The Char-Broil 463440109 is part of the gas grill
test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas grill
models like the 463440109 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
About This Brand
In 2008, Char-Broil brand placed a lot of emphasis on infrared technology, with both the new Quantum and Red lines boasting different versions of the technology. Char-Broil positions itself as an affordable brand that offers innovative features across its wide product lines. The grills, which cost $100 to $750, are sold at retailers nationwide. Note that some lines are sold only at specific big-box retailers. For example, the Quantum and Commercial series are sold at Lowe's, the Red line at Home Depot, and Thermos at Target stores.
Features & Specs - Char-Broil 463440109
Stainless-steel grates Primary cooking grates made of stainless-steel are generally sturdier than those made of coated steel and resist rust even without a porcelain coating.
Stainless-steel grates
No
Coated-cast-iron grates The grill's primary cooking grates may be made of porcelain coated cast-iron, which generally sears meats better and keeps grilling temperatures more consistent than grates made of porcelain coated steel. The porcelain coating usually makes such grates easier to clean than other surfaces, and the grates should resist rust as long as their porcelain coating isn't chipped.
Coated-cast-iron grates
No
All or mostly stainless Includes more than just a panel or other trim. Based on our limited tests, nonmagnetic stainless is less likely to corrode.
All or mostly stainless
No
Long-warranty burners While burners remain the grill's most-replaced part, most are warranted for only 3 to 5 years. Better burners are covered for 10 years or more.
Long-warranty burners
No
Side burner A side burner, which resembles a gas-stove burner and has its own heat control, is handy if you want to cook vegetables or sauce without leaving the grill. A side burner could also be an infrared burner used for searing.
Side burner
Yes
Infrared burner Gas burner that uses infrared technology (ceramic burner, plates and screens, or troughs as some examples) for cooking. An indirect flame is used for cooking food. Burner can be located as the main burner, side burner, rotisserie burner, or any combination of burners.
they will find some ridiculous excuse like gas company doesn't provide right gas pressure, the broil only works at exactly 7 foot water column.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By barb
from butler pa
1.0
junk
5/15/2013
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Small Gatherings
Comment:
You are better off getting a cheaper grill.I took care of my grill and kept it covered when not in use. The whole bottom that isn't stainless rusted away. Called char broil and they quit making it
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By Yogi
from East Tennessee
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
1.0
Research before you buy!!!!
6/24/2012
Pros
Price
Cons
TOO HOT EVEN ON LOW
VERY UNEVEN HEAT
Best Uses
No good uses
Comment:
I thought I found a great buy on this grill, but as it turned out I wound up buying this grill plus another that I could actually cook on without burning my food up. If you like blackened food then this grill is for you. The heat is very uneven, super hot in back and very low heat in front. Very disapointed in Charbroil for even releasing a grill like this. I will probably not buy Charbroil ever again.