I can't say enough good things about my experience, thus far, with my Weber Spirit E310 LP grill. To list just a few:
1. Shipping was very fast ... arrived on my doorstep in about 36 hours from ordering
2. The boxing/packaging is a work of industrial art. VERY sturdily packaged and organized.
3. ALL parts of the grill are very sturdily made ... from the casters to the thermometer, you can feel how much better quality this is than the $199 box-store specials.
4. The hardware too is top-dollar stuff; all stainless and very beefy for the purpose
5. Even the dual-color knobs are really study and very attractive. I don't think I've ever admired a knob before.
6. The assembly instructions (all pictures; no words) were clear enough ... tho' as with most instructions, could use just a few improvements.
7. Once assembled and tested, it works FABULOUSLY. Quick to light; quick to heat, very even and controllable temps, can dial down to a nice low and consistent heat for slow-cooking.
While awaiting the shipment, I watched a couple of YouTube videos on how to assemble it, which were a big help to prepare for the assembly. One tip that I followed is to make sure to remove all of the small boxes of stuff from inside the cover while it's still in the big shipping box ... will save your back.
There are a lot of machine screws to screw in, so I will HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you use a good quality power screwdriver. There will be a torque setting that you should adjust to "good and tight" but not "way too tight" that you'll risk stripping them. On my Wilwaukee brand power screwdriver, that was 12 out of 14. By watching (and re-watching) the assembly videos up-front, unboxing and organizing the parts on the patio, and using the power screwdriver, I swear that I had this thing fully assembled in under 30 minutes. (The LP install and leak test took another ten.)
So far, I have TONS of wonderful things to say about this top-quality grill, and only two VERY MINOR suggestions for "further improvement":
1. As others have noted, I wish that the side tables were fold-down. Or at least one of them. I'd pay $20-ish extra for fold-town side tables.
2. The BBQ bottom body ought to have pre-drilled holes for mounting the rotisserie attachment motor on the left as well as right side. As it comes from the factory, the rotisserie motor mounts on the right side only.
I've bought at least five "box store" grills over my lifetime. By no means the cheapest $99 types, but pretty good, "higher end" ones in the $200-$300 range. And all five were in the trash within three or four years ... mostly due to heavy rusting of too-thin sheet metal used, due to heat and the salty Florida air. I finally sprung for this $500 Weber grill and see that it is WELL worth the extra cost. The cook area is all heavy cast aluminum that should last indefinitely. And I believe that every part is individually replaceable should rust eventually form. Hopefully this will turn out to be a ten-year grill, or more.
BTW, I also bought the Weber 7105 Grill Cover, the Weber 7614 Spirit 200/300 Series Rotisserie, and the Grill Light By Knight BBQ light. Each work well, and I've reviewed them separately.
| Brand | Weber |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 32"D x 52"W x 63"H |
| Special Feature | Porcelain-Enameled Lid, Tool Hooks, Stainless Steel Burners, Fuel Gauge, Porcelain-Enameled, Cast-Iron Cooking Grates, Warming Rack |
| Color | Black |
| Fuel Type | Gas |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Outdoor |
| Finish Type | Painted |
| Included Components | Grill |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Material | Procelain, Stainless Steel, Alloy Steel, Cast Iron |
| Model Name | SPIRIT E310 |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
| Installation Type | Free Standing |
| Voltage | 1 |
| Main Burner Count | 3 |
| Ash Bin | No |
| Charcoal Fuel Door | No |
| Cabinet Storage | No |
| Ash Catcher | No |
| Cleanup Tools Included | No |
| Has Backlit Knobs | No |
| Front Utility Shelf | No |
| Quick Start Ignition | No |
| Has Prep Space | Yes |
| Propane Tank Included | No |
| Foldable Side Shelves | No |
| Has Tool Hooks | Yes |
| Has Lid Thermometer | Yes |
| Has Flavorizer Bars | No |
| Has Cart | Yes |
| Has Infrared Burner | No |
| Cooking Zone Adjustment | No |
| Has Warming Rack | Yes |
| Cooking Zone Divider | No |
| Is Smart Grill | No |
| Has Sear Zone | No |
| Has Fuel Window | Yes |
| Temperature Monitoring | No |
| Has Vented Hood | No |
| Season Ready | No |
| Is Weather Resistant | No |
| Has Removable Cooking Grates | No |
| Has Charcoal Access Door | No |
| Has Rotisserie | No |
| Has Prep Table Extension | No |
| Manufacturer | Weber Stephen Products |
| Part Number | 46510001 |
| Item Weight | 116.8 pounds |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Item model number | 46510001 |
| Batteries | 1 AA batteries required. |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | 3 Burner |
| Style | Grill |
| Finish | Painted |
| Power Source | Liquid Propane |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | Porcelain-Enameled Lid, Tool Hooks, Stainless Steel Burners, Fuel Gauge, Porcelain-Enameled, Cast-Iron Cooking Grates, Warming Rack |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Battery Cell Type | Nickel-Iron |
| Warranty Description | 10 year |
