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Grilling food is one of the most rewarding activities that anyone can do. Not only does it provide very sumptuous meals, but it’s also a great way to bond with friends or family. That’s why it has become of the most common traditions of most American families. Of course, before you can enjoy any grilled food, you must first have a grill. Not just any grill, but a grill that can do what you intend it to do. So which grill should you go for? Weber Genesis II LX E-640 Liquid Propane Grill is one to consider. Why? Keep reading to find out.
Overview
The Weber Genesis II LX E-640 Liquid Propane gas grill features the new GS4 system. This system includes an Infinity ignition, revolutionary stainless steel high performance burners, new Flavorizer bars with flame view window and a grease management system. This porcelain-enameled grill has six stainless steel high burners that are equipped with high heat setting. The burners can produce 72,000 BTUs of power. Plus, it has a 12,000 BTU side burner to pair with the main burners.. This liquid propane gas grill uses 7mm stainless steel cooking grates, stainless steel Flavorizer bars and stainless steel heat deflectors.
What makes the Genesis II LX E-640 stand out is that it is iGrill 3 ready. The iGrill 3 Bluetooth digital thermometer will allow you to monitor your food from beginning to end. It will display the real-time temperature and fuel tank level on your mobile device. Though it is sold separately.
This gas grill also has lighted control knobs, two handle lights and an LED fuel gauge so you can see how much fuel you have.
This liquid propane grill also features a welded tube frame with enclosed cabinet. The cabinet includes two shelves for storage and two side shelves. These shelves provide much needed prep space. As mentioned above, this liquid propane grill has burners that can be turned up to the highest setting.
This feature allows for an added boost of heat anywhere on the cooking grate. Plus, the High+ setting will provide a quicker preheat and higher grilling temperature. The lighted control knobs also come in handy. With a simple push of a button, the control knobs will light up. This can offer optimal control while grilling at night. So whether you are throwing a dinner party, or a daytime BBQ, you’ll never have to sacrifice convenience or usability due to the time of day.
Pros
- Efficient
- Heats up easily
- Very versatile grill
- Easy to clean
- Very durable
Cons
- Slightly expensive
- Large footprint
- Slightly heavy
Design
The grill is designed to effectively hold and distribute heat evenly over its 770 square-inches of cooking grates.
It also has a tuck-away, elevations compatible warming rack. The warming rack will provide an additional 228 square-inches. So that’s a total of 998 square inches of cooking area.
The grease management system of this gas grill also makes clean-up very easy. To add to its functionality, this gas grill uses a porcelain-enameled hood that has a center-mounted thermometer so you can monitor cooking temperatures. The hood also has painted cast-aluminum end caps.
The grill also features two heavy-duty locking casters and two large wheels so you can move it anywhere. The grill is mostly pre-
assembled. That’s good news because it will allow you to start grilling right away. You will store the propane tank to the side. This frees up the shelf space under the grill. It also has a tank shield that keeps the tank out of view.
Lastly, it has three handy built-in tool hooks so you can keep your BBQ tools nearby.
Warranty
The Weber Genesis II LX E-640 Liquid Propane Grill has a 10-year warranty on all parts. This warranty excludes normal wear and tear and is subject to additional terms and conditions.
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Summary
The GS4 High Performance Grilling System is what makes this grill very good. It sets a new standard in the world of backyard cuisine and places the Genesis II LX E-640 in a class of its own. It uses an innovative grilling system that is based on over 30 years of grilling experience, culinary expertise, and most importantly, considering the wants and needs of the people are using this grill. Every component of the GS4 system was uniquely designed to give convenience and provide ease-of-use for the griller.
The burners are ensured to ignite every time. It also offers hassle free cleanup so you can focus on what it’s is all about, which is bringing people together around the grill. So if you are looking for a liquid propane gas grill that will serve all your grilling needs, this is a very solid choice. It's not exactly entry level, but it is also not very complicated to use. It's perfect for an average family.