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KitchenAid KFRS361TSS

Approximate retail price:

$2200

Discontinued

Summary: • This KitchenAid large sized grill has:
• 600 Sq. In. of cooking area.
• 3 burners
• A rotisserie burner
• Natural gas version or Conversion kit available
• Has Stainless Steel grates

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About - KitchenAid KFRS361TSS
The KitchenAid KFRS361TSS is part of the gas grill test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas grill models like the KFRS361TSS are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Low temp performance: Combines the evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the low setting (using thermocouples) and the models ability to cook chicken and fish on the gril at that setting without burning the food. High temp evenness: Evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the high setting, using thermocouples. Indirect cooking: This indicates how well the grill will slow cook foods when only some of the burners are on and the food isn't placed directly over the flame.

About - KitchenAid KFRS361TSS

The KitchenAid KFRS361TSS is part of the gas grill test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, gas grill models like the KFRS361TSS are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Low temp performance:: Combines the evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the low setting (using thermocouples) and the models ability to cook chicken and fish on the gril at that setting without burning the food.
High temp evenness:: Evenness of heating over the grill's surface at the high setting, using thermocouples.
Indirect cooking:: This indicates how well the grill will slow cook foods when only some of the burners are on and the food isn't placed directly over the flame.

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Features & Specs - KitchenAid KFRS361TSS
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	Yes
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	Yes
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	Yes
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	No
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	Rotisserie
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Anonymous

from

Kalamazoo, MI

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Love using my Kitchenaid Grill

5/8/2010

Pros

Easy Assembly

Easy To Cleanup

Easy To Use

Even Heat

Great Design

Short Grill Time

Cons

Best Uses

For Self/Couple

Large Gatherings

Small Gatherings

Comment:

High quality steel throughout. People comment on its sharp appearance. Really like how easy it is to maintain and clean product. Many parts are removable and can be cleaned in a dishwasher. I even cook pizzas on the grill.

Anonymous

from

Los Angeles, CA

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best BBQ Out there for the $$$

5/28/2009

Pros

Compact Storage

Easy Assembly

Easy To Cleanup

Easy To Use

Even Heat

Great Design

Great night lights

Large Cook Surface

Short Grill Time

Cons

No heat diffusion system

Best Uses

Entertaining

For Self/Couple

Indirect Cooking

Large Gatherings

Rotisserie cooking

Small Gatherings

Comment:

Replaced my four burner workhorse and connected this one to natural gas. Starts fast and cooks for hours. Conversion kit to Natural Gas a little difficult to install, but well worth the time to eliminate the hassles of a tank running low. I liked that this unit did not have a side burner, and that the sides folded down for storage as my patio is small.

Anonymous

from

St. Petersburg, FL

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Grill - Issues with Searing Burner

5/9/2009

Pros

Even Heat

Great Design

Short Grill Time

Cons

Searing burner issue

Best Uses

For Self/Couple

Great Searing

Large Gatherings

Small Gatherings

Comment:

Great overall grill. Even heat, easy start-up. The available searing burner makes the best steaks and fish you will ever have.<br /><br />Major problems with the screen covering the searing burner. I believe they had production problems with the part as it would crack after limited use. I had to replace it twice in six months. The current one seems like it has a chance to make it. Very annoying problem as Kitchenaid did not have the part for a long time.

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