Breville BGR200 the Panini Grill Instruction Manual

Breville BGR200 the Panini Grill

BR VILLE 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 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.
• 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.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:

(Applicable to California residents only).This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.This symbol indicates that
the temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is in operation and for some time after use.

Components

• Floating hinged top plate Automatically adjusts to thick or thin meats, seafood, vegetables and sandwiches.
• Non-stick cooking plates
• Removable drip tray Dishwasher safe.
• Angle adjust non-slip feet
• Convenient cord storage in base
• Variable temperature control dial Ideal for searing and sandwiches.
• Stainless steel housing
• POWER and READY lights Indicate when the grill is heating or ready to use.
• Adjustable grilling height control clip with 7 settings To suit open sandwich melts and your grilling preference.
• Die cast arms For durability and strength.
• ON/OFF switch
• Angled ribbed grill plates Drain fat during grilling.
• 1500 watt element For fast heat up and quick searing and toasting.

Functions

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 fme 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 topplate to a range of positions above .

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

1. During this time, prepare the foods to be cooked. Refer to Grilling Guide (page 9) or Grilling Recipes (page 12). 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.
2. 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 creat

1. Grilling times will depend on the food being cooked. Refer to Grilling Guide (page 9) or Grilling Recipes (page 12).
2. 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 .

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 s 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

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 9) or Grilling Recipes (page 12).

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

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.

HINTS FOR BEST RESULTS FOR GRILLING MEAT

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

RECOMMENDED CUTS

• 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 fl.at heat resistant plastic spatula to support the food
• Parboiling sausages can alleviate the need to pierce sausages before cooking.

GRILLING GUIDE

Contact grilling is a healthy and efficient way to cook. The cooking times are approximate due to variances in ingredient thickness. It is not recommended to cook items with thick bones such as T-bone steaks.

5-6 minutes for well done.

 | Minute steak| 1 – 2 minu tes
 | Ham burge r patties| 4- 6 m inutes
 | Scotch fillet| 4-6 min utes
Pork| Rib eye steak| 4-6minutes
 | Loin steaks| 4-6minutes
 | Fillet| 4-6minutes
Lamb| Loin| 3minutes
 | Cutlets| 4 mi nutes
 | Leg steaks| 4 m inutes
Chicken| Breast fillets| 6 minutes or until cooked throug h
 | Thigh fillets| 4-5 minutes or until cooked through
Sausages| Thin| 3-4minutes
 | Thick| 6-7 minutes
Panini sandwich or focca c ia|  | 5 – 8 minutes or u ntil golden brown
Vegetables sliced ¼” thick| Eggplant| 3-Sminutes
 | Zucchini| 3- 5 minutes
 | Sw eet potato| 3 – S minutes
Seafood| Fish fillets| 2-4 m i nutes
 | Fish cu tlet s| 3 – S minutes
 | Octopus (cleaned)| 3minutes
 | Shrimp| 2minutes
 | Scallops| l minute

JUDGING DONENESS

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

NOTE
USDA Recommended Internal Temperatures are as follows:

• Medium 145°F
• Medium Well 160°F
• Well Done 170°F

Rare
Cook for a few minutes per side, depending on thickness. Turn once only. Cook until steak feels very soft with back of tongs. A meat thermometer will show the internal temperature of a rare steak as 130-140°F (55-60°C).

Medium rare
Cook on one side until moisture is just visible on top surface. Turn once only. Cook on the other side until surface moisture is visible. Steak will be cooked to medium rare when it feels soft with back of tongs. A meat thermometer will show the internal temperature of a medium rare steak as 140-150°F (60-65°C).

Medium
Cook on one side until moisture is pooling on top surface. Turn once only. Cook on second side until moisture is visible. Steak will be cooked to medium when it feels springy with back of tongs. A meat thermometer will show the internal temperature of a medium steak as 150-160°F (65-70°C).

Medium well
Cook on one side until moisture is pooling on top surface. Turn and cook on second side until moisture is pooling on top. Reduce heat slightly and continue to cook until steak feels firm with back of tongs. A meat thermometer will show the internal temperature of a medium well steak as 160-170°F (70-75°C).

Well done

Cook on one side until moisture is pooling on top surface. Turn and cook on second side until moisture is pooling on top. Reduce heat slightly and continue to cook until steak feels very firm with back of tongs. A meat thermometer will show the internal temperature of a well done steak as 170°F (75°C).

HINTS FOR BEST RESULTS FOR TOASTING SANDWICHES

Bread
The grill is ideal for toasting most types of bread (white, wholemeal, kibbled wheat, wholegrain etc), as well as artisan breads (Focaccia, Turkish bread, baguettes, bread rolls etc). Raisin bread, brioche or other sweet breads which contain high sugar content will tend to brown quicker.

Fillings
Try to use canned or pre-cooked fruit as fresh fruit may give off excessive juices when heated Be careful when biting into paninis and sandwiches containing fillings such as cheese and tomato or jam as they retain heat and can burn if eaten too quickly.

Toasting Bread
The panini grill is ideal for toasting plain breads and Turkish bread, without any fillings or spreads. Try toasting Turkish bread with jams for a great alternative to standard bread at breakfast.

Fat-Free Snacks
Due to the non-stick cooking plates, it is not necessary to use any butter or margarine on the outside of your toasted snacks.

Care & Cleaning

Before cleaning, switch the product off and remove the power plug from the power outlet. Allow your panini grill to cool before cleaning. The grill is easier to clean when slightly warm. Always clean your panini grill after each use to prevent a build up of baked-on foods. Wipe cooking plates with a soft cloth to remove food residue. For baked-on food residue squeeze some warm water mixed with detergent over the food residue then clean with a nonabrasive plastic scouring pad

WARNING

Do not immerse any part of the grill in water or any other liquid.

CLEANING THE DRIP TRAY
Remove and empty the drip tray after each use and wash the tray in warm, soapy water. Avoid the use of scouring pads or harsh detergents as they may damage the surface. Rinse and dry thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth and replace. Alternatively the drip tray can be cleaned in the dishwasher (top shelf recommended).

DURABLE NON-STICK COATING

Cooking on a non-stick surface minimizes the need for oil, food does not stick and cleaning is easier. Any discoloration that may occur will only detract from the appearance of the grill and will not affect the cooking performance. When cleaning the non-stick coating, do not use metal (or other abrasive) scourers. Wash with warm soapy water. Remove stubborn residue with a non abrasive plastic scouring pad or nylon washing brush.
NOTE
The cooking plates are coated with a non-stick surface, do not use abrasives. Do not use spray-on nonstick coatings as this will affect the performance of the non-stick surface on the cooking plates.

STORAGE

To store your grill:

1. Unplug power cord from the power outlet.
2. Allow the grill to fully cool.
3. Slide the Height control clip towards the front handle to the LOCK position so that the top and bottom cooking plates are locked together.
4. Click the removable drip tray into place.
5. Wrap the power cord in the cord storage area below the grill
6. Store on a flat, dry level surface.

NOTE
The storage clip should not be used to clamp.

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