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Grilling is one of America’s favorite pastimes. Nothing beats enjoying a juicy barbecue with friends and family. In fact, most American families have that kind of tradition. The thing is, it won’t be very practical to keep going to a barbecue restaurant just to enjoy a good barbecue meal. So, your only option is to cook it yourself. The best way to do that is to own a grill.
When it comes to grills, the most practical option is to use a liquid propane grill. Compared to a natural gas grill, an LP grill is cheaper because you won’t need to have a natural gas line installed. And since your grill won’t be used every day, the LP grill makes more sense.
So which LP grill should you go for? Well, we recommend getting the Weber 62004001 Genesis II LX S-440 Liquid Propane Grill since it is one of the best LP grills available on the market today. You want to know why? Please, read to find out.
Main Characteristics
Features
- High performance grilling system
- Stainless steel cooking grates
- Two side tables(left one folds down)
- Grill cabinet design, welded tube frame
- Has a fold-down warming rack
- 615 sq. inch cooking space
- 4 main burners with long warranty
- Flavorizer bars
- iGrill3 ready
- Built-in lid thermometer
- LED fuel gauge
- Elevations compatible
- Provides a boost of heat when you need it using High+ heat setting
- Has Durable all-weather wheels
- Swivel locking casters
- Tool hooks
This stainless steel version of the Weber Genesis II LX S-440 (porcelain-enameled version is E-440) liquid propane grill is luxury edition of the Weber Genesis II 400 series. Think of this grill as a fully featured kitchen with stainless steel accents in the comfort of your backyard. It uses its patented GS4 grilling system which works magic under the lid. While grilling the meat, this grill will let you focus on your specially crafted sauce simmering on the side burner.
Since it is made of stainless steel inside and out, it looks as exceptional as the quality. Compared to the porcelain-enameled version, the stainless steel grates will not rust and will last much longer.
The Weber Genesis II LX S-440 grill is perfect for any grilling master. It has a large cooking area and 4 stainless steel burners that will total up to a 52,000 BTU-per-hour input. The side burner runs with 12,000 BTUs. As mentioned in the features section, the high+ heat setting which can only be found in the Genesis II LX grills, will give you a burst of heat when you need it. This will result to faster cooking and quicker pre-heating times.
Pros
- Provides many cooking/grilling options
- Stylish design
- Has high heat setting
- Faster cooking and quicker pre-heating times
- Wireless meat probe monitor is very convenient
- Very durable
Cons
- Pricey
- Slightly larger grill compared to others of its type
- Won’t give a good, hard sear on the meat
Design
You will notice at first glance that Weber Genesis II LX S-440 features more incredible details like the lighted handle and control knobs.
It also has a LED fuel gauge, iGrill3 readiness, and high+ heat setting.
The only downside to the iGrill3 feature is that it doesn’t have a monitor in the grill itself. You have to use the app to see what it registers. Design-wise, that is a bit impractical. This grill also has a fold-down warming rack that you can use to keep the grilled meat warm just in case you don’t want to serve it yet.
Special Features
The LX version is an upgrade from the Genesis II.
The GS4 system is basically what sets this grill apart from the other grills on the market. The GS4 system features an infinity ignition, stainless steel burners, flavorizer bars with flame view window and a grease management system. Aside from that, this grill is also iGrill 3 compatible. You can use it for wireless meat probe monitoring using your smart phone. Just remember that the iGrill 3 & probes are sold separately.
Another special feature that this grill has is the 12,000 BTU side burner. You can use it for cooking sauces or side dishes while grilling.
Warranty
Weber Genesis II LX S-440 Liquid Propane Grill is covered by a limited manufacturer warranty against defects in material & workmanship for a period of 10-years from the original date of purchase. Keep in mind that the warranty excludes normal wear and tear and is limited to the original purchaser.
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Summary
The Weber Genesis II LX S-440 liquid propane grill is designed for barbecue masters and novices alike.
It is high-performing, offers unique features that you can't find on other LP grills and looks stylish too. It is very easy to assemble even though the illustrations in the Weber assembly instructions needs more work.
Once you are able to have a run at how this baby works, the satisfaction that you get is what you will expect from a grill that provides excellent value for money. It's a "you can't go wrong this one" type of grill.