Breville BGR820 User Manual

Getting to Know your Smart Grill™

Instruction Booklet

BGR820

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CONGRATULATIONS

On the purchase of your new
Breville Professional 800 Collection™ Smart Grill™

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INTRODUCING THE BREVILLE PROFESSIONAL 800 COLLECTION™
SMART GRILL™

The smarter, more powerful removable plate grill.

Introducing a grill with Element IQ™, which ensures rapid recovery back to
optimum cooking temperature.

With an unprecedented 2400 watts, the embedded heating elements provide
consistent high heat for faster cooking and reduced pre-heating time.

This creates a BBQ quality sear that browns and caramelizes foods for succulent,
flavourful results.

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CONTENTS

4 Breville recommends safety first

8 Know your Breville Smart Grill

10 Before First use
11 - Preparing the Grill for use

12 Operating your Breville Smart Grill
12 - Use in open flat 'BBQ Mode'
16 - Use as a contact grill or sandwich press
20 - Grilling tips

22 Care, cleaning and storage

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Troubleshooting

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Recipes

27 - Grill recipes
34 - Sandwich recipes

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS
SAFETY FIRST

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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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR YOUR BREVILLE
PROFESSIONAL 800 COLLECTION™ SMART GRILL™

Carefully read all instructions before
operating the Smart Grill™ for the first
time and save for future reference.

Remove and safely discard any
packaging material and promotional
labels before using the Smart 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 Smart Grill™ near
the edge of a bench or table during
operation. Ensure the surface is level,
clean and free of water and other
substances.

Do not use the Smart Grill™ on a sink
drain board.

Do not place the Smart Grill™ on or near
a hot gas or electric burner, or where it
could touch a heated oven.

Position the Smart Grill™ at a minimum
distance of 20cm away from walls,
curtains, cloths and other heat sensitive
materials.

Always operate the Smart Grill™ on a
stable and heat resistant surface. Do
not use on a cloth-covered surface, near
curtains or other flammable materials.

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Always ensure the Smart 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
Smart Grill™ when the lid is closed,
when in use and when stored.

Always switch the to the off position,
switch the Smart Grill™ off at the power
outlet, then unplug the power cord and
cool completely, if appliance is not in
use, before cleaning, before attempting
to move the appliance, disassembling,
assembling and when storing the
appliance.

Keep the Smart Grill™ clean. Follow the
cleaning instructions provided in this
book.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

Any maintenance other than cleaning
should be performed at an authorised
Breville Service Centre.

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.

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BREVILLE RECOMMENDS SAFETY FIRST

Fully unwind the power cord before
use.

Do not let the power cord hand 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.

This 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. To avoid a hazard do not
use the appliance if power cord, power
plug or appliance becomes damaged in
any way. Return the entire appliance to
the nearest authorised Breville Service
Centre for examination and/or repair.

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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE SMART GRILL™

Open Flat ‘BBQ Mode’

Opens flat into a 1650 sq. cm
grilling surface.

30 Minute Timer Dial with
Sound Alert

Pressing the centre button of the dial
activates the count-down timer.

Cast Aluminium,
Non-Stick Plates

Coated with titanium infused
Quantanium™ for scratch resistance
and oil free cooking.

Removable, Dishwasher
Safe Plates

Flat plate for eggs and
pancakes, ribbed plate to
sear meats.

Bottom ‘Plate Release’

Removes the bottom cooking plate.
Independently remove the top and

bottom cooking plates for easy
cleaning or to interchange plate
positions.

Integrated, Removable
Drip Tray

Catches excess fat for healthier
cooking. In ‘BBQ Mode’, the unique
design drains fat from both plates
into the same drip tray.

Temperature Conversion
Button

Converts the default Celsius
reading to Fahrenheit.

Stainless Steel
Housing with
Die-Cast Arms

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KNOW YOUR BREVILLE SMART GRILL™

Locking Storage Clip

Locks the plates closed for upright
storage.

Adjustable Plate Tilt

Adjusts the angle of the bottom
cooking plate to drain fats, or can be
made flat for eggs and pancakes.

Temperature Dial (160°C – 230°C)

With Low, Panini (Sandwich) and Sear
modes.

Temperature
Responsive LCD

Backlight illuminates blue
(stand by) and orange
(heating/ready).

1-Hour Auto Shut-Off

Automatically stops heating the
cooking plates after 1 hour of
no activity.

Cord storage

Located on the underside of the grill.

Top ‘Plate Release’

Removes the top cooking plate

Levelling Support

Integrated into the top ‘Plate
Release’, use to adjust the position
of the floating top plate.

6 Adjustable Height Settings

Reduces the weight of the top plate
on delicate foods or can be set high
enough for open ‘melts’.

Element IQ™

Sensors detect when the cooking plates drop in
temperature and compensate by injecting heat
for rapid recovery back to the selected cooking
temperature. 2400 watt embedded heating
elements ensure consistently high heat for faster
cooking and reduced preheating time.

BBQ Lock Release

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BEFORE FIRST USE

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PREPARING THE GRILL FOR USE

Remove and safely discard any packing
material and promotional labels from
the grill.

Wipe the cooking plates and drip
tray with a soft damp sponge. Dry
thoroughly.

Ensure the drip tray is correctly inserted
into the grill.

Ensure the cooking plates are correctly
inserted and securely locked into
position.

NOTE:
The Smart Grill features 2 x ‘Plate
Release’. These allow you to
independently remove the top and
bottom cooking plates for easy
cleaning, or to interchange plate
positions.

To use the ‘Plate Release’:

- Always ensure the grill is
completely cool.

- Use the handle to open the top
plate to a 90 degree position.

- Use the ‘Plate Release’ on the
front, right side of the top plate
to remove the top cooking plate,
and the ‘Plate Release’ on the
left side of the control panel
to remove the bottom cooking
plate.

- Once released, gently slide the
plates off the grill.

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NOTE:
If the cooking plates are incorrectly
inserted, the LCD screen will display
‘INSERT PLATE’. Use the 2 x ‘Plate
Release’ to remove the plates then
re-insert so they securely lock into
position. Always ensure the grill is
completely cool before releasing
and removing the cooking plates.

Place the grill on a flat, dry surface.
Ensure there is a minimum distance of
10cm of space on both sides of the
appliance.

Unwind the power cord completely and
insert the power plug into a grounded
wall outlet.

The grill alert will sound and the LCD
screen will display ‘OFF’ and the default
‘0’ zero time.

The grill is now ready for the preheating
cycle.

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.

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BEFORE FIRST USE

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USE IN OPEN FLAT ‘BBQ MODE’

The grill opens flat into a 1650 sq. cm
grilling surface. The ribbed cooking plate
is perfect for searing meats while the flat
cooking plate is ideal for eggs, pancakes
and vegetables.

Ensure the drip tray is correctly inserted
into the grill.

Ensure the cooking plates are correctly
inserted and securely locked into
position.

NOTE:
If the cooking plates are incorrectly
inserted, the LCD screen will display
‘INSERT PLATE’. Use the 2 x ‘Plate
Release’ to remove the plates
then re-insert so they securely
lock into position. Always ensure
the grill is completely cool before
releasing and removing the cooking
plates. Refer to page 11 for more
information on using the
‘Plate Release’.

Place the grill on a flat, dry surface.
Ensure there is a minimum distance of
10cm of space on both sides of the
appliance.

Unwind the power cord completely and
insert the power plug into a grounded
wall outlet.

The grill alert will sound and the LCD
screen will display ‘OFF’ and the default
‘0’ zero time.

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To preheat the grill:

Ensure the top plate of the grill is in
the closed, ‘OPEN’ position. This
will ensure faster, more efficient
preheating.

Turn the Temperature Dial to adjust
the temperature in 5°C/10°F
increments. Rotate the dial to ‘SEAR’
(210°C-230°C) for fast preheating,
‘PANINI’(Sandwich) (180°C-205°C),
‘LOW’ (160°C-175°C) or select an
alternative temperature. The grill will
start to heat and the LCD screen
will illuminate orange and display the
selected temperature, ‘HEATING’
and the default ‘0’ zero time.

Allow the grill to preheat.

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OPERATING YOUR BREVILLE SMART GRILL™

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