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Weber Q320 Gas Grill Is Simply The Best
The Weber Q320 Gas Grill (like the the Q300) is a superbly engineered gas grill and constructed of the same top quality materials used for the Q300, but with some extra and useful features. The bottom part of the grill is manufactured from sturdy and durable high quality thermoplastic, then a section from glass reinforced nylon, a cast-aluminum lid & body and then some heavy porcelain-enameled cast-iron where it really matters….where you'll be preparing all those delicious meals. The Q320 and Q300 are very similar and therefore so are reviews of the two grills, bar a few changes. The additional features of the Q320 include a bigger total cooking area, an electronic ignition, a handle light and a warming rack.
The cast iron grates provide for brilliant and effortless grilling. There are some other useful and impressive features, but it’s the heavy duty porcelain-enameled cast iron grates that makes this grill superb quality and an absolute joy to cook on.The slats on the grate are wider, flatter and spaced a little closer together so that you can even grill fish & veggies without the use of other equipment. The Weber Q320 sears steaks wonderfully and with 393 square inches of primary cooking area that provide great and even heat distribution (no hot or cold spots), you’ll have enough surface space to easily grill for 6-8 people. Take into consideration the 69 square inch cooking rack and you end up with a total cooking area of 462 inches.
Two Stainless Steel Burners deliver maximum heat and are responsible for heating up the grate to cook fast and effortlessly. The electronic ignition ensures the burners light with the greatest of ease. Simply turn on the gas, push the electronic starter button and you’re in business. Before you know it the grill would have heated up to between 500 - 600 degrees F (5 - 10 minutes). The temperature can be monitored with the built-in thermometer which is placed on the lid, so you’ll know exactly when to start grilling those steaks. With one burner down the center and the other around the perimeter indirect cooking is as easy as a knife through hot butter. Just leave the center burner off and indirect cooking is as easy as pie.
The Q320 Gas Grill comes with a 20lb hose and regulator for connecting to a 20-LP tank (tank not included). The stationary cart has a tank screen that keeps the tank discreetly out of view (cart is supplied with the Q320). The cart is not fully stationary as it has two wheels for relatively easy mobility around the back yard. The cart provides for the easiest gas bottle installation – place the bottle on the bottom rack, turn until locked into place and you’re done. The cart and grill can be detached from each other by merely removing a few bolts if you wish to use the grill at a remote destination. The Q320 comes with a functional and elegant looking collapsible shelf system (one on each side). The shelves are not only handy to place any grilling tools or accessories on, they also reduce the grill's footprint on your patio or wherever you plan to store it. The addition of a automatic BBQ light that turns on and off when the lid is opened or closed was a great idea and very useful – no more need for those torches. Another great quality feature is that Weber Grills under go testing for extreme weather conditions – from bitter cold to humidity to salt water conditions. All to ensure the grill will hold up against the harshest conditions.
Cleaning the Weber Q320 is actually easy when considering the effort required to clean most grills. Heat up your grill and when the temperature reaches 600 degrees F it pretty much becomes self cleaning. Once cooled the grate can be scraped with a bronze-bristle brush. Some hot water and mild dish washing liquid can also be used to clean the grates if you remove them from the grill. The grill will have to be seasoned again if these cleaning methods (burn-off or soapy water) are used. All the drippings from grilling collect in the drip pan at the bottom of the grill and can be easily removed.
The Weber Q320 Gas Grill is perfect for anyone who requires:
(a) A grill for smaller entertainment area’s.
(b) A great value for money quality grill that will last for many a year to come.
(c) A grill that can accommodate 6 – 8 people but is still portable.
(d) A compact grill that isn’t too small, but also not big enough to cook for an army.
(e) A grill that can prepare any meal whether with direct or indirect cooking.
FEATURES:
- 393 Square Inch Primary Cooking Area
- 69 Square Inch Warming Rack
- Total: 462 Square Inch Cooking Area (Primary Cooking Area + Warming Rack)
- 2 Porcelain-Enameled Cast-Iron Cooking Grates
- 2 Stainless Steel Burners
- Infinite Control Burner Valves
- 21 700 BTU-Per-Hour Input
- Electronic Ignition (Who needs matches or a lighter?)
- Stationary Cart
- Cast Aluminum Lid & Body with Drip Ducts
- Glass Reinforced Nylon Frame
- Tall Lid Profile with Built-in Thermometer
- 1 Grill Out Handle Light
- Removable Catch Pan
- 2 Removable Folding Work Tables
- Heat Resistant Lid Handle
- Tool Holders
- Weber Q Recipe Booklet
- Limited Warranty
Weber Q320 Limited Warranty:
Weber offer a limited warranty on different parts of the grill:
> 5 Years on the Aluminum Castings with 2 years on the paint (excluding fading or discoloration)
> 5 Years on the Thermoplastic Parts (excluding fading)
> 2 Years on the Stationary Cart
> 2 Years on all Remaining Parts
CONS:
As with the Q300 there are also very few complaints about the Weber Q320. Some of these are hardly worth mentioning as they are obviously just operator errors or goods being damaged while transported, but we will note these complaints non the less. The complaints ranged from flare ups after replacing burners to damaged parts upon receiving the grill. Flare ups are part of grilling and hardly ever mentioned in customer reviews. In actual fact it would appear Weber has the upper hand over its competitors when it comes to flare ups as there are far more mention of no flare ups than the other way around in customer reviews. As for the damaged parts complaints – Weber ensures that the grill parts are extremely well packed with plenty of padding for support. Unfortunately though unavoidable mishaps occur while goods are being shipped. The damaged goods complaint does seem to crop up every now and then, but most to almost all customers receive their grill parts perfectly intact. If you are very unlucky and end up receiving a damaged part then just get on the phone to Weber and they will replace it in no time. Their customer service and product support is excellent and unbeatable.
ADVICE & TIPS:
(1) Heat up the grill for about 5-10 minutes with the lid closed before you start cooking. Once sufficiently heated up, you can just drop the heat when you start cooking.
(2) Invest in a vinyl cover – it will prolong the life of your grill and protect it from discoloration, dust, debris etc. (Weber 6553 Premium Vinyl Cover fits perfectly).
(3) Wait a few seconds after turning on the burners before pushing the electronic ignition button.
(4) Wash the protective wax coating off the grate with a bit of mild dish washing liquid before your first grill otherwise your food might taste a bit funny as a result of the coating (probably a good tip for any new grill).
(5) Seasoning the grill before it’s first use is a good idea and recommended. Apply a thin coat of solid vegetable shortening over the entire grill. Preheat grill for 15 minutes and then place grates in the grill. Now turn burners to Medium-Off-Medium with lid closed. Allow grill to heat grates for 1 to 1.5 hours and turn all burners off. The grill now needs to cool with the grates inside. Although seasoning is not a prerequisite, it is highly recommended and will just ensure an even better performance from your grill.
(6) If you can get a tank with a pressure gauge on so that you don't always have to guess how much gas you have in the tank.
(7) Make sure you have some AAA batteries for the light as well as the electric starter as these are not included with the grill.
CONCLUSION:
Overall the Weber Q320 Grill is a fantastic, functional, versatile and high quality grill that has brilliant and even heat distribution that will allow you to prepare just about any delicious meal you can think of. Add to this that it’s easy to clean, durable, reknowned Weber quality, the perfect size for a small family or large enough to entertain, and you just about have the perfect grill. The Q320 is the result when the engineering department and the sales department work together – a high quality, functional gas grill that cooks as well as what it is visually appealing with features that are more than just gimmicks. With all these excellent features and the grill reveiving 9/10 good to great reviews, recommending it to anyone who requires this size grill is a no brainer!
BUYING OPTIONS:
Love this grill and want to know where you can buy a Weber Q320 Gas Grill online with peace of mind? Just click on the following link - Weber Q320 - or any of the links in the article and you will be directed to the review page for the Q320 at Smokin Hot Gas Grills.com. There you will find buying details for the online retailer as well as various images for the Q320. They offer:
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