Product Description

Breville die cast heavy duty die cast stainless steel Indoor BBQ and Grill has a sophisticated brushed stainless steel design. 184 square inches of contact grilling surface and 368 square inches of BBQ surface. This items has the World's first patented grill lock mechanism - use as a contract grill or an open BBQ grill. It has a premium non-stick Quantanium scratch-resistant cooking service. Patented adjustable grilling height control and patented base place tilt dial are just two of it's features. It can cook on a flat surface or ribbed plate.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #72991 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Brushed Stainless
• Brand: Breville
• Model: 800GRXL
• Released on: 2005-08-01
• Dimensions: 8.00" h x 17.00" w x 22.00" l, 24.30 pounds

Features

• 1500-watt die-cast indoor barbeque and grill with brushed stainless-steel body
• 368 square inches of scratch-resistant nonstick aluminum cooking surface
• Ribbed and flat plates; adjustable temperature; adjustable height and tilt
• Dishwasher-safe drip tray; 15-minute timer; recipe book included
• Measures 19-1/4 by 15 by 6-1/4 inches

Amazon.com Product Description
Appreciate and enjoy freshly grilled foods all year round with this 1500-watt die-cast indoor barbeque and grill. Its top and bottom scratch-resistant aluminum plates each provide 184 square inches of nonstick cooking surface. A convenient solid die-cast lock mechanism holds the top plate in a secure, upright position when loading and unloading the grill. Return the grill to the closed position, switch the lock to "open grill" and the grill expands into a 368-square-inch indoor barbeque, featuring both ribbed and flat plates for cooking everything from eggs to steak, with authentic barbeque results. Close the unit and it automatically resets into safe-contact grill mode.

The top plate can also be adjusted to six pre-set heights. Lower settings reduce the weight pressing upon more delicate foods like fish or vegetables; higher settings work well for making open-melt sandwiches or heating pizzas or breads. The appliance also offers a "tilt" feature that adjusts the angle of the grill's lower plate, as well as an "angle" position for low-fat cooking, draining fat into the unit's dishwasher-safe drip tray. Its easily accessible control panel includes a convenient "on/off" rocker switch, a dial that controls the grill angle, another that controls the 15-minute timer, and a third dial that controls the temperature from 350 to 450 degrees F. A light indicates when the grill has reached the set temperature, while built-in thermal sensors ensure that both plates maintain precise temperatures at all times. A gourmet recipe book comes included. With polished die-cast aluminum arms and a brushed stainless-steel body, the grill measures 19-1/4 by 15 by 6-1/4 inches.

Customer Reviews

problem with non-stick surface bubbling: sooo sad!
I love this grill. Yes, it's big, but for a family of four that's good. Problem? The non-stick surface is beginning to bubble after only 9 months of light use. At first, I thought it was just food left on the grill, but, alas, it is the surface coming away. It might be possible to make the grill last another year or so, if one were careful, but I don't think this should happen so soon. I don't think I have used it more than 25 times. I have sent an email to Breville asking for information on returns/repairs. I'll update this post after they respond (assuming they do).

UPDATE:

I contacted Breville via email, and they promptly replied with information on how to send it back. Assuming they concur with my assessment of the bubbling problem, I should receive a replacement. Can't ask for better customer service than that! A+

Manly Grill
The 800RXL is a "manly" grill that will be enjoyed by all. However, know that it is large in size and that that is both an advantage and a disadvantage. For a small person, man or woman it might be a handful to lift and store. That being said, it is a wonderful kitchen appliance. It both looks and works great. The tiltable bottom plate is a very nice feature as is the adjustable top plates ability to lock at verious hights so as not to squash more delicate items.

It takes a few minutes to warm up and to cool down, but that is not surpizing given the size of the grill. The timer works well but is mechanical and sounds like an old fashion kitchen timer and it does not stop or start the cooking process. This grill iteself gets hot enough to sear meat nicely and yet folds out flat to grill and griddle at the same time.

I like it!
I am impressed with the Breville quality and inclined to purchase the brand in the future. An extremey well made grill. Easy to clean. Easy to use.
I regret that the plates are not reversible, and that with this grill you are always limited to one side a grill, one side a flat griddle. Good thing it is so large. But if the plates were reversible, this thing would really deliver the goods. As it is, excellent quality, good looks, good performance (fast!), and feels like it will last me years.
Better plan on giving it counter space, this thing is heavy - too much to be lugging in and out of cupboards for as often as you'll want to us it.