Can anyone tell me how to make the flame larger on this grill? I can't get fame more than 1/4 inch high.
74667
actually never had any problem with the flame. I let grill heat up with lid on then reduce heat to low or medium to cook. Grill works great and I'm very satisfied with it's operation.
74668
No. That is my biggest complaint. I am very unhappy with this Weber I may turn it unto a planter. Will never buy another Weber
74669
I have not worried about flame height only the heat given off by the grill--that is enough heat to cook the food. The flame is a nice blue flame (which is the hottest) not the yellow flame which is yellow due to unburned carbon and therefore cooler.
74670
I guess I have never had that problem since I allow the grill to heat a few minutes before I add anything. I usually have to cook at medium since I find at higher temp the outside cooks too fast. Good luck
74671
The flame is meant to cook through using the lid to contain heat as a broiler, or open for more delicate cooking for chicken kabobs or fish. It actually works primarily with the lid closed for quick "broiler-like" cooking. It has no high flame unless fat drips down onto the splash plate and catches fire which makes huge uncontrollable flames, at which point, I just slip the lid on to stop the flaming. I don't know of a commercial table-top cooker that has a high flame. You may want to check into the 'fire pit' models that burn wood and may offer an adjustable cooking grill.
2076312
The way I figured it out was... I measured my BBQ, Height, width depth, and I compared those measurements to those on Amazon. You will want to measure the overall width and the width of the middle burner section. Good luck!!!
671178
I have only had luck with that when there is nothing between the grill and the fire. It takes no time at all and you have to be very careful not to over cook the meat.Vince
1131182
The pan will probably get as hot as you want it. The problem you might have is the side burner will not take a large diameter pan because it will hit the side of the grill hood.
794780
You must figure out some tool for lifting the grilling grate off so you can get access to the fire. ...and you may want a clean & safe place to park the grate while you add wood. Good luck!
839176
I have this grill. I am using a flexable hose something like this one: Stansport Propane Appliance to Bulk Tank Hose (5-Feet) The grill works very well. I almost always never use it maximum heat when cooking. You might have a faulty regulator or a foriegn object is plugging a passage.
1765613
I bought the chimney for lighting it, the chimney speeds things up.The grill is good, but find myself using the gas grill yet,seems I don't want to take time lighting etc. Maybe grill twice on a small bag of coal
925998
You can definitely adjust the knob which determines the heat/flame size. I am pretty good with lawn stuff and would consider myself very anal and handy but when I was trying to be specific with the use I couldn't help but scorch surronding shrubs and monkey grass. Thats a hard question to ask but you could probably manage it pretty well but it doesn't take much heat to burn the tops of the grass... I love it but I went back to using roundup in the beds bc the heat kind of messed some of my shrubs up... If your dandelions are like a foot tall or higher then I think that would be fine. I hope this helps. You can definitely adjust the knob which determines the heat/flame size. I am pretty good with lawn stuff and would consider myself very anal and handy but when I was trying to be specific with the use I couldn't help but scorch surronding shrubs and monkey grass. Thats a hard question to ask but you could probably manage it pretty well but it doesn't take much heat to burn the tops of the grass... I love it but I went back to using roundup in the beds bc the heat kind of messed some of my shrubs up... If your dandelions are like a foot tall or higher then I think that would be fine. I hope... » Read More You can definitely adjust the knob which determines the heat/flame size. I am pretty good with lawn stuff and would consider myself very anal and handy but when I was trying to be specific with the use I couldn't help but scorch surronding shrubs and monkey grass. Thats a hard question to ask but you could probably manage it pretty well but it doesn't take much heat to burn the tops of the grass... I love it but I went back to using roundup in the beds bc the heat kind of messed some of my shrubs up... If your dandelions are like a foot tall or higher then I think that would be fine. I hope this helps. « Show Less
279551
First, replace battery that came with the unit with a fresh one. Then open propane tank valve. Push flame valve in and rotate until it stops. Quickly push ignitor button while continuing to hold flame valve in for 10 seconds. Then let flame valve out and rotate to desired flame height. I hope this helps.
141119
I've read in other threads that this grill cannot be used on a smooth top range without ruining it. Suggestions??
1978028
Very good grill. It should get to 450 in about 5 minutes with the lid closed. A few things to check:1) are you using small 1lb bottles or large tank? If large tank, make sure you turn the valve on very slowly. 2) Check the burner flame, you might have spiders in the burner that need to be brushed out with a burner brush like this http://www.firecraft.com/product/brushtech-gas-bbq-burner-tube-cleaner/grill-brushes-cleaning3) If need be you can replace the burner or regulator.
1204216
LIke any grill, if you don't watch what your cooking, you can burn it, but the pics are just trying to "demonstrate" charing. In fact, the lodge has two possible settings. Normally, one would turn the grill tops on its "feet" and that puts it about 1 1/2 to 2" higher than the flat position. You can turn it over to a "flat position" is much closer to the coals, naturally, so if you were cooking 1 single piece of meat and wanted use less coals but cook it quickly, you could do that. So, how much char you get it up to you. I have found that heat concentrates in the center of the grill, so you need to be aware of that.
1348485
We have sold this to Boy Scout groups for years and they use them for faux campfire. They would put wood around the unit and and this in the center. I am not sure why or how you would would modify. There is a larger version from Chauvet called the Firebird and the Enferno mentioned below from ADJ we sell them both, but they are the same effect, just "taller" and "larger" "flame" effect.
1679070
I am sorry but do not know. I use my small cylinder for grill. You may try to contact Flame King. I would think it should work. Sorry but good luck.
2060663
Once you use the grill it should fit a little better... Also put it together (Legs lock on the lid) while it is still warm NOT HOT just warm. The metal is not heavy weight so it is alittle (warped if you will). However, this is one of the best grills of its kind. It weighs less than HALF of the other grills of the same size. If you still have issues. contact Char-Broil and they will work with you.Hope this helps.
559414
We had the same problem. Turns out you need to use the smallest burner. Since it's not heat resistant plastic, the larger burner causes heat to go up the sides vs heating from the bottom, causing the melting.
331048
My wok is about 14in (little smaller) and the flames barely reach the edge.