Breville BGR820XL Smart Grill, Electric Countertop Grill, Brushed Stainless Steel.

After using this for over a year, I can say I use it a lot for indoor grilling. I really like the way it cooks and the foods that come out of it. Both the chicken and the pork come out juicy. Burgers are, without a doubt, fantastic. br>Now for the problems: Grease can escape the grease tray and end up on the counter top behind the grill. It wasn't bad, but it was inconvenient. br>And now we come to the most important part. The nonstick coating on the cooking plates is very easy to remove. I had two ribbed surfaces, and the nonstick coating on both of them had worn off after 11 months, despite the fact that I clean them meticulously. I never use anything other than soap, water, and a soft nylon brush. I tried contacting the company to see if there was anything I could do under the one-year warranty, but received no response. No one returned my phone calls or emails. br>I guess I like the grill because I finally gave in and ordered two new plates to replace the ones that had lost their nonstick properties. br>Just a quick note to say hello. (2020) After replacing both plates in 2018 due to the nonstick coating coming off, I'm having to think about it again. These plates lasted a little longer than the original pair, thanks to my gentle cleaning technique. As a result, when the nonstick coating on the heating plates wears out, plan on replacing them every 1 1/2 to 2 years. br>Unfortunately, I looked at a competitor's product and it appears to have a similar problem with the nonstick surface on the cooking plates, according to the reviews. Is there a product on the market that makes the plate nonstick for a long time?.

Ari Kirk

| Dec 05, 2021

The unit, as well as the controls, are fantastic. The girddles, on the other hand, don't last long; after less than a year, the coating began to peel. Cleaning has become extremely difficult. The griddles are burned because they are used for searing. on food. Plastic scrapers, sponges, and brushes are the only tools I've used to clean it. At this price, I thought it was a "lifetime" deal. It hasn't been even a year.

Thalia Cline

| Feb 13, 2021

This grill was recently purchased by me. I live in a downtown condominium and this works exactly as it should. It received excellent reviews, and I was planning to purchase it, but reading some of the customer reviews made me wonder about a few things, such as how easy it is to clean and how durable the surface is. Everything functions exactly as it should. In order to complete the challenges, participants must first read the instructions. You are unable to make use of non- You'll need heat-resistant rubbery or utensils if you're going to use rubber utensils. It is not possible to clean it with a hard scrubber, but a standard plastic yellow scrubbing sponge will suffice. The kind you can buy for a few dollars at your local grocer. The heating element, in particular, is outstanding. It heats up quickly on the grill and adjusts to a variety of temperatures with ease. Filleted fillets can be adjusted to a variety of heights, making them ideal for sandwiches, burgers, chicken breasts, and just about anything else. There's also a cool timer, and the whole thing is just brilliantly designed. So don't be fooled by the skeptics. I simply don't believe they read and follow the instructions in the manual. That's fine; I've done it myself on occasion. However, if you read the instructions carefully, you will enjoy using this grill. I purchased it over a month ago and had to return to write this review because I didn't want this product to be overlooked for the wrong reasons. It's well worth the money, and it also looks great.

Griffin Fernandez

| Jun 15, 2021

I'd worn out my George Foreman grill after several years of use as a big fan of contact grilling and went looking for a serious upgrade when I came across this grill. I was initially put off by the high price, but after reading the reviews and seeing the pictures, I decided that it was clearly a high-quality piece of equipment that would last and be well worth the money. I was not let down when the grill arrived - This thing's build quality is approaching that of a commercial product; Everything, from the dials to the finish to the heavy-duty A/C wall plug, is top-notch. I'd be terrified to sit next to this thing if I were another home cooking appliance in my kitchen. The Breville Smart Grill isn't just for show; it cooks evenly and quickly, just like every review claims: 5 minute chicken breasts, whole thick bone-in The list goes on and on: steaks in 10 minutes, vegetables, grill lines, and so on. After a week, I was completely enamored with this machine - I'd almost never eat anything that hadn't been pre-heated with electricity. My snazzy smart grill has me snuggled up to it. After our first honeymoon and a solid four months in our new home- The Breville Smart Grill broke my heart during our grilling marriage. br>br>When we first started cooking together, nothing stuck to her surface, and I mean nothing. I'd grill something, wipe her down, and eat my chicken/beef/veggies, but after a while, I'd have to pry my food away from her - She became clingy in a nutshell. Okay, no one is perfect, but I still love her - I reasoned. The chipping, however, started after that. Her lovely diamond-like nonstick surface started to peel away - She was a smooth customer when we first met, but her surface became rough after only four months of loving, albeit frequent use. Trying to pry food from her turned into a bloodbath as I tried to free my meal from her death grip without burning my hands. She almost hurt me a couple of times, and all I wanted was my dinner at the time. We grew apart, I stopped eating at home, and I couldn't even look at her when I entered the kitchen. The final straw came when she began to fall apart on me - I even unplugged her for a while. to say the least. br>br>After I'd recovered from our previous fights, I plugged her back in and tried again, and that's when things went really bad. Not only would she not let go of my food, but when I lifted her lovely steel handle, she would detach her bottom plate from my chicken tenders. I knew it was over when I heard that. She no longer cooks for me; instead, she sits on my kitchen counter, frightening my toaster. I let her burn some boneless chicken thighs for my dog every now and then, but that's about it. When I go into the kitchen, I see her and remember the good times, like when she grilled all those steaks for my buddies and me at the football game, or when she helped me impress this girl with some excellent grilled salmon (she didn't mind if I saw women as long as they didn't try to cook for me). That's what I'm doing now; I try to remember when things were good between us and avoid thinking about how bad things have gotten - This is preferable. It was never going to work out.

Bonnie Hudson

| Mar 29, 2021