The Weber Genesis E310 is a gas grill available from
Weber.
The Genesis E310 typically costs
$600 .
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 Genesis E310.
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.
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.
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.
Tested Model
The Ratings of Weber Genesis E320 were applied to untested model Weber Genesis E310, which in our judgment is enough alike in its performance, features, and specs that our test results apply to both.
This brand, known for its durability and dependability, went through an entire line and design change in 2007. Weber is known for its quality products in the midpriced to high-priced categories, and grills that feature coated cast-iron and stainless-steel-rod cooking grates and long-warranty stainless-steel burners. (The company offers a natural-gas version for most of its grills.) Weber recently introduced an infrared-searing station on some of its grills, updated its Q line of portable grills, and added colors to its entire lineup. Weber grills are available at many retailers nationwide. Grills range in price from $130 to $3,000. Note that Weber acquired Ducane about four years ago.
Features & Specs - Weber Genesis E310
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
Yes
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
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
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.
This grill has leaked propane from the beginning and it is too dangerous to cook on. The manufacturer keeps sending me parts to replace, but it still leaks.
By
Anonymous
from
Stony Point, NY
4.0
The Good and the Bad
11/21/2011
Pros
Easy To Cleanup
Easy to light
Easy To Use
Even Heat
Front Controls
Great Design
Large Grill Surface
Cons
Internal Drip Pan
NG not as hot as propane
Takes too long to heat up
Best Uses
Comment:
I replaced as 1992 propane genesis with this 2011 natural gas Genesis E310. The front controls free up side board space which is a plus. The stainless box and side boards are easy to clean-up. The heavy grill grates cook evenly. Its very easy to light with a battery operated ignitor for each burner tube. <br /><br />The grill takes a very long time to heat up to 400 or 500 degrees. I don't know if its because the grill is bigger and more massive than my older model. It doesn't seem to sear as well as the propane model I had. <br /><br />The burners go from front to back. So a roast cooked indirectly needs to fit in the middle of the grill. I have grilled this way yet so I can't comment on its performance. <br /><br />The underneath storage is neat however, please pay attention to Weber's recommendation to check the drip pan every time you use the grill. My drip pan fell down when a landscaper moved the grill, the next time I grilled the fat dripped into the storage area and made a mess. <br /><br />The grill is well made just like other Weber's and although I am not happy with the time required to heat the grill I am certainly would recommend it.
By
Anonymous
from
Elmhurst, IL
5.0
20 years of very good service
5/26/2011
Pros
Durable
Easy To Cleanup
Easy To Use
Even Heat
Fixable
Reliable
Cons
Didn't last 25 years
Best Uses
For Self/Couple
Great Searing
Indirect Cooking
Large Gatherings
Small Gatherings
Comment:
Received grill on Father's Day 1990. Was cooking in less than 2 hours. It has been a great grill ever since. Over the years I've replaced the top (didn't need to but found one on sale for $20), grates 2 or 3 times - now using SS, the wood side rack (made my own replacement) and the LP hose just recently. I've rarely kept the grill covered in Chicago, but the ignitor lasted 19 years. Unit still looks good, but will no longer reach temp. I'm looking at others but it looks like I'll buy another Weber (I will not expect the 2011's to be as good as my 1990 model), but still looks like the best available in my market.
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Stainless-steel grates
