Heston Blumenthal Sage AdjustaGrill & Press BGR250 User manual

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the AdjustaGrill & Press™
Instruction Booklet
BGR250

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CONTENTS
3We recommend safety first
8Getting to know your
new appliance
9Operating your new appliance
12 Grilling guide
13 Care & cleaning
14 Starter recipes from Sage

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At Sage™ by Heston Blumenthal‰we are very safety conscious.
We design and manufacture appliances with your safety
foremost in mind. In addition, we ask that you exercise a degree
of care when using any electrical appliance and adhere to the
following precautions.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE AND SAVE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
• Before using for the first
time please ensure that
your electricity supply is the
same as shown on the rating
label on the underside of the
appliance. If you have any
concerns please contact your
local electricity company.
• Your Sage™by Heston
Blumenthal®appliance
includes a BS 13 amp
moulded mains plug on the
supply cord.
• Should you need to change
this plug, please complete
the rewiring as follows (after
safe disposal of the moulded
plug).
• Please note that a cut off plug
inserted into a socket is a
serious danger risk.
• Wires are coloured as follows:
− Blue = Neutral
− Brown = Live
− Green & Yellow = Earth
• As the colours of the wire
may not correspond with the
coloured markings which
identify the terminals in your
plug, please refer to
the following:
− The Blue wire must be
connected to the terminal
which is marked ‘N’.
− The Brown wire must be
connected to the terminal
which is marked with the
letter ‘L’.
− The Green & Yellow wire
must be connected to the
terminal which is marked
with the letter E or the
earth symbol .
• Please note that if a 13 amp
plug is used, a 13 amp fuse
should be used.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WE RECOMMEND SAFETY FIRST

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WE RECOMMEND SAFETY FIRST
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• Remove and safely discard
any packaging material
and promotional labels before
using the grill for the
first time.
• To eliminate a choking
hazard for young children,
remove and safely discard the
protective cover fitted to the
power plug of this appliance.
• Do not place the grill near
the edge of a bench or table
during operation. Ensure
the surface is level, clean
and free of water and other
substances.
• Do not use the grill on a sink
drain board.
• Do not place the grill on or
near a hot gas or electric
burner, or where it could
touch a heated oven.
• Position the grill at a
minimum distance of 20cm
away from walls, curtains,
cloths and other heat
sensitive materials.
• Always operate the grill on
a stable and heat resistant
surface. Do not use on a cloth-
covered surface, near curtains
or other flammable materials.
• Always ensure the grill is
properly assembled before
use. Follow the instructions
provided in this book.
• Do not place anything on
top of the grill when the lid is
closed, when in use and when
stored.
• Always switch the variable
temperature control dial to
the SANDWICH position,
switch the grill off at the
power outlet, then unplug
the power cord and cool
completely if appliance is not
in use, before cleaning, before
attempting to move the
appliance and when storing
the appliance.
• Do not touch hot surfaces.
Grill surfaces are hot during
and after operation. To
prevent burns or personal
injury, always use protective
hot pads or insulated oven
mitts, or use handles or knobs
where available.

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WE RECOMMEND SAFETY FIRST
• When operating the grill,
ensure the power cord is kept
away from any heat source
including the surface of the
grill. Ensure the power cord
does not become trapped
between the upper and lower
hot plates of the appliance
during use and storage.
• Do not attempt to operate
the grill by any method other
than those described in this
booklet. Do not leave the grill
unattended when in use.
• Do not use harsh abrasives,
caustic cleaners or oven
cleaners when cleaning this
grill. Keep the appliance
clean and refer to care and
cleaning section.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
FOR ALL ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES
• Fully unwind the power cord
before use.
• Connect only to 230V
power outlet.
• Do not let the power cord
hang over the edge of a
bench or table, touch hot
surfaces or become knotted.
• To protect against electric
shock do not immerse the
power cord, power plug or
appliance in water or any
other liquid.
• This appliance can be used
by children aged 8 years and
above if they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and
they understand the hazards
involved.
• Cleaning and user
maintenance should not be
made by children unless they
are aged 8 years and above
and are supervised.
• Keep appliance and its cord
out of reach from children
aged less than 8 years.
• Children should not play with
the appliance.
• This appliance can be used
by people with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge
if they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards
involved.

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WE RECOMMEND SAFETY FIRST
• The appliance should
be positioned in a stable
situation with the handles
positioned to avoid spillage
of oil.
• Surfaces are liable to get hot
during use.
• Do not use the appliance if
power cord, power plug or
appliance becomes damaged
in any way. If damaged or
maintenance other than
cleaning is required, please
contact Sage Customer
Service on 0808 178 1650 or
go to sageappliances.co.uk.
• This appliance is for
household use only. Do
not use this appliance for
anything other than its
intended use. Do not use in
moving vehicles or boats.
Do not use outdoors.
Misuse may cause injury.
• The installation of a residual
current device (safety switch)
is recommended to provide
additional safety protection
when using electrical
appliances. It is advisable that
a safety switch with a rated
residual operating current not
exceeding 30mA be installed
in the electrical circuit
supplying the appliance.
See your electrician for
professional advice.
• Always turn the appliance
to the OFF position, switch
off at the power outlet and
unplug at the power outlet
when the appliance is not
in use.
• Before cleaning, always turn
the appliance to the OFF
position, switch off at the
power outlet, unplug at the
power outlet and remove the
power cord, if detachable,
from the appliance and allow
all parts to cool.
• The appliance is not intended
to be operated by means of an
external timer or a separate
remote control system.

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WE RECOMMEND SAFETY FIRST
• Regularly inspect the
supply cord, plug and actual
appliance for any damage.
If found damaged in any
way or maintenance other
than cleaning is required,
immediately cease use of
the appliance and contact
Sage Customer Service on
0808 178 1650.
• Do not place this appliance
on or near a heat source, such
as hot plate, oven or heaters.
• Position the appliance at a
minimum distance of 20cm
away from walls, curtains and
other heat or steam sensitive
materials and provide
adequate space above and on
all sides for air circulation.
IMPORTANT
Fully unwind the power cord
before use. Ensure appliance is
fully cooled before storing power
cord inside the control box.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The symbol shown
indicates that this
appliance should not be
disposed of in normal
household waste. It should be
taken to a local authority waste
collection centre designated
for this purpose or to a dealer
providing this service. For more
information, please contact your
local council office.
This appliance is marked with
a hot surface symbol, the lid
and the outer surface will be hot
when the appliance is operating
and for some time after use.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
A. 2200 watt element
Fast heat up and quick searing
and toasting.
B. Floating hinged top plate
Automatically adjusts to thick or
thin meats, seafood, vegetables
and sandwiches.
C. Durable non-stick cooking plates
D. Angle adjust non-slip feet
E. Cord storage
Conveniently wraps in base.
F. Variable temperature control dial
Sear steaks in minutes or toast gourmet
café-style sandwiches.
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G. Cleaning spatula
H. POWER and READY lights
I. Adjustable height control
With 7 settings to suit grilling preference.
J. Locking storage clip
Lock the plates closed for convenient
upright storage.
K. Heavy duty die cast arms
L. Removable drip tray
Dishwasher safe.
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BEFORE FIRST USE
Remove and safely discard any packaging
material or promotional labels before using
your grill for the first time. Check that the
cooking plates are clean and free of dust. If
necessary, wipe over with a soft damp cloth.
Dry thoroughly.
NOTE
When using the grill for the first time
you may notice a fine smoke haze.
This is caused by the heating of some
of the components. There is no need
for concern.
The grill can be used as a grill for searing
meats and vegetables or as a sandwich press
for toasting breads and foccacias. It also
features an adjustable height control feature
which allows you to fix the top plate to a
range of positions above the bottom plate.
TO USE AS A GRILL
1. Insert the power plug into a 230/240V
power outlet and turn the power ON.
The red POWER light will illuminate.
2. Turn the variable temperature control
to SEAR for fast heat up. Allow the grill
to pre-heat with the top cooking plate
in the closed position until the green
READY light illuminates.
3. When the grill has preheated, place
the foods to be cooked onto the bottom
cooking plate. Always place foods
towards the rear of the bottom
cooking plate.
NOTE
The grill can be used to cook foods in
the open or closed position.
4. Close the top cooking plate. The top
cooking plate has a floating hinge that
is designed to evenly press down on
food. The top plate must be fully
lowered to achieve grill marks on the
selected foods.
5. Grilling times will depend on the food
being cooked. Refer to Grilling Guide
(page 12).
6. Once food is cooked, use the
handle to open the grill and raise the
top cooking plate. Remove food with
the help of a plastic or wooden
spatula. Never use metal tongs or a
knife as these can cause damage to the
non-stick coating.
NOTE
Always allow the grill to pre-heat until
the green READY light illuminates.
WARNING
Fully unwind the power cord from the
cord storage facility before use.
OPERATING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
TO USE AS A SANDWICH PRESS
1. Insert the power plug into a 230/240V
power outlet and turn the power ON.
The red POWER light will illuminate.
2. Turn the variable temperature control to
SANDWICH setting. Allow the grill to
preheat with the top cooking plate in the
closed position until the green READY
light illuminates.
3. When the sandwich press has
pre-heated, place the sandwich onto
the bottom cooking plate. Always place
sandwiches towards the rear of the
bottom cooking plate.
NOTE
The grill can be used to cook foods in
the open or closed position.
4. Close the top cooking plate. The top
cooking plate has a floating hinge that
is designed to evenly press down on the
sandwich. The top plate must be fully
lowered to cook sandwiches.
5. Toasting should take approximately
5–8 minutes. Exact toasting time will be
a matter of taste. It will also depend on
the type of bread and type of filling used.
6. Once the sandwich is cooked, use the
handle to open the grill and raise the
top cooking plate. Remove sandwich
with the help of a plastic or wooden
spatula. Never use metal tongs or a
knife as these can cause damage to
the non-stick coating.
USING THE ADJUSTABLE GRILLING
HEIGHT CONTROL FEATURE
Adjustable height control feature allows you
to fix the top plate to a range of positions
above the bottom plate. This allows your
grill to be used to grill delicate ingredients
such as fish and hamburger buns without
squashing. It can also be used for toasting
open sandwich melts and snacks where
you don’t need to apply the height of
the top plate.
1. Turn the variable temperature control
to SEAR or SANDWICH setting and
allow the grill to pre-heat until the green
READY light illuminates.
2. Place food to be grilled or your sandwich
to be melted on the bottom plate.
3. Move the adjustable height control clip
on the right hand side of the grill to the
desired height.
4. Slowly lower the top plate until it rests
on the adjustable height control clip.
5. The top plate will radiate the desired
heat to lightly grill foods or melt
ingredients such as cheese. Grilling and
toasting times will be a matter of taste.
It will depend on the height of the
top plate.
NOTE
The adjustable height control can be
moved to accommodate thick or thin
foods by sliding the clip forwards or
backwards along the arm.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NEW APPLIANCE
USING THE ANGLE ADJUST
NON-SLIP FEET
Your grill features unique extendable feet
which are designed to level the bottom
plate when cooking foods such as sausages.
This ensures the sausages do not roll off
the hotplate but still drain the maximum
amount of fat while cooking.
VARIABLE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL DIAL
The grill features a variable temperature
control dial which allows a variety of foods
to be cooked. With the dial set on SEAR the
temperature is correctly suited to grill meats
or other foods.
With the dial set on SANDWICH the
temperature is correctly suited to toasting
sandwiches. The variable temperature
control dial allows you to select a setting
suited to the foods which are being cooked.
HINTS FOR BEST RESULTS FOR
GRILLING MEAT
For best grilling results use meat cuts which
are thick enough to touch the top and base
plate when the grill is closed.
RECOMMENDED CUTS
Beef • Sirloin (New York),
Rump, Rib Eye
(Scotch Fillet), Fillet.
Lamb • Trim Lamb Leg Steaks,
Fillet, Eye of Loin, Cutlets
and Diced Lamb.
Pork • Butterfly loin Steaks,
Spare Ribs, Leg Steaks,
Fillets, Diced Pork.
• Tougher cuts such as beef blade,
topside steak or lamb forequarter or
neck chops can be used. To tenderise
these cuts marinate them for a few
hours or overnight in a marinade with
wine or vinegar to help break down the
connective tissue.
• If using a marinade recipe or
pre-marinated meats from your meat
retailer, drain excess marinade off and
dab with kitchen paper before placing
on the grill. Some marinades contain
high sugar levels which can scorch on
the grill plate when cooked.
• Do not over cook meat, even pork is
better served pink and juicy.
• Do not pierce meat with a fork or cut
meat while cooking. This will let the
juices escape, resulting in a tougher
dry steak.
• When removing fish pieces, use a flat
heat resistant plastic spatula to support
the food.

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GRILLING GUIDE
Contact grilling is a healthy and efficient way to cook. The cooking times are approximate
due to variances in ingredient thickness. It is not recommended to cook items with thick
bones such as T-bone steaks.
INGREDIENT AND TYPE COOKING TYPE
Beef sirloin steak 3 minutes for medium rare
5–6 minutes for well done
Beef minute steak 1–2 minutes
Beef hamburger patties 4–6 minutes
Pork scotch fillet 4–6 minutes
Pork loin steaks 4–6 minutes
Pork fillet 4–6 minutes
Lamb loin 3 minutes
Lamb cutlets 4 minutes
Lamb leg steaks 4 minutes
Chicken breast fillets 6 minutes or until cooked through
Chicken thigh fillets 4–5 minutes or until cooked through
Sausages thin 3–4 minutes
Sausages thick 6–7 minutes
Sandwich or foccacia 3–5 minutes or until golden brown
Vegetables sliced 1 cm thick – eggplant 3–5 minutes
Vegetables sliced 1 cm thick – zucchini 3–5 minutes
Vegetables sliced 1 cm thick – sweet potato 3–5 minutes
Seafood: Fish fillets 2–4 minutes
Seafood: Fish cutlets 3–5 minutes
GRILLING GUIDE

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CARE & CLEANINGCARE & CLEANING
Before cleaning, switch the power off at the
power outlet and then remove the power
plug. Allow your grill to cool before
cleaning. The grill is easier to clean
when slightly warm.
Always clean your grill after each use to
prevent a build up of baked-on foods.
Wipe cooking plates with a soft cloth to
remove food residue. For baked on food
residue squeeze some warm water mixed
with detergent over the food residue
then clean with a non abrasive plastic
scouring pad.
CLEANING THE DRIP TRAY
Remove and empty the drip tray after each
use and wash the tray in warm, soapy water.
Avoid the use of scouring pads or harsh
detergents as they may damage the surface.
Rinse and dry thoroughly with a clean, soft
cloth and replace.
Alternatively the drip tray can be cleaned in
the dishwasher.
DURABLE NON-STICK COATING
Cooking on a non-stick surface minimises
the need for oil, food does not stick and
cleaning is easier. Any discolouration
that may occur will only detract from the
appearance of the grill and will not affect the
cooking performance. When cleaning the
non-stick coating, do not use metal
(or other abrasive) scourers. Wash with
warm soapy water. Remove stubborn residue
with a non abrasive plastic scouring pad or
nylon washing brush.
NOTE
The cooking plates are coated
with a non-stick surface, do not
use abrasives.
NOTE
Do not use spray-on nonstick coatings
as this will affect the performance of
the non-stick surface on the
cooking plates.
STORAGE
To store your grill:
1. Switch off the grill and unplug power
cord from the power outlet.
2. Allow the grill to fully cool.
3. Slide the height control clip towards the
front handle to the LOCK position so
that the top and bottom cooking plates
are locked together.
4. Click the removable drip tray into place.
5. Wrap the power cord in the cord storage
area below the grill.
6. Store on a flat, dry level surface.
NOTE
The storage clip should not be used to
clamp down the top plate when food is
in the grill.
WARNING
Do not immerse any part of the grill in
water or any other liquid.

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STARTER RECIPES FROM SAGE
LEMON, THYME & GARLIC CHICKEN
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
Juice and zest of a lemon
40mls extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 chicken breast fillets
METHOD
1. Combine garlic, thyme, zest and juice
and olive oil and mix well.
2. Place chicken into a non-reactive dish
and pour prepared marinade over.
Allow to stand for 30 minutes.
3. Pre-heat grill using SEAR setting until
the green READY light illuminates.
4. Place chicken on preheated grill and
allow top plate to gently rest on chicken.
Cook for 4–5 minutes until chicken is
cooked through.
5. Remove and allow to rest, loosely
covered with foil for 5 minutes
before serving.
Serve with fresh salad leaves or
steamed vegetables.
CHILLI, ROSEMARY &
SOY LAMB FILLET
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 birdseye chilli, finely chopped
1 tablespoon, chopped fresh rosemary
50mls light soy sauce
100mls extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 x 300g lamb fillets
METHOD
1. Combine garlic, chilli, rosemary,
soya sauce and olive oil and in a large
mixing bowl.
2. Add lamb and season with salt and
pepper; toss to coat evenly and marinate
for 30 minutes.
3. Pre-heat grill using SEAR setting until
the green READY light illuminates.
4. Place lamb on preheated grill and allow
the top plate to rest lightly on lamb.
Cook for 4–5 minutes or until cooked to
your liking.
5. Remove and allow to rest, loosely
covered with foil for 5 minutes
before serving.

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STARTER RECIPES FROM SAGE
ITALIAN FOCACCIA
Serves 2
INGREDIENTS
1 large focaccia
2 tablespoons pesto
1–2 Roma plum tomatoes, sliced
150g thinly sliced Parma ham
3 pieces marinated artichokes in oil,
drained and sliced
100g bocconcini cheese, drained and sliced
½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
METHOD
1. Pre-heat grill using SANDWICH setting
until the green READY light illuminates.
2. Cut focaccia in half to form a sandwich.
Spread base with pesto evenly and place
tomatoes on top.
3. Lay Parma ham over the tomatoes
and top with artichoke, bocconcini
and red onion slices. Season with salt
and pepper.
4. Place focaccias on bottom plate of
preheated grill and lower top plate.
Cook 6–8 minutes or until golden, crisp
and heated through. Cut into portions
and serve immediately.
SMOKED SALMON TURKISH
TOASTED PIDE
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
1 large Turkish pide, halved and split in half
250g cream cheese
2 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon drained capers, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 courgette, ribboned with vegetable peeler
400g smoked salmon
METHOD
1. Pre-heat grill using SANDWICH setting
until the green READY light illuminates.
2. Combine cream cheese, lime juice,
capers, dill and pepper. Spread base
of Turkish bread with cream cheese
mixture. Top with courgette ribbons
and salmon. Season with freshly ground
black pepper and cover with lid.
3. Place on bottom plate of preheated
grill and lower top plate and cook until
golden, crisp and heated through,
approximately 5–8 minutes. Slice and
serve immediately.