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After just over 12 months in the development process, the Heatlie Island Gourmet Elite is now ready for purchase...

We know you will be pleased with the outcome and look forward to your feed back. Thank you to all those who have followed the project and waited... and waited....as a small Australian manufacturing business facing challenging times, this product is very important to our future success. We look forward to hearing your stories and sharing your Island Gourmet Elite pictures through our Facebook Page.

 Read on for more information and click here to visit our Island Gourmet Elite Gallery.

 

Island Gourmet Elite

    The Heatlie Island Gourmet Elite comes as a flat packed bbq, with instructions for assembly included. This bbq has been specially designed to be put together with minimal fuss and few additional components. Before the bbq is installed you will need to have a bench organised as the bbq sits into the bench top. You can purchase the Heatlie Island Gourmet cabinet which has the necessary ventilation requirements as specified by the Australian Standards.

Unique features of the Island Gourmet Elite

It can be installed into any combustible material......

This barbecue is the only one on the market which is able to be installed directly into a bench and bench top made from combustible materials. This is because the design of the bbq deflects heat away from these critical areas. This means it can be dropped into any standard kitchen bench, eliminating the need for granite or stone benchtops. Granite, stone and similar materials will remain the preferred option for many Outdoor Kitchen owners, giving a look of sophistication and quality, to match the same characteristics in the Heatlie Island Gourmet Elite.

Designed to fit into standard benchtops ...

This bbq will fit into a standard 600mm benchtop. Another bonus for Outdoor Kitchen owners who have had their kitchen built but are yet to choose their bbq, and easy for builders and cabinet makers too, eliminating the need for a non-standard bench to be manufactured.

Flame failure as standard ...

This safety feature is often a standard requirement for many Outdoor Kitchen installations. It is now included in this new product as part of the gas tap configuration and is designed to cut the gas supply if the flame is extinguished by a gust of wind, for example.

Auto ignition ...

As the knob on the Island Gourmet Elite is turned, the piezo ignition automatically lights the bbq. No additional buttons to push and maintain. Easy, no fuss and works every time.

Easy to clean ...

The Island Gourmet Elite features a lift out plate and a seperate fat container which allows for easy cleaning while still eliminating the risk of a flare up from dripping fat. The plate can be lifted out, pressure cleaned or scrubbed, then easily replaced for your next bbq. The fat container can be easily cleaned out also.

Flat packed ...

When designing the Heatlie Island Gourmet Elite, we considered the packaging, transportation and installation requirements of our customers, and the result was a flat packed bbq which is easy to put together, comfortably lifted by 2 people and transported from factory to customer with ease. DIY home renovators and tradespeople alike will appreciate the effortless assembly and installation.

LPG or Natural Gas ... and Universal GasHood_and_cabinet

Bottled LPG and piped Natural Gas is able to be used safely on the  Island Gourmet Elite. There is a small additional cost for the Natural Gas version. Heatlie were also successful in obtaining approval from the AGA (Australian Gas Association) for the use of Universal Gas, allowing this product to be used in other countries using this type of gas.

Optional extras ....

 Hood

 The roasting hood is available which features a thermometer to assist the cook with keeping track of the temperature and cooking time of roasts and other larger items. This can be added when you purchase your new bbq or can be fitted easily at a later date.

Cabinet

 A two door cabinet is currently available (the 3 door version is a display version only). This is made in our factory in Australia and is designed to house the new Island Gourmet Elite. We plan to add the three door version down the track......

Installation


Box Contents

    Your Island Gourmet Box will contain the bbq, a flat lid, and a manifold with a hose and regulator attached.
    Allen keys and associated screws are also included.
    A full inventory list is included in the box with the instructions. Please check that all items have been included when you receive your bbq.

Cooking Guide

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Seasoning the Plate

As the Heatlie Island Gourmet Elite hotplate is made from mild steel, it is recommended that the steel hotplate be " seasoned" to reduce the likelihood of food sticking to the hotplate.
This is achieved by following these simple steps:
1. Wash hotplate using warm soapy water.
2. Rinse and dry hotplate.
3. Turn on barbecue and apply a layer of vegetable or cooking oil.
4. Turn off barbecue.
5. Wipe off layer of oil.
6. After cooking, scrape food particles off hotplate and apply a layer of cooking oil before storage. After continual use you will notice a brown film developing over the hotplate. This seasoning process will reduce the likelihood of food sticking to the hotplate.

FAQs

What is the Island gourmet Elite Barbecue plate made from?

The BBQ plate is made from mild steel and is available in 5mm thicknesses only.

Do I need to season the plate?

Seasoning the plate will stop food from sticking and give you a better cooking surface.

How do I light my BBQ if the piezo ignition does not work?