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Beefeater BS19242 Signature review

Beefeater BS19242 Signature

CHOICE Expert Rating

72%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very comprehensive instruction with diagrams for assembly.
  • Side panels protect food from drafts.
  • Easy access to all areas when cleaning.
  • Chargrill plate has large grooves to trap and help drain fat away from the burners.
  • Metal lever supplied for lifting hotplates.
  • Gas cylinder hooks on side of unit.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Fat splashes over controls.
  • Some smoke can be directed into your face.
  • No handles; side tables are used as handles.
  • Stainless steel exterior require extra attention, and can leave stains that are difficult to remove.
  • If drip tray is not positioned towards the back, fat can drip under and around fat tray and trolley making it awkward to slide out.
  • Metal support brackets for grill plates are not secured and can become loose when moving plates.
  • Poor quality stainless steel except on control panel.
  • Lengthy assembly time and care needed with sharp edges.
  • Thermometer may be inaccurate.
  • Requires considerable effort to lift and remove the cylinder onto the hook on side of unit.
  • Hood can become hot.

Type

Category
Backyard
Fuel type
Gas
Gas type
LPG

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
72%
Cooking performance score
76%
Ease of use score
65%
Evenness score
75%
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
85%
Cleaning score
55%
External temperatures after 60min (controls / handle / hood / side tables)
40°C / 32°C / 84°C / 40°C
Gas consumption (kg/hr)
1.57

Sustainability

Reliability score
87%
Satisfaction score
82%
Warranty
5 years for BBQ frame, 2 years for cooking surface, burners, hose regulator, auto lighter and rock trays

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$2,099.00
Running costs over 5 years
$1,259.00

Specifications

Number of burners
4
Hotplate grill material
Cast iron
Flame diffuser material
Aluminised steel
Burner material
Cast iron
Ignition type
Flame thrower
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
123 x 145 x 58
Weight (kg)
N/A
Total cooking area (m2)
0.31
Website
beefeaterbbq.com/en-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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