Cuisinart CGG-200 information from Consumer Reports

Cuisinart CGG-200

Price range:

$159.95 - $194.44

Summary: This Cuisinart has
• 245 Sq. In. of cooking area.
• 1 main burners
• Rotary ignitor
• No Infrared burner
• Coated-cast-iron grates resist corrosion

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Type: Portable or small gas grills

About - Cuisinart CGG-200
The Cuisinart CGG-200 is part of the gas grill test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas grill models like the CGG-200 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 - Cuisinart CGG-200

The Cuisinart CGG-200 is part of the gas grill test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas grill models like the CGG-200 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 - Cuisinart CGG-200
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	Yes
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	No
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. Infrared burner	No
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By JayW

from 19971

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Why the low rating??

6/29/2011

Pros

Easy To Cleanup

Easy To Use

Even Heat

Cons

Best Uses

For Self/Couple

Small Gatherings

Comment:

Not sure why this grill is at the bottom of the ratings. I needed a grill for the two of us or a small group, read some online reviews and purchased this grill. For my purposes, it's fine. It gets hot enough to cook everything I've tried so far-meat, fish and grilled veggies with no issues. Seasoning the grids (look at the [...] customer reviews)is a good idea and also line the interior with heavy duty foil. Wind does reduce the temp somewhat and the igniter isn't going to last forever (there is a way to self light it that appears to be simple so no worries). Again, for occasional grilling for a few people, it's fine. For larger scale, buy a bigger and more expensive grill. It appears to be well made so should last but I keep it in a closet and out of the elements. I bought the converter hose so I can use a regular propane tank. I also bought a small cart with two levels-one for the grill and the tank goes underneath so in and out of the storage closet with ease. Again, for the [$] I paid, I'm satisfied.

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Other User Reviews

1.0

(based on 1 reviews)

By CLAUDEF

User has 3 Weeks of experience with this product

1.0

CUISINART ATROCIOUS< NON EXISTANT CUSTOMER SERVICE

09/19/2010

Strength

VERY GOOD GRILL

Weakness

CUISINART CUSTOMER SERVICE

We bought a Cuisinart CGG-200 grill from Kohl's on 08/25/2010. The grill deserve a 5 stars. CUISINART CUSTOMER SERVICE DESERVE A NEGATIVE 10 It came without the veggie panel that is included in the sale As specified in CUISINART description of the grill. www.cuisinart.com/products/grilling_tools/cgg-200.htm 3 weeks now that I'm trying to get them to send me the missing veggie panel . After numerous calls redirected to people that never call back or this is not the right person, call this number or another one My supervisor just stepped out of the office BUT he'll call you back and of course he never call back. They just give me the RUN AROUND So I don't have to tell you that CUISINART, NEVER AGAIN. Claude FERRE a very UNHAPPY customer

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