Gasmate BBQ 1010 User manual

02685 10/10
Important: Retain these instructions for future use.
Gasmate®is a registered trademark of: Sitro Group Australia Pty Ltd www.gasmate.com.au
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Platinum BBQ Series
4 Burner - BBQ 1010
6 Burner - BBQ 1011
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off the gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. If odour continues, immediately
call your gas supplier.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapour and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
WARNING:
Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance can
cause injury or property damage.
Read the instructions thoroughly before
installing or servicing this equipment.
FEATURES
• PremiumgasBBQ
• Doubleskinned 
stainless steel hood with
temperature gauge
• StainlesssteelBBQ 
body, fascia, cabinet
and side shelves
• Electronicpiezoignition
• Stainlesssteelgrill
• Enamelcoatedhotplate
• Stainlesssteelmain 
burners
• OperatesonPropaneGas
• Completewithhose
and regulator
• AGACertified
• Certifiedforconversion
to Natural Gas

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Gas Installation Codes
•Barbecuesmustbeusedinaccordancewiththe
installation requirements of your gas supply
authority, or the Australian Standard AS 5601.
•Barbecuesforusewithbottledgasarelabelled
‘propane gas’.
•Barbecuesforusewithnaturalgasarelabelled
‘natural gas’ and must be installed by an
 authorisedperson.Checkthegastypesticker
attached to the barbecue.
Clearances
MinimumClearancesfromcombustiblematerials
must be:
Rear - 600mm & Sides - 600mm
Hose & Regulator Safety
The regulator and hose assembly supplied with
the barbecue are suitable for propane gas only. A
gas regulator adjusted to have an outlet pressure
of 2.75kPA is supplied for connection to the
propane gas cylinder. The pressure regulator and
hose assembly supplied with the barbecue must
be used. Replacement pressure regulators and
hoseassembliesmustbethosespeciedbythe
barbecue manufacturer.
When connecting the hose and regulator assembly
to the gas cylinder, take care to avoid unnecessary
twistingorkinkingoftheexiblehose.
After the assembly has been secured, turn on the
gas and check for leaks by brushing a soap and
water solution over all connections.
If you are unable to correct the leak by tightening
the connections, turn off the gas and contact the
supplier immediately.
Always ensure the barbecue is kept away from
ammablematerialsandthegascylinderclear
of any heat source. When changing over from
an empty gas cylinder to a full one make sure
thisprocedureiscarriedoutinaamefree
atmosphere.
Specications
Barbecuespecicationscanbefoundonthe
data label attached to the door panel or the
barbecue body. Hose connection thread at gas
inletis1/4”-BSP.
Gas Cylinder Use & Safety
This is a low pressure barbecue and must only be
used with the hose and regulator supplied. Your
barbecue is designed for use with 9Kg propane
gascylinderscertiedtoAS2469.
Thecylindershouldbelledbyareputablegas
supplierandvisuallyinspectedandre-qualiedat
eachlling.
GENERAL INFORMATIONCONTENTS
Section Page
General information 2-3
Lighting procedure 4
Operatingprocedure 6
Careandmaintenance 7
Assembly instructions 9-10
Natural gas conversion 11
Safe locations 12
For any queries or assistance call
Customer Service
Australia Only
1300 174 876
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm EST
Do not return to place of purchase.
Keep your purchase receipt, this will be
required to make any claims under the 12
month warranty.

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Always keep cylinder in an upright position.
Always close the cylinder valve when the barbecue
is not in use.
Do not subject the cylinder to excessive heat.
Never Store your Gas Cylinder Indoors.
If you store your barbecue indoors, ALWAYS
disconnectthecylinderrstandstoreitsafely
outside.Cylindersmustbestoredoutdoorsina
well ventilated area out of reach of children, and
must not be stored in a building, garage or any
other enclosed area.
WARNING
Failure to comply with these instructions could
 resultinareorexplosionwhichcouldcause
serious bodily injury, death or property damage.
Accessible parts may be very hot.
Keep young children away.
 Anymodicationstothisbarbecuemay
be dangerous.
Do not move this barbecue during use.
Turn off gas supply at the cylinder after use.
Read instructions before using the barbecue.
Parts sealed by the manufacturer or their
agent must not be manipulated by the user.
This barbecue is only to be used and
stored outdoors.
Never operate this barbecue without
a regulator
 Donottestforgasleakswithanopename
If this information is not followed exactly, a
 recausingdeathorseriousinjurymayoccur.
Do not store a spare gas cylinder under or
 nearthisbarbecue.Neverllthecylinder
beyond 80% full. This barbecue is only to be
used and stored outdoors.
If you smell gas
1. Shut off gas to the barbecue at its source,
if possible.
 2.Extinguishanyopename.
 3.Openhood.
4. If odour continues, immediately call your
  gassupplierorredepartment.
Do not connect your barbecue to a gas
cylinder exceeding 9kg capacity.
Never connect an unregulated gas cylinder to
your barbecue.
Read carefully before assembling and operating
your barbecue.
Location of your Barbecue
DONOTuseyourbarbecueingarages,porches,
sheds, breezeways, or other enclosed areas. Your
barbecueistobeusedOUTDOORS.Thebarbecue
is not intended to be installed in or on recreational
vehicles and/or boats and should not be placed
under any surface that will burn. Do not obstruct
theowofcombustionandventilationairaround
the barbecue housing.
Check Barbecue for any Damage
Contactyoursupplierforassistanceregarding
replacement of any damaged or missing parts.
Do not operate a barbecue that appears damaged.
Barbecuesforusewithgascylindersare
labelled‘propanegas’.Checklabellingatthegas
connection on your barbecue.
Protect Children
Keep children away from barbecue during use and
untilbarbecuehascooledafteryouhavenished.
Do not allow children to operate barbecue.
Always ensure that no sporting or physical
activities are carried out in close proximity to the
barbecue during use and while still hot.
For your safety:
 •Donotstoreorusepetrolorother
  ammableliquidsinthevicinityofthisor
any other appliance.
 •Keepthegashoseawayfromhotsurfaces
and protect from dripping grease. Avoid
unnecessary twisting of hose. Visually
inspect the hose prior to each use for
cracks, excessive wear or other damage.
Replace the hose if necessary.
 •Nevertestforgasleakswithalitmatchor
  opename.Neverlightbarbecuewith
hood closed or before checking to ensure
the burner tubes are fully seated over gas
  valveorices.
 •Neverleanovercookingsurfacewhen
lighting.
 •Neveralterormodifytheregulatororgas
supply assembly.
 •Ensurethebarbecueissetuponalevel
and stable surface.
 •Donotmovethebarbecuewhileinuseor
when hot.
 •Removethedriptraybeforemoving.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Connecting & Disconnecting to
the gas source
Familiarise yourself with the general information
and safety guidelines located at the front of this
manual.
Check:
1.Thecylinderislled.Asloshingsoundwillbe
heard when shaken.
2.Theburnercontrolsareinthe‘OFF’position
Connecting:
1. Ensure cylinder valve is in its full off position.
2.Checkforanydamagetoeitherthecylinder
connection or the hose. NEVER attempt to use
damaged equipment.
3. When connecting the hose to the cylinder
tighten the nut to a positive stop by hand
or spanner.
4.Opencylindervalvefully.Ifaleakcanbeheard
at either end of the hose turn cylinder off and
tighten joint. Wait 5 minutes before re-testing
and use a soapy water solution to check the
joint. If bubbles appear, the connection will
need to be re-tightened.
Disconnecting:
1. Ensure the burner control is in the
 ‘OFF’position.
2. Ensure cylinder valve is in the full off position.
For storage and cylinder exchange, disconnect
hoseatthecylinderonly,DONOTdisconnecthose
from appliance.
LIGHTING PROCEDURE
Burner Operation &
Ignition System Check
1.Turnthecontrolknobsclockwiseto“OFF”
position.
2.Connecttheregulatortothegasbottle.Turn
 thegassupply“ON”atthecylinder.Check
with the use of soapy water for any gas
leakage between the bottle and the regulator
3. Push down a control knob and keep
pressing whilst turning anti-clockwise
to the “HIGH” position whilst also pressing the
ignition button (a clicking sound is heard), this
will light the burner. If the burner does not light,
repeat this process.
4. If the burner still does not light, turn the control
 knobto‘OFF’wait5minutesandrepeatstep3.
Nominal Hourly Gas Consumption
BBQ
Model
Number
Gas
Type
Number
of BBQ
Burners
Injector
Size Main
Burners
Injector
Size Side
Burner
Injector
Size Rear
Burner
Total Gas
Consumption
MJ/h
Gas
Pressure
kPa
BQ1011
Propane
6 0.98mm 1.13mm 1.00mm
96 MJ/h 2.75 kPa
MJ/h each 11.6 MJ/h 15 MJ/h 11.5 MJ/h
Natural
Gas
6 1.6mm 1.70mm 1.75mm
99 MJ/h 1.0 kPa
MJ/h each 12 MJ/h 14 MJ/h 13 MJ/h
BQ1010
Propane
4 0.98mm 1.13mm 1.00mm
73 MJ/h 2.75 kPa
MJ/h each 11.6 MJ/h 15 MJ/h 11.5 MJ/h
Natural
Gas
4 1.6mm 1.70mm 1.75mm
75 MJ/h 1.0 kPa
MJ/h each 12 MJ/h 14 MJ/h 13 MJ/h

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IMPORTANT
• Donotsmokewhenattemptingtoignite
the barbecue.
• Neverusevolcanicrock,heatbeadsor
other material.
• Alwaysuseprotectivegloveswhenhandling
hot components.
• Note: If for some reason, ignitor fails to
produce a spark at the electrode, barbecue
can be lit by a long barbecue match. With
hood open insert lighted match into match
lighting hole positioned on the side of the
 BBQbody.Pushandturnacontrolknobto
 ‘HIGH’.Burnerignitioncanbechecked
through this hole.
• Neverusethesideburnerwiththelidinthe
closed position. Never attempt to the light
the side burner with a pot over the burner.
 Lighttheburnerrst,andthenplacethepot
over the burner.
• DONOTUSETHEROTISSERIEBURNER
 WHENMAINBURNERSAREINOPERATION.
Problem: Burner will not ignite
Possible Reason Solution
Valve on cylinder is
closed
Openvalveoncylinder
Controlknobisoff Turn knob to high
when lighting
Igniter is faulty Usealongbarbecue
match
Ignition system check
5. Adjust the heat by turning the knob to the High/
Low position.
6.Toturnthebarbecue‘OFF’,turnthecylinder
 valvetothe‘OFF’positionandthenturnallof
the control knobs on the appliance clockwise to
 the‘OFF’position.
If the rotisserie back burner fails to remain alight
ortheamepatternisdisturbed,ensureitisnot
facing into a direct wind. Re-position the direction
oftheBBQ,wait5minutes,andtrythelighting
procedure again.
Beforecookingforthersttime,operatethe
barbecue for about 15 minutes with the lid closed
and the gas turned on HIGH. This will “heat
clean” the internal parts.

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IMPORTANT
• Thehoodmustbeintheopenposition
for lighting.
• Donotleavethebarbecueunattended
when alight.
• Neveruseallburnersonhighatthesame
time when cooking with the hood down.
• CleanyourbarbecueaftereachUSE.DO
 NOTuseabrasiveorammablecleaners,
as it will damage the parts of the product
 andmaystartare.Cleaninwarmsoapy
water.
Problem Possible Reason Solution
Food is not cooking or
is taking too long
Burnerhasgoneout Checkthatthegasbottleisnot
empty and re-ignite the burner
Cookingsurfacewasnotgiven
enough time to warm up before
the food was applied
Remove the food and give the
burner time to warm the cooking
surface (5-10 minutes)
There is too much food on the
cooking surface
Cooksmallerportions
Burner operation
OPERATING PROCEDURE
Burn-off
The cooking surface does not need any burn-off
time.Duetothenatureofthecoating,DONOT
use sharp or metallic objects on the surface.
Preheating
It is necessary to preheat the barbecue for at least
5 minutes before cooking certain foods, depending
on the type of food and the cooking temperature.
Food that requires a low cooking temperature,
needs only a period of 2-3 minutes preheating.
Cooking Temperatures
‘HIGH’setting-Usethissettingonlyforfastwarm
up, for searing steaks and chops, and for burning
food residue from the grill plates after cooking is
over. Rarely, if ever, do you use the ‘HIGH’ setting
for extended cooking.
‘MEDIUM’setting(mid-waybetween‘HIGH’
and‘LOW’).Usethissettingformostgrilling,and
for cooking hamburgers and vegetables.
‘LOW’setting-Usethissettingwhencookingvery
leancutssuchassh.
These temperatures vary with outside temperature
and the amount of wind.
Roasting
For best results when roasting remove the
hotplate and centre the grill.
The outer two burners should be used on the low
to medium setting.
Adjust the control knob to maintain the
temperature around the medium mark
(approx. 200oto 230o).
Approximate Cooking Time
The table below shows approximate cooking times
withthecontrolsetto‘MEDIUM’temperature.
Barbecue Roasts Minutes
Chicken&RareBeef
(approx.)
45 minutes per Kg
Beef&MediumLamb
(approx.)
60 minutes per Kg
Pork&WellDoneBeef/
Lamb (approx.)
75 minutes per Kg

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CARE & MAINTENANCE
Care & Maintenance
As with all appliances, proper care and
maintenance will keep them in top operating
condition and prolong their life. Your new gas
barbecueisnoexception.Byfollowingthese
cleaning procedures on a timely basis, your
barbecue will be kept clean and working properly
with minimum effort.
Flash-Back
Spiders and small insects occasionally spin
webs or make nests in the burner tubes during
warehousing and transit. These webs can lead to
agasowobstructionwhichcouldresultinare
in and around the burner tubes.
Thistypeofreisknownas‘FLASH-BACK’and
can cause serious damage to your barbecue and
create an unsafe operating condition for the user.
Although an obstructed burner tube is not the only
causeof‘FLASH-BACK’itisthemostcommon
cause and frequent inspection and cleaning of the
burner tubes is necessary.
Ifreoccursinandaroundtheburner,
immediately turn off gas at its source and turn the
burnercontrolto‘OFF’,waituntilthebarbecuehas
cooled, then clean the burner tubes and burner
ports.
Cleaning the Grill Plates
Aftercooking,turnburnercontrolto‘OFF’and
let barbecue cool before attempting to clean the
grillplates.Beforerstuseandperiodically,itis
suggested that you wash the grill plates in a mild
soap and warm water solution. You can use a
wash cloth to clean your barbecue plates.
Care of Cooking Surface
Useandcareoftheeasycleancookingsurfaceis
important. Do not use metal utensils or cut food
onthecookingsurface.Useonlyplasticcooking
utensils. Do not use pans on the cooking surface.
Do not overheat the cooking surface with the
hood down or when there is no food on the
cooking surface.
Cleaning the Drip Tray
To avoid fat or grease dripping from the barbecue
remove and empty the drip tray after each use.
Wait until the drip tray is cool to touch before
disposing of contents.
The drip tray should be washed periodically in a
mild detergent and warm water solution.
Abnormal Operation
Any of the following are considered to be abnormal
operation and may require servicing:
•Yellowtippingoftheburnerame
•Sootingupofgrillplates
•Burnersnotignitingproperly
•Burnersfailingtoremainalight
•Burnersextinguishedbytrolleydoors
•Gasvalves,whicharedifculttoturn
Service
If the appliance cannot be adjusted to perform
correctly it should not be used until serviced or
repaired.ContactSitroGroupAustraliaforspare
parts and service information.
WARNING
Bewareofspidersandwasps.Burnertube
should be inspected and cleaned periodically.
Toavoidanyare-ups,itisrecommended
that the drip tray be checked and emptied
regularly.Contentsofthedriptraymaybe
very hot during cooking. If emptied during
extended cooking extreme caution should be
taken and direct contact by hand should be
avoided at all times. Allow to cool completely
before disposing of the contents.
Should the burners extinguish for any reason,
turn off all control knobs and the cylinder gas
valve. Wait 5 minutes before attempting to
relight the appliance.
Ifagreaseorfatreoccurs,turnoffallcontrol
knobs and gas cylinder valve immediately until
thereisout.
A leak test must be carried out prior to using
theapplianceforthersttimeoreachtime
thegascylinderisrelledoreachtimethegas
hose and gas regulator being disconnected
from the gas cylinders or appliance.

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CLEANING THE BURNER
Follow these instructions to clean
and/or replace burners.
1. Turn gas off at control knobs and gas cylinder.
2. Remove cooking grates and grease tray.
3. Remove screw at end of burner using a
screwdriver.
4.Carefullylifteachburnerupandawayfrom
valve openings.
CAUTION: Inspect burner for any damage (cracks
or holes). If damage is found, replace with a new
burner. Reinstall the burner, ensuring they are
located on the gas valve.
We suggest three ways to clean the burner tubes.
Usetheoneeasiestforyou.
(A)Bendastiffwire(alightweightcoathanger
works well) into a small hook. Run the hook
through each burner tube several times.
(B)Useanarrowbottlebrushwithaexible
handle(DONOTuseabrasswirebrush),runthe
brush through each burner tube several times.
(C)Weareyeprotection:useanairhosetoforce
air into the burner tube and out the air ports.
Checkeachporttomakesureaircomesouteach
hole.
5. Wire brush entire outer surface of burner to
remove food residue and dirt.
6.Cleananyblockedportswithastiffwiresuchas
an open paper clip.
7.Checkburnerfordamage,duetonormalwear
and corrosion some holes may become
enlarged. If any large cracks or holes are found
replace burner.
8.Carefullyretburners,ensuringtheyare
located on the gas valve.
9. Replace screw at the end of burner.
10. Replace grease tray and cooking grates.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1．Side shelves
* There are 2 screws already
Pre-assembled on each side
*Loosen then hang the side shelf on
these 2 screws on each side
* Assemble 2 M6X15 screws
as shown on each side
* Tighten all screws
2．Side shelves can be folded down by lifting at pivot point first
Tools Required:
( not included)
IMPORTANT: Remove any transit protection
material before use.
M6X15 4PCS

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3. Unscrew ignition cap and place a Battery (Size: AA) into place with
the (+) end facing outwards. Screw cap back on. Upon pressing the
ignition button, you should hear a clicking sound.
4. For Manual Ignition, use a match placed onto end of match holder.

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WARNINGS
•Improperinstallation,adjustment,alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage.
•Readtheinstructionsthoroughlybefore
installing or servicing this equipment.
•THISAPPLIANCEMUSTNOTBEINSTALLED
ORUSEDINDOORS.
•NATURALGASAPPLIANCE.TOBEINSTALLED
ONLYBYANAUTHORISEDPERSON.
•THEAUTHORISEDPERSONWILLPROVIDEA
CERTIFICATEOFCOMPLIANCE.
•AsuitableAGAapprovednaturalgaspressure
regulator must be installed in the pipeline and
be set at 1 kPa.
NATURAL GAS CONVERSION
TO BE INSTALLED ONLY ON OR IN A
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ENCLOSURE
Note: Recommended clearances must be maintained.
Tools Required:
•Adjustablespanner
•Phillipsheadscrewdriver
GAS PIPING
1. (a) A minimum pipe diameter of 15mm is
required for inlet piping. A lever operated
shut-off valve should be installed within 1
metre of the appliance for servicing the unit.
(b) Where it is not practical to install solid
tubeAGAcertiedtoAS/NZS1869classA
stainless steel braided hose can be installed.
This hose assembly must comply with
AS5601 Gas Installations, pipe sizing tables
and shall not exceed 3 metres in length.
The internal diameter of the hose must not
be less than 10mm.
2.Checkwithlocalandstateplumbingand
heating codes regarding sizing of the gas lines.
3. All gas pipe connections must be sealed with a
gas pipe compound resistant to Natural Gas.
4. Installation of a drip leg if required in the gas
supply line must conform to AS5601.
5. When checking for gas leaks, do not use an
opename.Useasoapandwatersolutionand
check for bubbles indicating gas leakage.
6. Installation of 1/8” NPT plugged tapping,
accessible for test gauge connections,
is required upstream of the gas supply
connection.
Warning
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury
or property damage. Read the instructions
thoroughly before installing or servicing this
equipment.
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS
Appliances should be serviced at least annually
and servicing must only be carried out by a
Licensed Plumber or Authorised Person.
CleantheBurnerPortsandtopwithaSoftBrush.
Inspect and clean all combustion air inlets, then
replacetheBurnerensuringitisrmlysecured.
Minimum Clearance for Ventilation:
Rear 600 mm
Side 600 mm
NOTE TO INSTALLER:
1.Thegasvalveplugby-passoricesmustbe
increased to:
 BBQBurner -1.15mm
 SideBurner -1.00mm
2. Drill the injector as per the data label
specicationsorcontactcustomerserviceon
1300 174 876 to order an injector kit.
3.Thegashoseconnectionpointoricemustbe
increasedtoO7.0mm.
4. The gas hose connection point is inside the
right hand cabinet at the rear, 50cm up from
the base panel.
Air for combustion is provided by openings in the
side and bottom of the combustion chamber.
TEST OPERATION OF APPLIANCE
BEFORE LEAVING.
Conversion ONLY to be done by an authorised person.
Overall Dimensions
Length Width Height
BQ1010 117cm 60cm 116cm
BQ1011 146cm 60cm 116cm

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SAFE APPLIANCE LOCATIONS
This appliance shall only be used in an above
ground open-air situation with natural ventilation,
without stagnant areas, where gas leakage and
products of combustion are rapidly dispersed by
wind and natural convection.
Any enclosure in which the appliance is used
shall comply with the following:
An enclosure with walls on all sides, but at least
one permanent opening at ground level and no
overhead cover (see Example 1).
Within a partial enclosure that includes an
overhead cover and no more than two walls
(see Example 2 & 3).
Within a partial enclosure that includes an
overhead cover and more than two walls, the
following will apply:
at least 25% of the total wall area is completely
open, and at least 30% of the remaining wall area
is open and unrestricted (see Example 4 & 5).
In the case of balconies, at least 20% of the
total wall area shall be and remain open and
unrestricted.
DIAGRAMMATIC REPRESENTATIONS OF OUTDOOR AREAS
Thefollowingguresarediagrammaticrepresentationsofoutdoorareas.Rectangularareashavebeen
usedinthesegures–thesameprinciplesapplytoanyothershapedarea.