Is this grill "smokeless" when grilling greasy burgers indoors? Should it be used under an exhaust hood?
2058875
Because the grease drips into a tray outside the grill instead of hot coals like outside it does not smoke, but I guess it depends on what you are cooking. If you were to cook it in a pan on the stove and it smoked I guess it would on the G. Foreman grill. It has not been an issue for me. I have cooked marinated meat and they have been fine.
2058876
We set ours on a cutting board, on the stove, under the exhaust hood, while we use it indoors. It is not smokeless. :>)
2058877
Goodness NO! It's not "Smokeless"! There is no 'ventilation' of any kind provided with this grill. If you're going to cook anything that gives off a lot of smoke you most assuredly will need to use an exhaust hood or whatever keeps your smoke alarms from going off. That said ... I've never had an issue with alarms going off while cooking : burgers, steak, chicken, salmon, hot dogs, etc etc etc.I'd guess that you don't realize with this type of a grill, the grease runs off. Meaning the food doesn't sit in burning (and smoking) hot grease, the way it does in a pan. Goodness NO! It's not "Smokeless"! There is no 'ventilation' of any kind provided with this grill. If you're going to cook anything that gives off a lot of smoke you most assuredly will need to use an exhaust hood or whatever keeps your smoke alarms from going off. That said ... I've never had an issue with alarms going off while cooking : burgers, steak, chicken, salmon, hot dogs, etc etc etc.I'd guess that you don't realize with this type of a grill, the grease runs off. Meaning the food doesn't sit in burning (and smoking) hot grease, the way it does in... » Read More Goodness NO! It's not "Smokeless"! There is no 'ventilation' of any kind provided with this grill. If you're going to cook anything that gives off a lot of smoke you most assuredly will need to use an exhaust hood or whatever keeps your smoke alarms from going off. That said ... I've never had an issue with alarms going off while cooking : burgers, steak, chicken, salmon, hot dogs, etc etc etc.I'd guess that you don't realize with this type of a grill, the grease runs off. Meaning the food doesn't sit in burning (and smoking) hot grease, the way it does in a pan. « Show Less
2058878
Goodness NO! It's not "Smokeless"! There is no 'ventilation' of any kind provided with this grill. If you're going to cook anything that gives off a lot of smoke you most assuredly will need to use an exhaust hood or whatever keeps your smoke alarms from going off. That said ... I've never had an issue with alarms going off while cooking : burgers, steak, chicken, salmon, hot dogs, etc etc etc. I'd guess that you don't realize with this type of a grill, the grease runs off. Meaning the food doesn't sit in burning (and smoking) hot grease, the way it does in a pan.
2058879
Yes, I have not experienced any smoke, only a little steam when cooking any kind of meat.
2058880
I would disagree on all the pro smoke comments... What you see pouring out from the sides is mostly steam which might have trace amounts of oil/grease in it. But it's not burnt so it's not smoke. A hood can trap some of the oil residue, but there is so little, it not really worth it unless you need the hood for a light source to see your food. If you do get real smoke from this thing, you must be grilling plastic. I use olive oil on it and I don't have any issues. And we all know that has a low smoke point. You will encounter one problem with heavy/daily use. The steam pouring from the sides will bubble and peal the red coating on the edges of the lid. However it's shouldn't effect operation or safety. I would disagree on all the pro smoke comments... What you see pouring out from the sides is mostly steam which might have trace amounts of oil/grease in it. But it's not burnt so it's not smoke. A hood can trap some of the oil residue, but there is so little, it not really worth it unless you need the hood for a light source to see your food. If you do get real smoke from this thing, you must be grilling plastic. I use olive oil on it and I don't have any issues. And we all know that has a low smoke point. You will encounter one problem with heavy/daily use. The steam pouring from the... » Read More I would disagree on all the pro smoke comments... What you see pouring out from the sides is mostly steam which might have trace amounts of oil/grease in it. But it's not burnt so it's not smoke. A hood can trap some of the oil residue, but there is so little, it not really worth it unless you need the hood for a light source to see your food. If you do get real smoke from this thing, you must be grilling plastic. I use olive oil on it and I don't have any issues. And we all know that has a low smoke point. You will encounter one problem with heavy/daily use. The steam pouring from the sides will bubble and peal the red coating on the edges of the lid. However it's shouldn't effect operation or safety. « Show Less
2058881
I've personally never had a problem with too much smoke. The few times that the grill started to smoke, it dissipated quickly.
2058882
I haven't experienced the grill smoking, but it does produce a lot of steam, so I use it under the exhaust vent of my stove.
2276753
I use the mat on our gas grill, still get smoky flavor when I close the lid...and the best part is next to zero clean up required on grates of grill. Juices from steak, chicken, etc stay on mat.
2154621
I would not recommend indoor use...or maybe in an open well ventilated space (like a garage or sun porch) because you would still get smoke from any grease that falls on the element. It is great for car trips...if you are going to be where you have electricity. It is about the size of a large beach ball and very light weight. The lid actually locks on the unit.
1737088
I have no experience with that paint and can't say yes or no. My general feeling is paints have some volatile matter which might give out fumes and would might affect the food & health. Just take metal brush run with it around and apply oil. It should be ok. I got a cover as well for this grill, but didn't do much benefit. I could see rust all over the place. So I turned back to old method (brush and oil). Planning to keep it in the basement or in garage when not in use.
84365
I've owned my grill for a few months now and haven't had that problem yet, but it's because I store mine in the garage. I also make sure to clean the smoker really well after each smoke and dry it completely before storing. The metal is very thin, so I wouldn't be surprised if it does rust out fairly quickly.
1072006
Thanks everyone for helping me asnwer this question, I've been away for quite a while....It can be used to cook most anything on, but like BevD said it might not be optimum. I am assuming that you want to try and broil, burgers in your oven, where it would best in that fashion just like if your were to briol a roast. If you are placing this broiler pan on a grill it's ability to cook them will be subjective. I use these pans in conjuction with my smoker to improve it's performance and do not use it when I grill food on my smoker (my smoker is convertable to a charcoal/wood grill).These pans are very nice and are very suited to their origional design which is broiling in the oven. Thanks everyone for helping me asnwer this question, I've been away for quite a while....It can be used to cook most anything on, but like BevD said it might not be optimum. I am assuming that you want to try and broil, burgers in your oven, where it would best in that fashion just like if your were to briol a roast. If you are placing this broiler pan on a grill it's ability to cook them will be subjective. I use these pans in conjuction with my smoker to improve it's performance and do not use it when I grill food on my smoker (my smoker is convertable to a charcoal/wood... » Read More Thanks everyone for helping me asnwer this question, I've been away for quite a while....It can be used to cook most anything on, but like BevD said it might not be optimum. I am assuming that you want to try and broil, burgers in your oven, where it would best in that fashion just like if your were to briol a roast. If you are placing this broiler pan on a grill it's ability to cook them will be subjective. I use these pans in conjuction with my smoker to improve it's performance and do not use it when I grill food on my smoker (my smoker is convertable to a charcoal/wood grill).These pans are very nice and are very suited to their origional design which is broiling in the oven. « Show Less
757855
I use propane also. There was a decent coating of soot built up after seasoning the cooker.One run with no oil and one with a good coating of high temperature cooking spray. This is normal for all the grills and smokers I have ever used.
1122720
No .Keep one thing in mind, anytime that you cook any thing on the grill that contains animal fat,you get smoke.
851992
Never used that type grill. A fair amount of air flow is needed to keep the smoke going.
1247087
I would not suggest using it inside since it does emit smoke when cooking. Personsally I use it on my gas grill outside. Liquid smoke is intended for use as a marinade, not for smoking food in a smoker.
494083
It is safe to use, But with me living in a condo I have to bring the parts in to clean which makes it a pain in the butt. What you need to do is the tray below the burner should be wrapped in alumium, it protects the tray.Also make sure you keep an eye on the metal tin below the grill if it fills up it will spill over. But other then that I love the grill.
247747
well like any grill, if youre watching and cooking properly you wont have a smoke issue.. I use mine atleast once a week and have had nothing set off the smoke alarm!
1166146
Not a problem! Just make sure you have something to catch the grease from the burgers. I always put a small sheet of foil under the broiling rack. It catches the grease and makes for a quick and easy cleanup.
1605560
I wouldn't think you'd want to use any BBQ indoors because of the smoke that's created. Apart from that, there are flame-ups as drippings hit the element. I wouldn't use it indoors.
901613
Ours has never produced smoke, but of course with us sitting right next to it and monitoring the cooking, I would assume that if something would burn on it, it would produce smoke. We normally use ours outside, but have used it indoors with no concerns.
912575
you can find grills to go on it for light grilling. No place for grease to escape.
132351
My answer is no. I would not use it indoors because of the smoke. The hood on my indoor stove wouldn't be able to handle it. It's the same as if you heated a cast-iron skillet to about 500 degrees F and threw a steak in it. The smoke alarms would all go off.