Weber 3741001 Genesis E-310 Propane Gas Grill Review
June 24, 2010 by admin
The Weber Genesis E-310 propane grill promises 42,000 BTU of heat from three stainless steel burners to cater to a cooking surface whose area spans 637 square inches in total. The primary cooking area is 507 square inches; the remaining 130 square inches comprises of a warming rack to keep buns and cooked food warm.
Thanks to the porcelain-enameled cast iron cooking grate, any cook who uses the Weber Genesis E-310 is certain to produce tasty, flame-cooked food devoid of grease and charred spots. The porcelain coating eliminates flare-ups caused by grease dripping onto lava rocks or ceramic briquettes. Fat and juices vaporize upon coming into contact with the bars, imparting a delectable, smoky barbecue taste to the food.
Precision Flame Control for Better Cooking
A grill of this size needs precise flame control, and the crossover ignition system allows this. It lights the three burners in succession within seconds with a single button-push and allows for individual flame adjustment. Moving the grill, which measures 64.5 x 60 x 30 inches (height x width x depth), is never a problem thanks to the two heavy-duty front locking casters and two heavy-duty back swivel casters.
Heats Speedily, Cooks Efficiently
The speed with which the grill heats garnered praise in more than one review, which found it achieves heats of 500 degrees Fahrenheit in 10 minutes and 600 in 20 minutes. Cooks also found the construction of the grill praiseworthy - the burners stayed lighted even in the windiest conditions. The burners also proved to be long lasting, as attested by enthusiastic barbecue cooks who found they didn't require replacing after a few seasons.
Cooking with precise control is a given with the grill; cooks didn't need to guess at how long they needed to leave food on the cooking grate. Grilling times were always consistent and the sear marks produced were always bright and clear. In addition to the quick heating and even heat distribution, the narrowly spaced racks on the cooking area itself ensured that no food fell through the grill.
Excellent Heat Retention and Exceptionally Mobile
One of the most exceptional features of the Weber Genesis E-310 is that the grill quickly returns to full heat even after the lid has been opened, testament to the excellent heat retaining qualities of the cast iron grill.
Thanks to well-written instructions, the grill is extremely easy to assemble, and the four sturdy casters add to the mobility of the grill without compromising its stability or solid build in any way. One cook in particular found he was able to fuel the grill via his home's liquid propane supply, an affordable and handy alternative to buying new propane tanks.
Burner Controls Should Be On the Front of the Grill
More than one review expressed doubt about the location of the burner controls. Many cooks felt that the side tray was more suitable as a worktable or extra shelf. They suggested it would be better for the controls to be situated on the front of the grill instead to leave more space on the side of the grill. Some also felt that the warming rack should be located higher away from the heat of the main cooking surface, and that the rack could be larger.
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