Does the kitchen get smoky when using the grill plan?
1009211
It did the first time and set off the fire alarm. Then we turned on the fan of the microwave the second time and since and it does not get smokey.
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.
152034
Not easily. The heat element is in the unit where the food also is. If you are careful about the temp, smoke could be started then the heat element stopped, I guess.
2219442
Absolutely. As soon as you are finished, shut the vents and the grill will be cold in 30 min. Reuse unburned coals easily.
961396
If you foil the rack the smoke doesn't surrounded the food as well and the temperature above the foiled rack may be affected. The drippings from that rack may also make a mess for you.
586576
We haven't had that problem, as long as we use the vent fan on the stove. It will make your apartment smell like wood smoke, but that's not a bad thing.
1293052
I haven't grilled any burgers or steaks, but have grilled vegetables after smoking meat. Because the flames are farther from the grill, it takes a bit longer, but if you starter when the fire is first going, it should grill very well. My fire was 3 hours old when I grilled the veggies. I love the cooker.
2058876
We set ours on a cutting board, on the stove, under the exhaust hood, while we use it indoors. It is not smokeless. :>)
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!
247751
I only used mine once. I don't recall a lot of smoke but I did place the unit beneath my stove vent and turned the fan on as I recall. The fan is loud and I recall leaving it on so there must have been some smoke/steam.
796889
Hi. Not if you have proper ventilation. I always set mine on the stove right under the exhaust fan and have the window on the other end of my home open just a little so there is a path for the air to flow to the fan. This works for meat that is not real fatty. Now if you are cooking burgers or brats it's a good idea to also have a fan pointing outward in a window next to the grill to take care of the extra smoke. This is a great grill. I have tried three or four different kinds after they banned gas grilling on balconies and the others were terrible. This one cooks great food and is very easy to clean.
920453
Yes. You regulate the temp with the four ventilation holes. But if you are not smoking, then use a grill
80752
No it's not. All charcoal is burned each time. However, it uses only a small amount of charcoal. I fill the Weber chimney about 2/3 full or less to fire up the grill.
866276
No, it does not. I used it again tonight instead of my gas or charcoal grills outside. before you start cooking, lift the grate off. Line the drip pan with aluminum foil. Put the grate back on and tear off another sheet of foil to hold the heat in and also to prevent any splattering on your counter top. Turn on your exhaust fan, if it Vents Outside. Clean it when you are through and store it in the box it came in. I have two now. One is my spare grill if I need to cook more meat. Allen in Mobile, Al. We cook out a lot here along the Gulf coast all year, Shrimp too!
595284
Hmmm. Mine is pretty well seasoned so nothing really sticks even when I overcook. I wonder what would happen if you heated it up again (with good ventilation so your smoke alarm doesn't go off!). Maybe it would burn off like what you'd do with your gas grill. It might even help to brush some cooking oil on the remnants to help them burn/flake off. Otherwise I guess you can try just scraping with something that won't scratch it too much; maybe try wetting the grills a little by placing some wet cloths on them (since you can't actually soak them); then either scrape or see if it will cook off once the burnt stuff is softer. Good luck. I hope I'll be able to see a response that states how you made out. Hmmm. Mine is pretty well seasoned so nothing really sticks even when I overcook. I wonder what would happen if you heated it up again (with good ventilation so your smoke alarm doesn't go off!). Maybe it would burn off like what you'd do with your gas grill. It might even help to brush some cooking oil on the remnants to help them burn/flake off. Otherwise I guess you can try just scraping with something that won't scratch it too much; maybe try wetting the grills a little by placing some wet cloths on them (since you can't actually soak them); then either scrape or see if it will cook off... » Read More Hmmm. Mine is pretty well seasoned so nothing really sticks even when I overcook. I wonder what would happen if you heated it up again (with good ventilation so your smoke alarm doesn't go off!). Maybe it would burn off like what you'd do with your gas grill. It might even help to brush some cooking oil on the remnants to help them burn/flake off. Otherwise I guess you can try just scraping with something that won't scratch it too much; maybe try wetting the grills a little by placing some wet cloths on them (since you can't actually soak them); then either scrape or see if it will cook off once the burnt stuff is softer. Good luck. I hope I'll be able to see a response that states how you made out. « Show Less
1151253
I have no problem getting my grill to smoke. When the fat drips down it vaporizes on the flames, but being shaped like an egg allows the excess grease to flow down and out and not pool up and catch fire and burn your meat to a crisp. When I start out a grill full of chicken or a couple of big steaks it smokes like most bbqs.
1655310
I cooked directly on this grill. I don't know if it was the high heat or the act of burgers sitting on the metal, but the paint did come off - mostly where I cooked. I didn't notice it at the time. It wasn't until later when I cleaned the grill at home that I saw it. I have a fire ring out back. I think I'll build a good charcoal fire in it and let the grill bake a bit before I head out on my next trip. I love this grill, but yes, the paint can come off.