Do your grates move? Mine have about a 1/4 inch of movement (front to back) when using a brush to clean them. Is this normal?
1945752
I think that seems to be normal because mine does. Sometimes it is convenient because you can easily take the grates off and wash it.
1945753
Yes mine move 1/4 of an inch, however if they didn't I don't think they would come out to clean.
1945754
I purchased a3 burner Ducane about a month ago. My grates do not move. Great grill.
1945755
My grates also move when I clean them. Any BBQ grill usually has a small space for movement, otherwise you wouldn't be able to take them out to clean, etc because they would be too snug.
1945756
Yes, the Stainless Steel grates move when brushing, but no biggy. I also have the same size Webber Gennises grill at my cabin. It came with cast iron grates impregnated porcelin enameled coating..I like much better and when the SS grates on the Ducane need replacing, I will get these...either on Amazon or at Home Depot...seems they run about $40 bucks..
1945757
Yes. Otherwise you would not be able to take them out to clean them. I remove the grates to clean them each time I use the grill. Also, I take out the burner covers to clean them and the drip pan guard.
1945758
Yes they move and normal, that way it's easy to remove to clean, I pull mine and clean outside the grill anyway.
545181
Once you adjust the brushes they stay firmly in place. We have used the Grout Gator for 3+ months with no problems and no more scrubbing on our hands and knees!Jerry
734849
I haven't ever noticed that many bristles falling out of mine. Maybe over the course of using it for a few months they have. But definitely not upon initial delivery. Might want to contact them. I have nothing but good things to say about mine.
1171082
Yes, my grates look the same. The picture shows the grate on its side, they actually fit in the grill with the one bar along the top and bottom.
1827941
I don't have any scratches in mine but I keep the grates down all the time. My sink get used a lot too!
258242
Interesting question-------one I would have never thought of. It has a shiny finish that with time and use has become not so shiny anymore. It is a black porcelain look. True, when cleaned, it doesn't come completely clean, but, most of the stuck on food comes off. I do wish I had started spaying the grate--from the very first--with a non stick spray. The grate size is good for soaking in the sink before cleaning.Oh! I absolutely love this grill! It gets much hotter than any I have ever had and cooks quickly and more evenly than any I have had before. It is ideal for searing a steak and leaving the center rare--very rare, the way I like it. Interesting question-------one I would have never thought of. It has a shiny finish that with time and use has become not so shiny anymore. It is a black porcelain look. True, when cleaned, it doesn't come completely clean, but, most of the stuck on food comes off. I do wish I had started spaying the grate--from the very first--with a non stick spray. The grate size is good for soaking in the sink before cleaning.Oh! I absolutely love this grill! It gets much hotter than any I have ever had and cooks quickly and more evenly than any I have had before. It is ideal for searing a... » Read More Interesting question-------one I would have never thought of. It has a shiny finish that with time and use has become not so shiny anymore. It is a black porcelain look. True, when cleaned, it doesn't come completely clean, but, most of the stuck on food comes off. I do wish I had started spaying the grate--from the very first--with a non stick spray. The grate size is good for soaking in the sink before cleaning.Oh! I absolutely love this grill! It gets much hotter than any I have ever had and cooks quickly and more evenly than any I have had before. It is ideal for searing a steak and leaving the center rare--very rare, the way I like it. « Show Less
1822473
The grates should be fine using your high temp self-cleaning feature but it will likely cook off the seasoning. Which means you will have to re-season the grates after that process.
1495801
I have had no issues with my grill. I brush the grates with oil, and it has been a great grill.
229515
Hi, I bought the ones that are for the grill and it cleaned them great! Of course you may have to scrub a little bit, but it works great.
801656
Mine was barely moving when I first got it. I tried everything and then finally decided to clean the main filter. After I did that it started working great. Hope this helps.
50665
..check on how level your griddle is..sounds like it's flowing away from the side grease spout is on..if you get it exactly level, you can just scrape it towards the drain..have it just slightly forward..
695710
you must be using it incorrectly. I've used it a hell of a lot more and it works very well. Just remember to fill with water and turn the flow valve prior too trying to attempting the clean the grates.
1257644
Sorry to be so long in responding - We have the newest version of the Sonicare with a slim body (not sure if it is the Easy Clean) and these brushes fit well. My husband complains that the round bands do not fit tightly, but I have no problem with them if I push the brush down very tightly to the base. Sometimes the band does slip around, but that is not a problem for me. The brush never comes off. You do need to make sure you have the brush facing the correct way - with the brush facing out on the same side as the controls and lights on the brush.
517904
I have the cast iron grates on my Weber grills at both of our places in Utah and Texas. We just returned to Utah after 7 months and the grill on my Performer (covered but outside all winter) was still in perfect condition. Never have had any issues. I always just clean them down with a brush like usual before leaving. They are the greatest - really surprised Weber doesn't have them on their grills.
789255
I don't know. We have stainless grates and no problem there. Wanted porcelain grates but surprisingly the stainless work fine.
424467
Right now my bristles are at about 2/3 of an inch (after a few years of hard use). I assume they were 3/4 in when I acquired them; however, they have held up very well...I would recommend this product.
237893
I haven't had that problem, but I've only picked them up by the wooden handles. After having used the grill for a few times, I now have several cracks on the grates, and they still don't index securely into the supports. The quality of the cast parts is poor.