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Masport Weekender 4 MKII 553272 review

Masport Weekender 4 MKII 553272

CHOICE Expert Rating

69%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Side panels can protect food and flame from drafts.
  • BBQ plate is all chargrill and a hotplate is included.
  • Controls positioned at the front on a slight angle for easier viewing.
  • Hotplate is reversible.
  • Positive positioning for controls on high and low.
  • 2/3 chargrill and 1/3 hotplate.
  • No sharp edges.
  • Very easy to manoeuvre, large lockable 4 castors can roll in independent directions.
  • Separate ignition for each burner.
  • Fairly easy to remove hotplates for cleaning. Three plates are easier to clean in a domestic sink.
  • 5 year warranty is limited to the grill body.
  • Fairly comprehensive instructions.
  • Side burner accommodates a large pan / saucepan flat wok, has a cover that can be used as a side table when not in use.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Thermometer in hood is not accurate.
  • BBQ takes around 2.5 – 3 hours to assemble by 1 person, No tools supplied. Poor instructions, no details on which screws to use in each step.
  • Smoke is directed into your face.
  • Side tables do not collapse.
  • Large dial knobs with no grip and no cross bar.
  • Side burner control knob is positioned between the 2 right hand side burner controls and can be confusing.
  • Restricted viewing of labelling, need to bend down to view.
  • Some stainless steel on the exterior requires extra attention and effort.
  • Gas bottle requires considerable effort to lift the cylinder onto hook.

Type

Category
Backyard
Fuel type
Gas
Gas type
LPG

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
69%
Cooking performance score
71%
Ease of use score
66%
Evenness score
75%
Evenness with high fat cooking score
55%
Evenness with pita bread score
Not tested
Low temperature score
80%
Heat recovery score
Not tested
Roasting score
75%
Cleaning score
65%
External temperatures after 60min (controls / handle / hood / side tables)
36°C / 65°C / 72°C / 63°C
Gas consumption (kg/hr)
0.88

Sustainability

Reliability score
Not available
Satisfaction score
Not available
Warranty
5 years (but limited to the grill body)

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$499.00
Running costs over 5 years
$707.00

Specifications

Number of burners
4
Hotplate grill material
40/60 cast iron
Flame diffuser material
Vitreous Enamel
Burner material
Cast iron
Ignition type
Integrated
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
115 x 139 x 53
Weight (kg)
N/A
Total cooking area (m2)
0.28
Website
masport.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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