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Gasmate Specialist Deluxe Series 11 BQ8342 review

Gasmate Specialist Deluxe Series 11 BQ8342

CHOICE Expert Rating

72%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Easy to use controls.
  • Comprehensive instructions with diagrams for assembly.
  • Good open access to food.
  • Slide-out gas bottle storage in the cupboard.
  • Controls illuminate when turned on.
  • Good access to all areas when cleaning.
  • Most exterior surfaces are of a coated metal, easy to wipe over.
  • Easy to remove hotplates for cleaning as the chargrill plate is in two pieces.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Difficult to assemble due to poor magnet and bracket holes not being aligned; also needed to fix door.
  • Some smoke is directed into your face.
  • Hood is quite heavy.
  • Need to bend over to read controls.
  • Battery Not included for battery-operated ignition.
  • Stainless steel across the control panel and parts of the hood requires extra effort when cleaning.
  • Slightly sharp edges inside hood.
  • Can be awkward to manoeuvre, as there are no handles on side tables.

Type

Category
Backyard
Fuel type
Gas
Gas type
LPG

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
72%
Cooking performance score
73%
Ease of use score
70%
Evenness score
70%
Evenness with high fat cooking score
70%
Evenness with pita bread score
Not tested
Low temperature score
75%
Heat recovery score
Not tested
Roasting score
75%
Cleaning score
65%
External temperatures after 60min (controls / handle / hood / side tables)
22°C / 37°C / 80°C / 46°C
Gas consumption (kg/hr)
0.63

Sustainability

Reliability score
Not available
Satisfaction score
Not available
Warranty
Not collected

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$1,199.00
Running costs over 5 years
$503.00

Specifications

Number of burners
4
Hotplate grill material
Cast iron
Flame diffuser material
Stainless steel and cast iron with heat bricks
Burner material
Stainless steel
Ignition type
Piezo
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
118 x 156 x 64
Weight (kg)
N/A
Total cooking area (m2)
0.38
Website
gasmate.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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