Grilling appliance

A portable grilling appliance comprising:

• a first heating unit comprising a first grill plate having a front surface and a back surface, a first electrically-operated heater for heating said first grill plate, and a first housing shell covering said back surface of said first grill plate and said first heater, said first housing shell having a rear wall and a pair of projections extending from said rear wall for supporting said first heating unit in an upright orientation;
• a second heating unit and comprising a second grill plate having a front surface and a back surface, a second electrically-operated heater for heating said second grill plate, and a second housing shell covering said back surface of said second grill plate and said second heater, said second housing shell having a rear wall and a pair of projections extending from said rear wall for supporting said second heating unit in an upright orientation;
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• a hinge connecting said first heating unit to said second heating unit.

A portable waffle maker comprising:

• a first heating unit comprising a grill having a front side provided with a first grid for shaping waffles, a first housing covering the sides and back of the grill, an electric heater located between the grill and the housing for heating the grill, and feet on said housing for supporting said first heating unit;
• a second heating unit comprising a grill having a front side provided with a grid for shaping waffles, a housing covering the sides and back of the grill, an electric heater located between the grill and the housing for heating the grill, and feet on said housing for supporting said first heating unit;
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• a hinge connecting said first heating unit to said second heating unit.