Breville BGR400XL Ikon 1800-Watt Removable-Plate Grill Review

UPDATED REVIEW Oct. 15, 2008:

Well, I posted a nice review on Dec. 27, 2007 after purchasing this grill.After use of 2 to 3 times per month for 9 months it's totally stone cold dead.Plugged it in the other night, no lights, no heat.I am very disappointed.I will be trying to receive a replacement because it's too late for money back.Just wanted to post an update on the product.

I would have rated with 0 stars but it would not let me change my previous star rating and would not let me post another review.

FIRST REVIEW Dec. 27, 2007:

Pros:Very easy to remove and clean the grill plates.When you replace the grill plates, they are secure.Cooks meat to perfection and makes a wonderful panini sandwich.Top locks in place, cord stores securely underneath for space saving upright storage.Clean stainless steel design.

Handle remains cool to touch.

Can be used under overhead kitchen cabinets.I have 18" from the top of my countertop to the bottom of the cabinet front and I have 1" remaining with the grill fully open.

Cons:Does not open all the way to lay flat for use as an open grill.

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Product Description:
With its powerful 1800-watt heating system, this tabletop grill can cook food 50-percent faster than traditional grills. Its interchangeable flat plate and two ribbed plates allow home chefs to grill steaks and make pancakes. The unit also provides adjustable height control with its floating-hinge top plate, which can be adjusted to six pre-set heights. Lower settings reduce the weight pressing upon more delicate foods like fish or vegetables, while higher settings work great for making open melt sandwiches or reheating. The removable non-stick plates firmly lock into place and can be removed with the touch of a button. In addition, the unit's adjustable-tilt feature controls the angle of the grill's lower plate. The "angle" position offers reduced-fat cooking, draining fat into the drip tray, and the "flat" position functions as a griddle for cooking eggs and pancakes. Nonstick plate surfaces ensure simple food release, and the plates clean up easily by hand or in the dishwasher. Other highlights include variable temperature control from 350 to 425 degrees F, a polished die-cast metal arm, an attractive brushed stainless-steel body, and a design that locks closed so the appliance can be stored on its side to save on space. The grill measures 16-1/4 by 16-1/4 by 8 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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Breville XX800GRXL Factory-Reconditioned Die-Cast Indoor Barbeque and Grill, Stainless Review

This is the 2nd generation model, I have the 1st at home and use it CONSTANTLY!I use it to grill meat (any kind), as a panini press (from fancy Cubanos to 5-minute grilled cheese for my four-year-old), as a quesadilla maker, and recently discovered its true hidden talent...bacon.Cooks it faster, crisper and leaner than any fry pan.The only negative is cleanup; the cooking surfaces aren't removable so you have to wash and rinse them without getting too much water near the electrical components on the bottom of the grill.

NOT just a fancy Foreman.I had one of those and it doesn't compare.First and foremost the biggest difference is the floating hinge.Try grilling something thick on a Foreman and it'll cook the sides unevenly since it can't close around the whole steak.Also this gets much hotter (1500 watts).And finally the nonstick surface on this is very good in its durability (no nicks or marks after 3 years of heavy use) and its nonstick-edness.If you grill a sandwich with cheese and the cheese melts out the side, it will actually stay with the sandwich rather than stick to the grill!

Looks like this one is reconditioned and I bought mine new so I can't speak to the condition.But if mine broke today I'd drop the $180 for a new one in a heartbeat.

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Product Description:
Appreciate and enjoy freshly grilled foods all year round with this 1500-watt die-cast indoor barbeque and grill. Its top and bottom scratch-resistant aluminum plates each provide 184 square inches of nonstick cooking surface. A convenient solid die-cast lock mechanism holds the top plate in a secure, upright position when loading and unloading the grill. Return the grill to the closed position, switch the lock to "open grill" and the grill expands into a 368-square-inch indoor barbeque, featuring both ribbed and flat plates for cooking everything from eggs to steak, with authentic barbeque results. Close the unit and it automatically resets into safe-contact grill mode.
The top plate can also be adjusted to six pre-set heights. Lower settings reduce the weight pressing upon more delicate foods like fish or vegetables; higher settings work well for making open-melt sandwiches or heating pizzas or breads. The appliance also offers a "tilt" feature that adjusts the angle of the grill's lower plate, as well as an "angle" position for low-fat cooking, draining fat into the unit's dishwasher-safe drip tray. Its easily accessible control panel includes a convenient "on/off" rocker switch, a dial that controls the grill angle, another that controls the 15-minute timer, and a third dial that controls the temperature from 350 to 450 degrees F. A light indicates when the grill has reached the set temperature, while built-in thermal sensors ensure that both plates maintain precise temperatures at all times. With polished die-cast aluminum arms and a brushed stainless-steel body, the grill measures 19-1/4 by 15 by 6-1/4 inches.
Editor's note: This is a reconditioned small appliance. Reconditioned generally means that the appliance has been returned to the manufacturer, who returns the appliance to like-new condition. Some appliances may contain cosmetic blemishes.

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Breville 800GRXL Die-Cast Indoor Barbeque and Grill Review

I love this grill.Yes, it's big, but for a family of four that's good.Problem?The non-stick surface is beginning to bubble after only 9 months of light use.At first, I thought it was just food left on the grill, but, alas, it is the surface coming away.It might be possible to make the grill last another year or so, if one were careful, but I don't think this should happen so soon.I don't think I have used it more than 25 times.I have sent an email to Breville asking for information on returns/repairs.I'll update this post after they respond (assuming they do).

UPDATE:

I contacted Breville via email, and they promptly replied with information on how to send it back.Assuming they concur with my assessment of the bubbling problem, I should receive a replacement.Can't ask for better customer service than that!A+

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Product Description:
Breville die cast heavy duty die cast stainless steel Indoor BBQ and Grill has a sophisticated brushed stainless steel design. 184 square inches of contact grilling surface and 368 square inches of BBQ surface.This items has the World's first patented grill lock mechanism - use as a contract grill or an open BBQ grill.It has a premium non-stick Quantanium scratch-resistant cooking service.Patented adjustable grilling height control and patented base place tilt dial are just two of it's features.It can cook on a flat surface or ribbed plate.

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