3752301 Genesis EP-320 60" Liquid Propane Gas Grill with 637 sq. in. Cooking Surface 3 Stainle Review

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(More customer reviews)I just put this grill together yesterday.Outstanding, and it works well.Gets hot very fast.We'll see how well the scale (sort of like a fish scale (as in weighing device) on the docks) works to tell you how much propane you have left.This is a special edition (in fact that is what it says right on it, "Genesis Special Edition") that includes both stainless steel grates, and five stainless steel flavorizer bars so you don't have to make that trip to Home Depot to buy them separately (for something like $150) when you get tired of the cast iron ones rusting.Worth it!

First of all don't worry about the casters.These are heavy duty, and two of them lock easily.As I have seen criticism of many times while researching the Weber Genesis 300 line, words are few and far between in the Assembly Instructions.The term "a picture is worth a thousand words" is maybe overdoing it a bit.Maybe 500 words.So where was there a problem?A tiny one, but right in the first assembly step.Each step shows you a drawing of the hardware needed, which corresponds to items on the hardware list.But in the first step it stipulates six of a certain Hex bolt, and then shows a particular washer.But it doesn't say how many washers to use, and there are two different uses for that bolt in that step.The drawing only shows (exploded drawing style) the washers being used with four of the bolts, and not the other two.So I call up Weber yesterday morning, and the lady tells me I don't need to use the washers, even though they are not used anywhere else, since they are not shown being used in that step on those two bolts.I shouldn't worry about left-over hardware.

So I put the grill together.You only need two people to lift the Cookbox Assembly out of the box, and then again to mount it on the frame after that is completed.Fair enough.But I don't get an answer back from Weber about the email I sent them the day before about the washer question until after I've completed the assembly.And he says I should use the washers.He doesn't get it that I needed to know that before I assembled, and that someone else there said I didn't need the washers.And he says the instructions say I should use all six washers, but it doesn't.Again, these are instructions of very few words.

So we used the grill last night, and it is great, wonderful, and the copper enamel finish is perfect.I purchased the official cover, which fits perfectly, and should last forever, the tool set, the killer Weber oven mitt, and the equally nasty looking grate brush.

But the left-over washers which are sitting in a drawer, and not on the grill, still bother me, so today I somehow remove those bolts from Step 1 (by now very hard to get to), and put the washers on them.I only have to remove a few parts of the grill, and in one case grind off a hidden corner of the Cookbox to put one back on.But now I can sleep easy at night.

So buy this grill (especially this model in whatever color strikes your fancy) and you can grill happily for years.And don't worry about those two left-over Clevis pins still in the bag.They gave you two already in place to hold the Shroud (I would call it the Lid) to the Cookbox Assembly during shipping.I just think it's better to know these things up front - or Weber could put the number 6 next to that drawing of Aluminium (are they British?) Washer O at the top of Step 1, like the Weber rep thinks it is, and save some of us some heartache.But Weber reps do answer the phone very quickly.No "you are number 20 in the queue, and can expect a wait of 30 minutes."

Happy Grilling!Ken Hecker
Fullerton, CA

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Fuego EG02AMG Element 21-Inch Dual-Zone Gas Grill, Dark Gray Review

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(More customer reviews)after careful research, we had been hoping to order this grill at a retail store but that did not happen so we were happy ordering from amazon. it came within a few days & we promptly set it up without much difficulty on our very small deck. the design is genius, perfect for our limited outdoor space. the major problem was that we could not get it to light. there was a full tank of gas, we called then emailed element but never got it to work. it sat outside, uncovered, for about a week & proceeded to rust around the perimeter of the cover after a rain storm! to say that we were disappointed is an understatement. a major design flaw is the gas tank cover has to be pulled off whenever the tank has to be turned on - they should have hinges & an ergonomic handle to open the cover for easy access to the gas source.
we carefully repackaged the grill - always save the box! - & thankfully received a full refund for this disappointing product. now it's back to our tired old weber until we find something small & fabulous that actually works!!

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Combining innovative form with versatile function, this 21-inch gas grill not only adds a vision of modern art to any back deck or patio, but it also cooks up great-tasting food--no charcoal required. The unit features a 24,000-BTU dual-zone burner with two elements: the outer ring (zone 1) provides indirect heat while the inner ring (zone 2) works best for standard grilling. Use zone 1 for indirect heat to bake, barbecue, and roast, or close the roasting lid to utilize zone 2 to smoke or to generate convection heat. Electronic ignition with a single control knob ensures complete control over the temperature and both burners. The unit also provides a swing-out wood prep tray tucked under the cast-iron grill top for setting a glass of red wine; stainless-steel handles for hanging tools and towels; and propane storage underneath with a removable front panel to keep the tank out of sight, but within easy reach. Other highlights include stainless-steel burner tubes, a grate made of cast iron for maximum heat conduction, a temperature gauge on the lid, adjustable vents, a powder-coated steel burner bowl and body with a molded plastic base, and smooth-rolling ABS casters with rubber tread and locks. Optional accessories (sold separately) include a 20-inch pizza-baking stone that fits directly into the grill and a cast-iron griddle flat plate for searing and grilling peppers and onions or shrimp in the shell.
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Element by Fuego--the hottest thing to hit the barbecue since the burger. With a patent-pending 24,000-BTU dual-zone burner, cast-iron grates for superb heat retention, adjustable air vents for fine-tuning cooking temperatures, and a design unlike any other barbecue on the market, the Element by Fuego 21-Inch Dual-Zone Gas Grill redefines the art of grilling. The grill's dual adjustable cooking zones let you grill kebobs or sear steaks, while the fully independent outer burner and roasting lid let you enjoy convection-like cooking and slow roasting. So whether it's burgers or salmon, pizza or tri-tip, the Element will do it all--in style.

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Char Broil Magnum 500 Quantum Infrared Three-Burner Gas Grill, with Sideburner Review

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(More customer reviews)I have always been a wood fire BBQ kind of guy - I like meat cooked over a *real* flame, and even charcoal has always seemed to me like cheating (though I've been using a charcoal Weber kettle for 20 years).I never even considered a gas grill for myself for these reasons.

For my senior Mom & Dad, however, the task of lighting charcoal, etc was too much hassle, so this past weekend I went out shopping for a gas grill for them. After going back and forth between three different home centers and Costco, I settled on this unit as by far the best "bang for the buck" in terms of build quality, performance characteristics, and ease of use for under $500.I seriously considered going up to the Weber Genesis, but for 50% more, I just couldn't quite justify it. My requirement was good quality for under $500.

After about a one-hour erector set project putting it all together (not difficult, just time consuming), I fired it up and let it burn off for about 20 minutes. I was immediately impressed with how hot the cooking surfaces became (and how quickly). The nifty temp sensors at the grate level registered 700+ degrees!

After burn-off, I tried it out with what I have found to be one of the trickiest things to grill over open flame (gas or wood/charcoal): raw marinated chicken parts. To be done right, the chicken has to be crispy on the outside - not burned, and moist and completely cooked on the inside.With unevenly shaped and sized chicken parts, this can be devilishly tricky.

But with this grill, I found I was able to keep the left most burner at full throttle, and the two right burners at low settings and get creative.This allowed me to beautifully sear the skin using the left side of the grill, then finish cooking on the right side (with the BBQ closed).The results were amazing.

One of my favorite things about this grill turned out to be that it is really easy to add wood chips for smoke flavor.Because there is a perforated metal "screen" (the infrared reflector) under the food, it catches the wood chips and holds them at a perfect smoking temperature where they will smolder but not flare up.

Speaking of flare-ups, this grill did NOT exhibit flare-ups at all.Even with fatty pieces of chicken that had been marinated in an olive oil mixture, there was almost no burning or smoking, even on the "searing" side of the hot grill.

When turned down low, I also found the evenness of the heating surface to be impressively consistent, and the large stainless "grill" surface not only made great marks on the food, but also did not stick as badly as most coated steel or iron grill surfaces do.

On the con side, I can imagine that the perforated screen is going to require some periodic maintenance to keep it clean.The good news is that it comes out in three easy-to-handle sections shaped like little trays, each holding a section of grill.You pull the "tray" up and out, then lift the grill surface out of the tray making both very easy to clean.

One final note - I also prepared a boneless leg of lamb on the grill using a "generic" rotisserie (Grill-Pro brand).it *barely* fit between the closed lid and the grill surface, but again, the infrared cooking system worked beautifully. I warmed it up at full throttle for about 5-10 minutes before mounting the marinated lamb roast, then allowed it to sear beautifully for about 15 minutes. Then I turned the burners all down to their lowest settings, threw on a thumb-sized stick of oak from one of our trees, and dropped the lid.

An hour and a half later, we enjoyed one of the best lamb roasts I have ever had!

Highly recommended, especially if you can get it for the price I paid (which was about $[...] less than Amazon's currently listed price)

Pros:
*Great heat output for searing
*Even distribution of heat for predictable results
*Good low-temp performance
*Easy to use wood chips for flavor
*Good build quality in the hood and firebox

Cons:
*Bottom 1/2 of construction is a bit flimsy, but better than many at this price point
*Requires pre-heating for about 10 minutes for best results
*Periodic clean-up probably required for optimum performance

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The Char Broil Quantum M500 IR is so named because it features Char Broil's patented and award winning Quantum Infared cooking system.The Quantum Infared cooking system completely elimates flare up and its design allows for perhaps the greatest grilling versatility seen in years.Each burner has its own temperature gauge located above the control knob and working at grate level for a true reading of the heat about to sear you steak or whatever you may be grilling.The Quantum Infared design also allows you to add wood chips directly on to the cooking grates for added flavor and no flare up.This 3 burner grill is highly efficient due to the unique patented infared grates and thus needs just 3 burners and 31,000 BTUs to get the job done.Like the standard M500 4 burner grill from Char Broil, the Quantum Infared has 500 sq. in. of primary cooking area, 280 sq. in. of secondary cooking area, new "Surefire" electronic ignition, and a combination of stainless steel and painted steel appliance style cart construction.The Quantum M500 IR is also a Dual Fuel designed grill for easy conversion to Natural Gas with the purchase of the conversion kit on Amazon.com.As with all grills, we recommend keeping the firebox clean to help avoid flare up as well as using a grill cover to protect your invesent.

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Char Broil Magnum 340 Quantum Infrared Two-Burner Gas Grill Review

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(More customer reviews)Pros: Very well designed and manufactured~ Good fit and finish~ Sturdy, solid grill~ The infrared is a completely unique cooking technique that works and works well~ The top, front door, grates, burners and infrared emmiters and hardware are all stainless steel~ Seems to use less propane than conventional gas grill~ Temp gauges seem to be accurate and solid~ Allows you to burn woodchips or natural wood charcoal directly on the grates its amazing and soo easy to do!!~ The best grill I have ever owned....or used for that matter!!~ If your in the market for a $300 grill, buy this thing!

Cons: Not too sure about the Surefire start system as of yet. The button has to be pushed just right but once it is... click click boom its lit!~ Ikea has nothing on Char-Broil in the "Uhhh I have to put ALL OF THIS together?" catagory~ If your not a handy person with a good set of basic tools, you better hope your friend or neighbor is!~ I am a handy person and this was a pretty long build to do by my self(3+ Hours). I don't know if this is really such a con, but for some it may be so i figured I would mention it. One reason it takes so long is because it is a well built grill with a lot of heavy duty hardware and support brackets ~ LOTS OF PARTS TO ASSEMBLE!

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The Char Broil Quantum M340 IR is so named because it features Char Broil's patented and award winning Quantum Infared cooking system.The Quantum Infared cooking system completely elimates flare up and its design allows for perhaps the greatest grilling versatility seen in years.Each burner has its own temperature gauge located above the control knob and working at grate level for a true reading of the heat about to sear you steak or whatever you may be grilling.The Quantum Infared design also allows you to add wood chips directly on to the cooking grates for added flavor and no flare up.This 2 burner grill is highly efficient due to the unique patented infared grates and thus needs just 2 burners get the job done with the smaller cooking area.The Quantum Infared Urban is ideal for a wide variety of groups.Perhaps space is an issue for your patio or perhaps you just want high-end infrared cooking performance without the $500+ price tag.This grill features 340 sq. in. of primary cooking area, 125 sq. in. of secondary cooking area, new "Surefire" electronic ignition, and a combination of stainless steel and painted steel appliance style cart construction.As with all grills, we recommend keeping the firebox clean to help avoid flare up as well as using a grill cover to protect your invesent.

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