I just bought this grill and I love it, but it seems to get really hot -- Even on the lowest setting anyone else have this issue?
1278449
Yes!!!!! I don't turn on all the burners. It does burn hot, just takes some time figuring it out.
1278450
This unit does put out a lot of heat. Depending on what I'm cooking, I may only ignite burners 1-3-5 or 2-4. I don't know if the propane orfices can be adjusted.
1278451
My experience has been that for the most part the temperature doesn't go much beyond 550 deg. F. Only when the fats begin to burn does the temperature go up beyond 550 deg. If you think there is a problem with your unit, call Customer Service......they are very helpful.
1278452
I have not found this to be an issue. When I am slow cooking, I use the two outermost burners with the food in the center of the grill. I can easily maintain temps from 250 to 350 degrees by simply adjusting those two burners. For direct heat cooking, you may want to try using only the one or two burners directly beneath the food.
1643703
Definitely not! Contact the seller immediately and don't use this grill again. Mine hasn't done that.
1178170
I think I've figured it out....I've had problems with mine staying only on high. When I first used it you could adjust it from high to low. Mine got screwed up by moving it once (I have it on a cart) and that's when I only had high afterwards. I jiggled stuff around like where the burner was at, or whatever would jiggle and now it's working fine. I got stuck on high only a couple more times and whatever I jiggled corrected it. Otherwise, I LOVE this grill....cooks so well, never had anything burn or flare up.
1744974
The heat comes from your bbq. Just keep it on low. I love my smoke meister Check YouTube. You will find videos there
672471
Mine has never has done that. I noticed it gets very hot in use. I would call the manufacturer or check on their support page.
596309
The key to getting this grill hot, is air flow. Make sure you are not blocking the bottom air holes with e charcoal, and also make sure you keep the ash dump clear and open before each use. If you have the top and bottom vents open fully you should be able to get this grill above 600 easy!
935828
Yes, its an ok grill. I think one of the problems is that it loses alot of heat through the top. Wish Char-Broil would put a reflector insert under the hood. I'm not impatient to get my food done, but the longer I leave burgers on the grill below 350 the drier they are. I'm thinking of putting heat reflecting tape on the inside and maybe outside. That may help. of course I may end up poisoning my family
2254366
I have owned mine for almost a year and so far it works like a charm. I'm sorry I cannot offer any insight, similar issue or help. Have you contacted Weber Grills to explain your grill issue?
1530371
The Char Broil infared does not get hot enough (really disappointed) to harm anything underneath. The same goes for my Char Broil gas fired 2 burned grill-----NOT TRUE INFARED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
225142
Mine is working fine. I only intermittently use the high heat setting since it gets so hot, I have to switch to a lower setting, or cool occasionally. But, so far, so good! No complaints here.
1985706
Hi Dana, I grilled twice and it was a lot of smoke too. Even I tuned to minimum gas, it still burned the meat. I am trying also figure out if there is better way to do it. On the same boat. Stephen
1128318
Received this grill for Christmas. I like it a lot, but noticed a tremendous amount of smoke coming out at the rim of the grill during cooking, and once I closed the top and bottom vents too. Charcoal would not extinguish and turned into ash. Lid was "out of round" by 5/12 of an inch. Was not a huge issue in cooking, but reusing partially burnt charcoal is a cost saver. Weber is sending new lid, and hopefully equally rounded to make a tight seal between lid and kettle. Is it just me or is the metal thinner and lighter (cheaper feeling) than my 15 year old Weber?
1773705
I actually bought this grill as a gift for my daughter and she hasn't had any problems. Maybe something isn't quite tight enough? Sorry I can't be of more help. Meco may be able to help you if you contact them directly. Good Luck.
157991
Yes mine also got really hot. The engine had a non-related issue and is not running now but I assume it will still get hot.
1588311
Mine doesn't get very hot either. I started on M and didn't think it was very hot so I turned it to H and didn't notice any difference. Just checked the temperature on H is 150 degrees F.
986078
I just went out and tested the grill. With one burner on at the lowest setting, cover down, the temperature was approx. 265 degrees. I'm glad you asked because now I know what to expect.
217342
Hi Mark, I have had no problems whatsoever with this grill! I have this one as well as the 075 model which is larger. They both still work perfectly!!! I only regret that I neglected to use foil over the drip tray as suggested to make cleanup much, much easier. While I know it's suggested not to clean the inside of it too often (except removing the ashes), I will tell you that when I use the grill to cook chicken thighs/legs at 400+ degrees, the grill drips down the front lid and, it drips from the sidewall where the smokestack is located. Other than that nuisance, the grill is excellent and still performs as such! Hi Mark, I have had no problems whatsoever with this grill! I have this one as well as the 075 model which is larger. They both still work perfectly!!! I only regret that I neglected to use foil over the drip tray as suggested to make cleanup much, much easier. While I know it's suggested not to clean the inside of it too often (except removing the ashes), I will tell you that when I use the grill to cook chicken thighs/legs at 400+ degrees, the grill drips down the front lid and, it drips from the sidewall where the smokestack is located. Other than that nuisance, the grill is excellent... » Read More Hi Mark, I have had no problems whatsoever with this grill! I have this one as well as the 075 model which is larger. They both still work perfectly!!! I only regret that I neglected to use foil over the drip tray as suggested to make cleanup much, much easier. While I know it's suggested not to clean the inside of it too often (except removing the ashes), I will tell you that when I use the grill to cook chicken thighs/legs at 400+ degrees, the grill drips down the front lid and, it drips from the sidewall where the smokestack is located. Other than that nuisance, the grill is excellent and still performs as such! « Show Less