Heatlie Island Gourmet Elite 850 -AUSSIE MADE!

Available in two sizes, this barbecue can be easily incorporated into your Outdoor Kitchen. A first for the bbq market, The Heatlie Island Gourmet Elite (IGE) is designed to be dropped into a bench top made from any material, including combustible materials such as wood. It has been specially designed to be installed with minimal fuss. The IGE comes standard with a flat lid. See “Features” tab for additional accessories. You can also purchase the Heatlie Island Gourmet cabinet which has the necessary ventilation requirements as specified by the Australian Standards.

Features 

• Sleek and stylish flat plate design
• Suitable for outdoor or indoor kitchens
• Can be installed in combustible material benchtop
• Numerous optional extras to enhance your experience
• Almost no assembly, ready to drop in
• A flat lid and handle included to protect the plate
• Exceptional power and even heat coverage
• Removable cooking plate for easy cleaning
  

The Island Gourmet Elite is Heatlie's Australian-made, built-in kitchen BBQ solution. Slot this into your benchtop for a quality BBQ alfresco kitchen that will last for decades. The Island Gourmet Elite comes in two sizes, the 600 and the 850, and has some serious versatility. 

This drop-in BBQ features innovative zero clearance technology that allows for the barbecue to be built into benchtops of all kinds, including combustible materials, a first-of-its-kind. This leads to a stylish look that is cohesive with any design aesthetic whilst providing you with a high-quality alfresco cooking experience.

The Island Gourmet Elite is certified for use in indoor installations. This applies to models built from November 2023 onwards only. Anything before this can still only be used outdoors. If you're unsure whether yours is suitable for indoor use or not, if it has a laser-etched trim with a 5-digit serial number, you're good to go.

There are a few requirements to keep in mind when installing indoors such as...

• Indoor use is only certified on fixed connections i.e. Natural Gas or reticulated LPG. LPG gas bottles are not able to be used indoors. 
• All indoor installations are required to be installed and certified by an authorised gas fitter.
• All vertical combustible surfaces above the countertop have a clearance of 130mm to the edge of the appliance.
• All overhead surfaces and range hoods must be higher than 600mm, 750mm for extraction fans, and 1200mm for combustible materials, measured from the barbecue plate.

Please consult the instruction manual on the "Downloads" tab for more information, as well as your gas fitter for technical advice. 

Heatlie is unable to consult on whether your outdoor area is suitable, or the specifications of range hoods. We are only able to supply the information you see above and what is detailed in the instruction manual. We suggest talking to a gas fitter or your local technical regulator for more details and information. 

The Island Gourmet Elite is certified against standard AS/NZS 5263.1.1-2020 & AS/NZS 5263.0-2017 - Amdt 1

Benchtop materials suitable for the Island Gourmet Elite:

• Timber
• Laminate
• Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF)
• Stone
• Brick
• Granite
• Concrete
• Many others...

The IGE will be supplied ready to go, with very little assembly involved. It's designed to drop into an open cavity where it can support its own weight. You will need to ensure there is appropriate ventilation that connects the IGE to fresh air. See the instruction manual on the "Downloads" tab for more information on this. 

A 316 Stainless Steel option is available for installations right on a beachfront. This will provide higher corrosion resistance against the harsh seaside air. You can pair this with a 316 stainless steel hood as well.

We offer the choice of two hotplates, providing you with the most suitable cooking surface for your kitchen. The mild steel option is highly reactive to changes in temperature with greater control over your cooking, whilst the stainless steel hot plate provides easier cleaning and maintenance. 

Our built-in barbecues are made to order in Australia. Every IGE we make at Heatlie is crafted meticulously and goes through extensive quality control measures to ensure you get the toughest barbecue on the market.

IGE's feature flame failure as standard. This is a safety feature that will shut off the gas if no flame is detected. As far as lighting goes, no push buttons or batteries are required, just a simple turn, click and spark. 

The Island Gourmet Elite features a lift-out plate and a separate fat container which allows for easy cleaning while 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 cooking session. The fat container can be easily cleaned out also.

Included in the standard Island Gourmet Elite:

• 1x Island Gourmet Elite Unit
• 1x Ziploc bag containing; 2x Phillips head screws and 1x lid handle
• 2x Knobs
• 1x Instruction manual
• 1x Fat container
• 1x Flat Lid
• 1x Plate lifting tool
• 3x Drop-in heat deflectors

Included with grill plate Island Gourmet Elite:

• 1x grill plate
• 4x fat trays (600) 6x fat trays (850)
• Ignition cover

Optional Accessories Not Included:

• Hood - The roasting hood features a thermometer to assist with keeping track of ambient temperature and cooking time of roasts and other larger items. This can be added when you purchase your new IGE or can be fitted easily at a later date. For 316 stainless steel IGEs, a 316 hood can also be ordered to match. 
• Cabinet - Cabinet set-ups are currently available. These are made in our factory in South Australia and are designed to house both the Island Gourmet Elite models, with a side cabinet option available to extend the set up. 
• Roasting Rack - A rack that will elevate roasts off the plate to allow for proper air circulation and a nice even cook. 
• Vegetable Baskets - Designed to warm food or cook gently; these hang on the back of the hood.
• Grill Plate - Available in mild steel or stainless steel, this plate has a grilled section that allows you to grill food over direct heat. Comes with trays to catch any waste which drips through the grill. (Can be purchased as an accessory to swap with the flat plate, or ordered with IGE above.)
• Stainless Steel Cover - A solid stainless steel cover that sits over the plate and the trim to protect them. Highly recommended if not installed under weather proof cover. Not compatible with roasting hood. Please note that we do not offer a vinyl cover for our Island Gourmet Elite range. 

*This is the total size of the top side trim including the plate, control panel with knobs and outer edges. 

**This is the size of the hole that you need in your benchtop to enable the IGE box to slide in. Cavity height is 231mm minimum. IGE will come with a cardboard template to help you measure.

*** The IGE requires 400cm squared ventilation to open air. This can be placed anywhere in your cabinet or benchtop, as long as there is clear ventilation leading to the IGE, e.g. no shelves blocking the way. Doors do not count as ventilation, it must be a clear and permanent opening in the cabinet. Read the instruction manual for full details.