nnouncer: the following is a paid program for the t-fal optigrill, brought to you by groupe seb usa, innovative ideas you can't live without. how do you like your steaks -- rare, medium, or well-done, but juicy? whether you love tender, juicy grilled chicken or mouthwatering grilled salmon, there's nothing quite like the taste of perfectly grilled food. but grilling it right is never easy, undercooking your meat can be dangerous, and overcooking makes it dry and rubbery. you never get it just the way you like it -- until now. introducing the t-fal optigrill, the world's first and only patented indoor grill with built-in technology that indicates the level of cooking so your steaks, chicken, and seafood are guaranteed grilled to perfection every single time.

the secret to the optigrill is the patented precision grilling technology. with six dedicated cooking programs for all your favorite kinds of foods, the optigrill eliminates the guesswork, so you get perfect grilling results every single time. when you place your food on the optigrill, it automatically senses the thickness of your food. [ beep ] listen for the beep, and when the cooking indicator glows yellow, remove your steak for a perfect rare. orange, and you've got the ideal medium, bursting with flavor. red, and you've got a perfectly grilled, well-done, but still juicy steak. everybody gets perfect results grilled just the way they want it, every single time. plus, there's even a manual setting, so you can make perfectly grilled vegetables and much, much more. >> with the color indicator on the optigrill, it's perfect every single time. it's cooked to the setting that i chose and it lets me know when it's done without me having to stand there. >> you can't get the optigrill wrong. you just look at the colors, and you know when your food is ready. >> it's just a matter of hitting two or three buttons, and you're good to go. >> announcer: did you forget to defrost the chicken for dinner? don't waste your money on

greasy, unhealthy takeout because, with the press of a button, the optigrill will defrost your food, then automatically grill it to perfection, making it fast and easy to prepare homemade meals any time, right from your freezer. plus, the large grilling surface is ideal for all your family meals. with the t-fal optigrill, the fat drains away, so it ends up in the drip tray, not in your body. best of all, clean up is a breeze, thanks to t-fal's nonstick surface. just wipe with a wet cloth or remove the grill plates and put them right in the dishwasher. over 10 years in the making, the optigrill is from t-fal, a trusted name known for delivering innovative products to over 150 countries around the world, and they've done it again with optigrill's patented precision grilling technology. t-fal optigrill has been featured on morning tv shows across america. hosts from california to new york rave about the revolutionary new technology this grill has to offer. named as one of popular science's "best of what's new" products for 2014, the optigrill has garnered five-star reviews from thousands

of online buyers and review sites. "digital trends" said, "we wholeheartedly recommend the optigrill as a great addition to your kitchen arsenal." optigrill even earned the coveted "parent tested parent approved" seal for 2014. stay tuned to find out how you can try the t-fal optigrill in your home, absolutely risk free for 60 days. here to tell us more is america's grill master chef tim love. chef tim owns five restaurants including one of bon appétit's 50 best in america. he's written several books and grills for some of the biggest celebrities and events. let's join tim and your host ereka vetrini. >> today, we're gonna introduce you to a revolutionary new grilling technology. this is the t-fal optigrill, and it's going to change the way you think about grilling forever. am i right, chef? >> that's exactly right -- no more undercooking, no more overcooking, and no more worrying about how long it will take for any of your meats to be done. be prepared to be amazed by perfect results every single time on the t-fal optigrill. now, right here, i've got three new york strips -- beautiful, my favorite cut of meat. >> gorgeous. >> and we're gonna season these

and put them on the grill. >> okay. >> i'll let you do the salt and pepper on the other one. how about that? >> i'll do it. >> and then, straight onto the optigrill. >> how's that? >> that's great. >> little pat in. >> okay, if you'll lift the lid up, i'll put the steaks on for us. >> beautiful. >> the optigrill has been pre-heated. we just -- all we do is turn it on and hit the steak button and then hit "ok." >> that's the easiest thing. >> pretty simple. no oil. [ sizzling ] >> beautiful. >> there's mine. salt and pepper, a little bit of peanut oil. >> mm-hmm. >> and then, the last one, of course, a little bit of peanut oil and the rub. put the lid down. we're ready to rock. >> now, listen to those steaks sizzle. >> and, really, steak is just the beginning because the t-fal optigrill has six different preset cooking programs. you can select from burgers, poultry, sandwiches, sausage and pork, red meat, fish and seafood -- it does it all. and in every case, you're gonna get perfect grilling results every time. >> the t-fal optigrill is unlike any grill you've ever seen anywhere. it uses precision grilling technology. >> and that precision grilling technology is really special. it's got these automatic sensors that determine the thickness of the steak to know exactly how long it should be grilled. it tells you when it's rare, medium, or well-done.

>> want to make sure you pull it off right at yellow. >> there you go. >> that's the perfect rare. >> got it. [ beep ] >> look at that -- look at the char marks on there. >> oh, my goodness. that looks so good. >> and i mean, look how hot and steamy it is. >> no, it looks amazing. and those -- i love those grill marks. >> try it. and then cut right -- see, now look at that. >> beautiful! >> it is a perfect rare. let me slice this up, 'cause i know you want to taste this. >> that is a perfect rare steak, exactly the way that i like it. plate that up, chef. >> there you go, darling. now, get yourself right in there. >> i'm gonna taste-test. >> that's really the real test. we know we got it looking right, but how does it taste? >> it's so good. >> so good? and, remember... >> that's so good. >> ...we didn't add any extra fat, just salt and pepper. i mean, does it get any simpler than that? >> using the optigrill is better and easier than what i've used in the past because the optigrill takes the guesswork out of how long i need to cook the food. every one of the meals i've made have been delicious. >> ♪ hmm, hmm, hmm [ beep ] hear that beep? >> yep. >> let's take a look. yup, it's solid orange. >> okay. lift it up for me. >> perfect medium, right? let's pull that off. >> pull that off. look at the crust. it's unbelievable. >> let's see.

>> look at that. >> beautiful! wow. >> nice and juicy. look at that. >> so, you know -- this is perfect medium, right? >> that's right -- little, thin line of red, pink to the edges. >> absolutely gorgeous. >> but now what we're gonna do is -- this is where it gets fun for me. this is actually the one to try right here. that is just absolutely beautiful. >> so simple. >> now you don't have to worry about actually cooking the steak because it does it for you. >> mm-hmm. [ beep ] ooh, hear that? it's clearly red, which means it's well-done. >> it's well-done. now, lookit there. this is what i'm talking about. check this out. >> beautiful. >> so, you pull it off, and it's got nice char marks on it without being burnt. >> right. >> very different. very different. so, now let's cut into this. >> look at that. >> so, i'm gonna cut through here. and looky here. now, check it out. >> show me. >> there we go. >> look at that. oh, gosh, look -- the juices. see that? >> it's still juicy at well-done. when does that happen? that never happens. >> mnh-mnh. >> most people are like, "i don't know. you can kind of ruin steaks as well-done." i don't think so. and we can still -- i mean, look how juicy it is. >> okay, i'm gonna take a try. that is -- that is a perfect well-done. that is a perfect well-done. it's juicy... >> that's right. >> ...but still cooked all the

way through. there we have it. >> see? rare, medium, well-done, obviously, distinctively different temperatures, all done by the optigrill. >> so, you just follow the colors for a steak done exactly the way you like it every time. >> my experience with grilling in the past is my husband goes outside with the meat, comes back in, it's all cooked. >> grilling outside, in recent years, we've had a gas grill. so we go out, turn the gas on, light it, come in and out several times to check the food. now with the optigrill, it cuts out all those steps. >> it's so quick and so convenient. >> oh, it's much, much simpler to grill. we can get it done and get on with the things we want to do. >> i just watch the light when it gets done and take it out and it's perfect every time. >> it's time to grill some burgers. >> yes! >> with the optigrill, you can cook straight from frozen, all the way to the perfect burger. >> i love this feature. >> that's right. all we have to do is start right here. >> okay. >> hit the power button, then the snowflake button, which tells the optigrill that we're

gonna put frozen product onto the grill. >> okay. >> and then, of course, we're cooking burgers, so we hit the burger, and then "ok." so, now, just unwrap these frozen burgers. >> now, this is really cool, 'cause... [ taps ] frozen -- really frozen. >> frozen, frozen, yeah. >> and while we're doing burger patties, you can really do anything. you can go from frozen to cooked with salmon, chicken, steak -- anything, right? >> that's exactly right. anything you want to do -- frozen all the way to the perfect temperature, right here on the optigrill. >> beautiful. >> throw them right on here, just like that, and shut the lid. now, while that's cooking, the optigrill is automatically scanning the burgers for the thickness of the burger and how long it's gonna take to get it to the perfect rare, medium, or well-done. [ beep ] oh. >> ah. you hear that? all right. you look down, and you can see that the cooking level indicator reads orange, which means, chef... >> it's the perfect medium, just like i like my burgers. >> should i lift it? >> that's right. >> all right. so, if you like yours cooked closer to medium-well, watch the cooking level indicator. the more intense the color, the more it's gonna be cooked to

your liking. >> we can't just have regular burgers. i mean, i love bacon, so how about a little bacon cheeseburger? so, i'm gonna load these up. then all we have to do is shut the top and let the cheese melt. that's what's so great about it -- you can melt the cheese just by shutting the lid. yeah, exactly. >> good to go. >> that takes about 20 seconds. now, remember... >> mm-hmm. >> ...we cooked these from frozen. i think we can reveal it. what do you think? >> oh, let's do it. about 20 seconds. >> yep. the cheese is just starting to melt -- that's perfect. >> smell that! >> the aroma's amazing. i went ahead and took the liberty of making up your burger for you -- a little lettuce, tomato, onion. >> if you look at this, the cleanup, honestly, with the optigrill, could not be easier. it's a breeze because of the t-fal nonstick coating. you can literally just wipe it off, like the chef's doing right now. look how easy that is. or you can actually remove the grill plates and just simply put them in the dishwasher. they're made to withstand super-hot temperature. and since this was created by t-fal, you can be sure that this is a top-quality grill and it's built to last. that's why i love this thing. look at that. >> look at the juice coming out of that -- a perfect medium. the great thing about the optigrill is you can cook all kinds of burgers. like, we've got turkey burgers here, a veggie burger with some

grilled veggies on top. >> looks so good. >> we've also got -- look at this one with the grilled mushrooms at the end. >> unbelievable. >> i mean, it's unbelievable. >> whatever's your favorite, you'll have perfect results every time with the optigrill -- that's guaranteed. and now it's time for me to eat my burger. >> mmm! >> i'm the proprietor here of b.b. ranch butcher shop, and i've been in the meat business for over 20 years. the optigrill is awesome. we put it down and just kind of forget about it. come back and it's already telling us it's time to go. we open it up and it's right on. and i love that, because i hate to overcook my meat. and the biggest thing that i like about the whole thing is that it's actually keeping the moisture inside the burger. >> oh, wow. that's really delicious. >> right when you bite into it all the juices are coming out. they're actually dripping all over me right now, which is great. >> it's really doing a great job of caramelizing and browning the outside, which i love. >> tastes really good. i love how it's grilled from outside, which tastes really nice, but it's juicy inside. >> very moist, the way a burger should be. >> here we go, right off the grill. ooh, that's good. have you tried one of these? >> announcer: how do you like your steaks -- rare, medium, or well-done, but juicy? whether you love tender, juicy

grilled chicken or mouthwatering grilled salmon, there's nothing quite like the taste of perfectly grilled food. but grilling it right is never easy, undercooking your meat can be dangerous, and overcooking makes it dry and rubbery. you never get it just the way you like it -- until now. introducing the t-fal optigrill, the world's first and only patented indoor grill with built-in technology that indicates the level of cooking so your steaks, chicken, and seafood are guaranteed grilled to perfection every single time. the secret to the optigrill is the patented precision grilling technology. with six dedicated cooking programs for all your favorite kinds of foods, the optigrill eliminates the guesswork. when you place your food on the optigrill, it automatically senses the thickness of your food. [ beep ] listen for the beep, and when the cooking indicator glows yellow, remove your steak for a perfect rare. orange, and you've got the ideal medium, bursting with flavor. red, and you've got a perfectly grilled, well-done, but still juicy steak. everybody gets perfect results

grilled just the way they want it, every single time. >> i love the optigrill because, every single time, my meat is moist. it's perfect. we can do rare steak, and we can do well-done steak, all on the same grill at the same time. >> announcer: did you forget to defrost the chicken for dinner? don't waste your money on greasy, unhealthy takeout, because, with the press of a button, the optigrill will defrost your food, then automatically grill it to perfection, making it fast and easy to prepare homemade meals any time, right from your freezer. plus, the large grilling surface is ideal for all your family meals. >> i can actually take something and put it on the optigrill that's frozen, and it will go ahead and defrost it and cook it to perfection. >> announcer: with the t-fal optigrill, the fat drains away. best of all, cleanup is a breeze. just wipe with a wet cloth or remove the grill plates and put them right in the dishwasher. there's never been anything like precision grilling, so you're probably guessing something with technology this advanced should sell for at least $300, and it would be worth it. but order today, and you won't pay $300... or $275.

you won't even pay $250. that's right -- order today, and you can get the t-fal optigrill for just 6 payments of $39.95, a remarkable value. but hold everything. to celebrate the success of optigrill, for a limited time, we'll take $10 off of each payment. that's right -- you get the t-fal optigrill for just 6 easy payments of only $29.95, a $60 savings. but we're just getting started. you'll also receive the "quick start guide" to get you on your way to perfect grilling results and the t-fal optigrill cookbook, with over 30 amazing grilling recipes that your whole family will love. now this offer becomes simply irresistible. order in the next 14 minutes and receive free shipping. that's right -- we'll ship your optigrill to you for free, so there's no risk to you. try the optigrill for 60 days. if you're not thrilled, return it for a full refund. get ready for perfectly grilled food every time with the t-fal optigrill. t-fal optigrill has been featured on morning tv shows across america. hosts from california to new

york rave about the revolutionary new technology this grill has to offer. named as one of popular science's "best of what's new" products for 2014, the optigrill has garnered five-star reviews from thousands of online buyers and review sites. go to getoptigrill.com or call the number on your screen now to receive the t-fal optigrill, the "quick start guide," cookbook, plus free shipping for just 6 payments of $29.95. try the optigrill for 60 days, and if you're not satisfied for any reason, simply return it for a full refund. this is an exclusive tv offer you won't find in any store. take the guesswork out of grilling. order the t-fal optigrill now. >> hi. my name is travis montano, executive chef at paragon restaurant. today, i'm going to be trying the optigrill for the first time. what makes a great steak is good quality of meat, proper application of the heat from the

grill -- searing it on both sides, leaving wonderful grill marks while maintaining a temperature on the inside. gentlemen, how is everything? >> oh, so good. >> we actually cooked those on the optigrill by t-fal. >> that's delicious. >> the quality of the optigrill really struck me as a very durable product -- something that could be used day in and day out in home use. this is absolutely good enough for people at my restaurant. >> welcome back. today, we're introducing you to the revolutionary new t-fal optigrill that delivers perfect grilling results every time. >> and today, i'm grilling some amazing wild salmon fillets. that happens just as easy as pressing the "on" button, the fish program, and "ok." and then all we have to do is toss them right onto the optigrill, and it does the rest of the work for you. >> and i pick that up. >> that's right. >> we're ready. [ sizzling ] >> you can already hear it start to sizzle. >> you can hear that sizzle. i love that. >> just like that. >> that's where it gets exciting. >> if you'll just shut the grill for me -- i appreciate you doing that. >> there you go. now, remember, the optigrill is the first ever grill that has precision grilling that comes

from automatic, built-in sensors. so, once you place the steak or, obviously, in this case, salmon, the sensors automatically determine the thickness of the food, and they adjust to the ideal temperature for the perfect length of cooking. and then the thermostatic sensors -- they monitor the food's temperature while it's cooking. [ beep ] >> and the optigrill cooking level indicator is now showing yellow, and you know what that means. >> it's done. >> that's right, cooked perfectly, exactly the way i like it. great color there. >> yeah! all right. i'm ready to have some salmon. >> look at that. >> okay. okay. look at that. >> beautiful. absolutely beautiful. >> unbelievable. >> it just flakes right off. you know what i mean? >> so good. >> so moist and steamy. i love it. i got to try a piece myself. >> oh, it's perfect. >> look at that. >> that's perfect -- tender, moist, flaky. it's got that beautiful grill mark on the top, too. and the t-fal optigrill with precision grilling takes the guesswork out of grilling every time. >> the buttons all tell you exactly what you need to know.

push the "on" button, push the meal that you're going to cook and start it. >> hands down, one of the easiest pieces of equipment that i've ever used. we're big seafood people. the salmon was just dynamite. i mean, it came out perfectly. it was very flaky. the flavor was perfect. it doesn't come off in chunks or pieces, like it would on a regular barbecue grill. so it was -- it was absolutely dynamite. >> so, i've got a couple of chicken breasts right here. >> okay. let's do it. >> got one boneless and skinless here for you, the health person here. >> thank you. >> and then i've got one boneless and skin-on for me. let's lift that up. >> got it. >> i'll throw yours on over here, just like so. [ sizzling ] and then i'll put mine over here. now we just shut the lid. and the optigrill's gonna tell us exactly when it's the perfect temperature to take the chicken off, where it's gonna be nice and juicy. >> the chicken is always moist. the meat is tender. >> the chicken is really juicy it's moist, and it's also beautiful. >> it comes out great, very full of flavor, very juicy, and very quickly, too. >> once it shows red, we're ready to go. just lift it up.

>> wow. >> wow. and then, here's mine. steaming hot. >> wow. >> okay, we'll start with yours first. >> yes, please. that is not rubbery chicken. >> no, it's not, and it's bursting with juice. but, again, we still don't know until we actually have the taste test. so, do you want to take that little slip right there? >> absolutely. this is perfect chicken, and i'm gonna tell you how good that is. no oil. juicy. >> so, we're gonna cut this one up for you and i. >> thank you. >> look at that. for you. >> give me some of that crust. >> yeah. i tell you what, though -- this right here -- if anything in the world doesn't tell you you want the optigrill, it's this right here. perfect cooking temperature every time on chicken, and that's really hard to do -- it really is. >> mm-hmm. actually, it feels like it's been marinated in something, 'cause it is that moist and that juicy. this is good chicken. >> before i take another bite, i got to let you know, man after this, you'll never waste another chicken breast again your kids will never complain that it's dry, and more importantly, everybody thinks you're a professional. >> mm-hmm. >> i've been in the food industry for a long time. i've worked in kitchens. i'm currently a butcher.

i haven't turned my stove on since i got the optigrill. before i had the optigrill, to tell if my meat was done, i used conventional methods. you can't really tell, you know? it's kind of more like just guessing. with the optigrill, you push a button, you wait till it's done. i think it's great because it takes all the guesswork out of it. for the average person that's starting out, yeah, it's really easy to overcook meat. it's a crying shame to overcook a piece of meat. but the optigrill has the beep. so it beeps and it reminds you "hey, you're cooking something and it's done, so take it off the grill." i love that about the optigrill. >> announcer: introducing the t-fal optigrill, the world's first and only patented indoor grill with built-in technology that automatically senses the thickness of your food and indicates the level of cooking so you get perfect grilling results every single time. the secret to the optigrill is the patented precision grilling technology. with six dedicated cooking programs for all your favorite kinds of foods. there's never been anything like precision grilling, so you're probably guessing something with technology this advanced should sell for at least $300, and it

would be worth it. but order today, and you won't pay $300... or $275. you won't even pay $250. that's right -- order today, and you can get the t-fal optigrill for just 6 payments of $39.95, a remarkable value. but hold everything. to celebrate the success of optigrill, for a limited time, we'll take $10 off of each payment. that's right -- you get the t-fal optigrill for just 6 easy payments of only $29.95, a $60 savings. but we're just getting started. you'll also receive the "quick start guide" to get you on your way to perfect grilling results and the t-fal optigrill cookbook, with over 30 amazing grilling recipes that your whole family will love. now this offer becomes simply irresistible. order in the next 8 minutes, and receive free shipping. that's right -- we'll ship your optigrill to you for free, so there's no risk to you. try the optigrill for 60 days. if you're not thrilled, return it for a full refund. get ready for perfectly grilled food every time with the t-fal optigrill.

go to getoptigrill.com or call the number on your screen now to receive the t-fal optigrill, the "quick start guide," cookbook, plus free shipping, for just 6 payments of $29.95. try the optigrill for 60 days, and if you're not satisfied for any reason, simply return it for a full refund. this is an exclusive tv offer you won't find in any store. take the guesswork out of grilling. order the t-fal optigrill now. >> so, i'm the medic. i'm here with a firefighter and a captain, and guarantee you the first thing we do when we come in is there's someone going, "what's for dinner?" the optigrill is really nice just because you can follow these simple directions of the optigrill. it's real easy to get what you want done. the biggest thing i like is being able to tell where the meat is and having the audible and visual indicators to tell where it's at. 'cause you get so busy in here and it's just nice to have those going if you're trying to get

something together quickly. >> it was awesome, buddy. >> [ chuckles ] >> good job. >> so, i walked up, and i tried this new grill, and i have to say i was very impressed. >> i grilled a steak today. i opened up the grill for the first time. i could not believe how beautiful that steak looked. >> all i had to do was put the steak on the grill, close it and i was wondering, "when do i need to check it?" and then it beeped at the steak was just done. >> if i don't know what medium on the inside of a steak looks like, i don't have to even worry about it because the optigrill knows that it's already medium. >> and i looked at the light to know that it's done, and i've tried indoor grills before, and there's nothing like it. >> you take all the guesswork out. you don't have to worry about opening up the grill and checking to see what it looks like. it does all that work for you. >> i thought that if you wanted to grill something, you had to go out in your backyard and do it. >> but with this, the ease of use -- you just set the button. >> when the light turns a certain color, then it's done. >> takes all the guesswork out. i love it. >> yummy. >> i think we have a hit. >> mmm. >> the ease of use, the flavor everything that comes out with

this -- i couldn't be happier, and i can't wait to get home and use it myself. >> i don't know about you, but seeing all these incredible steaks and delicious grilled food has got me hungry. just thinking about biting into these savory grilled foods -- it gets your mouth watering a bit doesn't it? >> oh, man, i'm telling you. now imagine how amazing it's gonna be when you can get perfectly grilled results at the push of a button. precision grilling means there's no more guesswork, and you don't have to have any of that extra fat, just great grilled taste, perfectly every time. >> mm-hmm. so, this is your last chance. order now. go to getoptigrill.com or call the number on your screen now. i know you're gonna be happy you did. >> and i will say i do really like the grill marks. it makes me feel like i'm cooking stuff from a fancy restaurant. and i think it makes it taste better, too. [ chuckles ] >> i think the future of grilling has arrived. >> i love the optigrill. i mean, i think the optigrill is perfect. >> announcer: how do you like your steaks -- rare, medium, or well-done, but juicy? there's nothing quite like the taste of perfectly grilled food. undercooking your meat can be dangerous, and overcooking makes

it dry and rubbery. you never get it just the way you like it -- until now. introducing the t-fal optigrill, the world's first and only patented indoor grill with built-in technology that indicates the level of cooking so your steaks, chicken, and seafood are guaranteed grilled to perfection every single time. the secret to the optigrill is the patented precision grilling technology. with six dedicated cooking programs for all your favorite kinds of foods, the optigrill eliminates the guesswork. when you place your food on the optigrill, it automatically senses the thickness of your food. [ beep ] listen for the beep, and when the cooking indicator glows yellow, remove your steak for a perfect rare. orange, and you've got the ideal medium, bursting with flavor. red, and you've got a perfectly grilled, well-done, but still juicy steak. everybody gets perfect results grilled just the way they want it, every single time. plus, there's even a manual setting, so you can make perfectly grilled vegetables and much, much more. did you forget to defrost the chicken for dinner? with the press of a button, the

optigrill will defrost your food, then automatically grill it to perfection, making it fast and easy to prepare homemade meals any time, right from your freezer. plus, the large grilling surface is ideal for all your family meals. there's never been anything like precision grilling, so you're probably guessing something with technology this advanced should sell for at least $300, and it would be worth it. but order today, and you won't pay $300... or $275. you won't even pay $250. that's right -- order today, and you can get the t-fal optigrill for just 6 payments of $39.95, a remarkable value. but hold everything. to celebrate the success of optigrill, for a limited time, we'll take $10 off of each payment. that's right -- you get the t-fal optigrill for just 6 easy payments of only $29.95, a $60 savings. but we're just getting started. you'll also receive the "quick start guide" to get you on your way to perfect grilling results and the t-fal optigrill cookbook, with over 30 amazing grilling recipes that your whole

family will love. now this offer becomes simply irresistible. order in the next 2 minutes and receive free shipping. that's right -- we'll ship your optigrill to you for free, so there's no risk to you. try the optigrill for 60 days. if you're not thrilled, return it for a full refund. get ready for perfectly grilled food every time with the t-fal optigrill. t-fal optigrill has been featured on morning tv shows across america. hosts from california to new york rave about the revolutionary new technology this grill has to offer. named as one of popular science's "best of what's new" products for 2014, the optigrill has garnered five-star reviews from thousands of online buyers and review sites. "digital trends" said, "we wholeheartedly recommend the optigrill as a great addition to your kitchen arsenal." optigrill even earned the coveted "parent tested parent approved" seal for 2014. go to getoptigrill.com or call the number on your screen now to receive the t-fal optigrill, the "quick start guide," cookbook,

plus free shipping, for just 6 payments of $29.95. try the optigrill for 60 days, and if you're not satisfied for any reason, simply return it for a full refund. this is an exclusive tv offer you won't find in any store. take the guesswork out of grilling. order the t-fal optigrill now. >> here's to good times and great grilling with the t-fal optigrill. >> announcer: the preceding was a paid program for the t-fal optigrill, brought to you by groupe seb usa -- innovative ideas you can't live without. produced by envision response.

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>> we were out of power for about four or five days. >> the basement flooded because the sump pumps went off. >> it was very hard to get food. it was hard to get gasoline. >> life changes drastically. >> without power, you're just kind of cut off from the world. >> without electric, you're at the mercy of mother nature. >> i do not want to be the victim of a powerless house. >> we're all aware of catastrophic storms that knock out power to millions, record snowfall that brings down trees and power lines, maybe even something as innocent as a squirrel knocking out a power substation. but no matter where we live, the nation's antiquated electrical grid affects us all. it's an aged and overloaded system that's due for a $2 trillion rescue. a rescue that nobody has plans to make. rolling blackouts, cascade failures, they're only gonna get worse. >> the development of the grid dates back over a century. most of it was built up a half a century or more ago. a lot of the equipment that we

rely on in the grid infrastructure was designed for a 40-year life expectancy. a lot of that equipment is operating a decade or two beyond its life expectancy. and that makes quite a statement about the antiquated nature of the power grid. we're gonna have to spend literally hundreds of billions of dollars, and, so, where that investment comes from is a big question. >> so, how can you protect your home and family from all these uncertainties? how can you take control of the situation? the answer may surprise you. millions of people with portable generators thought they were prepared for hurricane sandy. but when they went to get gasoline to keep their generators running, they were shocked. closed gas stations, long lines at those that were open. even if they were fortunate enough to get gasoline, there were still all those inherent problems with portable generators -- hauling them out setting them up, constant refueling, a web of electrical cords, and limited power.

so what's the solution? a home standby generator from generac. it's a lot more affordable than you might think. >> in 2011, we had a really bad snowstorm, and we were out of power for six days. and we couldn't find a hotel to go to that would accommodate the family and the dog. we lost hundreds of dollars worth of steak and hamburgers and things like that that we had in our freezer downstairs. and once hurricane sandy hit in this area, it was very, very traumatic for everybody. but thanks to the generac 20-kilowatt generator that we have, you know, we barely noticed it. we have heat. we have air-conditioning. we have all of it. the world around us was very chaotic, but in our home, we felt very safe and secure. i'd be more than happy to buy it again. you know, it's one of the best investments i've ever made in this house. >> since 1990, demand for electrical power has increased

400% faster than transmission capacity. so, it's no surprise that during that same period, power outages increased 124%. as the u.s. population continues to grow, along with our expanding reliance on energy-hungry technology, demand for electrical power will continue to outpace the grid's capacity. that's where a generac standby generator comes in. it protects your home against power outages every second of every day all year long. it stands guard, ready to automatically supply power to your home within seconds of an outage, whether you're home or away. because it runs on either natural gas or lp, you won't have to wait in a line to buy gasoline ever. you won't have to worry about fuel going bad or have to scramble during an emergency to hook up a portable generator. when the power goes out, you can rest assured, knowing that your generac generator will automatically take care of everything, allowing life to go

on without interruption. >> with a portable generator there's a lot of opportunity to do it wrong. >> you have to run extension cords either outside the home or inside the home. >> you have to refuel it on about a 6-to-8 hour basis. >> when people have the portable generators and they have to try and get the gasoline that day, that's not the time. >> with the automatic generator, you have the ability to decide what type of fuel that you want it to run on. you don't have to find a service station that's open to get the fuel. we lose power, and the family -- you hear everybody counting down and laughing and giggling. in 10 seconds, the lights come on, everything powers up. it's great. >> when the power goes out, your home is at risk. sump pumps stop, and basements flood. well pumps stop, and clean running water is no longer available. security systems no longer provide protection. but with a standby generator all of that changes. you can bathe, cook meals, recharge your cellphone. everything you can do with utility power, you can do with

generac power. even if you're away, your home is still safe because a generac standby generator works automatically. >> in this area, we lose power a lot, but especially after hurricane irene. i lost everything in my basement. when the power went off, the sump pumps stopped and the basement filled with water. without a generator attached to the house, and you have sump pumps in the basement, you lose all your freedom. you can't go out. you can't travel with confidence because if the lights go out your basement's gonna flood. my experience with the standby generator now has been absolutely fabulous. i don't have to worry. when the electric goes off, the generator kicks in, and no difference at all. in a minute, everything goes back on and starts working, and that's it. two days ago, i went to leave for work, and i walked outside and ba-boom -- a transformer blew. 30 seconds later [imitates a motor] the generac generator started, closed the door, and i went to work with confidence because i

knew my basement wouldn't flood because i can rely on it 150%. >> generac has been building generators right here in the u.s.a. since 1959. they started the home standby category. today, generac is the number-one brand in residential standby generators in the world and for good reason. generac designs and builds its generators from the ground up. engines, alternators electronics, and switches -- everything purpose-built and precisely optimized for reliable, efficient operation. this can't be said for other brands of generators. only generac purpose-builds standby generators that have become an industry benchmark. >> to have a standby generator is so much more comforting and reassuring, knowing that things are gonna be fine. >> we wanted to make sure that in any situation, that we were going to be able to have power and a generator just fit into that story perfectly. >> with the generator, it's just a normal day.

it kicks on. you just keep going. >> if we were away on vacation i didn't have to worry about coming home to frozen pipes in my home, water damage. >> that gives you that feeling of security that, to me, is priceless. >> i pretty much tell everybody, "get a generator." i really do. >> it's one of the best investments i've ever made in this house. >> you know, the time to buy a standby generator is when you don't need it. it's human nature to put things off until it's too late. well, when the power goes out, it's too late. here's how you can do something about that. >> announcer: control your power and your life with a generac automatic standby generator. prices start at just $1,899. if utility power is interrupted, the generator detects the problem and automatically provides continuous power in a matter of seconds. when utility power is restored it automatically shuts off and returns to standby mode, ready and waiting to protect your home and family the next time utility power fails.

and right now, you can schedule a free in-home assessment by one of generac's nationwide dealers. there is absolutely no cost and no obligation to buy anything. call or go online now to schedule your free assessment. a generac dealer will help you size a generator system that meets your individual budget and specific needs, discuss installation, and provide you with a comprehensive written estimate. and because generac engineers and designs the entire system, installation is simplified saving time and money. and for a limited time, you can get generac's five-year extended warranty -- a $495 value -- absolutely free. that's five years of 100% coverage at no cost. to qualify for this special offer, you must schedule your in-home assessment now. call the toll-free number on your screen or go online to getstandbypower.com. standby generators start at just $1,899, with special financing available. but hurry.

the free 5-year extended warranty is available for a limited time only. you must act now, so call or go online before this offer expires. from powering a few appliances to complete whole-house systems, only generac has a power-backup solution that will meet every budget and provide the peace of mind that comes from knowing that you control the power no matter what's happening in the world around you. >> at the heart of every generator is an engine, but not all engines are created equal. a car engine is built to meet the demands of driving. a generator engine has a completely different job to do. that's why generac engineers and builds its own engines right here in the united states. generac's overhead valve v-twin is designed specifically for generator use. it's called "purpose-built," and it makes all the difference in the world when it comes to performance, reliability, and longevity. generac also purpose-builds its

own alternators, which are designed for maximum power output and quiet performance. in fact, all of the generator's subsystems -- from fuel delivery to switches and electronics -- are designed and built in-house. now, other manufacturers use off-the-shelf components and package them together. generac, on the other hand purpose-builds generators to meet the specific demands of backup-power generation. >> i'm the parish manager for west feliciana parish. we have about 3,900 water customers that we supply drinking water to and fire protection for the entire parish. we deal with emergency power on a regular basis because i use emergency power for backup for all of our water wells. some of the generators we have are generacs. no bad experiences with generac generators working for the parish. they've always started when they're required to. they've always provided the right amount of power and done what they were asked to do. we made our choice to buy a generac to put in our backyard. it automatically starts.

it automatically takes up the load. and if the power comes back, it automatically removes the load shuts down, and goes back to sleep. couldn't be better. put a generator in if you live in louisiana -- absolutely. [ chuckles ] very important. very important. >> rigorous quality control further assures you that generac is the brand of choice. in addition to continuous engineering validation, every generator passes a 100% full-function test before it leaves the factory. and once a week, your generator performs a 10-minute self-diagnostic test that keeps your system in top shape and alerts you if it needs maintenance. so, when the time comes, you know you'll be able to rely on your generator because it's a generac. >> it's a great product. it gives you security. it's reliable. >> a very good well-put-together unit. quality there all around. >> runs a self-test once a week to make sure that it is

operating smoothly and ready to go when it's needed. >> it turns on the motor, runs it. >> it tells you if there's something wrong. it's very good. >> when the power goes off, our life goes on. >> because the enclosures are either all aluminum or rust-resistant steel, not plastic, they're highly weather resistant, extremely durable and will look great for years to come. they've been designed and built to withstand winds of up to 150 miles per hour and provide quick access to the generator for ease of service and maintenance. thoughtful, intelligent design and quality construction -- it's no surprise that generac is the number-one selling home backup generator. >> the enclosure's aluminum. i don't have to worry about it. >> the whole package -- you look at it. it's a very attractive unit. it's the same color, in my case, as the house. >> we had a little pad built. we put the generator on it. it hooked right into our natural gas line. >> so, it's a really easily maintained, high performance

great generator. i love it. >> since 1980, weather-related disasters around the world have more than tripled. names like sandy and irene bring back troubling memories. in 2011 alone, 12 severe storms created more than $50 billion in damage, more damage that all the storms from the 1980s combined. whatever the cause, the severity and unpredictability of weather has changed for the worse. not surprisingly weather-related power outages have changed, both in frequency and duration. prolonged power outages are increasingly more the norm. when events like these happen, a standby generator allows you to remain comfortably at home. the alternative -- a total disruption of your life. >> there was a major outage, and we were without power for 2 1/2 days. we didn't even have water power. couldn't get gas at the gas station because they needed

electricity. it was very inconvenient and uncomfortable. i decided it was time for a generator. i don't know the mechanics of how it works, but i know it works. i was using my computer and, all of a sudden, everything went out for about 3 seconds, and it went back on. thought it was the smartest thing i ever did was getting a generator. i'll be able to watch tv. i'll be able to make coffee. i'll be able to heat up my dinner. if i want to use my computer, i can use my computer. morning, ryan. >> hi! >> good to see you. i can go to sleep at night and not worry that if power goes out, how am i gonna get out of my garage? they'll announce on the tv "25,000 homes are without power." well, i know i'm not one of those. >> you can't control the weather. you can't control what happens to the nation's electrical grid. but with a generac generator you can control what happens in

your own home. generac builds generators for industrial and commercial applications, as well as residential. they offer more generator solutions than any other manufacturer. all of this knowledge goes into making your residential generator a state-of-the-art backup system designed to perform under the harshest, most demanding conditions. after all, isn't that when you really need backup power? >> we live on this little island in the pacific northwest on puget sound. there are a lot of trees here, and they're big, 125-foot tall trees, and, so, they're gonna fall down, and they're gonna fall down on power lines. we are remote from services, and when the power goes out here, we can lose our power for as much as a week. and when we do, we're without water, and it's miserable. you can't bathe. you don't have drinking water. you can't run the dishwasher. you can't flush toilets. and it can be pretty miserable. it's not a problem anymore. now we have a standby generator, generac. when the power goes out, there's

of course the recognition instantly that power is gone. and then 20 seconds, magically there it is again. no matter what kind of outages the rest of the island has we're warm, we have water, and life is beautiful. >> announcer: control your power and your life with a generac automatic standby generator. prices start at just $1,899. if utility power is interrupted, the generator detects the problem and automatically provides continuous power in a matter of seconds. when utility power is restored it automatically shuts off and returns to standby mode, ready and waiting to protect your home and family the next time utility power fails. and right now, you can schedule a free in-home assessment by one of generac's nationwide dealers. there is absolutely no cost and no obligation to buy anything. call or go online now to schedule your free assessment. a generac dealer will help you size a generator system that meets your individual budget and specific needs, discuss

installation, and provide you with a comprehensive written estimate. and because generac engineers and designs the entire system, installation is simplified saving time and money. and for a limited time, you can get generac's five-year extended warranty -- a $495 value -- absolutely free. that's five years of 100% coverage at no cost. to qualify for this special offer, you must schedule your in-home assessment now. call the toll-free number on your screen or go online to getstandbypower.com. standby generators start at just $1,899, with special financing available. but hurry. the free 5-year extended warranty is available for a limited time only. you must act now, so call or go online before this offer expires. from powering a few appliances to complete whole-house systems, only generac has a power-backup solution that will meet every budget and provide the peace of

mind that comes from knowing that you control the power no matter what's happening in the world around you. >> we live in a time when electricity has never been more important. it touches virtually every aspect of our lives. a hundred years ago, electricity was a novelty for most americans. today, it's an integral part of our everyday world. i mean, just think of all the things in your home that rely on electricity -- computers refrigerators, microwave ovens television, cellphones. it's a long list. even if a power outage lasts just a few hours, it's never convenient. >> the reason i bought a generator is actually because of my spinal cord injury. we needed a generator to make sure that when the power went out i was still able to get around the house. in our previous home, i have experienced the power going out and being completely stuck. i was not able to charge my wheelchair, and i was up for

over 24 hours in my chair because i could not get in my bed. one of the first things i do remember saying was that we need to make sure we have a generator. basically, when that power goes out, you just wait for it. you know, kind of like your little countdown for new year's eve, and then you just hear the click and -- foo! -- everything goes back on. it's great. i have a youtube channel. very much dependant on power. i did not have power, i couldn't run my lights, i couldn't charge my batteries for my camera. i was not able to charge my wheelchair. i couldn't upload videos. i couldn't edit my videos, because i have to do those on my laptop. but thankfully we have a generator. it really has truly, truly changed my life. it changed my fiancé's life, and we're so much happier with it. >> according to the american society of civil engineers unless hundreds of billions of dollars are invested in our nation's electrical grid by the year 2020, the system will ultimately break down. in fact, they evaluated and graded the grid, and they gave it a "d-plus."

the grid dates back to the late 1800s, expanding haphazardly over the next century into the current patchwork of power plants, transmission lines, and transformers of widely varying age, condition, and capacity. it's a system that's already faltering and headed for failure. so what's being done about all this? >> that plan to come up with an overall national strategy is really not in place. we haven't really looked as proactively as we should be at a national strategy. i think we are many decades away at this pace from achieving a higher-reliability system. in the meantime, we're gonna continue to see frustration from consumers in terms of the amount of outages they experience in the grid and the prolonged nature of how long those outages take to repair and restore. >> the power grids are very antiquated. >> when these storms come through, they just tear everything up. >> when we do lose power, which

happens rather frequently, we may lose it for as long as a week. >> we were without power for 2 1/2 days. >> we had a blackout for a couple of days. new york -- the whole east coast was affected. >> lights are out. nobody has any power. people are looking in a panic. >> weather-related disasters capture more attention because of the destruction of property and the unfortunate loss of life. some of these events happen with very little warning at all times of the year. in the summer of 2012, a massive linear wind storm called a "derecho" rapidly swept across 600 miles of the u.s. from northwestern indiana to the atlantic ocean in less than 11 hours, taking communities by surprise, killing 22 people, and leaving more than 4.3 million without power in sweltering heat for up to a week. we used to call events like these "100-year storms." but these days, 100-year storms seem to be an annual event.

>> we keep track of how often the power goes off. and as of last saturday, the power was off for the seventh time. the storm on june 29th of 2012 we lost over $600 worth of food from the freezer and the refrigerator. >> we had no landline telephone to reach anybody. we have pretty bad cell service out here, so we weren't able to reach anybody with our cellphones, either. so, it was pretty scary. >> without power, you're just kind of cut off from the world. >> at that point, we said, "we've been wanting to get a generator. this is it. we're going to this time." >> procrastinating about buying a generator, it hurt us. it cost us money because we lost a lot of food from that june 29th storm. >> this generator has really been a relief for us. >> now when the storms come and the winds blow and the lightning crashes and then the power goes out, we just kind of say to ourselves, "wait for it." and 10 seconds later, we hear the generator start. and then 10 seconds later, we got power. and we said, "okay, everything's

back to normal." >> protecting your family from the risk and disruption of power outages is not only fairly simple, it's also a lot less expensive than you might imagine. sure, you can survive without electrical power. people have done it for centuries. why would you want to? every second of every day, your generac generator stands guard over your home, whether you're there or not, ready to automatically supply power within seconds of a utility outage. you know, as the nation's electrical grid continues to degrade, with superstorms and climate change on everyone's mind, it makes sense to at least investigate the option of a home standby generator. of course, the time to do that is now -- the lights are on, phone is working, and the computer has power -- 'cause you never know when that might change. generac power systems thanks you for watching. >> it feels absolutely fantastic that we've got a generac generator outside ready to go on demand. >> generac has been really

really vital as a safety net. >> if we were away on vacation i didn't have to worry about coming to frozen pipes in my home. >> i wouldn't have to worry that if this is summer hurricane that the air-conditioning wouldn't work. >> it gives you security. it's reliable. >> it's just that -- automatic comes on, automatically turns off. >> i couldn't be happier with what i have. definite peace of mind. >> when the power goes out, our life goes on. >> the expectation that you could be without power for an extended period of time is very real, and you have to prepare for that. >> don't wait till the trouble's upon you. do it now. >> the best time to buy a generator is yesterday. >> announcer: control your power and your life with a generac automatic standby generator. prices start at just $1,899. if utility power is interrupted, the generator detects the problem and automatically provides continuous power in a matter of seconds. when utility power is restored it automatically shuts off and returns to standby mode, ready

and waiting to protect your home and family the next time utility power fails. and right now, you can schedule a free in-home assessment by one of generac's nationwide dealers. there is absolutely no cost and no obligation to buy anything. call or go online now to schedule your free assessment. a generac dealer will help you size a generator system that meets your individual budget and specific needs, discuss installation, and provide you with a comprehensive written estimate. and because generac engineers and designs the entire system, installation is simplified saving time and money. and for a limited time, you can get generac's five-year extended warranty -- a $495 value -- absolutely free. that's five years of 100% coverage at no cost. to qualify for this special offer, you must schedule your in-home assessment now. call the toll-free number on your screen or go online to getstandbypower.com.

standby generators start at just $1,899, with special financing available. but hurry. the free 5-year extended warranty is available for a limited time only. you must act now, so call or go online before this offer expires. from powering a few appliances to complete whole-house systems, only generac has a power-backup solution that will meet every budget and provide the peace of mind that comes from knowing that you control the power no matter what's happening in the world around you. the preceding was a paid program for home standby generators brought to you by generac power systems.

probably close negative as will the s&p 500. cheryl: here are the bells. america on high alert. the fbi and homeland security asking every citizening to vigilant as isis calls for more attacks. adam: this is "after the bell." i'm adam shapiro along with cheryl casone. the bureau has received credible threats targeting the macy's fireworks display in new york city. chris harmer from the institute of war joins us now. chris, what steps are and can the fbi and the nypd take right now to protect roughly what, three million visitors coming to see the largest fireworks display in the country? >> a pleasure to be with you, thanks for having me. i'm sorry we