My Q320 grill grate is cast iron without the porcelain-enamel coating.Can I get a new grate without the porcelain?
1093812
Weber only makes them with a porcelain coating. it is a matte porcelain finish. it is not the shiny black porcelain finish. hopefully this answers your question.
1094568
OK, I saw this answer from another poster and feel that his answer should be repeated. These are porcelain coated cast iron grates. If you want them to last, do not use any kind of metal brush on them. Here's what the other poster and I did. After grilling, turn the grill up high for about ten minutes so the stuff on the grill turns to ash. Let the grill totally cool. Then use a nylon bristle brush instead of a metal one. I brushed the grill, then went over it with a wet nylon brush, then wiped it clean with a paper towel. My last grate lasted about seven years. This method should help it last much longer. OK, I saw this answer from another poster and feel that his answer should be repeated. These are porcelain coated cast iron grates. If you want them to last, do not use any kind of metal brush on them. Here's what the other poster and I did. After grilling, turn the grill up high for about ten minutes so the stuff on the grill turns to ash. Let the grill totally cool. Then use a nylon bristle brush instead of a metal one. I brushed the grill, then went over it with a wet nylon brush, then wiped it clean with a paper towel. My last grate lasted about seven years. This method should help it... » Read More OK, I saw this answer from another poster and feel that his answer should be repeated. These are porcelain coated cast iron grates. If you want them to last, do not use any kind of metal brush on them. Here's what the other poster and I did. After grilling, turn the grill up high for about ten minutes so the stuff on the grill turns to ash. Let the grill totally cool. Then use a nylon bristle brush instead of a metal one. I brushed the grill, then went over it with a wet nylon brush, then wiped it clean with a paper towel. My last grate lasted about seven years. This method should help it last much longer. « Show Less
1027355
Easy, I cured the grates with olive oil when they are hot. This is like curing a cast iron skillet. No rust and food generally wipes right off. Food just seems to cook much better on cast iron.
331095
It has a porcelain grill. It is very easy to clean. I soak mine in the kitchen sink for about 10 minutes then wipe it dry.
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..
1582834
The cooking grates are cast iron. They need to be correctly seasoned. Instruction for proper seasoning are included with the grill.
2210032
No, you do not have to season it. It will rust. Applying some cooking oil to the grate before/after cooking will do a lot towards keeping the rust off. In time, it will develop a "seasoning" coating on the grill sort of like what develops on a cast iron skillet.
93129
That substance is a vegetable oil that they put on the grates before they shipped it. Just leave it alone and season the grates. You should be fine! I have been loving my grill this summer and have had no issues.
874414
A porcelain grill grate will be better. A stainless steel grate will tend to lose it's "non-stick" capabilities faster over time than a porcelain coated steel. A stainless steel grate, however, will give you better "sear" marks on your food due to the better heat transfer, but, unless you are in the restaurant business, or don't mind the more-frequent replacement and you really want the sear marks to stand out, the porcelain grates will last longer!
524090
I would say go with the cast iron, because that is what I have and it works very well. I bought a griddle and a regular new grate for my grill (both sides were old and very rusted and gross), and I must say that I am happy with both sides. Only thing that I don't care for is that it is made in China.
2255686
Sorry my other message referred to the burner covers. This is the Gas Grill Grate Porcelain Coated Cast Iron Cooking Grid 62152 It measured 24 3/4 X 19 1/4 and fit perfect. Just have to search for match for your model and size.
632327
I guess that would be up to you. I have the E310, it does not have the sear station. My grill has cast iron grates and like prior grills, if I heat it up very high before putting meat on, it will sear the meat. I love the grill. I loved my old more basic 3 burner web grill also, but it wore out after 15 years.I would not pay extra for the sear station.If you are talking about the flavor bars, I like them.
2269681
if your grill has 2 burners and they are on the side and you want stainless grates you would order Weber 7521 if they are on the front you would need to buy Weber 7637 cast iron grates stainless not available. if your grill has 3 burners and they are on the side and you want stainless grates you would order 7527 which have been discontinued, if they are on the front and you want stainless you need to order 7639.
1828728
I think you can buy an off market set up. I know it cost over hundred dollars for cast iron to fit the unit. I did see porcelain But I've had experiences with porcelain peeling off in the past. This was about three years ago when I checesk this out
2099102
There are a couple of things you can do. First remove the grate and wash it (either dishwasher or by hand). You should now be able to wipe out the lower part of the grill with hot soapy water. Before replacing the grill, turn on the burner to burn off any materials that landed on the burner. Over time, you'll end up with materials in the grill that are pretty difficult to remove, but they kind of turn to char over time...adding to the flavors!
1064270
I replaced mine with a Lodge cast iron grate, that doesn't fit exactly but works much better than the warped grate. You have to turn it upside down to close the lid, but cooking on cast iron is the best! here's a link where you can buy it. http://www.katom.com/261-LBBG3.html?CID=Nextag&utm_source=Nextag&utm_medium=CSE&utm_campaign=CSE&zmam=29342707&zmas=1&zmac=3&zmap=261-LBBG3
683102
Yes. These are natural cast iron grates. Some cast iron grates have a porcelain coating. I like the natural cast iron much better.