Breville BGR200XLA Instruction Booklet

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BGR200XL /A Issue - B13

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CONTENTS

4 Breville recommends safety first

6 Know your Breville product

8 Operating your product

12 Grilling tips

17 Care & cleaning

19 Recipes

23 French

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

At Breville we are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products
with the safety of you, our valued customer, foremost in mind. In addition we ask that you
exercise a degree of care when using any electrical appliance and adhere to the
following precautions.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE

• Carefully read all instructions before

operating the grill for the first time and
save for future reference.

• Remove and safely discard any

packaging material and promotional
labels before using the grill for the
first time.

• To eliminate a choking hazard for young

children, remove and safely discard the
protective cover fitted to the power plug
of this appliance.

• Do not place the grill near the edge of

a counter top or table during operation.
Ensure the surface is level, clean and
free of water and other substances.

• Do not use the grill on a sink

drain board.

• Do not place the grill on or near a hot

gas or electric burner, or where it could
touch a heated oven.

• Position the grill at a minimum distance

of 8 inches (20cm) away from walls,
curtains, cloths and other heat sensitive
materials.

• Always operate the grill on a stable and

heat resistant surface. Do not use on a
cloth-covered surface, near curtains or
other flammable materials.

• Always ensure the grill is properly

assembled before use. Follow the
instructions provided in this book.

• The appliance is not intended to be

operated by means of an external timer
or separate remote control system.

• The lid and the outer surface will be hot

when the appliance is operating.

• The temperature of accessible surfaces

will be high when the appliance is
operating and for some time after use.

• Do not place anything on top of the grill

when the lid is closed, when in use and
when stored.

• Always remove the plug from the wall

outlet and allow to cool if the appliance
is not in use, before cleaning, before
attempting to move the appliance,
disassembling, assembling and when
storing the appliance.

• Do not use harsh abrasives, caustic

cleaners or oven cleaners when cleaning
the grill.

• Keep the exterior housing and the

nonstick cooking plates clean. Follow
the cleaning instructions provided in
this book. Refer to care and cleaning

• Extreme caution must be used when

moving an appliance containing hot oil
or other hot liquids.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR
ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

• Fully unwind the power cord before use.

• Do not let the power cord hang over

the edge of a bench or table, touch hot
surfaces or become knotted.

• To protect against electric shock do not

immerse the power cord, power plug or
appliance in water or any other liquid.

• The appliance is not intended for use

by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure

that they do not play with the appliance.

• It is recommended to regularly inspect

the appliance. Do not use the appliance
if the power cord, power plug, or
appliance becomes damaged in anyway.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

• Immediately cease use and call Breville

Consumer Service for examination,
repair or adjustment.

• For any maintenance other than

cleaning, visit www.Breville.com or call
Breville Consumer Service.

• This appliance is for household use only.

Do not use this appliance for anything
other than its intended use. Do not use
in moving vehicles or boats. Do not use
outdoors. Misuse may cause injury.

• The installation of a residual current

device (safety switch) is recommended
to provide additional safety protection
when using electrical appliances. It
is advisable that a safety switch with
a rated residual operating current
not exceeding 30mA be installed in
the electrical circuit supplying the
appliance. See your electrician for
professional advice.

KNOW

your Breville product

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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT

A. Floating hinged top plate

Automatically adjusts to thick or
thin meats, seafood, vegetables
and sandwiches.

B. Non-stick cooking plates
C. Removable drip tray

Dishwasher safe.

D. Angle adjust non-slip feet
E. Convenient cord storage in base
F. Variable temperature control dial

Ideal for searing and sandwiches.

G. Stainless Steel Housing
H. POWER and READY lights

Indicate when the grill is heating or
ready to use.

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B

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I. Adjustable grilling height control clip

with 7 settings

To suit open sandwich melts and your
grilling preference.

J. Die cast arms

For durability and strength.

K. ON/OFF Switch
L. Angled ribbed grill plates

Drain fat during grilling.

M. 1500 watt element

For fast heat up and quick searing
and toasting.

M

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OPERATING

your Breville product

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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT

BEFORE FIRST USE

Remove and safely discard any packaging
material or promotional labels before using
your panini grill for the first time.

Check that the cooking plates are clean and
free of dust. If necessary, wipe over with a
soft damp cloth. Dry thoroughly.

NOTE

When the grill is turned on and
heating for the first time, it may
emit a fine smoke haze. This is due
to the protective substances on the
heating elements. It is safe and not
detrimental to the performance of
the grill.

The panini grill can be used as a grill for
searing meats and vegetables or as a panini
press for toasting breads and focaccia.
It also features an adjustable height control
feature which allows you to fix the top
plate to a range of positions above the
bottom plate.

TO USE AS A GRILL

1. Insert the power plug into a 110/120V

power outlet then press the ON/OFF
switch to ON.

2. Turn the variable temperature control

to SEAR for fast heat up. Allow the grill
to pre-heat with the top cooking plate
in the closed position until the green
READY light illuminates.

NOTE

The green READY light will cycle
on and off during the cooking
process indicating that the correct
temperature is being maintained.

3. During this time, prepare the foods to be

cooked. Refer to Grilling Guide
(page 14) or Grilling Recipes (page 19).
When the grill has preheated, place
the foods to be cooked onto the bottom
cooking plate. Always place foods
towards the rear of the bottom
cooking plate.

4. Close the top cooking plate. The top

cooking plate has a floating hinge that
is designed to evenly press down on
food. The top plate must be fully
lowered to achieve grill marks on the
selected foods.

NOTE

Foods may be cooked with the top
cooking plate in the open or closed
position. Cooking with the top plate
closed will create grill marks on both
sides of the food.

5. Grilling times will depend on the food

being cooked. Refer to Grilling Guide
(page 14) or Grilling Recipes (page 19).

6. When the food is grilled, use the

handle to open the grill and raise the
top cooking plate. Remove food with
the help of a plastic or wooden spatula.
Never use metal tongs or a knife as
these can cause damage to the
non-stick coating.

NOTE

Always allow the grill to pre-heat until
the green READY light illuminates.

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PAge heAder.....

OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT

TO USE AS A PANINI PRESS

1. Insert the power plug into a 110/120V

power outlet then press the ON/OFF
switch to ON.

2. Turn the variable temperature control

to PANINI setting. Allow the grill to
preheat with the top cooking plate in
the closed position until the green
READY light illuminates.

3. During this time prepare the panini.

When the Panini Grill has pre-heated,
place the panini onto the bottom
cooking plate. Always place panini
towards the rear of the bottom
cooking plate.

4. Close the top cooking plate. The top

cooking plate has a floating hinge that
is designed to evenly press down on
the panini. The top plate must be fully
lowered to cook panini.

NOTE

Foods may be cooked with the top
cooking plate in the open or closed
position. Cooking with the top plate
closed will create grill marks on both
sides of the food.

5. Toasting should take approximately

5–8 minutes. Exact toasting time will be
a matter of taste. It will also depend on
the type of bread and type of filling used.

6. When the panini is cooked, use the

handle to open the grill and raise the
top cooking plate. Remove panini with
the help of a plastic or wooden spatula.
Never use metal tongs or a knife as
these can cause damage to the non-stick
coating.

USING THE ADJUSTABLE GRILLING
HEIGHT CONTROL FEATURE

Adjustable height control feature allows
you to fix the top plate to a range of
positions above the bottom plate. This
allows your grill to be used to grill delicate
ingredients such as fish and hamburger
buns without squashing. It can also be
used for toasting open sandwich melts and
snacks where you don’t need to apply the
weight of the top plate.

1. Turn the variable temperature control to

SEAR or PANINI setting and allow the
grill to pre-heat until the green READY
light illuminates.

2. Place food to be grilled or your panini

to be melted on the bottom plate.

3. Move the Adjustable Height Control clip

on the right hand side of the grill to the
desired height.

4. Slowly lower the top plate until it rests

on the adjustable height control clip.

5. The top plate will radiate the desired

heat to lightly grill foods or melt
ingredients such as cheese. Grilling and
toasting times will be a matter of taste.
It will depend on the height of the top
plate. Also refer to Grilling Guide (page

14) or Grilling Recipes (page 19).

NOTE

The adjustable height control can be
moved to accommodate thick or thin
foods by sliding the clip forwards or
backwards along the arm.

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PAge heAder.....

OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE PRODUCT

USING THE ANGLE ADJUST
NON-SLIP FEET

Your panini grill features extendable feet
which are designed to level the bottom
plate when cooking foods such as sausages.
This ensures the sausages do not roll off
the hotplate but still drain the maximum
amount of fat while cooking.

Simply flip the feet forward to level the
bottom cooking plate, or flip the feet
backwards to angle the bottom plate.

VARIABLE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL

The grill features a variable temperature
control dial which allows a variety of foods
to be cooked. With the dial set on SEAR the
temperature is correctly suited to grill meats
or other foods.

With the dial set on PANINI the
temperature is correctly suited to
toasting panini.

The variable temperature control dial allows
you to select a setting suited to the foods
which are being cooked.

GRILLING TIPS

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HINTS FOR BEST RESULTS FOR
GRILLING MEAT

For best grilling results use meat cuts which
are thick enough to touch the top and base
plate when the grill is closed.

RECOMMENDED CUTS

Beef

• Sirloin (New York),

Rump, Rib Eye
(Scotch Fillet), Fillet.

Lamb

• Trim Lamb Leg Steaks,

Fillet, Eye of Loin, Cutlets
and Diced Lamb.

Pork

• Butterfly loin Steaks,

Spare Ribs, Leg Steaks,
Fillets, Diced Pork.

GRILLING TIPS

• Tougher cuts such as beef blade,

topside steak or lamb forequarter or
neck chops can be used. To tenderize
these cuts marinate them for a few
hours or overnight in a marinade with
wine or vinegar to help break down the
connective tissue.

• If using a marinade recipe or

pre-marinated meats from your meat
retailer, drain excess marinade off and
dab with kitchen paper before placing
on the grill. Some marinades contain
high sugar levels which can scorch on
the grill plate when cooked.

• Do not over cook meat, even pork is

better served slightly pink and juicy.

• Do not pierce meat with a fork or cut

meat while cooking. This will let the
juices escape, resulting in a tougher
dry steak.

• When removing fish pieces, use a flat

heat resistant plastic spatula to support
the food.

• Parboiling sausages can alleviate the

need to pierce sausages before cooking.