How hot can you get this grill? Say in 70 degree weather, no wind, after 15 or 20 minutes of pre- heating on high?
1134255
I can NEVER get this above 350, as it has a measly 26000 BTU. I am disappointed and am actively looking for a new grill. UPDATE: I did some research and determined that the flow regulator was the issue. After disconnecting, reconnecting, then lighting the grill the right way, I now get it up to 550. The "right way" means (after disconnecting the tank, then reconnecting) is to make sure the front control knobs are OFF. Then turn on tank. Then turn on on control knob and light. When done, turn off control knobs before turning off the tank.
1852057
This is not addressed anywhere in the owners manual. The grill can easily reach 700 degrees F at sea level (Louisiana). Correct broiling temperature is between 500 and 550 degrees F so I think the grill should be able to at least achieve that temperature even at 9000 feet above sea level.
1382725
This smoker gets about as hot as a crockpot running on high setting. You only set it to 200 or 225 to smoke something. Putting it on top of a piece of plywood works well for me, but something less flammable is better of course. Since you are generating smoke for a few hours, your biggest issue might be the wind patterns and your neighbors.
2228473
I've used nothing but canola oil to get the grill seasoned. Get it screaming hot, cover down, anything on the grate from last use will pretty much be ash & easily scraped with the triangular cleaning tool. Use a small hand whisk brush to get rid of the ash. Another spray with canola oil & get'r hot again. IT WILL SMOKE. Nature of the beast. Spray burgers lightly with canola before placing on the smoking hot grate. I use nothing more than 90/10 mix. Too much fat means more flame up. I'll leave 'em on a couple minutes or less, give 'em a quarter turn, same with other side, then finish up with lowered heat until desired done. I do pretty much the same with steaks, chops, & fish. A light spray with the oil before slapping on the grill, prevents sticking & helps keep any seasonings where they should be, on the meat. For chicken, I've added 4 - 1/4" eye bolts to an old grill that raises the meat an 1-1/2" or so to slow grill the meat. I've found a basket type flat grill at Safeway I place on top of the grate when grilling fish, shrimp, veggies and sliced fruit. Again, I'll lightly spray it and the food before grilling. You're always gonna get some Smoke, but after the initial searing, turning the gas down & watching placement of your meat on the grill should keep the smoking manageable. Doug
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.
1249810
Let it cook off on low heat for 30-40 mins. Make your you keep an eye on things. Then use cooking spray designed for grills in the future!!!!!!!
577339
Thanks for your input. maybe I was just being overly anxious. The reason I bought the grill was because I heard grilled meat, directly on the hot surface was bad so I wanted an alternative. I'll take it out of the box and try it. :o)
536472
I have the table top grill, love it, and it does get hot, so stay with your food until you "get to know" your new grill! (Not so hot that it's a problem sitting on our poly something table!) So sorry that I wasn't able to help answer your specific question!
393364
I run mine from 800-900 degrees and the paint on the i side of the webber lid started to flake off. Just hit it with a paper towel and it comes right off with no problems. I have used it for two years now and my grill is still fine.
1680677
You can't really solve it. The heat is a byproduct of the amplifier. You can search here for USB powered fans that will sit on top of the unit and add additional cooling that work nicely and plug right into the USB port on the front for around 15$. In a properly vented area, without a fan, the heat isn't burning. It's more along the lines of a heating pad on low, or medium after prolonged use. Its only when the unit isn't vented properly that the heat gets to the higher temps of say "high" on a heating pad, or hotter, but even then chances are it won't get hot enough to burn skin unless you hold your hand on it, for an adult at least younger kids might not feel the same. Its worth mentioning that with proper ventilation this unit is fine, after all it wasn't designed to be a grill, it's only through neglect that the heat becomes an issue and even then the receiver will likely break from the heat before it becomes a safety hazard.
1677198
The website says up to 450 degrees (on the website video). http://www.hamiltonbeach.com/all-indoor-grills-searing-grill-25360.html#features
2055838
Hello, sorry to say I never had a chance to this grill top yet. Because my RoadTrip grill only burns on very low temp. Coleman is on my S/LIST .
1154226
I have used the sunflair here in central Wyoming in January with a temp of 20F and no wind. It did steaks and onions just fine. The cooking pots that came with it heated up nicely. I have not tried it with cold temps and winds up.
567238
I have only had it up to 130F but it should go higher. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to heat to 130F with surrounding room temperature around 60F.
873339
I've kept mine going for 14hrs straight with a low temp and maybe a half full load of lump coal. The trick is getting the grill just up to temp and not over shooting at the start. I like to use small pieces, I will start a few pieces over the gas grill side burner and lay those on top and very slowly bring the temperature up to 220°-250°.
331096
I see other answers that are good. Things I like: never run out of gas, charcoal , no early prep, no potential explosion. Turn it on and in 10-15 min. temp will be 350 F. plus. Leave lid closed most of the time to keep heat in. Won't work well with lid open a lot.
108693
It isn't more susceptible to wind than any other grill. If it is really windy there isn't much you can do. I used mine just this last weekend with a decent wind blowing. This is the best portable grill you can get. The only different with this one and the Q220 is that the 220 has a temperature gauge. Get the Q200. I can cook two very large Tri-Tips with no problem. Because of the shape...I actually think it cooks better than my large grill at home. Enough said.