Breville panini press technology
Inside a Breville panini press you will find a whole range of technological features that make these toasted sandwich makers hi-tech appliances. Their non-stick surfaces are made of similar material as is used in the aerospace industry. Breville panini machines use QuanTanium which is non-stick material that contains titanium particles. Titanium is the strongest and lightest metal known today. This nonstick coating is hard wearing because it is stronger than kitchen utensils which may otherwise damage the coating. This makes Breville panini presses hard wearing and long lasting. Not only this, when it comes time to clean your sandwich maker you will find that it is very easy to get any left over food and spillages mopped up. Although as with other kitchenware, prior to cleaning it is best to let the surfaces cool down fully. This helps to avoid injury and is also thought to be beneficial for the surfaces. Even though this coating is very advanced, this is not the only thing that Breville kitchen appliances have going for them. Read on to discover some of the other features of the latest Breville sandwich makers.
Breville panini press features
The BSG520XL and BSG540XL panini presses are 1500 watt models that both heat up quickly and provide for fast toasting of your sandwiches or whatever else you decide to put inside your machine. There is a light on the front that indicates when the unit has power running into it and this light also shows when the machine is warm enough to start heating your toasted sandwiches. Breville kitchen appliances in general are stylish to look at and a Breville panini press is no different. They are a lovely silver color that is actually a stylish brushed stainless steel finish. They are easy to clean on the outside so that they retain their chic look. The top plate does not need to have a fixed height. This means that it can automatically adjust to the thickness of your panini. Or if you prefer you can set the height at which the top place returns to. This is useful if you are cooking an open sandwich or a "melt". As mentioned above, both the top and bottom plates have a non-stick coating which helps you to be able to eat more of your food while making the sandwich press easier to clean. Breville sandwich presses sit on non-slip feet which provide them with a solid base.
Breville panini press operation
Starting to use a new Breville panini press is pretty straight forward. There are however a few things that you should be aware of before you start toasting your first sandwich. When you take your sandwich maker out of the box be sure to remove all the packing materials round the machine. Also you may want to wipe it down with a damp cloth to make sure it is clean and ready to use. Then when you want to start making a toasted panini you will need to connect the power cable to an electrical power outlet. Once you have done this, the red power light will show that it is connected to a power supply. You want to let your Breville panini maker to heat up until the green light indicating it is ready for use lights up. During this time you may see some smoke rising from the toaster. However this is typical of a first use and is nothing to worry about. As you are waiting for the light to turn green, this is a good time to cut the bread you want to use for your panini as well as arrange the ingredients inside. Then by the time you have done this, the machine will surely be ready to make your food. Placing the bread to be toasted towards the back of the device is the suggested way to do it. Then simply close the top cooking plate on top of your panini. It will take about 5 minutes, perhaps a little longer, for your toasted Breville sandwich to be made. Then when it is ready simply open the lid and remove your panini. It is best to use a wooden or plastic spatula if you need some help. Even though the non-stick coating is strong there is no need to risk damaging it by using metal utensils or knives. Using a Breville panini press is as simple as that.
