The Weber Genesis S310 is a gas grill available from
Weber.
The Genesis S310 typically costs
$849.00.
Consumer Reports recommends that you match the features on a model to the needs you have. Here's
our take on some of the specifications and features that are commonly available on gas grill
models like the Genesis S310.
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.
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.
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.
Tested Model
The Ratings of Weber Genesis S-330 were applied to untested model Weber Genesis S310, which in our judgment is enough alike in its performance, features, and specs that our test results apply to both.
This brand, known for its durability and dependability, went through an entire line and design change in 2007. Weber is known for its quality products in the midpriced to high-priced categories, and grills that feature coated cast-iron and stainless-steel-rod cooking grates and long-warranty stainless-steel burners. (The company offers a natural-gas version for most of its grills.) Weber recently introduced an infrared-searing station on some of its grills, updated its Q line of portable grills, and added colors to its entire lineup. Weber grills are available at many retailers nationwide. Grills range in price from $130 to $3,000. Note that Weber acquired Ducane about four years ago.
Features & Specs - Weber Genesis S310
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
Yes
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
No
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.
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.
I am generally very happy with this grill. This is my second natural gas grill--I would never go back to propane. Grilling performance and rotisserie are superb.<br />The indrect performance is only good, as in the CR rating. This is bad for me, as I do a lot of ribs on indirect. I expect that I will get used to the indirect performance and have an update later on.
How long have you owned it:
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By
Jim
from
Alexandria, VA
5.0
Overall a great grill!
6/22/2012
Pros
Easy To Cleanup
Easy To Use
Even Heat
Cons
Burner knob location
Best Uses
Small Gatherings
Comment:
Perfect for daily use and small family gatherings. Material and construction quality is top notch. Heat control is precise and consistent with each use. Only downside is that the burner control knobs on this particular model are located on top of the right-hand side shelf which significantly reduces the work space that would be otherwise available (subsequent model moved knobs to front of grill to address this).
2 people have reviewed this model.
Stainless-steel grates
