The different cooking methods likely explain the results of my cooking tests, too. We like to think of it as having one accessory for every day of the week, so grilling in the backyard never gets boring. Be aware that the Weber CRAFTED line is sold separately, and certain Weber GENESIS models require you to purchase the frame kit as well. Here, we’ll save you some work — Weber GENESIS gas grills ending in “30” or “35” include the frame kit plus a storage locker that holds flat Weber CRAFTED grillware. Cleanup isn’t fun, so Weber figured it might as well be easy. The upgraded grease management system helps you spend less time cleaning, plus it’s offset to the right of the cart enclosure to give you more storage space.
While this might not seem like a deal breaker you have to remember that this is a $1,000 grill and, at that price point, you deserve the ability to put down world class grill marks. 3% of owners being disappointed in the grill and leaving either a 1 or 2 Star Review. The new grease management system works fine but I don’t consider it much of an upgrade as the old style grease management system worked fine as well. That greatly depends on your overall budget and how many people you are planning to feed during your next cookout. IGrill is Weber‘s own brand of Bluetooth meat thermometer.
This grill offers two stainless steel side tables for work space, and generous storage space inside the closed cart design. Has been designed exclusively for the Genesis II and Genesis II LX series of gas grills. The iGrill 3 mounts securely to the side table of your Genesis II grill and connects to your phone weber q via Bluetooth connection. When choosing a gas grill, first decide what size you need. We think a three-burner grill is large enough for most needs, with plenty of space to cook for a family dinner or a backyard BBQ. Grills with more burners are usually overkill, and two-burner grills can feel cramped.
Food also collects on the Flavorizer bars, heat deflectors, and burner tubes, so you’ll need to gently scrape or brush them clean, too, for optimal performance and minimal flare-ups. Use a stainless steel brush or a wooden barbecue paddle, you’ll find some good options in our best grill cleaning tools roundup. Cooking grates will need cleaning after each use; your best bet is to scrape them while they’re still warm after cooking, and then anything left over will burn off during preheat. Grease also helps to muck up the inside the lid; greasy vapors and smoke collect there and carbonize, hanging like black stalactites in a cave. Just knock off these flakes and scoop or vacuum them up to prevent them from getting onto your food. While you’re at it, use a plastic scraper to clean out the cook box.
Check out the main features and specifications of the Weber Genesis II LX below. The Spirit and Genesis II series of grills now feature modern updates with new features being added every couple years. Both lines now feature compatibility with Weber’s iGrill technology weber genesis 2 and the same extensive 10-year guarantee that covers key components of the grill. 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.
The Genesis is the larger version of the Spirit with better BTU output, even with the same three burners. First, any grill can be a Smart grill using the Weber iGrill App. And accessory The iGrill uses wireless meat probes to sense the inside temperature of your food.