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ROTISSERIE COOKING

Rotisserie cooking produces foods that are moist,

avourful and attractive, as the turning food self

bastes. Although the rotisserie is best for larger
pieces of meat or poultry, nearly anything can be
used if prepared properly.

Balancing the Food

The item that requires the most attention in
rotisserie cooking is balancing the food. The
rotisserie must turn evenly otherwise the
stopping and starting action will cause the food to
cook unevenly and possibly burn the heavier side.
The easiest foods to balance are those of uniform
shape and texture. To test if the food is balanced
correctly when secured, place the ends of the
rotisserie skewer loosely in the palms of your
hands. If there is no tendency to roll, give the
spit a quarter turn. If it’s still stable give it a

nal

quarter turn. It should rest without turning in
each of these positions. It can then be attached
to the spit roaster.

Poultry

When using poultry, truss the birds tightly so that
wings and drumsticks are close to the body of the
bird. The cavity of the bird maybe stuffed prior to
this if you wish. Pull the neck skin down and using
a small skewer

fix

to the back of the bird. Push

the rotisserie skewer through lengthwise, catching
the bird in the fork of the wishbone. Centre the
bird and tighten with the holding forks. Test the
balance as described above.

Large Carcass

The maximum carcass weight allowed is 70Kg.
Ensure that the carcass is held

firmly

using both

sets of prongs and the leg braces (wire or twine
can be used to secure the legs). A separate “U”
clamp can be used for the spine or neck.

Rolled Meat

A rolled piece of meat only requires the rotisserie
skewer to be inserted through the centre of the
length of meat then secured and balanced.

Unboned Meat

For meats which are unboned it is best to secure
the rotisserie skewer diagonally through the meaty
sections.

When to Use Foil

If protuding bones or wings brown too quickly
cover with pieces of foil.

COOKING TIMES

This will vary according to the type and weight of
food you are cooking. Insert a meat thermometer
into the centre of the meat (avoiding bone) which
will provide a temperature guide for you.
The cooking times on a rotisserie will be
approximately the same as for spit roaster cooking.
The Rotisserie shaft must be horizontal during use.
This can be achieved by loosening the wing screw and
sliding either the motor or shaft brackets up or down.
When cooking with the shaft in a low position ensure
that the counter weight is clear to rotate fully.

BRIEF COOKING GUIDELINES

The spit roaster with both burners running on full
will use around 1kg of gas per hour. Monitor the
meat closely at all times, the following is a rough
guide only and assumes you are cooking a pig of
around 70kg in weight. Ideally allow the meat to
get to room temperature prior to cooking.

Place in the spit roaster with both burners on full
for the

first

30-40mins to ‘sear’ the meat, that’s

sealing the outer skin. The meat skin should go
crisp and darken, don’t let it go black! Next, turn
down to either: one burner on almost full and the
other off or both to low for the next approx 4.5 to
5 hours, the slower you cook the meat, the more
succulent will be the result.
Once cooked, (use a temperature probe to be
certain) lift the pig up to the carving position
placing cut meat into one of the 4 trays below.
Keep one burner on low to keep the 4 trays hot.
NOTE: You can also cook a couple of joints on
the trays as well as the spit. This is ideal if some
parties want a choice of beef or lamb or if you are
catering for a lot of people.

Included roasting rotisserie

cradle for smaller joints

of meat, chickens, jacket

potatoes etc

Summary of Contents for GSB300

Page 1: ...ie motor rated at 70kg one piece stainless steel shaft two prongs neck brace front leg brace rear leg brace and rotisserie baskets Gasmate is a registered trademark of Sitro Group Australia Pty Ltd www gasmate com au Aber Hamilton N Z www gasmate co nz FEATURES Electronic ignition for easy lighting Complete with hose regulator Use with LPG For outdoor use only AGA certified ...

Page 2: ... 75kPA is supplied for connection to the LPG cylinder The gas regulator and hose assembly supplied with the spit roaster must be used Replacement gas regulators and hose assemblies must be those specified by the spit roaster manufacturer When connecting the hose and regulator assembly to the gas cylinder take care to avoid unnecessary twisting of the flexible hose After the assembly has been secured...

Page 3: ...t roaster parts as you proceed with assembly Contact your supplier for assistance regarding replacement of any damaged or missing parts Do not assemble or operate a spit roaster that appears damaged Spit roasters for use with gas cylinders are labelled LPG Check labelling at the gas connection on your spit roaster Protect Children Keep children away from spit roaster during use and until spit roas...

Page 4: ... causing death or serious injury may occur Do not store a spare gas cylinder under or near this spit roaster Never fill the cylinder beyond 85 full This spit roaster is only to be used and stored outdoors If you smell gas 1 Shut off gas to the spit roaster at its source if possible 2 Extinguish any open flame 3 Open hood 4 If odour continues immediately call your gas supplier or fire department Do no...

Page 5: ...de of the ignitor to HIGH and press the ignitor button 5 If burner fails to light after several attempts turn off the gas supply at cylinder and inspect for any obstructions to the gas flow 6 Both burners will need to be lit following steps 1 5 If re ignition is necessary while the gas spit roaster is still hot you must wait for a minimum of 5 minutes before commencing to re ignite this allows accu...

Page 6: ...ot be used until serviced or repaired BURNER OPERATION IGNITION SYSTEM CHECK OPERATING PROCEDURE Burn off Before cooking for the first time operate the spit roaster for about 15 minutes with the hood closed and the gas turned on HIGH This will heat clean the internal parts and dissipate odour from the finish Preheating It is necessary to preheat the spit roaster for at least 5 minutes before cooking...

Page 7: ... manufacturer may cause injuries Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids DO NOT use this appliance for anything other than intended use Only connect this rotisserie to 240V AC power DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated spit roaster Check for damaged parts before operating this rotisserie Do not touch any hot compo...

Page 8: ...Rinse with water and alow to dry Cleaning the burner assembly Turn the gas OFF at the control knob and disconnect the cylinder Clean the burner with a soft brush or blow clean with compressed air and wipe with a cloth Clean any clogged ports with a pipe cleaner or stiff wire such as an opened paper clip Flash Back Spiders and small insects occasionally spin webs or make nests in the burner tubes d...

Page 9: ...t roaster 1 Wipe over the outside stainless steel surface with a light water repellent oil wipe the inside with a vegetable oil or similar edible oil 2 If stored outside fit a rainproof cover over the spit roaster when it is not in use ...

Page 10: ...10 EXPLODED DIAGRAM ...

Page 11: ...ie shaft support back 1 15 Burner main 2 51 Rotisserie shaft restrict piece support 2 16 Burner flame tamer 2 52 M10 screw 2 17 Electronic wire set 2 53 M10 Butterfly nut 2 18 Burner nozzle 2 54 Roller fixed front 1 19 Shield board 2 55 Roller fixed back 1 20 Thermocouple support 2 56 Thermocouple 2 21 Body inner anelleft right 2 57 Tracheal 2 22 Body inner panel support 2 58 Gas valve 1 23 Body panel...

Page 12: ...hions or protective mat or similar on the floor to protect the spit roaster body and hood Attach the locking castor wheels using 8x M8x15 hex bolt Attach the rear wheel brackets using 8x M8x15 hex bolt Insert axle 41 through one bracket and slide wheels on Assemble using above diagram 1 ...

Page 13: ...its support first loosen and remove the four pre assembly M5 x 8 screws on the base of the motor Ref 69 then put the motor on its support Ref 70 install and tighten the same M5 x 8 screws Attach ref 69 70 to the spit body using M6 x 12 screws 2 ...

Page 14: ... Step 3 To install uprights ref 49 and 50 use the M6 x 35 screws with washers and nuts To install motor heat shield ref 65 use the M5 X 10 screws Install the rollers ref 44 using shoulder screws ref 55 3 ...

Page 15: ...15 Step 4 Use the above diagram to install the roasting clamps prongs and leg supports NOTE You can only use either the clamps prongs etc or the roasting baskets see step 5 4 ...

Page 16: ...tisserie shaft ref 10 Push each of the racks ref 6 into the holes in the supports ref 8 Secure with the R clip ref 7 When all 4 racks are fitted tighten the 2 supports to the shaft using the screws NOTE You can only use either the roasting baskets or the roasting clamps prongs and leg supports see step 4 5 ...

Page 17: ...paced along the cooking length Step 7 To fit the fat tray slide the tray ref 5 into the grooves under the spit roaster on the same end as the motor Push in until fully located NOTE If emptying or fitting fat tray during cooking extreme caution should be taken and direct contact by hand should be avoided at all times Fat Tray slides in here Fat tray slides in here at bottom or spit roaster Ref 5 ...

Page 18: ...nting Due to the heating and cooling of the spit roaster and vibrations caused by the spit rotations some of the screws may become loose during transit or use PLEASE tighten the screws periodically in particular the 4 screws on the motor MUST be checked every time you cook as these are mounted upside down they are particularly vulnerable to becoming slack and a motor falling off could be a disaste...

Page 19: ...ed and balanced Unboned Meat For meats which are unboned it is best to secure the rotisserie skewer diagonally through the meaty sections When to Use Foil If protuding bones or wings brown too quickly cover with pieces of foil COOKING TIMES This will vary according to the type and weight of food you are cooking Insert a meat thermometer into the centre of the meat avoiding bone which will provide ...

Page 20: ...vel and no overhead cover see Example 1 Within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover and no more than two walls see Example 2 3 Within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover and more than two walls the following will apply at least 25 of the total wall area is completely open and at least 30 of the remaining wall area is open and unrestricted see Example 4 5 In the case ...

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