You can simply turn on the gas and fire up the grill, thanks to the electronic ignition system, which is easy to light and requires the simple push of a button. The burners feature stainless steel heat tents above them as well for safe char broil performance grilling and to prevent juices from dripping onto the burners and causing flare-ups. The lid-mounted temperature gauge enables easy monitoring of the inside temperature of your grill, providing better control and cooking accuracy.
This model is the smallest grill in Char-Broil’s Performance BBQ line. Available at Tru-Value and other independent retailers it has heat indicators above each stainless steel burner just like Char-Broil’s Commercial grills. There’s no natural gas option on the grill, which is a shame for people weber spirit 2 who don’t like cooking with propane, but that’s really one of the only downsides to the grill. The storage space may get just a little tight with the propane tank, but I’m sure you’ll be able to manage. What I can’t speak to is how well it will hold up over multiple grilling seasons.
The burners have a 5-year warranty, the firebox and lid 2 years, and all other parts 1 year. We gave it our best to make this review as precise and honest as possible so that you can make an educated decision. Char-Broil is a well-known and longstanding grill manufacturer.
Some average-size grills have up to four burners with corresponding controls large grills often have six. Additional burner controls generally allow the cook more flexibility. This indicates grill temperature when only one or two of the burners are on, to represent a cooking task where the food is placed between or alongside the direct flame. So, you can use it to indirectly cook or grill, but it won’t char your food. This Char-Broil gas grill scores above average and reaches its maximum temperature pretty quickly.
Lightweight construction consists of a thin 430 stainless steel lid, control panel, single door and handles and painted steel side shelves and cart on four casters. Not only does it provide a welcome bit of storage space, but it also protects your propane tank and the regulator from the effects of wind, snow, and rain. That’s good for both safety and performance, and it’s a heck of a lot nicer to look at, too, than an exposed propane tank.