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Gasmate Paragon Digital Electric BBQ with Cabinet Trolley BQE303 review

Gasmate Paragon Digital Electric BBQ with Cabinet Trolley BQE303

CHOICE Expert Rating

65%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Small half grill and small half hotplate. Hotplate is reversible.
  • BBQ has collapsible side tables.
  • Digital temperature and time reading on the control panel.
  • Viewing window with fairly good viewing of the food cooking.
  • Good size cupboard for storage.
  • Separate on/off switch illuminates when on, positioned at the side if the BBQ.
  • Large digital display, fairly clear labelling of the temperature and the time.
  • Small plates are easy to clean, divided into 2 pieces. Fits comfortably in a domestic sink.
  • Good size drip tray can be accessed from the front.
  • Comprehensive instructions for use.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Thermometer in hood is not accurate.
  • Hood and side tables can become dangerously hot.
  • Only OK open access to food, when food warmer is removed.
  • Smoke is directed into your face.
  • Need to bend down to read and view the display.
  • Exterior is mainly stainless steel which requires extra attention.
  • Electrical cord is short so may need an extension cord when cooking outside.
  • Poor instructions for assembly.

Type

Category
Balcony / portable
Fuel type
Electric
Gas type
N/A

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
65%
Cooking performance score
61%
Ease of use score
70%
Evenness score
50%
Evenness with high fat cooking score
65%
Evenness with pita bread score
40%
Low temperature score
75%
Heat recovery score
Not tested
Roasting score
55%
Cleaning score
65%
External temperatures after 60min (controls / handle / hood / side tables)
27°C / 53°C / 89°C / 91°C (stainless steel part of side table), 41°C (trolley part of side table)
Gas consumption (kg/hr)
N/A

Sustainability

Reliability score
Not available
Satisfaction score
Not available
Warranty
1 year

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$999.00
Running costs over 5 years
$80.00

Specifications

Number of burners
N/A
Hotplate grill material
Cast iron
Flame diffuser material
N/A
Burner material
Electric coil (2 x carbon element tubes)
Ignition type
Thermostat
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
104 x 112 x 52
Weight (kg)
34
Total cooking area (m2)
0.14
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
N/A
Hotplate
1
Chargrill

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