Cuisinart GAS2256AS (Walmart)

Gas Grills / Small gas grills (room for 18 or fewer burgers)

We expect this model to perform similarly to the tested Cuisinart GAS0256AS [Item # 576794497] (Walmart) although it may differ in price and features. Difference - new grill has a cart

This Cuisinart small sized grill has the following:

320 sq. in. of cooking area
2 main burner(s)
No natural-gas version available
Rotary ignitor
Coated-steel grates

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CR's Expert Take

How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

Overall Score

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What goes into the Overall Score?

OWNER SURVEYS

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Evenness performance

/ 5

Preheat performance

/ 5

Temperature range

/ 5

Indirect cooking

/ 5

Convenience

/ 5

Sturdiness

/ 5

Color

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Evenness Performance: This model had very good performance in our evenness tests of preheat, high and low tempertures, which measures heating evenness over the grill's surface using thermocouples.
Preheat performance: This model had very good performance in our preheat performance test, which measures the temperature over the grill's surface after 10 minutes using thermocouples. It also gives an indication how quickly the grill reaches its maximum temperature.
Indirect Cooking: This model had excellent performance in our indirect-cooking test, which gauges how well grills slow-cook foods when only some of the burners are on and the food isn't placed directly over the flame.
Temperature range: This model had very good performance in our temperature-range test, which measures the difference between the average temperatures with all burners on high and all burners on low using thermocouples. It also gives an indication on how low the grill can go.
Convenience: This model was judged good for construction materials, useful accessory burners, and other ease of use aspects.

About

The Cuisinart GAS2256AS (Walmart) is part of the Grills test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Gas Grill models like the GAS2256AS (Walmart) are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Evenness performance: A high score means heat is evenly distributed across the grill. This ensures food cooks at the same rate, whether placed on the left, right, front, or back of the cooking surface.

Preheat performance: A high score means the grill heats up quickly. This reduces wait time before cooking, ensures food starts on a hot surface, and helps conserve propane.

Temperature range: A high score means the grill offers a wide temperature range, from very low to very high heat. This allows for versatile cooking, from slow-cooking ribs to searing a steak.

Brand Reliability & Satisfaction

#? in Reliability of all Gas Grill Brands

Did the brand perform consistently well over time?

PREDICTED RELIABILITY SCORE

/ 100

Predicted brand reliability scores are based on the likelihood of newly purchased gas grills experiencing a functionality problem, adjusted for extended warranty or service contract status and product usage during the spring and summer months, by the end of the 5th year of ownership. Higher scores mean better reliability. Ranked #? of 27

Would our members recommend this brand?

OWNER SATISFACTION SCORE

/ 100

Brand owner satisfaction scores are based on how likely owners are to recommend their gas or flat-top grill to their friends and family. Ranked #? of 27

Source: Consumer Reports' 2022, 2023, and 2024 Summer Surveys

Features & Specs

Features

All or mostly stainless

Long-warranty burners

Yes

Side burner

Infrared burner

Rotisserie

Side shelf material

Stainless steel

Fuel gauge

Comes with griddle

Type of grates

Coated steel

Fold down shelf(s)

Utensil hooks

Yes

Wheels and casters

4 casters for easier moving

Additional features

Slide-out grease tray, viewing window

Specs

Size category

small

Measured cooking grid area (sq. in.)

320

Shelf space

475

Height

Width

Depth

Main burner

32000

Number of main burner controls

Side burner BTU/Hour

Rotisserie burner BTU/Hour

Igniter type

Rotary

Natural-gas version available

No natural-gas version available

Stainless steel grates

Bare-cast-iron grates

Exterior dimensions (HxWxD)

48 x 50 x 24

Coated-cast-iron grates

Coated-steel grates

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