what is the grate made out of...cast iron, porcelain, or waht???
258241
It's more like cast aluminum or some type of metal not iron. When I use mine I don't use the grill / griddle I use it as a single burner stove the piece that makes it a single burner is steel. I have two that I take camping they work great as a camp stove.
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
258243
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.
1080375
It appears to be cast iron like a duch oven would be made from. It is NOT aluminum, and does not appear to be stainless steel.
2023311
Jennifer,These are matte cast iron cooking grid with a clear porcelain coat over the cast iron.Please let us know if we can be of any other assistance.
171405
Yes..there is a metal grate! It works great! We have used our fire pit to heat hot dogs and roast marshmellows and even just to watch the fire!
96819
I can't speak for the others. I can only tell you that ours is definitely cast iron. It's very heavy. We have a glass cook top and it takes a few minutes to heat up, but once it is heated it cooks great! I recommend cleaning it with mineral spirits and then scrubbing it with detergent BEFORE you start to season it. We love ours! Great wok for the price!
237892
I suspect that is a treatment of some sort. After firing mine and leaving it outside, the grates rusted, removing the material. A steel brush took it down to the base material, which is a cast iron, at least to my eye.
799754
Yes. I have cast iron grates on my grill. They will not be damaged at all. Be more concerned about rust. Make sure clean thoroughly and often after grilling. Oh, and oil it up your grates should be great!
789255
I don't know. We have stainless grates and no problem there. Wanted porcelain grates but surprisingly the stainless work fine.
1912865
Probably cast iron. However all of the metals react to hear and food differently
1316085
It's like any grill grate. I store my grill outside and the moisture collects under the hood which causes the grate to rust sooner then it should. I just hit it with a wire brush and cook on it. The fit was perfect for my grill.
2055837
While I had the same question when I purchased my set I decided to purchase the grate. The grill is cast iron, is thick, and has a solid piece over the flame to distribute the heat through the grill for cooking food directly on it. I think it would take a very, very long time to boil water through the grill. The grate, however, allows the flame to heat the pot/kettle directly with the flame and will heat water or cook food in a pot more efficiently than through the grill. I appreciate that the BBQ has these accessories so that even though I have one "stove" camping I still have options for how I want to cook my food. While I had the same question when I purchased my set I decided to purchase the grate. The grill is cast iron, is thick, and has a solid piece over the flame to distribute the heat through the grill for cooking food directly on it. I think it would take a very, very long time to boil water through the grill. The grate, however, allows the flame to heat the pot/kettle directly with the flame and will heat water or cook food in a pot more efficiently than through the grill. I appreciate that the BBQ has these accessories so that even though I have one "stove" camping I still have... » Read More While I had the same question when I purchased my set I decided to purchase the grate. The grill is cast iron, is thick, and has a solid piece over the flame to distribute the heat through the grill for cooking food directly on it. I think it would take a very, very long time to boil water through the grill. The grate, however, allows the flame to heat the pot/kettle directly with the flame and will heat water or cook food in a pot more efficiently than through the grill. I appreciate that the BBQ has these accessories so that even though I have one "stove" camping I still have options for how I want to cook my food. « Show Less
339500
Mine is solid cast iron, and looks like the one on the picture. I purchased it 11 months ago. My parents have the granite, and I will say I like it better, because of the flat surface. If I may recommend a type of cheese... EDAM cheese works really well with the raclette set. Enjoy!
1260597
The top grate is stainless steel. The rest of the BBQ wipes down easy with disinfecting wipes(my preferences). Also add a little a little water in bottom drip tray before cooking for a easier clean up. This is our second one and love! Love, love it.
789260
Oh yes, it will eventually make your porcelain flake! It may take a year or so but it will happen. I would only use these brushes on stainless grates. For our Weber porcelain-coated cast iron grates, we use a wadded up piece of newspaper & tongs. Get your grates hot & then rub them clean. I wish Weber sold stainless versions of their grates for ALL their grills. They are so much nicer. You still get killer grill marks, heat retention without all the trouble with cast iron flaking. I've never had to replace a stainless grate but the cast iron is another story....
586429
Hey Jim, click on link below for the Med grate. Thanks http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003EDBQTE/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=
92512
I'm pretty sure its either porcelain or ceramic. When I bought this one plate came already broken but otherwise they're beautiful.
1920350
This wont let me send you a picture. The gas bistro has a stainless infrared grate. The electric bistro has a porcelain coated grate. Both have small slits in the grate that keeps it from flaring up and gives it the infrared cooking.Thanks, Bunk 247 Grills