Customer Reviews

Char-Broil 4638116 8000 Series Quickset Gas Grill with Side Burner

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Just bought a 8000 series gas grill. Other than the hour it took me to put it together, I am please with the performance of this grill. For a good gas grill without having to spend big bucks at BBQ Galore, I would recommend this grill.

After half a season, the plastic handle, plastic preparation surface, electronic ignition and cooking grates either weathered to the point of not being able to be used, or broke outright. Replacement parts are very hard to find.
Will not buy another Char-Broil item again.

I purchased this identical grill last year, except for the sideburner grate was different and the "whatever" caddy on the front did not come with mine. I paid [$$] for the grill( on sale ) and the tank combined. Basically it's still the very same gas grill. The Thermos boys have slapped their name plate on it also. Any Joe can put their tag on it, however, it doesn't compromise the great outdoor cookin'.

I have no complaints from this grill as of yet. Well only one. The top rack of the two tiered hood rack kept slipping out of the hole on the right side. Remedy: find the adequate size split washer to crimp on, squeeze on with the ol' pliers. It's still holding.

I wouldn't want any other grill. So pleased with this lower priced model. I believe the perfect fish, game or poultry depends on the cook, not the equipment. But descent grills help a ton.

This weekend I'm attempting to smoke a turkey breast. God help me! I purchased two smoker boxes and an expandable ceramic grate at [a local store], 'twas the perfect fit for the grate into my grill. I tried it out on the store floor model that was like mine. It rested on the walls as well as the splatter guard of the burner unit. Better to do it there than have to return it...right?

Your best cooking comes from trial and error. You may need to modify your grill for the like...well you paid for it, so you can do what you want to the beast.

Tip of the day: If you think the ignitor is shucking out on you, try this--push it in slow. A few days ago I was [ticked] that it took the ignitor 7 to 10 times to ignite. I bought a replacement. Before I hooked up the new one I tested the old one by pushing it in slowly. It worked 3 out of 3 times that I tried it on the first push.