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1600 SERIES Assembly and Operating Instructions BUILT IN BBG1640SA, BBG1640DA BBG1650SA, BBG1650DA AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY...
CONGRATULATIONS CONTENTS Dear Customer, Important safety instructions ................3 Product description ..................4 Congratulations and thank you for choosing our barbecue. Product dimensions ..................5 We are sure you will find it a pleasure to use. Before you use the barbecue, we recommend that you read through the relevant Gas specifications ....................6 sections of this manual, as well as the built-in manual to get a Natural gas conversion ...................7...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not test for leaks with a naked flame. Please read the user manuals carefully and store in a handy place for later reference. • Do not modify the construction of this appliance or modify the injector orifice size. •...
GAS SPECIFICATIONS MODEL BBG1640SA BBG1640DA BBG1650SA BBG1650DA Gas type Universal LPG Universal LPG Universal LPG Universal LPG Maximum gas consumption 60 MJ/h 68 MJ/h 75 MJ/h 85 MJ/h ø 1.10 mm ø 1.15 mm ø 1.10 mm ø 1.15 mm Injector orifice diameter (barbecue burners) Number of injectors (barbecue burners) Regulator pressure...
NATURAL GAS CONVERSION 3. Connecting the appliance to a natural gas supply WARNING • The appliance shall be installed in accordance to AS/NZS5601 Conversion of this unit to natural gas must be carried out by a gas installations and any relevant local gas fitting rules. qualified licensed person and a Certificate of Compliance must •...
INSTALLATION WARNINGS Choosing a location WARNING • This appliance shall only be used in an above ground, open When planning the location and preparing the installation air situation with natural ventilation without stagnant areas, structure for this appliance note the following: where gas leakage and products of combustion are rapidly dispersed by wind or natural convection.
MOUNTING ENCLOSURE GUIDELINES Mounting enclosure dimensions when installed with Beefeater hanging bracket BA70HS 650mm min. 604mm 880mm 4 burner Separation panel 40mm gap min. 1050mm 5 burner Gas bottle Rear wall/splashback to be venting slots Gas bottle non-combustible material venting slots Enclosure construction Enclosure ventilation requirements •...
ASSEMBLING THE BARBECUE Tools required: Fasteners supplied (with hanging bracket kit) The barbecue can be mounted into the enclosure by using M6 x 25MM the BeefEater hanging bracket kit BA70HS or by resting the 8 OFF barbecue directly on its base. See step 1-4 for mounting of the hanging bracket kit.
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ASSEMBLING THE BARBECUE x 3, 4 or 5 ASSEMBLING THE BARBECUE...
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Install the flame tamers above the burners that will be under a grill plate. See below for configuration. For 4 burner models: For 5 burner models (to suit Option 1 plate and grill setup, see Step 8, page 13): For 5 burner models (to suit Option 2 plate and grill setup, see Step 8, page 14): ASSEMBLING THE BARBECUE...
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ASSEMBLING THE BARBECUE Install the solid plate and grill/s in one of the below configuration options, in order to keep the fat drainage hole from being placed directly above a burner. For easier installation, place the solid plate first, followed by the grill plates.
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For 5 burner models: Option 2 ASSEMBLING THE BARBECUE...
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ASSEMBLING THE BARBECUE Plate and grill removal The plate and grill may be removed for cleaning following below steps: First lift up the grill from the centre edge as pictured, then remove the solid plate (and 2nd grill if fitted) for cleaning. ASSEMBLING THE BARBECUE...
BURNER REMOVAL, FITTING AND LEAK TEST PROCEDURE IMPORTANT After completing the gas hose connections, conduct a leak test following the leak test procedure before using the appliance. WARNING To ensure gas tight connections, complete the gas leak test procedure before and after gas hose connection and after every reconnection of the gas cylinder.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Control functions Lighting instructions Before lighting the barbecue: • Do not attempt to light burners with the cooking surfaces covered • Check that all hoses and gas fittings are tight • Read instructions before lighting • Open the roasting hood •...
COOKING METHODS Direct cooking method Indirect cooking method This method of cooking requires the hood to be closed. This method of cooking can be done with the hood either closed or open. Indirect cooking involves little or no heat directly underneath the food.
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INDIRECT COOKING / ROASTING Reposition the grill plates You may find it useful to purchase a meat thermometer to help take the guess work out of cooking. To achieve the best heat circulation around the food, it is best Meats such as beef, lamb, veal and pork should be about to remove the hotplate from the barbecue and position the two 70˚C/160˚F when medium.
CLEANING AND CARE The cleaning and care instructions are essential for the proper Cleaning the Burners functioning and operation of your appliance over time. Failure to • Check main opening of burner regularly for insect nests (eg. adhere to these care instructions may affect your ability to make wasp, ants or spiders).
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CHECK Barbecue will not light Ignition system not working Check to see visible spark at starter probe - if no spark is present when control knob is turned then the unit may need to be serviced or replaced. Contact your BeefEater dealer.
GAS SPECIFICATIONS Gas Type Natural Gas Universal LPG BMG1641SA 1.80 1.10 1.80 1.10 BMG1651SA Injector orifice diameter - barbecue burner 1.90 1.15 BMG1641DA 1.90 1.15 BMG1651DA Injector orifice diameter - side burner 1.80 1.15 Barbecue burners Side burners BMG1641SA Total Gas Consumption (MJ/h) BMG1651SA consumption Total Gas Consumption (MJ/h)
(c) c osmetic damage which does not affect the operation of the This document sets out the terms and conditions of the product Appliance; warranties for BeefEater 1600 series BBQ. It is an important document. Please keep it with your proof of purchase documents (d) damage to the Appliance caused by: in a safe place for future reference should there be a manufacturing (i) negligence or accident;...
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For more information on all Beefeater products, or for dimension and installation information, call into your retailer, phone or email our customer care team or visit our website: AUSTRALIA phone: 1300 307 939 fax: 1800 356 669 email: customercare@electrolux.com.au web: beefeaterbbq.com NEW ZEALAND phone:...