14Help Guide

Beefeater Barbecues

Your BeefEater barbecue has undergone a series of quality checking points prior to leaving the factory. Should you have a problem with your appliance please refer to the help guide below before calling your dealer or service person.

Important - Shut off the gas supply before performing any checks.

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.

 

 

Check that there is a visible flame coming from the pilot

 

 

ignition tube.

 

 

Check that the pilot ignition tube is not blocked by spider webs

 

 

or insect nests. Clear obstruction as required.

 

Turning on gas control too quickly

Allow at least 5 seconds for gas to flow through burner before

 

 

ignition.

 

No gas flow

Check that valve on gas cylinder is turned on.

 

 

Check that burner ports are free of obstructions.

 

 

Check that all gas injectors are clean and free of obstructions.

 

Burners not assembled correctly

Check that burners are correctly positioned in the barbecue

 

 

frame.

 

Burner ports or throat blocked

Check that the burner ports are not blocked by spider webs or

 

 

insect nests. Clean out as required.

Barbecue lights but goes out

Fuel supply turned off

Turn on gas valve at cylinder (LPG/Propane) or shutoff valve

soon after starting

 

on gas line (Natural Gas).

 

Gas cylinder low or empty

Refill cylinder with gas (LPG/Propane).

 

Kink in gas hose

Check that the gas line is not kinked or twisted.

 

Wind or breeze affecting operation

Ensure that the appliance is located out of the way of wind.

Burners will not cross light

 

Check that cross light channel is in place.

from one to the other

 

Check that burner ports are free of obstructions.

Low flame level or low heat

 

Check you are running on correct gas (NG or LPG/Propane).

output

 

Check gas injector size is correct.

Stainless steel discolours

Overheating appliance

Do not exceed maximum operating temperatures.

Rusting of cooking surfaces

 

Clean and reseason cast iron cooking surfaces.

(standard cast iron only)

 

 

 

 

 

How Long Will The Gas In My Cylinder Last?

If you have a full cylinder of propane, just look at the table below to see how many hours of gas you have, depending on how many burners you have alight. These figures. are approximate only

You may notice that if you have several burners alight and your cylinder becomes low on gas, the liquid may freeze up. If this occurs, turn the cylinder and all burners off and wait till the liquid thaws. You may then reignite the burners.

 

 

9 kg/20lb bottle

 

4 kg/9lb bottle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

High

 

Low

High

 

Low

1 burner

25 hours

 

75 hours

11 hours

 

33 hours

2 burners

12.5 hours

 

37.5 hours

5.5 hours

 

17 hours

3 burners

8.3 hours

 

25 hours

3.7 hours

 

11 hours

4 burners

6.3 hours

 

19 hours

2.75 hours

 

8 hours

5 burners

5 hours

 

15 hours

2.25 hours

 

6.6 hours

These tables were worked out using the following:

Each burner on high setting uses 19 MJ/hour or 18,000 BTU/hour

Each burner on low setting uses 6 MJ/hour or 5,700 BTU/hr

Each kg of gas contains 50MJ. Each lb of gas contains 21,600 BTU

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Barbecue specifications

BeefEater Barbecue has established itself as a premier name in the world of outdoor cooking, renowned for its quality and innovation. Combining robust engineering with sleek design, BeefEater offers a delightful grilling experience for both novice cooks and seasoned grill masters.

One of the standout features of BeefEater Barbecues is their construction quality. Made with high-grade stainless steel, these grills are designed to withstand the elements, ensuring durability and longevity. The burners are made from cast iron or high-performance stainless steel, which provides even heat distribution and allows for consistent cooking results. With various size options available, from compact models for small patios to large outdoor kitchens, BeefEater caters to a range of grilling needs.

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