Description
Forget charcoal lighter fluid. No more electric starters. The Performer charcoal grill uses a gas assist to light the coals fast. 22-1/2" diameter charcoal grill ignited by gas Uses 14.1 oz or 16.4 oz propane cylinders Heavy duty steel cart frame Stainless steel front panel Painted steel back panel with grate hook Three recessed tool hooks in front Removable charcoal storage bin Large thermoser work surface Large thermoset work surface Wire bottom rack Removable black cast aluminum ash catcher Limited 10 year warranty Boxed
Quick Glance
Type: charcoal grill, propane
Type
Grill Type: Freestanding
Fuel
Fuel Type: Charcoal
General
Color: Black, Stainless Steel
Features: Side Table/Work Area, Wheels
Dimensions
Height: 40 in
Width: 50.25 in
Depth: 28.5 in
Weight: 100 lbs
Warranty
Warranty Information: 10 Year Limited Warranty
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Strengths: Easy to Use
Weakness: Directions said to screw the propane tank in clockwise, but you need to screw it in counter-clockwise.
I just bought this grill today and I am using it tonight. I already love it! It is easy to use, and I like the added tabletop feature. My only complaint is that the directions to put it together were a bit confusing because they only used pictures...sometimes a picture is NOT worth a thousand words. If the parts were numbered it might make it a bit easier.
Strengths: Well built, name brand, nice work area and easy to use.
Weakness: Could use more storage space underneath.
I wanted to switch from a gas grill to a charcoal grill because the taste of the food after cooking on a gas grill was no different than cooking the food in our kitchen oven. I also wanted an easy to use charcoal grill with a gas lighting feature. I did a lot of research online and found that the Weber Performer filled the bill. Although a little higher priced than I expected, it is well worth...
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outstanding performer
Strengths: Sturdy cart, removeable thermometer in lid, bottom rack, trash bin, and utensil hangers. Charcoal cooking with gas ignition.
Weakness: Charcoal, if you like gas cooking this one's not for you. Small gas bottle has weird hook-up unlike larger bottle. Makes it impossible to use regular tank for back-up in emergency.
Probably the best charcoal grill ever. Weber has out done itself on this one. The gas ignition system allows me to keep grill on covered porch while cooking. Without lighter fluid and/or instant light charcoals I never have a big flame that would make it necessary to pull grill out in the yard. As a former weber "kettle grill" owner, the table space beside the grill is a very handy place to put...
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