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Char-Broil 463870109

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$235

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Type: Medium-size models

About - Char-Broil 463870109
The 463870109 is a gas grill available from Char-Broil. The 463870109 typically costs $235 . Consumer Reports recommends that you match the features on a model to the needs you have. Here's our take on some of the specifications and features that are commonly available on gas grill models like the 463870109. Side burner: A side burner, which resembles a gas-stove burner and has its own heat control, is handy if you want to cook vegetables or sauce without leaving the grill.

About - Char-Broil 463870109

The 463870109 is a gas grill available from Char-Broil. The 463870109 typically costs $235 .

Consumer Reports recommends that you match the features on a model to the needs you have. Here's our take on some of the specifications and features that are commonly available on gas grill models like the 463870109.

Side burner:: A side burner, which resembles a gas-stove burner and has its own heat control, is handy if you want to cook vegetables or sauce without leaving the grill.

About This Brand
In 2008, Char-Broil brand placed a lot of emphasis on infrared technology, with both the new Quantum and Red lines boasting different versions of the technology. Char-Broil positions itself as an affordable brand that offers innovative features across its wide product lines. The grills, which cost $100 to $750, are sold at retailers nationwide. Note that some lines are sold only at specific big-box retailers. For example, the Quantum and Commercial series are sold at Lowe's, the Red line at Home Depot, and Thermos at Target stores.

About This Brand

In 2008, Char-Broil brand placed a lot of emphasis on infrared technology, with both the new Quantum and Red lines boasting different versions of the technology. Char-Broil positions itself as an affordable brand that offers innovative features across its wide product lines. The grills, which cost $100 to $750, are sold at retailers nationwide. Note that some lines are sold only at specific big-box retailers. For example, the Quantum and Commercial series are sold at Lowe's, the Red line at Home Depot, and Thermos at Target stores.

Features & Specs - Char-Broil 463870109
Stainless-steel grates Primary cooking grates made of stainless-steel are generally sturdier than those made of coated steel and resist rust even without a porcelain coating. Stainless-steel grates	No
Coated-cast-iron grates The grill's primary cooking grates may be made of porcelain coated cast-iron, which generally sears meats better and keeps grilling temperatures more consistent than grates made of porcelain coated steel. The porcelain coating usually makes such grates easier to clean than other surfaces, and the grates should resist rust as long as their porcelain coating isn't chipped. Coated-cast-iron grates	No
All or mostly stainless Includes more than just a panel or other trim. Based on our limited tests, nonmagnetic stainless is less likely to corrode. All or mostly stainless	No
Long-warranty burners While burners remain the grill's most-replaced part, most are warranted for only 3 to 5 years. Better burners are covered for 10 years or more. Long-warranty burners	No
Side burner A side burner, which resembles a gas-stove burner and has its own heat control, is handy if you want to cook vegetables or sauce without leaving the grill. Side burner	Yes
Infrared burner Gas burner that uses infrared technology (ceramic burner, plates and screens, or troughs as some examples) for cooking. An indirect flame is used for cooking food. Burner can be located as the main burner, side burner, rotisserie burner, or any combination of burners. Infrared burner	No
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Questionable quality

By Allen from Edmonton, AB on 10/5/2009

Pros:

Easy To Use

Cons:

Missing hardware, Poor customer support, Substandard materials

Best Uses:

For Self/Couple, Small Gatherings

Describe Yourself:

Occasional Griller

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Primarily used for grilling for 2. Worked well for groups of up to 7.
Stainless Steel lid was rusting within 6 months despite the use of a breathing cover.

When I called to have them provide the missing hardware I was told that the model was too new for them to have replacement parts in stock and that I should find the parts locally.

So far the grilling parts are still working but based on the poor attitude of the customer service person, the deterioration of the non grilling part and the lack of replacement parts I expect that this grill will have a short life expectancy.

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