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Napoleon Prestige Pro450RB
 
Approximate retail price:
$1200
Summary: This Napoleon has
• 420 Sq. In. of cooking area.
• 3 main burners
• A rotisserie burner
• A Natural gas version or Conversion kit available
• Electronic ignitor
• Stainless Steel grates
• Side Infrared burner
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Type: Midsize gas grills
About - Napoleon Prestige Pro450RB

The Napoleon Prestige Pro450RB is part of the gas grill test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas grill models like the Prestige Pro450RB 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

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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 Pro450RB
info Stainless-steel grates Yes
info Coated-cast-iron grates No
info All or mostly stainless Yes
info Long-warranty burners Yes
info Side burner No
info Infrared burner Side
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User Reviews - Napoleon Prestige Pro450RB
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(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
 
4.0
Solid construction
4/10/2011
Pros
Counterbalanced cover
Great Design
Cons
Best Uses
Great Searing
Indirect Cooking
Natural gas option
Quiet rotisserie
Small Gatherings
Comment:
Have used this product on natural gas for more than 7 years and haven't had to replace anything. Even the igniter battery is original. <br /> <br />The stainless side burner, heavy main burners and rotisserie functions work superbly. The heavy cast lid is hinged at a point where it is perfectly counterbalanced and can be opened and closed with little effort. Grill is effective at 0'(F)or below in fairly calm conditions due to the tight construction. This a quality item which with reasonable care should last 15 years or more.<br /><br />Cons.<br />It does need a yearly cleanup under the grill with a shop vac. Burner jets tend to clog and must be cleared annually with a wire brush and sharpened probe. Disposable foil grease trap does not always catch all the grease from the grill. Storage area door handle is awkward to grip.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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