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Breville Smart Grill BGR840BSS review

Breville Smart Grill BGR840BSS

CHOICE Expert Rating

78%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very comprehensive instructions.
  • Very good controls with digital display and thermostat control.
  • Good performance result for toasted sandwiches.
  • Easy to remove and clean hotplate and chargrill plate; dishwasher safe.
  • Can be used in flat BBQ mode or as sandwich press.
  • 1 hour auto shut-off.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK to clean; stainless steel exterior with cracks and crevices can be difficult to access.
  • Heavy to lift.
  • Exterior surfaces can become hot.
  • Certain food can roll off the plate.
  • Need access a power point, may be restrictive with short cord.u003cbr

Type

Category
Balcony / portable
Fuel type
Electric
Gas type
N/A

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
78%
Cooking performance score
83%
Ease of use score
70%
Evenness score
85%
Evenness with high fat cooking score
85%
Evenness with pita bread score
Not tested
Low temperature score
80%
Heat recovery score
Not tested
Roasting score
N/A
Cleaning score
60%
External temperatures after 60min (controls / handle / hood / side tables)
24°C / 24°C / 54°C / Not tested
Gas consumption (kg/hr)
N/A

Sustainability

Reliability score
Not available
Satisfaction score
Not available
Warranty
2 year replacement warranty

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$499.00
Running costs over 5 years
$103.00

Specifications

Number of burners
N/A
Hotplate grill material
Non-stick
Flame diffuser material
N/A
Burner material
Electric coil
Ignition type
Switch
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
18 x 42 x 39
Weight (kg)
8.8
Total cooking area (m2)
0.14
Website
breville.com.au

Features

Warming rack
Reversible cooking plate
Side burner
Back burner for rotisserie
Viewing window
Side tray / folding
/
Storage cupboard
Natural gas option
Hotplate
1
Chargrill

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