Breville BGR700BSS Sear and Press Grill User Manual

Breville BGR700BSS Sear and Press Grill

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE 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 bench 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.
• Always operate the grill on a stable and heat-resistant surface. Do not use on a cloth-covered surface, near a curtain, 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 using 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, or when stored.
• Always switch the appliance to the off position, then unplug the power cord and
  cool completely, if the appliance is not in use, before cleaning, before attempting to move the appliance, disassembling, assembling, and when storing the appliance.
• Keep the grill clean. Follow the cleaning instructions provided in this book.
• On surfaces where heat may cause a problem, an insulating mat is recommended.
• Do not operate without the drip tray in place.
• The use of any accessory attachments not recommended by Breville may cause injuries.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.
• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.
• Longer detachable power supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

Components

Open Flat BBQ Mode

Opens flat into a 240 sq. inch grilling surface.

• A. Stainless Steel Handle With Die-Cast Arms.
• B. Ceramic, Reversible Non-Stick Plates Reversible Plates Coated in Ceramic Fusion HR for oil-free cooking and easy cleaning. PFOA and PTFE free.
• C. Top Plate Release: Removes the top cooking plate. Independently remove the top and bottom cooking plates for easy cleaning or to interchange plate positions.
• D. BBQ Lock Release
• E. 6 Adjustable Height Settings: Reduces the weight of the top plate on delicate foods or can be set high enough for open melts.
• F. Removable, Dishwasher Safe Plates: Flat side for eggs and pancakes, ribbed side to sear meats. Waffle Plates Accessory (Sold Separately) Belgian waffle plates with premium non-stick coating – BGR001
• G. Locking Storage Clip Locks the plates closed for upright storage.
• H. 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
• I POWER ON/OFF Button
• J. PANINI, SEA AND BURGER settings
• K. Independent Plate Temperature Control
• L. Bottom Plate Release: Removes the bottom cooking plate. Independently remove the top and bottom cooking plates for easy cleaning or to interchange plate positions.
• M. Cord Storage is located on the underside of the grill.

Waffle Plates Accessory (Sold Separately)

Belgian waffle plates with premium non-stick coating – BGR001

ASSEMBLY

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Remove and safely discard any packing material and promotional labels from the grill.
2. Wipe the cooking plates and drip tray with a soft, damp sponge. Dry thoroughly.
3. Ensure the drip tray is correctly inserted into the grill.
4. Ensure the cooking plates are correctly inserted and securely locked into position.
5. Place the grill on a flat, dry surface. Ensure there is a minimum distance of 8 inches (20cm) of space on both sides of the appliance.
6. Unwind the power cord completely and insert the power plug into a grounded outlet
   wall outlet.
7. The grill alert will sound, and the POWER light will go on.
8. Press the POWER button. The grill will beep, and the POWER light will go on. The
   grill is now ready for the preheating cycle.
9. Always allow the grill to completely preheat to the selected temperature before cooking.
10. The grill will beep twice when the plates have reached the chosen temperature.

HOW TO USE THE GRILL

The 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 right side of the control panel to remove the bottom cooking plate.
• Once released, gently slide the plates off the grill.
• When using the grill as a contact grill or sandwich press, release the clip and
  simultaneously lift the handle.

Functions

USE AS A CONTACT GRILL OR PANINI PRESS

1. Ensure the drip tray is correctly inserted into the grill.
2. Ensure the cooking plates are correctly inserted and securely locked into position.
3. Place the grill on a flat, dry surface. Ensure there is a minimum distance of 8″ (20cm) of space on both sides of the appliance.
4. Unwind the power cord completely and insert the power plug into a grounded outlet
   wall outlet.
5. Press the POWER button. The grill alert will sound, and the POWER light will go on.
6. To preheat the grill:
   • a) Ensure the top plate of the grill is closed. This will ensure faster, more efficient preheating.
   • b)Turn the temperature dials to 450°F on both lower and upper plates.
     Alternatively, press the PANINI or BURGER preset buttons for fast preheating. The grill will start to heat, and the ‘PREHEATING’ red light will go ON.
   • c) Allow the grill to preheat.
7. Once the grill has preheated to the selected temperature, the grill alert will sound,,d and ‘PREHEATING’ will no longer illuminate. The ‘READY’ light will go ON.
8. Place food on the bottom cooking plate.
9. Use the handle to close the top cooking plate. The top cooking plate has two features designed to produce optimum cooking results:
   • a)Floating top plate. The top cooking plate is hinged, allowing the top plate to
     be positioned horizontally on the food surface. This ensures the front of the
     food is as evenly cooked as the back. It also allows the top plate to float above
     the food surface, radiating heat to create open sandwich-style ‘melts’.
   • b)Adjustable height control. This feature reduces the weight of the top plate on delicate foods like fish and accommodates varying thicknesses of food like artisan breads. Located on the right side of the top plate, the clip fixes the top plate to a range of positions above the bottom plate. To set the adjustable height control, use the handle to lift the top plate and simultaneously move the adjustable height control clip to the desired height. Then slowly lower the
     top plate until it rests on the adjustable height control clip.
10. When the food is cooked, remove it from the cooking plates using heatproof plastic or wooden utensils.

USE IN OPEN FLAT BBQ MODE

The grill opens flat into a 240 sq. inch grilling surface. The ribbed cooking plate is perfect for searing meats, while the flat cooking plate is ideal for eggs, pancakes, and vegetables.

1. Ensure the drip tray is correctly inserted into the grill.
2. Ensure the cooking plates are correctly inserted and securely locked into position.
3. Place the grill on a flat, dry surface. Ensure there is a minimum distance of 8 inches (20cm) of space on both sides of the appliance.
4. Unwind the power cord completely and insert the power plug into a grounded outlet.
   Wall outlet.
5. Press the POWER button. The grill will beep, and the POWER light will go on.
6. To preheat the grill:
   • a) Ensure the top plate of the grill is closed. This will ensure faster, more efficient preheating. Turn the temperature dials to 450°F on both lower and upper plates. Alternatively, press the SEAR preset button for fast preheating. When using the SEAR preset, this will allow the plates to reach 500°F for 2 minutes for a fast searing. After 2 minutes, the temperature of the grill will automatically adjust to 450°F.
   • b)The grill will start to heat, and the ‘PREHEATING’ red light will go ON.
   • c) Allow the grill to preheat.
7. Once the grill has preheated to the selected temperature, the grill alert will sound, and ‘PREHEATING’ will no longer illuminate. The ‘READY’ green light will go ON.
8. To open the grill into BBQ mode:
   • a) Ensure the grill has completely preheated and the ‘PREHEATING’ red light is no longer illuminated.
   • b)Ensure the top cooking plate is closed. The adjustable height control clip,
     located on the right side of the top plate, should be in the OPEN position.
   • c) With your left hand, grip the handle. With your right hand, pull the adjustable height control clip towards you, into the BBQ mode position. Continue to pull the clip forward and simultaneously lift the handle to open, then gently lower the top plate into the horizontal BBQ mode position.

1. Place food on either or both of the cooking plates. Refer to Grilling Tips (page 11).
2. When the food is cooked, remove it from the cooking plates using heatproof plastic or wooden utensils.

Tips

GRILLING TIPS

Meats
Recommended cuts:

• Beef – Sirloin, New York, Rib Eye, Fillet.
• Lamb – Trim Lamb Leg Steaks, Fillet, Eye of Loin, Cutlets, and Diced Lamb.
• Pork – Pork Chops, Tenderloin.
• It is not recommended to cook items with thick bones, such as T-bone steaks.
• Tougher cuts such as flat iron steak, 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 the meat with paper towels before placing it on the grill. Some marinades contain high sugar levels, which can scorch on the cooking plate.
• Do not salt meat before cooking. Salt will draw out the juices, toughening the meat.
• Do not pierce meat with a fork or cut meat while cooking. This will let the juices escape, resulting in a tougher, drier steak. Use silicon tongs instead.
• Do not overcook meat. Some meats are better served pink and juicy.
• Parboiling sausages can alleviate the need to pierce sausages before cooking.
• When removing fish pieces from the grill, use a flat heat-resistant plastic spatula to support the food.

JUDGING DONENESS
There is an art to determining when your steak, lamb chop, or cutlet is cooked to the
correct degree of doneness – rare, medium rare, medium, medium well, or well done, but it is easily mastered with these handy hints and tips.

Care & Cleaning

NOTE: The drip tray can also be washed in a dishwasher.
WARNING: Extreme caution must be used when handling the drip tray containing hot fats and juices.

CLEANING THE COOKING PLATES

1. Wipe the cooking plates with a soft cloth to remove food residue.
2. Alternatively, release and remove the cooking plates:
   • a) Always ensure the grill is completely cool.
   • b)Use the handle to open the top plate to a 90-degree position.
   • c) 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 right side of the control panel to remove the bottom cooking plate.
   • d)Once released, gently slide the plates off the grill.
3. Place the cooking plates in the dishwasher (top shelf only).
4. Alternatively, wash the cooking plates in hot, soapy water with a soft, damp sponge. A non-abrasive liquid cleanser may be used to avoid he build-up of stains. Apply the cleanser to the sponge, not the plate, before cleaning. Remove stubborn residue with a non-abrasive plastic scouring pad or nylon washing brush.
5. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Always ensure the cooking plates are correctly re-inserted and securely locked back into position after cleaning and before inserting the power plug into a wall outlet. Ensure the grill is turned OFF by pressing the POWER button. Remove the power plug from the wall outlet. Allow the grill to cool completely before disassembling and cleaning. Always clean the outer body, drip tray, and cooking plates after each use to prevent a build-up of ingredients.

STORAGE

• Ensure the grill is turned OFF by turning the temperature dial to the OFF position.
  Remove the power plug from the wall outlet.
• Allow the grill, cooking plate, sn snip tray to cool completely.
• Ensure the grill, cooking plates, and drip tray are clean and dry.
• Ensure the drip tray is correctly re-inserted into the grill.
• Ensure the cooking plates are correctly re-inserted and securely locked into position.
• Ensure the cooking plates are locked together by sliding the adjustable height control clip to the LOCK position.
• Wrap the power cord in the cord storage located on the underside of the refrigerator on o dry, level surface. Alternatively, the grill may be stored in an upright position.

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