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Whistle Stopper - Breville BGR400XL Ikon 1800-Watt Removable-Plate Grill
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List Price: $199.99
Our Price: $144.99
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Manufacturer: Breville
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Binding: Kitchen
Brand: Breville
Color: Stainless Steel
EAN: 0021614047380
Feature: 1800-watt grill with interchangeable flat plate and 2 ribbed plates
Label: Breville
Manufacturer: Breville
Model: BGR400XL
Publisher: Breville
Release Date: 2007-09-10
Studio: Breville
Variation Description: Stainless Steel
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Features
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1800-watt grill with interchangeable flat plate and 2 ribbed plates
Adjustable height; adjustable tilt controls the angle of the lower plate
Variable temperature control from 350 to 425 degrees F
Stainless-steel body; nonstick plate surfaces; dishwasher-safe
Measures 16-1/4 by 16-1/4 by 8 inches; 1-year limited warranty
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Just what I was looking for...
Comment: This grill was just what I was looking for. Large enough for a family of four, removable plates for easy cleanup, high power for searing and lower settings for sandwiches etc, and tilt-able for fat drainage and flat to prevent cheese from running out of a sandwich. There is clearly a lot of thought put into the design including a place to store the chord, the design of the plug, and how the grease/fat drip pan is designed. The down side of being big enough for four is that it is bulky to store (the handle does not move so it makes a strange shape for a cabinet). I have cooked steaks, chicken, fish and the fat drainage and temperatures were perfect. We do grilled sandwiches frequently and they too work great. The only surprise/warning I would like to give is that the instructions state that it will "smoke" when first used and that this is normal. Well, they mean it. Chemically smell and smoke. Maybe burn it in outside the first time or at least have the windows open. After the first time it works great.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great indoor grill
Comment: My husband is the cook in our family, but I'm the fast typist, so I'm writing this for both of us. We've had our Breville BGR400XL Ikon grill for 3 days, and my husband hasn't stopped thinking of new things to try with it. I'd say he's in love. It's a pleasure to use and so far we know it makes beautiful sandwich wraps, lamb, chicken breasts and vegetables (such as onions, peppers and broccoli). He wishes he'd known about this years ago, where he always used grill pans instead. It's good looking too, so we leave it out next to the cooktop. I do the clean-up, and the grilled-on food is easily removable. However the grill ups/downs are square-ish instead of rounded, so to make sure there isn't anything left in the 90 degree angles, I'm going to start soaking the grill plates a few minutes before washing, and I expect that'll make it a breeze. Besides this being a total win product, Breville's customer service is impressive. When researching before purchase, my husband spoke to a woman who actually knew several of their products from personal experience, or at least where she had actually put her hands on the product, not just seen its description and photo in a book. What's also nice - you get a person immediately, not a phone tree and long wait time. Bottom line, we're so glad we found this grill and will be recommending it to our friends who we know also appreciate fine tools.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good while it lasted (5 months!!!)
Comment: I bought this grill in December of 2007. Because of the Holidays, however, I didn't start to use it until January 2008. Today is June 19th, 2008 and it has stopped working!!!!!!!
That means that I now have a $150 hunk of metal sitting on my counter top. If you break it down, I paid $30/month for the privilege of owning this grill - and that is FAR too much!!!
While it lasted it was indeed good. But that does not make up for the fact that it just up and died on me. Before this grill I owned a cheap Foreman Grill. Sure I eventually threw it out because I couldn't clean it properly (the plates didn't remove) and it became unsanitary. But seriously it cost me next to nothing and lasted YEARS!
I can't help but wonder if the frequent removal of the plates on this grill had something to do with how very little it lasted.
I am terribly disappointed! Even more so because I can not find my receipt so I can't even get it exchanged. But that's my fault - not Breville's. Either way I'm horrified at how fragile this VERY expensive grill turned out to be!
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Summary: Far exceeded expectations regarldless of the great reviews.
Comment: I know the title may sound strange but the great reviews set high expectations. The BGR400XL easily exceeded those expectations.
This grill has performed wonderfully. It has a solid build and a commercial/professional look and feel that I tend to prefer. The plates are easy to remove and replace with a solid "snap". It's a bonus that they are dishwasher safe.
I would compare this grill to a fixed plate model anytime. Perhaps it's the 1800 Watts that drives the heat so efficiently into the plates. Bottom line, this grill is more than hot enough to sear meats and heat sandwiches thoroughly.
Though it comes with a flat plate I have not used or needed it yet. The ribbed plates work perfectly. I've made at least a dozen panini in the short time I've had it. The bread toasts perfectly, the contents of the sandwiches are hot, and the cheese is melted throughout.
One point to make is that I use hearty or artisan breads, e.g. a French Miche from Panera Bread. I haven't tried to use Wonderbread or something similar so I cannot accurately speak to how well it will work under those circumstances. I imagine it will work fine if one doesn't try to build a Dagwood between to minuscule slices of tender white bread and expect to heat it throughout without somehow ruining the bread.
In closing, I would not only recommend this grill, I would buy it for family or friends.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Fancy rubbish
Comment: I don't usually write reviews but this product makes me angry. I started off a few years ago with a tiny Foreman grill from Macy's sale and on my way home got a steak that cost more than the grill. I fell in love with it - but it was cheap, small and not a fancy design.
So I went on the hunt with a you get what you pay for attitude and a good budget. Reading tons of reviews everywhere I ended up with this Breville. It looks nice and has some clever design features. However, the first I got did not heat up enough to make the ready lamp turn on. I swapped it and had slightly more luck. However, this thing is still garbage compared to my old cheap Foreman. It is completely unusable but on the highest setting and that is not good enough to sear a steak properly. Instead of nice browning with a rare center this thing turns good filets int slow-cooked chunks of meat.
I really wanted it to work and did not remotely consider this could be inferior to a product costing TEN TIMES less. I am now stuck with it feeling stupid to spend this money and using the cheapo grill instead. Maybe I eBay it but I am worried whoever wins this piece of junk rips my feedback to shreds...
Update: Just thought I take a look a few months later (since I just had another one of those slow-cooked pork chops). How come every negative review here is rated down except the one of the person who turned around? This is extremely fishy. This product is JUNK and someone is manipulating the review ratings.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Cleaning your indoor grill has never been so easy since the creation of the IKON removable plate grill. The three non-stick plates (two ribbed, one flat) are dishwasher safe. They lock firmly into place and are removed with the touch of a button. The top plate can be adjusted to six pre-set heights. On the lower settings, this unique patented features reduces the weight pressing upon more delicate foods. The higher settings are ideal for making open melt sandwiches or re-heating. The adjustable tilt feature controls the angle of the grill. An 1,800 watt element allows this grill to heat up very quickly. Another feature is the variable heat control from 350 - 425 degrees so you can make panini's or sear meats. The brushed stainless steel exterior is easy to clean with a soft cloth.Features Include:The nonstick, removable plates are dishwasher safeThe ikon grill has 800-watts of heating power, 20% more than other indoor grillsThree plates are included, one ribbed and one flat
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