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Blue Ember BE50070-584
 
Approximate retail price:
$764.97
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Summary: This Blue Ember has
• 430 Sq. In. of cooking area.
• 4 main burners
• A side burner
• A rotisserie burner
• A Natural gas version or Conversion kit available
• Electronic ignitor
• Rotisserie Infrared burner
• Coated-cast-iron grates resist corrosion
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Type: Midsize gas grills
About - Blue Ember BE50070-584

The Blue Ember BE50070-584 is part of the gas grill test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas grill models like the BE50070-584 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Preheat performance:
Evaluates the temperature and evenness over the grill's surface after a 10 minute preheat using thermocouples. It also gives an indication how quickly the grill reaches its maximium temperature.

High temp evenness:
Evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the highest setting, using thermocouples.

Low temp evenness:
Evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the lowest setting, using thermocouples
Features & Specs - Blue Ember BE50070-584
info Stainless-steel grates No
info Coated-cast-iron grates Yes
info All or mostly stainless No
info Long-warranty burners No
info Side burner Yes
info Infrared burner Rotisserie
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User Reviews - Blue Ember BE50070-584
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(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
 
1.0
Good while it lasted
12/13/2012
Pros
Easy Assembly
Cons
Light Does Not Work Well
Recall On Item
Best Uses
For Self/Couple
Comment:
I bought this grill because it was the highest rated in Consumer Reports. I always took very good care of it, cleaned it, etc. It was always covered as well. After a couple years of use, the drip pan completely coroded. OK. No problem right? Wrong. I called in to order a new one and apprantly there was a recall. Well that was back in August. It is now December. I was told I would get the new one in November. Now they say January. <br />You will be much better off never buying this brand.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
 
1.0
Poor Quality , customer service
7/19/2012
Pros
Doesn't explode
Cons
Drip Tray Rusts
Grates Rust
Poor Customer Service
Thermometer breaks
Best Uses
You need to waste money
Comment:
Bought in 08 based on CR report. Then it was recalled because of chance of fire which may result in loss of property and /or injury. Fiesta then went out of business. cooking grates rusted, were replaced and rusted again. Drip pan disintegrated. thermometer stopped working , was replaced and new one stopped working. since fiesta went out of business, you call for help to an outfit in canada that does not care at all about your problems. wish I bought a weber.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
 
4.0
Best Bang for Your Buck
5/28/2012
Pros
Easy Assembly
Easy To Cleanup
Easy To Use
Great Design
Great starter
Short Grill Time
Cons
Not The Taste Of Charcoal
Best Uses
For Self/Couple
Large Gatherings
Small Gatherings
Comment:
Love the starter, still working after 3 years. wow! Although inconvenient for some we use the plug-in light for nighttime grilling which works extremely well. This is the first b-b-q that is still in great shape after 3 years. Blue flame is very visible with very little yellow, red flame. Very easy to clean up after I would definately purchase another one.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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