How to fix Matador Ignite installation issue in latest Alfresco Plus?

[Neil_k]

Dear Team,

We purchased the latest Alfresco Plus Kitchen with a Matador Ignite 4-burner. The Alfresco BBQ module has the airframe.

When we placed the BBQ into the designated location, we noticed that the BBQ does not stand solid, it shifts sideways and the legs twist. It appears that the gaps between the BBQ and the airframe are too wide. There is an infill of some sort missing. In addition, there is no way to affix the BBQ to the BBQ module (the airframe). This all feels very unstable. This cannot be the final fix.

Secondly, there is a huge issue with the electrical cable and gas hose location being right at the front (!) clashing with the fat tray. There is no way to direct the cable and the hose to either side (as there are no holes in the frame) neither side or down as there is the fat tray. How is that good to be installed???? See attached pictures.

Did someone at Bunnings and/or Alfresco plus test the assembly?

Finally, the BBQ hood cannot be fully opened as it clashes with the back wall of the kitchen - the hood in fully opened position sticks out, beyond the rear end of the back of kitchen bench.

Did anyone else encounter that issue?

It would be great to get some advice here. We have already flagged the issue to the Bunnings special order team. But I thought, it would be helpful to let the community know.

[NellB]

Hi Nev_S

they only would give me the electrical extension cable. Apparently the instruction manual that is online showing the bracket for the gas line is for the new model of bbq that has not been release into Australia yet.

so we just got some steel cable ties from Bunnings and tied the gas line and extension cable to the leg 

[MitchellMc]

Glad to hear that cable extension is on its way @Nev_S. Hope to see you cooking snag or two soon.

Mitchell

[mick91]

Hi

We are just about to purchase one but I also noticed the hood opens too far back and will clash with the wall, did you manage to sort this out?

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @mick91. It's terrific to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about Matador BBQ's.

Let me mention @Neil_k so they are alerted to your question.

The hood does extend past the rear of the barbecue body when opened. The best solution is to position the unit slightly forward so the hood can lift fully without hitting the wall. Just make sure the front legs remain securely on the benchtop for stability.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell