Does anyone else have trouble with the temp dropping around 300 degrees
935825
I've had my grill for a month now and have used it every weekend. Yes, the temp drops but it hasn't affected me much because grilling is all about cooking the food slowly, so be patient. I've made ribs, pulled pork, chicken wings, salmon, shrimp,veggies, etc and everything has turned out great. I keep telling my friends that an electric grill is the ONLY way to grill now...don't have to mess with charcoal and propane - LOVE IT!
935826
Keep lid closed as much as possible. It's a neat, clean little grill but it does have a quirk or two. Learn how to place food quickly and check on it quickly.
935827
Yes..first time using..temp is difficult to get over250, and drops to 150 immediately on opening grill top. Does anyone else notice that the back of the grill is open above the black backing? Heat is escaping, though doesn't feel like much. The food, hamburgers and sausage, seems to be cooking though, and nicely. What's the deal here?
935828
Yes, its an ok grill. I think one of the problems is that it loses alot of heat through the top. Wish Char-Broil would put a reflector insert under the hood. I'm not impatient to get my food done, but the longer I leave burgers on the grill below 350 the drier they are. I'm thinking of putting heat reflecting tape on the inside and maybe outside. That may help. of course I may end up poisoning my family
935829
I find you REALLY have to git 'er done and get the cover closed to maintain heat. I have only used the highest setting so far, and even then the temp will drop if you dawdle just a little bit. However, the flavor is good when you surround the edge of the grate with some wood chips. If you're going to do steak, make sure it's thick. I've done amazing pork tenderloin, ribeyes, filet mignon, fish, chicken...but you have to be strategic with the temperature drop.
935830
Yes. The minute you put food on it drops. I've only cooked on 5 because of this and it still doesn't come up to temp. What's worse is that when you flip food it doesn't get a good sear on the second side because the temp is so low. It's not the weather and it's not constant lid opening. So what is it? I'm incredibly disappointed so far.
935831
The thermometer is mounted in the lid so naturally as soon as you pick up the lid there will be an indicated temperature drop as measured by the thermometer. This grill uses infrared radiant heat from below to cook with and there should be minimal change in amount of heat being transferred to the food. I have a large multi-burner gas grill that also has thermometer in lid that shows a drop of 300 - 350 degrees when the top is opened. You should be able to cook meats without the lid unless there is a lot of wind. If you are saying that the heating element is cooling off when the lid is opened then expect it has to do with wind which will impact any heat source. The thermometer is mounted in the lid so naturally as soon as you pick up the lid there will be an indicated temperature drop as measured by the thermometer. This grill uses infrared radiant heat from below to cook with and there should be minimal change in amount of heat being transferred to the food. I have a large multi-burner gas grill that also has thermometer in lid that shows a drop of 300 - 350 degrees when the top is opened. You should be able to cook meats without the lid unless there is a lot of wind. If you are saying that the heating element is cooling off when the lid is... » Read More The thermometer is mounted in the lid so naturally as soon as you pick up the lid there will be an indicated temperature drop as measured by the thermometer. This grill uses infrared radiant heat from below to cook with and there should be minimal change in amount of heat being transferred to the food. I have a large multi-burner gas grill that also has thermometer in lid that shows a drop of 300 - 350 degrees when the top is opened. You should be able to cook meats without the lid unless there is a lot of wind. If you are saying that the heating element is cooling off when the lid is opened then expect it has to do with wind which will impact any heat source. « Show Less
935832
It does lose alot of heat when turning meat, and if there is a lot on the grill it takes awhile to recover.
860622
Also, my incubator holds the temp within 2-3 degrees either direction....so if you need REALLY ACCURATE temps, it may be a problem for you.
490161
There is a heat adjustment fron 350 to 450!! Give it a try, you wont regret it
1486578
If your problemis that the unit doesn not maintain the desired temperature, my unit's temp did the same thing after a month or so. having nowhere to turn, I solved the problem by putting one of those frozen containers that come with plastic beverage and food coolers on the top shelve of the left compartment. I then kept entering the desired temp several times for both compartments. It took two shots with the frozen pack, but it worked. Both sides now hold their set temp.Goog luck.bluefox803@aol.com
2092501
I don't know about below O temps. my weather only gets down to about 28. But I do have some very young about two month old Silkie babies in mine and the temperatures dropped down to 28 three day in a row and they are fine.
67624
Yes I used an oven temperature gage to set my temperature at 325 degrees and then I marked a spot on the oven for the 325 degree (approximately half way between 300 and 350 degree) the oven will then heat to 350 degrees and shuts off then it will drop below 325 degrees and then it will turn back on. Most all of my recipes call for 350 degrees and this works great just watch your time may be done sooner than the set time on recipe.
840443
Try turning the. Thermostat setting higher so it's higher than the room temp.
1579449
About 75 to 95. But its not super accurate In my 30 calling its about 4 or so degrees off on the low end so I have to keep it set to 86 to maintain 82
1514311
Thank you. I will try the Industrial Strength Velcro.. the temp tolerance upto 225F will solve the problem.
1232679
I have found the outside temperature affects it. Try adjusting your vents and place the grill vents towards the prevailing winds.
2103281
I like it though the temp seems some what off. Meaning when I use it sometimes it really gets hot then another time not as hot. Will I purchase thisone again probably not, but I always look for something better when making this sort of purchase. Hope this helps
1878742
Ours has been fine. No problems. Minor fluctuations in temp because we keep our home cool in the winter so we would just turn it off if the temp got too low.
1129988
I've been trying to figure it out too. I contacted the company several times and never heard a response. I've attempted 6x times different temperatures and times and I haven't figured it out yet. I kinds gave up.
2080738
I had mine to 700 degrees F and turned it down as it was much too hot for my purposes.mdont know if it could have gone higher.
940489
I use it frequently at 300 -- no problem -- but haven't tried higher temperatures because I did not have good experience with another brand which claimed to be safe to 450.
287942
I do not have that problem with mine. It only takes a few seconds for mine to give any tempature.
381142
We have had our unit for almost a year now and have the same problem. Ours will get down to about 62 or 63 at times but never lower. We have tried it under all conditions, auto, continuous, and normal. If anyone gets back to you with a solution please let us know. Thanks