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Grilling has long been a staple pastime for a lot of Americans. It is typically an outdoor, warm weather activity. But many people enjoy grilling all year round due to the advancements in grilling technology (for lack of a better word). What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of grilled food? Is it a slow-cooked barbecue or quick-flipped hamburgers in the backyard? A lot of people really love to cook on the grill and will start stocking supplies at the first hint of winter. While other people may think this is just a stereotypical activity of the suburbs, you can find apartment-dwellers grilling food every weekend on their back porches. There are even people at public parks, having large get-togethers. Those get-togethers always involve grilling food. Grilling has become an international pastime mainly because of great grills being made by different companies. One such grill is the Weber Genesis II LX S-340 Liquid Propane grill. But what makes this grill so special? Let’s find out.
Main Characteristics
The Weber Genesis II LX S-340 is an excellent grill for preparing family meals or if you just want to entertain your friends. The Genesis II LX S-340 is a 3-Burner gas grill that is equipped with everything you need. Think of it like an outdoor kitchen. It has 3 stainless-steel burners and offers 43,500 BTUs with excellent heat distribution. Thus, you will be ensured that the food will be grilled evenly and consistently anywhere on the cooking grate. You can also use the 12,000 BTU side burner to simmer side dishes or your specially crafted BBQ sauce. The best thing is, you can do this while the main course is grilled underneath the lid. The Genesis II LX S-340 uses high quality stainless steel cooking grates that will last a very long time. Weber also used its classic flavorizer bars in this grill and are angled just enough to catch drippings that smoke and sizzle. This adds that irresistible smoky flavor that we all crave for in grilled meat.
Pro’s
- Distributes Heat Evenly
- Durable
- Very Easy to Assemble
- Very Easy to Clean
- Large Cooking Space
- Sturdy
- Excellent Craftsmanship
Con’s
- Takes Up Space
- Slightly Heavy (although it has wheels you can use to move around)
- Pricey
- Additional Advanced Features are Sold Separately
Design
The Weber Genesis II LX S-340 has a total of 669 square inches of cooking area that will provide plenty of grilling area. The allocation is as follows; 513 square inches of primary cooking area and 156 square inches of warming rack space. The Genesis II LX S-340 has grilling surface measure 26.8″ wide by 18.95″ deep. It has a lid, side tables, control panel, flavorizer bars, and cooking grates that are made of stainless steel. The frame pieces on the other hand are made of painted steel. It also has an easy-to-read LED energy gauge that lets you see how much LP is in the tank at all times.
Special Features
The Weber Genesis II LX S-340 Liquid Propane Grill uses the proprietary GS4 grilling system of Weber. The GS4 high performance grilling system features infinity ignition, stainless steel burners, flavorizer bars with flame view window and a grease management system. The infinity ignition allows you to start the grill with just a push of a button. As explained above, the flavorizer bars adds that smoky flavor that you are looking for. One additional feature that this grill has is that it is iGrill 3 compatible for wireless meat probe monitoring. You can use your smart phone to monitor the temperature of the meat you are grilling. How cool is that?
Infinity Ignition – Effortless Start
High Performance Burners – Succulent Meals
Convenience
Warranty
The Genesis II LX S-340 Liquid Propane grills are covered by a limited manufacturer warranty against defects in material & workmanship for a period of 10-years from the original date of purchase. The warranty will exclude nssssormal wear and is limited to the original purchaser though.
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Summary
If you are looking for a mobile kitchen, the Genesis II LX S-340 is the grill that you want. It has everything you will need for grilling. Weber sure did a number on this grills as it has all the amenities you can think of. We cannot rave enough about the GS4 grilling system, as this is what makes this grill excellent. The evenness of the temperature is a marvel, so you won't have to worry if some parts of the meat are not well cooked. All in all, the combination of high quality craftsmanship, top-grade materials, innovative grilling system, intuitive design and incredible performance is what makes the Genesis II LX S-340 a great grill. If you are fortunate to get a hold of this grill, get ready to enjoy some of the best barbecue in your life.