Is this ok to leave on the grill or should it be brought in after use? Will it rust if left on the grill?
1569618
Once, I finish grilling, I leave it on the grill. Once it has cooled, I either wipe it down with virgin, corn, vegetable oil or PAM on both sides. I leave it on the grill. I live in the NW where it is humid and rains a fair amount. I have not had an issue for the past five years.
1569619
Its cast iron. If left untended it will rust. Clean it after use and rub oil liberally over the entire piece before you store. it. You can leave it on the grill but be sure it is thoroughly rubbed down with oil. If you live in a humid area and it shows signs of rust store it indoors.
1569620
It is always a good practice to wash after use. Cast Iron will accumulate rust if left on the grill.
1569621
As it's cast iron, you really should protect it from the elements or it will rust.
1831060
I did not do the outside and it has been fine. But even if it rusted a little I would not worry about it it is on the outside. But I have had no problems with that. If I did I would rub a little oil on it while it was hot. I cook on a electric stove so I wouldn't do the bottom where the heat source hits but I would add a little oil on the upper outside.
1495800
I have found that oiling the cooking grates before each use has eliminated most of the rust issues. I also clean the grates with a brush after cooking while they are still hot and leave the grill on high for at least ten minutes or until the grill stops smoking.I found that marinating increase the rust so I stopped marinating.
1522702
There is coating. You have to scrub it but won't help eliminate completely. I don't season it. You don't have to clean it after use, otherwise it easily got rusted .
1066885
I take it out and clean it with a dry cloth. This maintains conductivity. Do this everyother time u grill.
2044308
I just wash it and let it air dry on a microfiber dish drying cloth. I store it with the rest of my cooking utensils. So far no sign of rust whatsoever.
641326
You could leave it in depending on how much grilling space you want to use. If you're not grilling much then no problem, but if you have a large family or group to cook for then you would probably want to take it out (referring to direct grilling). It only takes a few seconds to pop in and out so it isn't a big deal.
1969158
We did leave ours all all winter and kept it well covered. We did NOT use it all winter...too cold where we live in Michigan to enjoy grilling out. It seems to be fine. Our little Green Egg also stays out year round and the only issue with that have been rusting hinges.
373215
It is low carbon steel, so it will rust if you expose it to moisture. It comes with a thin coat of oil that keeps it protected fine, but if you use it you probably should oil it. (decorative: no you don't have to oil it) (Use it in some unspecified manner: yes, oil it.)
1375480
We have had ours for about 2 years & no rust. We use it camping so it isn't out all the time but it has seen its fair share of wet weather & it stored in the front compartment of our camper.
1689113
I have found that cleaning while the grill is warm and then giving it a liberal spray with aerosol Olive Oil (I prefer this to Pam or other coatings) keeps mine rust free. I keep mine outside in a larger grill with a cover and so far, it hasn't developed any rust. I get the generic spray olive oil locally for like 2.00 a can and a can lasts for a while. I am going to use this method instead of the painting method. Just a personal preference.
1566116
I am not sure if it will rust or deteriorate if left outside. Mine is in my kitchen. My impression is that it is designed for inside use.
2210032
No, you do not have to season it. It will rust. Applying some cooking oil to the grate before/after cooking will do a lot towards keeping the rust off. In time, it will develop a "seasoning" coating on the grill sort of like what develops on a cast iron skillet.
539019
not sure about rusting in your location, I can say that this is our second Weber Q grill and while we live in the northeast, neither has ever shown signs of rusting.we always keep it covered when not in use.
1369127
I use a Weber wire brush grill cleaner with some liquid Weber grill spray-on cleaner. Both work well together. I never let water even touch my grill grate. I always keep the top on my BBQ and I always keep it covered so I've never worried about rust.
223579
I imagine that it would rust if left outdoors. I use mine in my utility room and have had no problems.
893221
No rust. Other then where the coals sit. I used it all year. In the cold and heat. The quality is ok at best. It is a 5 year grill maybe 8. The metal is thin so when it goes it will go fast.