Does anyone know how to get the grills off once you install them? Also, are there any tips for installing the grills without bending them?
200948
The grill fits snuggly inside the outer ring. You need to buy a small tool, like a metal dental pick easily found at a hardware store.. stick it in a hole at the edge and the grill will come out easily.
200949
Paperclip to pull down little at a time on opposite sides. Gently push back in a little at a time on opposite sides - smae idea as star pattern when tightening up bolts on tires to keep pressure even all around.
403096
Hi, thank you for your patience - had to wait for my husband to return home to ask him!! He says it is a bit tricky to line up with the coupler on the grill tank (which is what he uses, too), but it turns counter-clockwise when aligned properly. Hopefully this will solve your problem. Let me know if you have any other concerns, he has used his quite a bit and might be able to give you some tips. Good luck!
770098
it is a little tricky but the front metal grill can be removed by prying at the four little plastic tabs (I have done it without breaking the tabs). best bet is to keep it in place and use a high powered vacuum w/brush to clean the front and back grill.
1269062
Yes I have bought them and very satisfied with them. Enjoy, its better than the ones that come with your grill at the time of purchase. Wish I had did it earlier!
617354
It says in the instructions that the funky smell has something to do with the "manufacturing process. I can't remember the specifics. They mention, I think, washing the plates before you use them, and letting the grill sit "on" at 350 or so or about 10-20 minutes prior to first use. So if you didn't do that, I'd assume it's normal that there'd be a funky smell. Shouldn't be a long term thing.
1305950
There are little clips holding it on to the grill. You have to pinch each side carefully and remove it. It's not easy, but you can do it if you are careful.
1426214
You install the rack adjusters after you receive it. Also the vent slides need to be installed along with the handles. Installation is fairly simple. This is a great little grill for quick meals.
1904390
Ive had them uninstalled for months. Depending on how much room you have to get a drill in there it shouldn't be too hard. An angled drill would be great, as that will be my approach. I just haven't had the time.
1580396
Try removing the grill grate and scrub the burners with a wire brush. Some degreaser to wash the burners may also help.
1651706
No they Dont its just the grill itself. You just use the mounting screws on the original grill.
1214273
i could not find a way to do so. the angle on them is not very steep and so the stuff does not drip off fast at all. before grilling I would take plastic spatula or something and scrape off the crusty stuff and make it relatively smooth and spray with Pam or something. the other aspect is that I had to be very careful to keep the heat on pretty low with high fat stuff like burgers or it would invariably flare up. Medium heat--->always flared up with burgers.
573562
I don't think you can remove the grills. I have never had to remove them to clean them. I just wipe them out with a papertowel. I am not an experienced cook but it is my understanding that, with this type of cookware, it is best to "season" it by just wiping it out rather than using soap and water. But I do use cooking spray with each waffle so the batter does not stick to the grills.
358961
Assembly of the grill is very easy. Just set the grill plate on the grill and pull out the pins on either side of the plate and it will drop in and just release the pins. Do the same for the other grill plate.
1134415
sorry to say that is common withe these types of grills. green egg included. the easiest thing to do is coat with pam and then burn the grates every use. thats not fixing the problem it just cleans them. It's like having cast iron pans. you could bring them inside every use but that may be a hassle. sorry about the issu. :(
1758418
NO!!!! I would NOT recommend purchasing this grill. The bottom cast iron grate is impossible to remove from the grill w/o bending the metal. It cooks unevenly also.
1293471
All you have to do to remove them to install a different grill is to pull on them with a pair of pliers / side cutters or cut them off
943207
If you look over the manual you will see that you need to turn the grill base to dismantle it. You need to use some force to get it to come apart.I had the same problem. Also if you call the Coleman 800 number they are very helpful.