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Napoleon Terrace SE325PK

Price range:

$579.99 - $599.00

Summary: This Napoleon has
• 300 Sq. In. of cooking area.
• 2 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: Portable or small gas grills

About - Napoleon Terrace SE325PK
The Napoleon Terrace SE325PK is part of the gas grill test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas grill models like the Terrace SE325PK 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 - Napoleon Terrace SE325PK

The Napoleon Terrace SE325PK is part of the gas grill test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas grill models like the Terrace SE325PK 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
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 Terrace SE325PK
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	Yes
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. 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 BarBQ Ray

from Howell,MI.

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Napoleon SE-325-PK

9/15/2012

Pros

Easy Assembly

Easy To Cleanup

Easy To Use

Even Heat

Great Design

Grillsbar Bq Great

Looks great

Short Grill Time

Cons

No problems

Best Uses

For Self/Couple

Great Searing

Heats Up Fast

Indirect Cooking

Large Gatherings

Portable Use

Small Gatherings

Comment:

We grill almost daily and this grill does the job. I have been grilling for over 40 years and it rates at the top for gas Grilling and BarBQing. This grill is quality in a small package. Both high and fast, grilling, and low and slow, barbqing, works very well on this grill. I use a smoke box for extra smoke flavor and it works great. This grill is amazing I grilled 8 strip steaks, 6 chicken breasts, granddaughter's birthday, all at one time. They grilled near perfect. I also fit 12 ears of corn on the grill, in husks trimmed, they too came out great. My chicken and Ribs also turned out great. I have a small outside deck and this grill fits perfect for small areas, however if you want a grill that heats up fast, easy to use, easy to keep clean, and grills great, this grill is the one. Unless you grill for a large number of people frequently, 12 or more adults, this grill is for you. Shop around for sale prices,I did and saved a bunch.

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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