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Napoleon Prestige P500

Approximate retail price:

$1,249.00

Summary: This Napoleon has
• 490 Sq. In. of cooking area.
• 4 main burners
• A Natural gas version or Conversion kit available
• Rotary ignitor
• No Infrared burner
• Coated-cast-iron grates resist corrosion

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Type: Midsize gas grills

About - Napoleon Prestige P500
The Napoleon Prestige P500 is part of the gas grill test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas grill models like the Prestige P500 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Low temp performance: Combines the evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the low setting (using thermocouples) and the models ability to cook chicken and fish on the gril at that setting without burning the food. High temp evenness: Evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the high setting, using thermocouples. Indirect cooking: This indicates how well the grill will slow cook foods when only some of the burners are on and the food isn't placed directly over the flame.

About - Napoleon Prestige P500

The Napoleon Prestige P500 is part of the gas grill test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas grill models like the Prestige P500 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Low temp performance:: Combines the evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the low setting (using thermocouples) and the models ability to cook chicken and fish on the gril at that setting without burning the food.
High temp evenness:: Evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the high setting, using thermocouples.
Indirect cooking:: This indicates how well the grill will slow cook foods when only some of the burners are on and the food isn't placed directly over the flame.

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Napoleon Prestige P500RB
	Price range: $1,449.00 - $1,579.99 The Ratings applied to untested model Napoleon Prestige P500RB come from our tests of model Napoleon Prestige P500, which in our judgment is enough alike in its performance, features, and specs that our test results apply to both.

About This Brand
Like Vermont Castings grills, Napoleon outdoor cookers are made in Canada. The "heart" of Napoleon grills is the 304 stainless-steel, reversible cooking rods, called WAVE cooking grids. The grills also have a charcoal tray and range in price from $380 to $2,500. Almost all have a natural-gas version. Napoleon also markets the Ultra Chef line of grills.

About This Brand

Like Vermont Castings grills, Napoleon outdoor cookers are made in Canada. The "heart" of Napoleon grills is the 304 stainless-steel, reversible cooking rods, called WAVE cooking grids. The grills also have a charcoal tray and range in price from $380 to $2,500. Almost all have a natural-gas version. Napoleon also markets the Ultra Chef line of grills.

Features & Specs - Napoleon Prestige P500
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	Yes
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. 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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