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models like the Q 320 586002 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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Features and specs may vary
The Ratings applied to untested model Weber Q 300 come from our tests of model Weber Q 320 586002, which in our judgment is enough alike in its performance, features, and specs that our test results apply to both. Untested model has no lights or warming rack.
About This Brand
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 Q 320 586002
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
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
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
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.
I have had the grill a little less than 2 years. Overall it has been very good, although the cast iron grate has rusted and the coating has been flaking off much sooner than expected. I had to replace the grates when less than 2 years old. I use the grill a couple of times a week on the summer. It sits outside all year on a deck and is usually covered when not in use.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By BLUEJEANMAN
from LAKELAND, FL
5.0
NO FLARE-UPS
4/12/2013
Pros
Great Design
Cons
none
Best Uses
For Self/Couple
Great Searing
Indirect Cooking
Large Gatherings
Small Gatherings
Comment:
AFTER 3 YEARS OF WEEKLY USE I CALLED WEBER AND THEY SENT ME A NEW GRATE AND BURNERS DELIVERED FOR LESS THAN A $100.00. THE GRILL IS ON A SCREENED PORCH. THE OUTSIDE STILL LOOKS BRAND NEW.<br />THE BEST THING ABOUT THIS GRILL IS THE DESIGN_STEEP DEEP SIDES UNDER GRATE ALLOW CLOSE THE LID COME BACK TO TURN FOOD WITH NO FLARE-UPS.YOU COULD GRILL PURE FAT ON THIS THING AND THE GRILL WOULD NOT CATCH FIRE.<br />I PREFER RIBEYE he he
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By Kikosheperd
from Central Calif.
5.0
Great Grill, no problems
4/7/2013
Pros
Easy Assembly
Easy To Cleanup
Easy To Use
Even Heat
Great Design
Short Grill Time
Cons
Best Uses
For Self/Couple
Great Searing
Portable Use
Small Gatherings
Comment:
We have this grill on our deck 365 days and it weathers snow rain and sun. Do not have a rust problem, easy to clean, what a great idea with drip pan that removes. Its just easy to keep right by back door on deck and fire up even in foul weather and grill some steaks etc. Easy to take car camping and enjoy grilling away from home. I read the reviews and just don't have any of the problems others have reported. I recommend!!
10 people have reviewed this model.
Stainless-steel grates
