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Forget charcoal lighter fluid. No more electrical starters. The Performer charcoal grill uses a gas assist to light the coals fast.
The Performer grill with Touch-N-Go gas ignition has been redesigned for 2005 with a taller profile. It also features a 22 1/2" porcelain enameled bowl and lid with a dual purpose thermometer, a Tuck Away lid holder, Char-Basket fuel holders, and a heavy duty plated hinged cooking grate.
The cart is updated with a thermoset work table, heavy duty steel cart frame, a CharBin charcoal holder which holds up to 20 lbs of charcoal, wire bottom shelf, factory assembled stainless steel One-Touch cleaning system with a removable black aluminum ash catcher, and three molded tool holders.
The Performer uses 14.1 oz or 16 oz disposable propane bottles, which are good for up to twelve 10 minute ignitions (tank not included). Limited 10 year warranty.
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Timonium, Maryland on 5/21/2008
My husband and I usually cook out almost everynight of the week during the spring and summer months. But the only thing we didn't like about our OLD weber kettle grill was lighting it. But with the performer it so easy and lights within 5 minutes. I love the work area and the bin that holds the charcoal.
from Kansas City, MO on 5/12/2008
I love this grill. My 14yr old daughter and I assembled it in about an hour and we're not mechanically gifted. It works great; you put some charcoal (has a great hopper to hold the bag of briquets) in the grill, turn on the gas/hit the ignition, and after a few minutes the charcoal has caught and you can turn off the gas. Coals are ready in about 20 mins. No charcoal chimney or lighter fluid needed. The side prep area is roomy, attractive, and cleans up easily. Three friends who have seen my grill in action have decided to purchase one as well. [...]
from Fredericksburg, VA on 4/17/2008
This is very nicely designed grill, both functional, attractive, and compact. We don't grill that often, so we didn't want to spend a lot of money on a huge grill with features we really wouldn't use. This is just right - it gives you the best of the charcoal and propane grill types. We love it!
from great falls mt on 3/21/2008
i love this product easy to use and cooks great
from Union Grove, AL on 11/10/2007
I use this product when I am grilling for my family and gatherings. From cooking for two or a twenty pound turkey.
Things that are great about it are cooking slow with indirect heat, or fast with direct heat.
Things that are not so great are that it requires an operator because it doesn't do it by itself.
from Destin, FL on 9/21/2007
I have used Weber grills for over 30 years and they are the best!
from Texas on 4/20/2007
This grill is the best Weber I have owned in my 25 years of grilling. Weber got it right when they introduced the gas assist starter in the charcoal grill. I have always preferred charcoal over gas for the heat source. The obvious disadvantage of using charcoal is the prep time required. The gas assist starter solves that problem. With this grill the prep time is almost as convenient as using a gas grill.
The cooking area, and the work table allow for some large meals to be prepared with this grill. The space required for this product is a concern for those with small patios or decks. This unit obviously takes more space than the typical Weber Grill.
I am enjoying my Performer Charcoal Grill and would recommend this product to anyone that likes to cook with charcoal, and likes the convenience of gas.
great grille to use wood charcoal and water soaked wood chips for flavor, makes everything taste better. only thing that would make this better is a cooled beer holder.
I have had this basic model for almost 19 years. I often tell folks it is one of the best purchases I have ever made. Although I use it for grilling, I mostly use it for smoking. I taught my son to make great barberque on it when he was just 10. Now I will buy one for him to use at his own home. If you do not know how to smoke...Buy this and learn.
I used the predecessor to the Webber Performer for 15 years. Never ever a problem. I once had to get a new lid because the wind blew it off the deck and bent it. It worked great from the day it was delivered - already put together - until the day I gave it away. This grill made the best Rib-Eye Steaks, Lamb Chops, and just about anything else my wife told me to cook on that grill.I found nothing to dislike. It was expensive 15 years ago at $[...] + Tax and $[...] to be put together and delivered; however, in retrospect, that was the best $[...] I have ever spent. We cooked on this grill in the middle of winter when I had to "Dig Out The Grill" before digging out my driveway.A terrific grill! Ours was Green. My wife has already told me to get a new one - in Green of course.