Does this grill suffer from flareups that burn the meat like the old briquet models?
1031904
Yes. There are metal tents over the burns to help prevent this, but Weber's design it's as good as other grills I've used. Generally, it's only a problem with fatty meats like brats.
1031905
No flare ups...absolutely the best grill brand made...worth every "extra" penny spent...I am a Weber grilled for life
1031906
It will flare with very fatty meats, but is very much improved over other grills I have owned.
1031907
If you follow their guidelines you shouldn't have a problem with flare-ups. If you let grease build up and then get it hot; it will ignite.
118489
ABSOLUTELY! In fact, last night I made dinner for family (8 people) and use the grill on the island in my kitchen making BBQ chicken. No smoke alarm issues, no problems and the chicken came out fantastic. There is a clip on the underside that attaches it to the leg and it pulls right off for easy cooking and subsequent cleaning!
2004842
No they dont, and I do not recommend this grill, I got one and returned it. The temperature never passed 325 degrees , steaming instead of searing the meats. Hope this helps.
2217105
If you like the look and smell of burning/peeling paint, go right ahead! I'm not sure how people use the grill (even with a hot plate) without noticing the paint that burns off, peels, and emits. The company will not say whether or not the coating is toxic. The cancer warning on the box is a dead give away...
1985707
During break in it will smoke quite a bit. Almost a "steam like" smoke. After several uses it should be fine. I've also learned to cook with a lower temp setting since it cooks considerably faster than a standard grill.
1281219
No it doesn't. But I've never had a problem with scorching and I use a banjo burner with propane.
1965813
For me it does. I am happy with the way it sears steaks. Please note that I don't have a grill with a sear burner to compare it to. I would think that a sear burner addition would just increase the area on which you can sear steaks, by adding that additional burner tube. Having said that, when I bought my grill I wished Weber would make a grill with a sear burner but without the side burner.
1122720
No .Keep one thing in mind, anytime that you cook any thing on the grill that contains animal fat,you get smoke.
2254368
m. kelly, i've had and used my grill for almost 2 years and have NEVER experienced this problem. one thing i ALWAYS do after each use is CLEAN all surface areas including the burners. i wipe them down and ignite the flame to make sure all burners are functioning properly. check the bottle gas and make sure it is tight on the threaded valve. i swear by mine, good luck. mc
80529
Highly subjective! I think any grill flares up with grease dripping down and hitting flame. I would say this grill flares up as much or as little as any grill would.
893219
None at all I'm very pleased with this grill. I don't keep it outside, after I grill I always wheel it back into the garage. It's very sturdy and love the option of propane and coal. Hope this helps.
945476
I've never experienced that. I use it for fast cooking veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potatoes/corn on the cob before grilling, etc.
712180
although I've yet to use the rotisserie component it does have a searing burner behind and below the small top rack in the main cover. don't know if this will help
957275
I have not had any problems. It storms here a lot. If you are looking to buy a good grill for a good price, I promise you this is the one.
1662393
It looks like the Grill Grates are for cooking on, the Flare Busters go below the grates they reduce flare ups. You do not cook directly on them. I believe you are looking at two different things.
1008505
After a year it's a rust bucket. Doing some mods now and replacing the rusted parts, repainting and will now be adding lava rocks to the gas side. Flare-ups have been an issue with this grill since new.
1538302
Just got my grill early this year and have had no problems. Love this grill. Large cooking area.