, cracked or damaged. [6][23][24]
Drip tray guide, part 75072 — $0.75 each Presto direct, two required; $6.16 eReplacementParts and $6.40 PartSelect as special order (October 2026). Replace if the tray no longer slides or mounts correctly. [7][23][24]
Rubber foot insert, part 33197 — $1.00 each Presto direct, temporarily unavailable; four per appliance, with higher third-party special-order prices (October 2026). Replace when absent, hardened or damaged. [8][23][24]
Base frames, parts 86017 / 86018 / 86019 — left $14.99, right $14.99 and front $10.50 Presto direct, with third-party special-order pricing (October 2026). Replace only if cracked, bent or not secure. [9][10][11][23][24]
Hex screw, part 24847 — $1.99 Presto direct (October 2026). Presto recommends periodically checking frame screw tightness and avoiding over-tightening. [3][12]
Cooking plate — no consumer-replaceable heating plate or recoating procedure exists in the public parts list, so finish damage outside warranty is the biggest economic risk. [4]

Yearly running cost

No subscription, battery or filter. Electricity is the main recurring cost: 1500 W is the maximum rated input and the Control Master cycles to hold the set point. As an explicit maximum, 30 minutes at full power is 0.75 kWh, about $0.15 at $0.20 per kWh; 100 such sessions a year would be 75 kWh, about $15, and 200 sessions would be 150 kWh, about $30. Actual bills can be lower when the thermostat cycles down or higher for large batches. A plug-in watt-hour meter rated for 12.5 A gives reliable numbers. Wear reserve: a lost probe runs $22.99 direct and a broken tray $9.50, though the tray was temporarily unavailable in October 2026.

When it is a good buy

Presto listed the 07072 at $84.99 in October 2026 and Target matched that price on an in-stock listing with the same UPC; Macy’s showed $85.39 as a limited-time sale from a $121.99 list on one category page, so verify the cart before buying. Thresholds: very strong at $50 or less if the model and seller are verified; good at $51 to $65 if the 286-square-inch area solves a real cooking or storage need; conditional at $66 to $75 because the 07062 trades about 33 square inches for removable handles; reasonable at $76 to $85; pass above $85 unless an authorised seller offers delivery or return advantages.