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Jumbuck 4 Burner Hooded Stardom BBQ with Side Burner review

Jumbuck 4 Burner Hooded Stardom BBQ with Side Burner

CHOICE Expert Rating

60%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Side panels can protect food from draft.
  • Side burner has a cover that can be used as a side table when not in use.
  • Fairly clear labelling with grading.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Only OK overall.
  • Only OK cooking performance result.
  • Borderline for ease of use result.
  • Some smoke can be directed into your face.
  • Side tables do not collapse.
  • Side tables have no handles, they are uncomfortable to hold, some sharp edges.
  • May require bending over to read and view controls.
  • Side burner control knob is positioned between the 2 right hand side burner controls and can be confusing.
  • Stainless steel exterior require extra attention and effort, leaves smudges.
  • Hotplates are heavy and difficult to clean in a domestic sink.
  • Basic instructions.
  • Handle can become hot.
  • Considerable flare ups, difficult to control.
  • Requires considerable effort to lift and remove a gas bottle into and from the cupboard.
  • No viewing window.
  • Hood and side tables can become dangerously hot.

Type

Category
Backyard
Fuel type
Gas
Gas type
LPG

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
60%
Cooking performance score
69%
Ease of use score
47%
Evenness score
65%
Evenness with high fat cooking score
50%
Evenness with pita bread score
Not tested
Low temperature score
70%
Heat recovery score
Not tested
Roasting score
90%
Cleaning score
40%
External temperatures after 60min (controls / handle / hood / side tables)
23°C / 40°C / 60°C / 65°C
Gas consumption (kg/hr)
0.94

Sustainability

Reliability score
82%
Satisfaction score
74%
Warranty
Not collected

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$349.00
Running costs over 5 years
$758.00

Specifications

Number of burners
4
Hotplate grill material
Cast iron
Flame diffuser material
Not specified
Burner material
Stainless steel
Ignition type
Electric
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
119 x 154 x 55
Weight (kg)
N/A
Total cooking area (m2)
0.31
Website
bunnings.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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