Product DescriptionAs summer winds down to a crisp autumn towards the freeze of winter, outdoor activities are exchanged for indoor ones. Why forsake the delicious tastes of freshly grilled foods? Appreciate and enjoy them all year with the Breville 800GRXL Die-Cast Indoor BBQ and Grill. The Grill's arms are die-cast from molten aluminum, while the body is wrapped in high-grade, brushed stainless steel for ultimate durability and performance, and a refined finish. The 184-sq. inch professional-grade cooking plates are covered with non-stick Quantanium, blended with titanium to resist scratching and wear. The surface is completely food safe, allows cooking without oil or butter, and is incredibly easy to clean. Dual plate design enables you to cook everything from eggs to steak, with authentic BBQ results. The top plate can be adjusted to six pre-set heights. On the lower settings, this unique patented feature reduces the weight pressing upon more delicate foods like fish or vegetables. The higher settings are ideal for making open melt sandwiches or heating pizzas or breads, all but eliminating the need for a toaster oven. So make it more enjoyable to be home for the holidays and make every day special with the 800GRXL indoor grill from Breville. Patented Base Plate Tilt Dial Flat and ribbed plates Variable temperature control cooks everthing from paninis to steaks Temperature range of 350 to 450 degrees farenheit Dishwasher-safe drip tray Up to 15-minute timer 110 to 120 Volts AC / 1500-watts
What Others Say
Excellent substitute for an outdoor grill; tough to clean.
This Breville grill is an excellent substitute for an outdoor grill. Its huge surface area is comparable to that of a small barbeque, and makes it possible to cook multiple portions simultanously. We have used this (as a closed grill) for steaks, hamburgers, panini, chicken, and fish steaks, and they all come out great; it seems that most things you could do in a frying pan turn out infinitely better on this grill. Nothing sticks. We have not yet tried using the grill opened flat, but I assume the really even heating of this appliance would make for great pancakes.
The only downside here is how difficult this thing is to clean. The plates are not removable, so you have to use a wet sponge, paper towel, etc., with a little soap and ... Read More
Oustanding indoor grill and panini press
It is an outstanding grill. It is quite large but well designed so it is a nice appliance on the countertop. It takes some time to heat up but once you know you plan accordingly. Definitely a must have in your kitchen if you enjoy panini, pancakes, grilled salmon etc...
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Its BIG and gets the job done.
I've had the Breville 800GRXL indoor grill for a month now. We use it weekly and have not had any problems. It does take a while to heat up (I'd guess 5-8 minutes), but once it's ready, it cooks very well. Downside is that the plates are NOT removeable, but it cleans VERY easily. We just use paper towels and a cup of water to wipe it down while its still warm. The non-stick finish is holding up well so far. Like I said, its big and you'll need to place it near a vent hood when you're cooking a lot of meat. The BUILT-IN drip tray is well designed and LOCKS into place. My old George Foreman drip tray was often mauled by my great dane - she eventually destroyed it to the point it no longer held the drippings. She can't run off with the Breville drip ... Read More
Breville 800GRXL: The Good, The Bad, . . .
Added Feb 24 08:
Finally I was contacted by a Breville rep that seemed interested in what I had to say and we covered this review point by point. BUT: at no time did he express any concern that he had a VERY dissatisfied customer on his hands. Two "Goods" that I should have mentioned are the "Briefcase Storage" and the finger hole in the plug (both most clever and useful ideas). And after a few days the "Boa Constrictor" cord relaxed noticeably, a good thing.
Note: this review edited Feb 04/08
Breville800GRXL: The Good, The Bad, . . .
First: am I the only person in the cosmos that notices shortcomings in design and execution?
The Good:
1. Solid, seems well-made.
2. Seems to ... Read More
Pleased
Was pleased with the quality of this item. It came quickly. I am looking foward to many years of use with lots of receipes.
