Weber 3741001 Genesis E-310 Propane Gas Grill, Black at Garden Tool Store

Weber 3741001 Genesis E-310 Propane Gas Grill, Black

Features

3-burner propane grill; 42,000 BTUs; 637 inches total cooking area

507-square-inch primary cooking area; 130-square-inch warming rack

Fully enclosed stainless-steel cart; porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grates

Crossover ignition system for adjusting burners individually

2 heavy-duty front locking casters and 2 heavy-duty back swivel casters

Product Description
No more annual overhauls, Weber's Genesis grill is built for high-performance grilling for years to come. The Genesis E-310 gas grill features an enclosed cart with stainless steel doors and handles for easy, scratch-free cleaning. A stainless steel shroud with a center-mounted thermometer is bordered with shiny, cast-aluminum end caps.

The cooking system, rated at 42,000 Btu's, includes 3 seamless stainless steel burners. For easy starts, an electronic Crossover ignition system lights all three burners in succession with the push of a button. Weber's porcelain-enameled Flavorizer bars eliminate grease-fueled flare-ups that often occur with standard lava rocks and ceramic briquettes. Fats and juices are vaporized when they hit the angled bars and quickly sizzle away, adding delicious, smoky barbecue flavor rather than cauterizing flames. Sturdy cooking grates feature 7-millimeter stainless steel rods. The primary cooking area measures 507 square inches. And, the unit's handy warming rack measures 130 square inches for a total cooking area of 637 square inches.

Other features include 6 tool holders, a precision fuel gauge, 2 stainless steel work surfaces, 2 heavy-duty front locking casters and 2 heavy-duty back swivel casters. The purchase includes a cookbook and 10-foot flexible hose, and is covered by a limited manufacturer warranty.

Cooking System

3 stainless-steel burners
42,000 BTU-per-hour input
Electronic Crossover® ignition system
Porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grates
Porcelain-enameled Flavorizer® bars
Primary cooking area = 507 sq. in.
Warming rack area = 130 sq. in.
Total cooking area = 637 sq. in.
Tank not included with LP models
Natural gas grill includes 10-foot flexible hose

Construction

Porcelain-enameled shroud with a center-mounted thermometer and accent colored painted, cast-aluminum end caps
Enclosed cart with corresponding painted steel doors and stainless steel handles and accent-colored painted side and rear panels
Accent-colored painted steel frame
2 Stainless steel work surfaces
Enclosed tank storage area and precision fuel gauge (LP models only)
2 stainless-steel work surfaces
2 heavy-duty front locking casters
2 heavy-duty backswivel casters

Cool Stuff

6 tool holders
Limited warranty
Weber® cookbook

Dimensions (lid open)

Height: 64.5 inches
Width R-L: 60 inches
Depth: 30 inches

Product Description
Weber Genesis E-310 LP Gas Grill, Black, Features An Enclosed Cart With Corresponding Painted Steel Doors, Stainless Steel Handles & Accent Colored Painted Side & Rear Panels, Grills Have Accent Colored Painted Steel Frame & A Porcelain Enameled Shroud Wi

Reader Reviews
We bought this recently from a local home supply store (shipping from Amazon, even though essentially free, seemed a bit much). Works very well. Solid. One point that needs to be made is the choice of grates. Since this is where the meat hits the road, it is an important consideration. Weber offers three choices, although that is not very apparent from this site. All offer pros and cons. The stainless steel is certainly the spiffiest looking and cleans up well. Wear is not a problem with stainless steel. Low maintenance. Likewise the porcelain covered cast iron. Not as bright as stainless. You're also supposed to use a special cleaning pad, according to the Weber instructions. I imagine that like an porcelain covered cast iron pot, the porcelain may chip over time. However, temperature is an issue with these two options. Look to a Cook's Illustrated test of gas grills. They measured the recovery time for these two types of grates as well as cast iron. For the stainless steel and porcelain covered cast iron, the recovery time was slow. This means that the grate's temperature will drop when you place the food on the grill and not recover very quickly. This could be a concern for creating a crust or carmelization. The cast iron grate is the third alternative (and the one I chose, after much searching). As the Cook's Illustrated test showed, the temperature drop for the cast iron was much less than the alternatives. This makes sense if you ever use cast iron skillets on the stove. Cast iron has some downsides. You must season it and keep seasoning it for awhile. Again, if you've ever used a new cast iron skillet on the stove, you know that while the seasoning process is a hassle at first, persistence pays off with a virtually non-stick surface after awhile. Cast iron takes a bit longer to heat up (but retains heat longer). Failure to season or leaving exposed to the elements will result in rust (not the end of the world, just wire brush it off and re-season).

Weber 3741001 Genesis E-310 Propane Gas Grill, Black
List Price: $849.00
Available from Amazon
Price: $657.77
Updated on 11-28-2008.

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