Grill Master 720-0697 information from Consumer Reports

Grill Master 720-0697

Approximate retail price:

$199.00

Summary: This Grill Master has
• 450 Sq. In. of cooking area.
• 4 main burners
• A side burner
• Electronic ignitor
• No Infrared burner
• Coated-cast-iron grates resist corrosion

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Type: Midsize gas grills

About - Grill Master 720-0697
The Grill Master 720-0697 is part of the gas grill test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas grill models like the 720-0697 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 - Grill Master 720-0697

The Grill Master 720-0697 is part of the gas grill test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas grill models like the 720-0697 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 - Grill Master 720-0697
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	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. Infrared burner	No
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By Viper

from Midlothian, VA

4.0

What do you expect for [$]

8/2/2012

Pros

Easy To Cleanup

Short Grill Time

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

That's what I paid for mine on 07/04 sale 2 years ago. Grills well, but you have to know what you're doing. Fatty 80/20 burgers will drip grease and flame up, same with a rib eye. The fat drips and catches fire.Yeah, I know, duh! My favorite is to heat grill up to 600', throw on some 1-1.5 filet mignons, turn after 5 min. Cook 5 more min and turn grill off. Let them rest for about 2 minutes. Put a pat of butter on them as they rest. Awesome medium rare steak. Never, ever poke holes in a steak, use tongs. The key is to sear meat and let the juices do the internal cooking. Watch some cooking shows. Bobby Flay knows what he is talking about. Expensive parts. New heat shields (3) are $70. Only paid [$] for whole grill put together! I'll cut some out of sheet metal myself.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By jus

from boston ma

1.0

rusts

7/24/2012

Pros

None

Cons

Poor Flame Quality

Rusts withing 5 months

Uneven Cooking

Best Uses

For Self/Couple

Small Gatherings

Comment:

cheap grill

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By Bubba

from St. Louis, MO

1.0

I'm all outta love!

5/29/2012

Pros

Easy To Use

Cons

Uneven Cooking

Best Uses

Small Gatherings

Comment:

This grill is used weekly. A couple weeks ago it started flaming up on anything more than the lowest setting. It almost caught our deck on fire! Now we set it in the middle of the deck, cook everything on low and never shut the lid! What a collosal waste of money. This is not a grill I would recommend to ANYONE!

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

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