Weber settled the case and changed the product label to “Made in the USA, incorporating globally sourced component parts”. While Weber products for a long time, carried the moniker “Made in the USA”, there has been some controversy about the way they have handled their product manufacturing and assembly in the past. A discovery that many Weber grills used components and parts manufactured in Taiwan and China led to a class-action lawsuit in 2011 about the use of the “Made in the USA” label. If you are a grilling enthusiast and have been looking for the right new gas grill, you have most likely already heard of the Weber brand. When huge is simply not big enough, then the Weber Genesis II E-610 is the grill you need. This gigantic 6-burner grill is a steel monster that will probably cook all the food you need for those family gatherings where 3 generations all get together at once.
For those with limited space but a lot of mouths to feed, it’s worth noting that more deluxe versions of the grill offer a side burner built into the table on the right. These burners have a flush cover, so when they’re not in use they can still be used as a table, but they offer an additional cooking surface without expanding the grill’s footprint. The other gas-grilling weak spot I hoped this Weber could overcome is obtaining a good, hard sear. I picked up a ribeye and let the grill preheat for 15 minutes, which left the heat deflectors glowing orange.
We’ll also explore the updates that Weber has included with the newer models. With the original Genesis grills, the pressure toward the back of the grill would often be weak, making the front section much hotter as a result. The new design attempts to solve these problems with style as well as efficiency. If you use the Genesis E-330 vs the Genesis II E-330 as a template, you can expect the updated versions to be slightly larger than their predecessors. Because the original line has been discontinued by Weber, it’s difficult to tell whether this change is true of all the Genesis II models.
Some of them are also reversible, providing you a thin side and a wide side. Large cuts and steaks can cook well on the wide side while the thin side can be used for more delicate cuts and fish. IGrill is Weber’s bluetooth thermometer system, complete with phone app so you can monitor what’s happening on your grill without even being there. The device needs to be purchased separately, but the Genesis II grills are already outfitted to receive the temperature probes. In 2004 the family decided to create a home heating oil division to help offset the stagnant winter sales of outdoor products. They began to provide heating oil at fair prices to the entire Lehigh Valley.
Professional grills have higher BTU output at 23-25,000 BTUs per burner, so you cook much faster than Genesis at 12-13,000 output per burner. The Genesis is the larger version of the Spirit with better BTU output even with the same three burners. When you think about it, carrying a liquid propane tank up five flights is a bad idea . You almost need a Rosetta Stone or decoder ring to understand the Weber model numbers, so the following is an easy table to crack the code. Although the Weber grills change in size, they still have the standard Weber GS4 features. In theory, you can buy any of the three-burner grills as a four-burner.
The drip pan is easy to take out and use, so you don’t waste a single delicious drop. If you’re paying attention to the model numbers you’ll notice that the middle digit has increased, indicating a feature bump with the same number of burners. Another great feature included is the addition of six integrated hooks that let you easily store any of your grilling tools as you switch between them.
Perhaps it’s a optical illusion, but it sure seems shorter than that. Our E-335 sear burner is shown below, located between the middle and right burner in the cast aluminum firebox. The rust-proof aluminum housing has great thermal conductivity for holding and distributing heat. This weber genesis 2 includes alarming you when it reaches a minimum or maximum temperature. This allows you to know when your food is done cooking without cutting into the meat, checking the color, or standing by the grill. Gas grills are more precise, consistent, and easy to clean than charcoal.
Packaging was excellent with all parts secured to prevent shipping damage. Weber’s thoughtful design and quality construction were evident throughout assembly. We noted how parts were grouped and packed together in a logical way that mirrored the step by step instructions. It quickly drops down and out of the way for rotisserie use or when you want clear access to the entire cook surface. Also, when you buy with links on our site we may earn a finder’s fee.
This model is a larger grill with four stainless steel burners that can deliver a total of 69,000 BTU and 844 square inches of cooking area, divided into various segments. The Genesis II E-310 can serve up to ten people despite its small size. The three stainless steel burners can produce a lot of heat, delivering 37,500 BTU and 513 square inches of cooking area. While the cooking area is less than Spirit, the heat output is significantly more. You have the option of tucking away or extending the warming rack. The fuel tank is mounted on the right side with the same large fuel gauge.
I’m liking the look of the twin stainless steel side shelves, too as it feels like something from a professional kitchen. Weber has used high-quality materials throughout like porcelain-enameled cast iron, and stainless steel. With this grill, Weber has taken all the features people love about gas grills and ‘premiumized’ them. This brings us to the LX grill with the largest cooking surface, the six-burner Weber Genesis II LX S-640. It costs $2,000 and scores almost as well as the four-burner model above, although its temperature range wasn’t as wide. At 6 feet long, it takes up about as much space as a couch.