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Special Feature | Electric Stovetop Compatible |
Color | Silver |
Material | Brushed Stainless Steel Housing. aluminum Cooking Plates. |
Brand | Breville |
Product Dimensions | 3"D x 13"W x 11"H |
Wattage | 1500 |
Item Weight | 8.4 Pounds |
Included Components | Breville Duo 1500-Watt Nonstick Panini Press |
Style | Nonstick |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
About this item
- 1500 watt panini press with nonstick, scratch resistant Quantanium cooking surface
- Flat bottom plate for fast, thorough cooking; ribbed top plate creates grill marks
- Floating hinge; 4 height settings; on/ready lights; nonslip feet; locking storage clip
- Cord wrap; brushed stainless steel housing; user manual with recipes included
- Measures 13 by 11 3/4 by 5 1/4 inches; 1 year limited warranty
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Flat Bottom & Top Non-Stick Plates
The flat plates allow for faster and more even cooking
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Set Up the Perfect Cooking Environment
The top plate can be moved into a range of positions above the bottom plate
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Maintains Even Pressure
The floating hinge maintains even pressure on both thick or thin sandwiches
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Integrated cord wrap conveniently stores the cord
The sturdy storage clip safely locks plates together and the rear foot enables easy upright storage
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Special Feature | Electric Stovetop Compatible |
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Color | Silver |
Material | Brushed Stainless Steel Housing. aluminum Cooking Plates. |
Brand | Breville |
Product Dimensions | 3"D x 13"W x 11"H |
Wattage | 1500 |
Item Weight | 8.4 Pounds |
Included Components | Breville Duo 1500-Watt Nonstick Panini Press |
Style | Nonstick |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Number of settings | 4 |
Item Weight | 8.4 pounds |
Manufacturer | Breville |
ASIN | B002PY6X1E |
Item model number | BSG520XL |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #21,516 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #33 in Sandwich Makers & Panini Presses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 16, 2009 |
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Breville Panini Duo BSG520XL Brushed Stainless Steel
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Easy to clean | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | — | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Easy to use | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.5 | — | 4.3 | 4.6 |
Temperature Control | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.0 | — | 3.8 | 4.6 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Omaiga | KOUWO kitchen assistance Co.,ltd | OSTBA APPLIANCE | TAYLORTECH INC. |
style | Nonstick | Non-stick,Nonstick,Electric | Adjustable,Indoor | Single Smooth Top&Bottom | Panini Press | Contact Grill and Griddle |
material | Brushed Stainless Steel Housing. aluminum Cooking Plates. | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Cast Iron,Cast-iron,Stainless Steel,Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
number of settings | 4 | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 |
voltage | 120 volts | — | 120 volts of alternating current | — | 120 volts | 120 volts |
wattage | — | 1200 watts | 2000 watts | 1500 watts | 1200 watts | 1600 watts |
weight | 8.4 pounds | — | 11.88 pounds | — | 2.3 kilograms | 11.5 pounds |
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Customers like the quality, performance, size and ease of cleaning of the countertop griddle. For example, they mention it makes a perfect sandwich, it serves the purpose and is well built. That said, they appreciate the non-stick grill plates and that it heats up quickly.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the sandwich press. They mention it's a high-quality panini machine, it makes perfect sandwiches, and it'll heat things up perfectly. Some say it'd be a good solid unit for anyone looking for a quality piece of equipment. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It is very easy to keep clean, it still looks new, and I still love it.Update October, 2012: I know, it is hard to believe...." Read more
"...Super quick, easy, and delicious.It cleans like a breeze! Just let it cool a bit and use a wet cloth...." Read more
"...And they aren't loose like removable plates. The plug is solid, so turning it off by unplugging is easy too...." Read more
"...Great product!" Read more
Customers like the heat up of the countertop griddle. They mention that it heats up quickly, and evenly. They also appreciate the hinged lid and the fact that it does not get super hot. The press works great and is great for making hot melt sandwiches. Customers also mention that you can make open faced melt sandwiches in this one which you could not do in their Griddler.
"...(the guts get a little squished out of the "crust,") but it is hot clear through and totally delicious...and saves you about 40 minutes of oven time..." Read more
"I LOVE THIS PANINI PRESS!!It heats extremely fast and hot. I've never had issues with areas being undercooked or overcooked...." Read more
"...But I really like about it is not does it get super hot, way hotter than others that I’ve used, but it’s got an adjustable arm that allows you to..." Read more
"...Kids make themselves paninis, but it is also great for warming tortillas and toasting bread with dinner. Also great for quesadillas...." Read more
Customers find the countertop griddle easy to clean. They mention that the quartz surface is a breeze to keep clean, and the non-stick grill plates easily clean with a damp paper towel. They also appreciate the flat bottom plate and the lack of an extra drip tray.
"...It is very easy to keep clean, it still looks new, and I still love it.Update October, 2012: I know, it is hard to believe...." Read more
"...Super quick, easy, and delicious.It cleans like a breeze! Just let it cool a bit and use a wet cloth...." Read more
"...However, that isn't a problem for me because the non-stick grill plates easily clean with a damp paper towel...." Read more
"...The press is easy to use, and easy to clean. It’s a very basic press without many bells and whistles...." Read more
Customers find the countertop griddle easy to use and takes up very little room. They say it heats up super fast, is simple to use, and makes their life a little easier. Customers also say it's perfect for making quick sandwiches and quesadillas that are perfectly cooked in just about 2 minutes. They mention that the plug has loop to make it easy to plug and unplug.
"...It is so easy to use, and I keep it right on my counter (locked and standing on end - takes up virtually no space.)..." Read more
"...Super quick, easy, and delicious.It cleans like a breeze! Just let it cool a bit and use a wet cloth...." Read more
"...Very easy and efficient. And the price is excellent for the quality. Highly recommended." Read more
"With 4 teenagers in the house , its easy to make paninis and geill cheese with no fuss" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the countertop griddle. They mention it's well-built, serves its purpose, and works well for making sandwiches. The upper and lower heating elements work well with the two independent dials. Customers also say that the hinges work perfectly and that it'll do a great job right from the start.
"...put down but not touching the pancakes, and 4 minutes per side, worked perfectly...." Read more
"...The red and green function lights work well, and the unit heats up very quickly and cooks well without burning...." Read more
"...Other than that it’s a well built product that does its job well." Read more
"This thing works like a champ...." Read more
Customers appreciate the ease of storage of the countertop griddle. They mention that it takes up little counter space, can be conveniently stored in a kitchen cabinet, and can be easily stored upright. It folds up compactly for storage and is small enough to fit in an appliance garage. Customers also like its small size, sturdy build, and good design.
"...It folds up easily and we just store it away in the cabinet. It's heavy, but not ridiculously so...." Read more
"...I agree with the other reviewers here who like its smaller size, sturdy build, and good design...." Read more
"...There is no off switch which is ok. It folds and fits easily under my cabinet...." Read more
"...But the surface is larger than my old one and the non-stick surface is truly amazing...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the countertop griddle. They say it's well worth the price, and it'll save them money from going to the sandwich shops. Customers also mention that the product is sturdy and not cheap.
"...Very easy and efficient. And the price is excellent for the quality. Highly recommended." Read more
"...All in all, this is a great product for performance and price.One year later: I use this appliance EVERY DAY...." Read more
"I'm using it with ease, feels sturdy and not cheap.I would highly recommend this toaster grill" Read more
"...Worth every cent we paid. A swipe with a damp cloth and the machine is clean and ready for the next go...." Read more
Customers like the size of the countertop griddle. They say it isn't too large, it doesn't take much space on a counter top, and it can fit two standard size sandwiches. They also mention that the design is compact and it is portable.
"I love the size and the way it adjusts to the different thickness of bread. Great product!" Read more
"...sandwiches at once, even using large slices of bread, and can use regular size tortillas (the smooth toasting surface is 7-3/4” x 11-1/4”)...." Read more
"...This can grill two sandwiches and is the perfect size. Not too big and not too small." Read more
"...Here are my minor quibbles:- I wish it was a bit bigger as using it for larger items is an issue, e.g., using it for quesadillas-..." Read more
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Update October, 2012: I know, it is hard to believe. I still use this nearly every day, and often, twice a day. Some of the further uses I have found: quickly re-heat pancakes or waffles...just pre-heat, put the lid right down on them, set the timer for a minute or two, and they are done. I make instant French toast by dunking a thick slice of home-made raisin bread into fork-whipped egg, soak both sides, put the bread on the pre-heated surface, pour any leftover egg over the top, put the lid down...and one minute later...PERFECT. I have also been using it to "bake" frozen fish filets (you know....Gorton or whatever....) I do put foil on the bottom, spray some PAM on it, spray PAM on another piece of foil, lay that ON the frozen fish, then put the lid all the way down. I give it about four minutes. The fish is a bit oily (the guts get a little squished out of the "crust,") but it is hot clear through and totally delicious...and saves you about 40 minutes of oven time too!
Update end of June, 2012: I am still using my Panini Duo nearly every day. This morning I tried pancakes. I wasn't sure how that would work, only doing two pancakes at a time. Still, there are only two of us, so I gave it a try. Check out the pictures and you can see the result. I made blueberry/coconut pancakes (kind of an improvised recipe). I found that 1/3 cup of batter, lid put down but not touching the pancakes, and 4 minutes per side, worked perfectly. Unlike my stove-top griddle, the Breville surface heats up uniformly. That is the best thing about making them on the Panini maker. I am pretty sure I couldn't have burned these if I tried. They are probably too light for some, but so incredibly perfectly cooked inside...you should try it.
Most Recent Update: I am still using this appliance nearly every day. It is so easy to use, and I keep it right on my counter (locked and standing on end - takes up virtually no space.) It still preheats in 3-4 minutes, and then cooks whatever I am cooking quickly. I just put up a picture of French toast....truly divine.
I have had my Breville Panini Duo for a few weeks now. I think I have used it every day. There is always something different to try. So here are some of the many uses I have found for it, most of which have saved me 30-45 minutes of the oven being on (especially nice now that it is summer-like weather.) Reheated leftover home-made pizza; heated the chips for bean dip (pre-heated the machine, laid a piece of foil on the surface, put on the pizza (or chips), put the lid down so it was not touching the food...and presto. Two minutes for chips, about 10 minutes for the pizza. I have made garlic bread, oven-fried potato slices, potato pancakes, tuna patties, turkey patties, French toast, grilled bagels, and of course, panini sandwiches. I LOVE this machine, and no, I do not work for Breville! I am a self-employed composer (among other things) who really loves kitchen "gadgets."
There seems to be a concern among reviewers about the "plug" "unplug" versus an on/off button. You should know, if you are letting this issue stop you from purchasing, that it is not a "toaster plug." It is a large, very insulated plug with a "handle" on it....incredibly safe, solid and very easy to plug and unplug.
I researched for days and days, reading hundreds of comments, and then finally decided on the Breville Panini Duo. When I purchased it at Amazon, it was $57.99....and with Prime shipping it was an extra bargain. It came today...and I won't have any bread in my house until Sunday! But I was eager to try it out, so I decided to see what else I might use it for. We love oven fries. Oven fries involve 15 minutes of pre-heating the oven to 425. Then baking the fresh-cut potatoes for a half an hour, turning once. We do not do this at all in the summer, for obvious (heat) reasons.
After wiping down my Breville, I plugged it in, then got out one large potato. I sliced it in approximately quarter inch wide slices, plunked them into cold water, and by the time I had done that, the grill was saying it had pre-heated. So I quick drained and patted dry the potato slices, poured a little olive oil in the bowl and stirred it around, then carefully put all of the potatoe slices on the grill and closed the lid. 12 minutes later (after approximately two minutes of pre-heating time) I had the most delicious potatoes ever. Crispy on the outside, nice and done on the inside....machine already unplugged. Fabulous. Probably wouldn't have needed the olive oil, but I am not used to cooking without it. Maybe next time I will try without.
I have never had a panini sandwich, so I am looking forward to MANY of those, even if we never get fancier than smoked turkey and swiss cheese on whole wheat bread. But I am thinking I will be using this machine for many, many other things as well. Cooking for two...it is a perfect size.
So today, (2nd day,) still having no bread, I decided to further experiment. I made tuna patties (simple....a can of good tuna, some chopped onions, oat bran (I had no bread crumbs either), a spritz of lemmon juice and some chopped up cabbage (I often use broccoli instead, and normally stir in an egg, which I did not do this time.) Anyway....less than 5 minutes to heat the grill, and 6 minutes to cook the tuna patties. While they were cooking, I whipped up the "potato cakes" I make with leftover mashed potatoes and egg. Took out the tuna, put on the "lumps" of potato....they were done in 4 minutes, thoroughly cooked, crispy on the outside, lovely on the inside. If you miss the buttery taste (normally I would fry each of these items in skillets or griddle with olive oil and a little butter) you can spread some butter on after. I am not sure yet how to use olive oil when I want to. I am afraid it will get too hot while the thing is heating up...and I am afraid to put it on WHILE the griddle is hot.....so I guess I will do some experimenting about that.
I love this machine so much, thought I would do another update. For my third use....I did another version, using the leftover tuna patties, stirred them into mashed potatos with an egg and cheddar cheese, all together. This time when the grill was preheated I did pour a bit of olive oil on the flat plate and spread it with a spatula, there was no sizzling or popping or anything dangerous, although I tend to wear an oven mitt because I am not used to the machine yet and am afraid of getting burned bumping into the top grid. Anyway, I spooned my concoction on, closed the lid, set the timer for 5 minutes, and that was all it took. Delicious. And by the way....there is no reason on earth to have removable plates...this is SO easy to wipe down when it is cool.
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2012
Update October, 2012: I know, it is hard to believe. I still use this nearly every day, and often, twice a day. Some of the further uses I have found: quickly re-heat pancakes or waffles...just pre-heat, put the lid right down on them, set the timer for a minute or two, and they are done. I make instant French toast by dunking a thick slice of home-made raisin bread into fork-whipped egg, soak both sides, put the bread on the pre-heated surface, pour any leftover egg over the top, put the lid down...and one minute later...PERFECT. I have also been using it to "bake" frozen fish filets (you know....Gorton or whatever....) I do put foil on the bottom, spray some PAM on it, spray PAM on another piece of foil, lay that ON the frozen fish, then put the lid all the way down. I give it about four minutes. The fish is a bit oily (the guts get a little squished out of the "crust,") but it is hot clear through and totally delicious...and saves you about 40 minutes of oven time too!
Update end of June, 2012: I am still using my Panini Duo nearly every day. This morning I tried pancakes. I wasn't sure how that would work, only doing two pancakes at a time. Still, there are only two of us, so I gave it a try. Check out the pictures and you can see the result. I made blueberry/coconut pancakes (kind of an improvised recipe). I found that 1/3 cup of batter, lid put down but not touching the pancakes, and 4 minutes per side, worked perfectly. Unlike my stove-top griddle, the Breville surface heats up uniformly. That is the best thing about making them on the Panini maker. I am pretty sure I couldn't have burned these if I tried. They are probably too light for some, but so incredibly perfectly cooked inside...you should try it.
Most Recent Update: I am still using this appliance nearly every day. It is so easy to use, and I keep it right on my counter (locked and standing on end - takes up virtually no space.) It still preheats in 3-4 minutes, and then cooks whatever I am cooking quickly. I just put up a picture of French toast....truly divine.
I have had my Breville Panini Duo for a few weeks now. I think I have used it every day. There is always something different to try. So here are some of the many uses I have found for it, most of which have saved me 30-45 minutes of the oven being on (especially nice now that it is summer-like weather.) Reheated leftover home-made pizza; heated the chips for bean dip (pre-heated the machine, laid a piece of foil on the surface, put on the pizza (or chips), put the lid down so it was not touching the food...and presto. Two minutes for chips, about 10 minutes for the pizza. I have made garlic bread, oven-fried potato slices, potato pancakes, tuna patties, turkey patties, French toast, grilled bagels, and of course, panini sandwiches. I LOVE this machine, and no, I do not work for Breville! I am a self-employed composer (among other things) who really loves kitchen "gadgets."
There seems to be a concern among reviewers about the "plug" "unplug" versus an on/off button. You should know, if you are letting this issue stop you from purchasing, that it is not a "toaster plug." It is a large, very insulated plug with a "handle" on it....incredibly safe, solid and very easy to plug and unplug.
I researched for days and days, reading hundreds of comments, and then finally decided on the Breville Panini Duo. When I purchased it at Amazon, it was $57.99....and with Prime shipping it was an extra bargain. It came today...and I won't have any bread in my house until Sunday! But I was eager to try it out, so I decided to see what else I might use it for. We love oven fries. Oven fries involve 15 minutes of pre-heating the oven to 425. Then baking the fresh-cut potatoes for a half an hour, turning once. We do not do this at all in the summer, for obvious (heat) reasons.
After wiping down my Breville, I plugged it in, then got out one large potato. I sliced it in approximately quarter inch wide slices, plunked them into cold water, and by the time I had done that, the grill was saying it had pre-heated. So I quick drained and patted dry the potato slices, poured a little olive oil in the bowl and stirred it around, then carefully put all of the potatoe slices on the grill and closed the lid. 12 minutes later (after approximately two minutes of pre-heating time) I had the most delicious potatoes ever. Crispy on the outside, nice and done on the inside....machine already unplugged. Fabulous. Probably wouldn't have needed the olive oil, but I am not used to cooking without it. Maybe next time I will try without.
I have never had a panini sandwich, so I am looking forward to MANY of those, even if we never get fancier than smoked turkey and swiss cheese on whole wheat bread. But I am thinking I will be using this machine for many, many other things as well. Cooking for two...it is a perfect size.
So today, (2nd day,) still having no bread, I decided to further experiment. I made tuna patties (simple....a can of good tuna, some chopped onions, oat bran (I had no bread crumbs either), a spritz of lemmon juice and some chopped up cabbage (I often use broccoli instead, and normally stir in an egg, which I did not do this time.) Anyway....less than 5 minutes to heat the grill, and 6 minutes to cook the tuna patties. While they were cooking, I whipped up the "potato cakes" I make with leftover mashed potatoes and egg. Took out the tuna, put on the "lumps" of potato....they were done in 4 minutes, thoroughly cooked, crispy on the outside, lovely on the inside. If you miss the buttery taste (normally I would fry each of these items in skillets or griddle with olive oil and a little butter) you can spread some butter on after. I am not sure yet how to use olive oil when I want to. I am afraid it will get too hot while the thing is heating up...and I am afraid to put it on WHILE the griddle is hot.....so I guess I will do some experimenting about that.
I love this machine so much, thought I would do another update. For my third use....I did another version, using the leftover tuna patties, stirred them into mashed potatos with an egg and cheddar cheese, all together. This time when the grill was preheated I did pour a bit of olive oil on the flat plate and spread it with a spatula, there was no sizzling or popping or anything dangerous, although I tend to wear an oven mitt because I am not used to the machine yet and am afraid of getting burned bumping into the top grid. Anyway, I spooned my concoction on, closed the lid, set the timer for 5 minutes, and that was all it took. Delicious. And by the way....there is no reason on earth to have removable plates...this is SO easy to wipe down when it is cool.
It heats extremely fast and hot. I've never had issues with areas being undercooked or overcooked. This makes grilled cheese sandwiches for my children in less than 1 minute. I use this nearly every day. We've made quesadillas, cubanos (OMG SO GOOD), paninis, and just every variety of hot sandwich you can imagine! My favorite is turkey, cheddar, and pesto on sandwich bread with butter on top. Super quick, easy, and delicious.
It cleans like a breeze! Just let it cool a bit and use a wet cloth. Nothing has stuck and it looks like new after 50+ uses.
Now, it struggled a bit with ciabatta bread. If it's a super hard thick bread, it takes some pressing to get it cooked through, but just be patient and really give it a good press with your hands.
The top gets very hot, so make sure to only put your hands on the coated handle so you don't burn yourself (like I did).
It folds up easily and we just store it away in the cabinet. It's heavy, but not ridiculously so. You can lock the handle down so you can carry it by the handle if you'd like.
All in all, I'm very happy with this press. It's doesn't have the bells and whistles of some others we considered, but it's doesn't need it! It heats, presses, and cooks the sandwiches. What more do you need?
Some folks are unhappy because the grill plates are non-removable and there is no switch to turn it on and off. However, that isn't a problem for me because the non-stick grill plates easily clean with a damp paper towel. And they aren't loose like removable plates. The plug is solid, so turning it off by unplugging is easy too. Also it's much safer since you know the grill is off when you're done cooking. The red and green function lights work well, and the unit heats up very quickly and cooks well without burning. The heating temperature cannot be adjusted, but to me that's an unnecessary feature which would be just one more thing to go wrong. One temperature heating works just fine.
With this Breville panini press, you simply plug it in and cook quickly and turn it off. Very easy and efficient. And the price is excellent for the quality. Highly recommended.
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The first unit I received was faulty, replaced without question. Fair enough, stuff happens. The replacement is great. Lovely crispy bread (not burned) with hot ingredients. Simple to operate and to clean. The plates can be removed (if needed) and relocated in seconds.
The only issue that I would highlight is that the top cover is heavy, without an independent support or locking mechanism, and will tend to squeeze the items being cooked. It's great for paninis (for example) since bread rolls are pretty solid, but when used to make a toasted sandwich made of squishy bread, it will result in something very edible but also very squashed. If you want a sandwich maker, this is not the model for you, others are available (for example with recesses in the plates which accommodate the volume of the sandwich and so relieve the pressure exerted).
So choose according to your needs. It's not a "fault"; the appliance does what it is designed to do.