Weber Summit E-670 information from Consumer Reports

Weber Summit E-670

Approximate retail price:

$2,499.00

Summary: This Weber has
• 605 Sq. In. of cooking area.
• 6 main burners
• A side burner
• A rotisserie burner
• A Natural gas version or Conversion kit available
• Electronic ignitor
• Stainless Steel grates
• Rotisserie Infrared burner

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Type: Large gas grills

About - Weber Summit E-670
The Weber Summit E-670 is part of the gas grill test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas grill models like the Summit E-670 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 - Weber Summit E-670

The Weber Summit E-670 is part of the gas grill test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas grill models like the Summit E-670 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
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.

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 Summit E-670
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. A side burner could also be an infrared burner used for searing. 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. Infrared burner	Rotisserie
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User Reviews - Weber Summit E-670

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By Luv2Grill

from Fort Worth, Texas

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

What a grill!

6/30/2012

Pros

Easy To Cleanup

Easy To Use

Even Heat

Great Design

Quality

Short Grill Time

Cons

Price

Best Uses

For Self/Couple

Great Searing

Indirect Cooking

Large Gatherings

Small Gatherings

Comment:

I Love to grill, and my family loves it that I do! I have been grilling for over 25 years and if you are going to go with a gas grill, this one is basically unbeatable. I also own a large smoker which doubles as my charcoal unit. But for fast, easy, convenient grilling, this is top of the line. Being able to sear your steaks makes this unit worth the extra cost. Do not hesitate to shop around online. I was able to find this unit in January for [$] plus shipping.

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By Saga Bob

from Wilmington, NC

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Superb Grills-none better!

6/3/2012

Pros

Easy Assembly

Easy To Cleanup

Easy To Use

Even Heat

Great Design

Quality construction

Short Grill Time

Cons

Not The Taste Of Charcoal

Best Uses

For Self/Couple

Great Searing

Indirect Cooking

Large Gatherings

Love the side burner

Small Gatherings

Comment:

I have owned various Weber grills since 1959. There is no other company that comes close to what Weber offers may it be charcoal or gas. Plus, Weber builds a sturdy, well-made product. And the grills last a long time. <br />As for use, we grill everything from steaks, chops, fish, poultry, fruits, vegetables, pizza, and so on. (Boy, do we love the searing section of the grill)

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By Dad (and family) loves grilling

from Sacramento, CA

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great even heat, searing, convenience

5/11/2012

Pros

Easy To Cleanup

Even Heat

Exceptional temp control

Indirect Cooking

Large cooking surface

Overall convenience

Cons

Best Uses

For Self/Couple

Great Searing

Indirect Cooking

Large Gatherings

Comment:

Easy to use for just two, or up to 10 easily. Can cook over the 6 burner surface with variable temps and great even heat. Easy to maintain consistent temperature with precise flame control knobs and built in thermometer. The searing feature is great; really can carmelize the coating. We've done fragile fish to hearty tri-tip to finiky cast iron pan cornbread, and all with ease (and fun)! Easy to set up and keep clean. The push button propane level indicator on the front outside panel is a nice convenience. Needed a small part that broke in transit, and Weber answered phones on Sunday, and I had the easy to install part on Tuesday. Absolutely no hassles. If you plan to fork out a tidy sum for a backyard grill, you won't go wrong with this. Runs circles around our previous, built-in (and costlier)grill.

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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