Weber 822020 22 1/2-Inch Performer Charcoal Grill with Propane Gas Ignition, Burgundy

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Product Features

• Propane gas ignition system for easy start-up
• 22-1/2-inch diameter cooking area for six large steaks, 12 burgers, or 12 kebabs
• Heavy-duty welded-steel frame; heavy-gauge, porcelain-enameled steel lid and bowl
• One-Touch cleaning system that includes a removable ash catcher
• 10-year limited warranty

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 121 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B00004RAKT
• Item model number: 822020
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #61,182 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Bestsellers in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review
If you like cooking on charcoal but also want the quick-start convenience of a gas grill, Weber's Performer may be just what you're looking for. The gas ignition system--which cannot be used for gas grilling--lights your fire at the push of a button. The cooking surface (22-1/2 inches in diameter) is big enough to accommodate six large steaks, twice as many burgers, or up to a dozen kebabs, and the grill's classic kettle shape keeps flare-ups to a minimum. The grill is durable, too. The porcelain-coated steel bowl and lid are exceptionally strong and designed never to rust, fade, or peel. The grill's aluminum vents and ash catcher won't rust either, and the tripod base, nylon handles, and all-weather wheels--besides being exceptionally sturdy--make the grill remarkably easy to maneuver. Weber's patented One-Touch cleaning system--a clever setup of lever-activated blades--sifts ash out of the kettle and into a cooking-pot-shaped ash catcher. You never have to get your hands dirty--and emptying the kettle takes only a few seconds.

The Performer also includes a dual-purpose thermometer, which monitors the cooking temperature inside the grill and doubles as a traditional meat thermometer. A sizeable stainless-steel work surface conveniently covers a charcoal storage bin large enough to hold up to 20 pounds of charcoal. The sturdy steel cart is sealed in a weather-resistant polyurethane enamel coating. A wire bottom shelf provides extra storage space. Crackproof, rugged all-weather wheels and locking casters make the grilling center easy to move and easy to park.

This grill comes partially assembled with clear step-by-step instructions. Even inexperienced grill mechanics can put it together in about an hour.

From the Manufacturer
Meet the ultimate charcoal grill: the Performer with Touch-N-Go Gas Ignition System. Now you can light those coals with the mere touch of a button from the 5-pound, propane fuel tank (included). The Char-Bin Storage container keeps 20 pounds of charcoal dry and at the ready. A hinged, triple-nickel-plated cooking grate makes it easy to add more fuel to the two welded steel Char-Basket Fuel Holders during longer cooking times. Beneath the handsome stainless steel work surface you'll find a rugged, robot-welded steel cart made of heavy-walled steel tubing sealed in weather¡resistant polyurethane enamel coating. Is dinner ready yet? A dual-purpose thermometer monitors the cooking temperature inside the grill and doubles as a traditional quick-read meat probe to accurately check food doneness. Rugged wheels and locking casters make this grilling station easy to move when you're done cooking. Bravo. Available in 22-1/2-pound-diameter size only.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

74 of 76 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great grill, but high price, May 11, 2000

By	S. Jentsch (United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My parents purchased this grill recently, and the convenience of the gas ignition counters the argument of first-to-cook from the gas grill crowd. Also, nothing beats the look of the stainless steel surfaces on the cart when you're aiming to combine good looks and great cooking.

The inaugural meal was a ham cooked with the optional rotisserie attachment. The coals (natural wood charcoal, of course) were ready very quickly, and the indirect cooking method kept the ham juicy and flavorful. The thermometer in the lid was great for knowing when to add coals or adjust the vents to maintain the temperature without having to constantly lift the lid and lose the heat.

After helping prepare the meal and tasting the food afterwards, I was sold. However, the. . . price tag was too high for my wallet, so I purchased the Weber One-Touch Platinum, which was $200 less. . . this would be a 5-star product, but the high price knocks it down a notch.

63 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Weber Performer Grill with Gas Ignition, May 8, 2000

By	Gregory M. Wetherall (Cincinnati, Ohio via Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews

My wife purchased a Weber Performer Grill with Gas Ignition as a Christmas gift for me approximately two years ago. Since that time, I got rid of my wife but fortunately I got to keep the Grill. I have been extremely pleased with the quality of the food cooked on the grill as well as the convenience offered by the amenities included in its design. With respect to the finished culinary product, cooking on this Grill comes as close to that of a full-size Texas Barbeque Pit as is possible in a grill of its size. As with all Weber products it has proven itself to be durable despite the large volume of cooking that I have forced upon it. I have not, however, been satisfied with the gas ignition system. Even after having the entire ignition system replaced by Weber, it continues to malfunction and rarely works when you attempt to light charcoal automatically. I would advise a prospective purchaser to consider purchasing a Weber Performer Grill without the gas ignition, opting instead to use a Charcoal Chimmney for purposes of lighting charcoal. A Charcoal Chimney is just as convenient and lights the charcoal more evenly than does the gas ignition system (when it does in fact work). Nevertheless, if, like me, you refuse to sacrifice true barbeque taste for the expediency of a gas grill, and you purchase the Weber Performer (with or without the gas ignition), you will find it to be one of the most rewarding and enjoyable purchases you ever make. I cook everything on it from everyday meals like Steaks and Hamburgers to Country and Smoked Hams at Christmas to full-size Thanksgiving Turkeys. I use it several times a week, all year around and I could not imagine cooking without it.

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No. 1 in Outdoor Cooking, July 9, 2000

By	G. A. Woods (Frankfort, KY USA) - See all my reviews

Thanks again to Weber-Stephens for making an excellenct product. This is my third Weber grill, but I still have the first. These products last a lifetime. This is the king of charcoal grills (which I think are the only kind to have). The best features for me are the charcoal storage area and the gas ingnition system, no more messing with smelly lighter fluids. Thanks, Weber-Stephens, now I can't wait for my wife to say "Honey, you can light the grill."