Weber Gas BBQ Grills

Introduction

Weber Gas BBQ Grills are constructed with higher grade steel which provides a longer lasting grill performance. The stainless steel grates provide even heat retention.

Most people like great tasting barbeque foods and this is especially true during the summer months. Inviting family and friends over for a BBQ meal is just great living. Using a Weber Barbecue grill will make those barbecues more tastier and longer lasting.

What is unique about Weber grills they they have porcelain-enameled, cast-iron cooking grates, stainless steel burners, electronic ignition, and cast aluminum lid and body. Based on these features, Weber is a step ahead of their competitors. They are also made with high quality components.

Breaking In A New Grill

If you should buy a new outdoor grill, before using it for the first time, you need to break it in. Below are some tips you can use:

• Perform a leak test. Do this at the start of the BBQ season. With all the control knobs in the off position, turn the valve at the gas or propane tank to the on Spray or brush a solution of soapy water onto the valves, tank, regulator, and hoses. Watch for expanding bubbles as you go. Growing bubbles mean that you have a leak. Turn off the gas and tighten connections or replace leaking parts before using the grill. Once you have fixed all the leaks and performed another leak test to ensure that the gas lines are tight, the grill is safe to use. Never use a grill with even a small leak.
• Grill Operation. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when operating the grill. The manual provides information on how to clean, store, cook foods and what maintenance should be done before after every BBQ season. For safety reasons, have a fire extinguisher nearby for any emergences.

Video – Seasoning the Grill

Below is a short video showing you how to season your new grill or at the start of a new barbeque season. By doing this you eliminate rust from forming on the grill grates and make the grill last longer. Take a look!

Why Are Weber Grills Better Than Competitors?

Weber grills are made of a higher grade steel, have better burners that last longer (inexpensive grills have cheaply made burners that only last a year or two), and have better grates (the grates that come with Weber grills are good, and they offer upgraded grates that you can buy).

Weber’s top competitors are Napoleon, Kenyon, and Char-Broil

How Long Will These Grills Last?

With proper maintenance and good care, a Weber grill should last between 10 to 15 years and even longer. Weber also has a 10 year warranty which makes their choice even better. These grills are made with the highest quality materials. They should provide you with long lasting performance.

How To Remove Rust From Grates?

So, you found some rust on your grill grates. Below is a homemade mixture that will remove this rust. Make a paste using vinegar and baking soda. Rub the mixture on the rust spots and let it sit for 30 minutes. Rinse off using warm water.

To keep rust from returning, just oil the grates using a paper towel. Wipe off any excess oil. If you have a warmer, don’t forget to oil them as well.

Is It OK To Grill with Rusted Grates? 

The quick answer to this question is no. The problem is that the rust can stick to the food while it’s cooking. A grate with minor surface rust can be easily cleaned and treated and you can continue to use it. While rust may not cause any harm from one meal, continuous ingestion of rust can be problematic for the intestinal tract. A way to prevent rust from occurring is oiling the grates before grilling.

The Reason Why Grill Grates Rust

Why grills will experience rust is because grease causes it. That’s why some owners oil the grates first. Oil prevents rust from happening. Chromium needs oxygen to keep the grates from rusting. So, after each cookout session using your grill, it is important that you clean the grates of all food and grease. You are ready to go for the next BBQ.

Cooking Tips

If you are a seasoned BBQ cooker, you probably know some tips you learned over the years. These below are provided for the new BBQ grill owners.

• Follow the seasoning of the grill in the video above.
• Turn the burner dials to the lowest position and close the lid to determine the lowest temperature the grill will heat to on that setting. Take note of this.
• Turn the burner dials to the highest position and close the lid to determine the highest temperature the grill will heat to on that setting. Take note of this.

Now, you know the lowest and highest temperatures your grill will heat to. You can guess on where to set the burner dials when heating foods according to the temperature guidelines used in any recipe.

• Seasoning the grill by coating both surfaces of the grates using high-heat cooking oil. We recommend canola or peanut oil because of their high smoking point over 450° Do this step if you have a warmer. Wipe off any excess with a paper towel. Turn the grill on high for 20 minutes or until the oil starts to smoke. Let the grill cool. By doing this you prevent the grates from rusting and keep foods from sticking during the cooking process.

Video – Tips on Using The BBQ Grill

For new BBQ users, this is an excellent video giving you tips on using your grill.

Why Should I Clean The Grill?

• One of the most important reasons is to prevent flare ups. Failure to clean the grill can cause to accumulate and cause flare up which can burn you or even cause a serious fire.
• Next reason is cleaning the grill regularly will make them last longer. So, they won’t have to be replaced as often.
• Preventing bacteria from contaminating the food. Dirty grills attracts bacteria and germs which gets into the food during cooking. Eventually can make you or those that eat the food sick.
• The meats will taste better. Eliminate the chance of eating meals from tastes from the night before as some of the meat will come with smells and funky tastes.
• The grill will eat up faster. A dirty grill will take longer to warm up to the proper temperature. A clean grill is more efficient.
• Prevent rust. By cleaning the grill after each meal, will prevent rust from building up.
• Spot grill damage. By cleaning the grill regularly, you can spot any damage like a cracked gas line, flaking grill plate, which may have been neglected if you were not cleaning it.
• Prevents mold growth. An uncleaned grill is an ideal growing environment for mold to grow. While mold won’t injure you, however, you could get sick or experience an allergy attack.
• Prevent cross contamination. This is one of the leading causes of food poisoning. So, to prevent this, just clean the grill.
• You won’t get those nice grill marks. Filthy grill plates will prevent meat from directly touching the surface and searing the meat. This prevents those nice grill marks from happening.

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