Do you move the baskets at all ( after the charcoal is ready) or dump both baskets onto the charcoal grate?
478175
you only use the baskets to set up indirect grilling. once started slide to the sides and install grate so flaps are over the baskets to add charcoal as required. you can also install a drip pan in the middle to catch drippings. another benifit is you can add soaked wood chunks into the baskets to add smoke. wood chunks not chips can be purchased at any grocery or big box store.
478176
You can move baskets ( with tongs) to spread out or to move heat away from food for indirect cooking. We occasionally dump coals on grate, too. It all works quite well.
478177
I will leave the charcoal in the baskets. If I don't want to use baskets I will just pour charcoal onto grate over the igniter to lightthem.
478178
I don't use the baskets - no reason not to just habit most likely. I fill a charcoal chimney positioned over the gas flame and then dump once lit. I can them move coals where I want them. Cheers!
478179
After the charcoal is ready you can move the baskets to the sides under the swing-up cooking grates. Then you can add more charcoal as you cook. That works great if you want to do some indirect cooking in the middle. You can start the charcoal directly on the grate without the baskets as well.
1773932
I soak the wood chips ahead of time and then put some directly on the hot coals. The char baskets go on each side of the drip pan. What ever you are smoking goes directly over the drip pan.
2254304
When using with a chimney, I light the cube on the bottom of the BBQ and then place the chimney right on top of it. Works great and you have red coals in no time!
410348
I always use it, but if you have something that doesn't fit in it, you could skip the basket. Using the basket makes it easier to drain items as you pull them out.
984893
You just lay the basket into the fryer there is no down position just in the fryer. It does have a drain position you hook the basket to.
1755751
Here's what I put in my review: "The reviews for the gold suggested that the silver was a better option for two reasons: the ash catcher tray and the fact that the holes were on the bottom rather than the side. The Gold cannot have ashes removed unless the coals are out and the charcoal rack can be removed. After using the silver, I question what good the ash catcher tray is. How do you clean it out while charcoals remain lit or unlit in the grill? With a tiny little brush or shovel? It's cute. As for the holes on the bottom. This is all well and good until your charcoal crumbles and the ashes clog the holes. And if you have the lid on, the charcoals go out. And you wonder why your hamburgers are not cooked. Having the holes on the side would keep air flow, regardless of crumbling charcoals. Third, the Gold has a handle, which would make this easier to move. After the fact, I discovered that Cook's Illustrated has reviewed portable grills, and they included the Gold in their review, but not the silver."
683303
You just set the Mangrate on top of the existing grate. It's not a "replacement" grate. I assume your Weber will be big enough to accommodate them. I'm using them on a very small table-top gas grill.
103800
I have this problem but I'm afraid I haven't used the grater as of yet. As far as the other pieces go I have had no issues with it moving while in use.
1193159
No, but there is no need to. You adjust the heat with the vents. If you want to have the coals close to the cooking surface, you can use the included baskets to pile up the charcoal.
442216
I just place it on top grate that has flame underneath. It puts out plenty of smoke, just put it in grill at the beginning of your preheat 10-15 minutes before placing food and make sure you soak wood chips for 30 mins.
2254302
Put 3 of them under the chimney, over the chargoal grill. There is a dead space under the coals in my chimney where you could put anyrhing, like paper or cubes!
2201938
I have one che broil that it works fine with and onr that I have to remove two of thr grill racks whrn using basket.
1435913
There are four grates about 6 inches wide each and are full depth of the grill. I move the one center grate to the left on top of the far left grate and I move the other grate over the top of the far right grate. You can crank the handle and raise the charcoal pan within two inches of the bottom of the grates. I then pile my charcoal in the center and get my fire started! Then once the coals are way you like them spread them out and slide the two grates back into position. Hope this helps!
426773
The cooking grate has a slot in the center that you pull off with a tool provided with the unit. The tool can be used to stir the fire, empty the ashes and remove the grate. You can also use it to swivel the top grate. Using a water pan diffuser makes it difficult to add more charcoal, but that's generally reserved for slow cooks, which you should never have to add charcoal for those.
272600
Wood and charcoal always on bottom grate. I have never grilled anything in the smoker box on the top rack but if you do, it will cook quickly. Always make sure you keep ashes underneath the lower grate somewhat clean so that air can get underneath and keep wood and charcoal fire hot and going.
2034529
yes, but you would have to remove the reservoir and move one of the grates and place it on the charcoal holder. It would be awkward, but it can be done.
403116
I find this to be the only design flaw. To empty the ash pan you must remove the grill grates. The pan is not open at either end so pouring the leftover ash into a trash bag is not an option. What I've been doing is putting the pan in a trash bag, turning it over and tapping it a few times. It's a pain, but it works. Anyone out there with a better idea, let me know.