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KitchenAid 4 Burner BBQ 720-0745GH review

KitchenAid 4 Burner BBQ 720-0745GH

CHOICE Expert Rating

72%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Clear labelling with grading, may require bending over to read and view controls.
  • Good open access to food if food warmer removed.
  • Good hood stability.
  • Easy to manoeuvre.
  • Comprehensive instructions with grilling and rotisserie cooking guides.
  • 10 year warranty on burners, 3 years on Stainless Steel, 1 year on all other parts.
  • BBQ cover included.
  • Side panels can protect food from draft.
  • Stainless steel is good quality less likely to rust.
  • Side burner accommodates a medium pan / saucepan flat wok, has a cover that can be used as a side table when not in use.
  • Storage in cupboard.
  • Hotplate is reversible.
  • Rear burner.
  • Light for illuminating the controls.
  • Thermometer in hood is accurate.
  • Reasonably easy to assemble.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Stainless steel exterior requires extra attention and effort, leaves smudges and can stain.
  • BBQ plates are difficult to clean in a domestic sink.
  • Stainless steel chargrill plate can be difficult to clean.
  • Smoke can be directed into your face.
  • Side tables do not collapse.
  • Side table have no handles, they are uncomfortable to hold when manoeuvring, some sharp edges.
  • Hood can become very hot.
  • Requires considerable effort to lift and remove a 9kg cylinder into and from the cupboard.
  • No positive positioning on controls when on high.
  • Expensive runnings costs.
  • Thermostat can be difficult to view due to condensation build up.

Type

Category
Backyard
Fuel type
Gas
Gas type
LPG

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
72%
Cooking performance score
75%
Ease of use score
67%
Evenness score
75%
Evenness with high fat cooking score
55%
Evenness with pita bread score
Not tested
Low temperature score
90%
Heat recovery score
Not tested
Roasting score
80%
Cleaning score
55%
External temperatures after 60min (controls / handle / hood / side tables)
23°C / 24°C / 70°C / 36°C
Gas consumption (kg/hr)
1

Sustainability

Reliability score
Not available
Satisfaction score
Not available
Warranty
10 years for burners, 3 years for stainless steel, 1 year for all other parts

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$2,495.00
Running costs over 5 years
$803.00

Specifications

Number of burners
4
Hotplate grill material
Cast iron and stainless steel
Flame diffuser material
Stainless steel
Burner material
304 grade stainless steel
Ignition type
Electronic
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
125 x 140 x 66
Weight (kg)
N/A
Total cooking area (m2)
0.33
Website
barbequesgalore.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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