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| About - Weber Spirit E-310 |
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The Weber Spirit E-310 is part of the gas grill test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas grill models like the Spirit E-310 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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Approximate retail price:
$550
The Ratings applied to untested model Weber Spirit E-320 come from our tests of model Weber Spirit E-310, which in our judgment is enough alike in its performance, features, and specs that our test results apply to both.
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| About This Brand |
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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 Spirit E-310 | |
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Stainless-steel grates |
No |
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Coated-cast-iron grates |
No |
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All or mostly stainless |
No |
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Long-warranty burners |
Yes |
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Side burner |
No |
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Infrared burner |
No |
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By from
Only OK
10/13/2012
Pros
Easy To Use
Short Grill Time
Cons
Flares
Uneven Cooking
Best Uses
For Self/Couple
Grill Roasting
Small Gatherings
Comment:
I have been unimpressed with evenness and with flare-ups. Example: I preheated on high for about 4 minutes, then turned all burners down to low, then put down 9 brats in an evenly spaced grid pattern, keeping a couple of inches from the edges. Turning them after 5 minutes, the back-right and back-center brats were very brown (not yet burnt), while there were barely any grill-marks visible on the front-left. I wind up playing musical brats/burgers and moving pieces from hot spots to cold spots, and vice versa. Cooking fatty meat on high heat back-right is nearly out of the question, with severe flare-ups occuring withing 30 seconds. Grill-roasting with med-low indirect heat is OK.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
Another Weber Grill
7/8/2011
Pros
Easy To Use
Even Heat
Great Design
Cons
Difficult Setup
Took forever to assemble
Best Uses
For Self/Couple
Large Gatherings
Small Gatherings
Comment:
I just bought this Weber grill for my shore home. I have a Weber at home and found it simple to assemble, easy to use and clean, and withstands the NJ weather. My first Weber took about 1/2 hour to assemble which delighted me. My new Weber took hours to assemble. The instructions were in pictures only; no words used in the instructions. Some of the pictures were not very clear so a few times I had to remove parts that were installed incorrectly. Even though it took a long time to assemble, I love it and would buy it again...although I would pay someone to assemble it.<br /><br />Also, I did not realize that it didn't have a gas indicator to tell me how much propane is left in the tank. I will be buying one tomorrow.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Husband says his Weber BBQ is a miracle
7/5/2011
Pros
Easy To Use
Even Heat
Heats quickly
High quality
Long warranty
Cons
Best Uses
For Self/Couple
Small Gatherings
Comment:
You really get what you pay for with a Weber grill. All parts are of much higher quality than the in-house brands of home improvement stores and the huge, shiny grills made from low grades of stainless steel. This Weber has fewer bells and whistles, but we don't need a side burner, rotisserie, or 6 burners. We need a grill that lights easily, heats up quickly, and cooks evenly. Its so easy to cook on, we grill several times a week now, including fish and veggies, which we couldn't on our old grill from a discount retailer.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
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Price - Weber Spirit E-310 Grill?
05/03/2009
Strength
best construction and heat control of any gas grill I've ever owned - (8 in 30 years). Love the propane level gauge on the tank mount. Free Assembly at Home Depot
Weakness
I paid $199.00 for this grill at Home Deport last month.Why is this grill more than double that at your merchants?
I have friends who swear by Weber grill products. Always wanted to try one buy they seem so over priced. When I saw this one in Home Depot ad for $199.00 I couldn't resist. It is great. I recommend spending extra $30 or $40 for the custom fitted Weber cover. It really fits well and protects the grill from the elements.
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