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Ziegler & Brown Turbo Classic 4 Burner review

Ziegler & Brown Turbo Classic 4 Burner

CHOICE Expert Rating

74%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Easy to manoeuvre.
  • Controls angled upwards for easier viewing.
  • Thermometer in hood is accurate.
  • Fairly comprehensive instructions with quick guide.
  • Handles on hotplate for easier handling and removing.
  • Gas bottle sits inside cupboard.
  • Instructions are reasonably good. Nicely made.
  • Side burner has a cover so can be used as a side table.
  • Extra large side tables.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Some smoke can be directed into the user's face.
  • 3 hours assembly time for 1 person.
  • Hood is very heavy.
  • Some stainless steel on exterior requires extra attention when cleaning.
  • Hood can become dangerously hot.
  • No resistance to positive positioning on high.
  • Gas bottle sits in round insert inside cupboard, requires considerable effort to lift and remove the cylinder into and from the cupboard.

Type

Category
Backyard
Fuel type
Gas
Gas type
LPG

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
74%
Cooking performance score
75%
Ease of use score
72%
Evenness score
70%
Evenness with high fat cooking score
75%
Evenness with pita bread score
Not tested
Low temperature score
80%
Heat recovery score
Not tested
Roasting score
75%
Cleaning score
65%
External temperatures after 60min (controls / handle / hood / side tables)
39°C / 34°C / 86°C / 48°C
Gas consumption (kg/hr)
1.15

Sustainability

Reliability score
88%
Satisfaction score
85%
Warranty
10 years for BBQ frame and roasting hood, 3 years for cooking surface, burners and other parts

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$2,799.00
Running costs over 5 years
$925.00

Specifications

Number of burners
5
Hotplate grill material
Cast iron
Flame diffuser material
2 x cast iron, 2 x glass covering infrared burner
Burner material
Cast iron and RQT
Ignition type
Piezo
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
119 x 165 x 60
Weight (kg)
N/A
Total cooking area (m2)
0.32
Website
zieglerandbrown.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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