I hesitated purchasing this grill after reading the negative reviews. There are a number of parts and if the assembly is rushed, I can see the frustration with mistakes. Some of the parts are similar. However, the small parts are clearly labeled with each in their own packet. I left the parts in their individual packets until needed and then put the parts not immediately required in a labeled muffin pan. The assembly instructions are clear and staying organized and not rushing or going out of sequence, made for a smooth and fun assembly. Everything fit – everything lined up well. No parts left over.
The grill works very well. The best grill I have owned. I have a grill surface thermometer ($4- Walmart) that I find useful - The grill surface temperature on high reaches over 450 F – great for searing steaks. My other grills never reached that level.
Tried making chili on the side burner but the 8 cups of water was slow to boil. I removed the side burner grate and without the grate and with the pan sitting directly above the flame the boiling point came quickly. But thinking about that, I am not certain this was safe as the side burner has no heat shield. In hindsight, I will not do that again. The side burner works well with the installed grate for melting butter and sauces. Also the 8 cups of water once it reached the boiling point, I reinstalled the grate and the burner was adequate for simmering chili for about an hour. But the grill was purchased for grilling, not for the side burner, and for that it is a great deal -
One small confusion, is the wire thing on a chain. That is a match holder, I guess to hold a match if the igniter did not work. For me, the igniter works well on the first push. If it did not work, I would use a gas firelighter. But the chain and the wire attached to it are a good conversation piece.
For an inexpensive grill, this is a great choice. Build it carefully, fire it up, put on some steaks and have a cold one – you will believe you earned it. Live is good with Amazon and Prime.
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