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(More customer reviews)Well, I have owned the four burner Quantum for one year now. I purchased it at Lowes for $450.00 It's held up well, however, some shock adjustment was necessary, especially after the first few rains that it survived. It's kept covered, so I was in shock to see that the grates completely rusted after about a month on non-use and a few rain storms. However, the rust was only superficial, and cleaned off easily. All of the other exterior stainless steel does indeed stain if not kept relatively clean. Also, keep in mind that the tops of the side work tables and the cabinet base are not stainless steel, just painted with silver paint. While those surfaces have not rusted, any grease splatter left on the paint will permanently stain it. The thermometer on the hood was immediately rendered mostly useless by overnight dew after one nice summer night that the grill was not covered up. It still registers the last 1/3rd of the scale, but it's stuck 2/3rds of the way. Much of the silkscreened black printing, especially the safety instructions, on the bullnose of the grill have started to wipe off. There is some slight pitting of the chrome handle mounts on the lid, but no actual rust.
Regarding the performance. I almost NEVER clean the grates. It performs well even with stuff on the perforated infrared panel. I normally just preheat the grill for about 15 to 20 minutes, and most of what ever was previously there turns to ash. It still sears steaks beautifully after one year.
I made sure to contact Char-Broil within the warranty period to get replacement parts for ALL of the grates, the thermometer, and the lid handle. I should have also asked for a bullnose with readable silkscreening. So far the gill has performed very well. With regular cleaning and maintenance, the original grates will probably not rust through if they are regularly used. If the grill is not regularly used, the grates, and firebox will quickly rust away, probably within three to four years. However, with replacement parts, this grill should be serviceable for at least five to seven years. And, it will probably look reasonably good after that time.
It's not a "high-end" multi thousand dollar Stainless Steel grill that will become a family heirloom. For the $450 that I paid, including the in-warranty replacement parts received, it should last a reasonable amount of time, while still having the clean appearance of a Stainless Steel grill! But most importantly, it really does perform just as well as the multi thousand dollar grills. I have used Viking, DCS, Dynasty, and Ducane grills and this Char-Broil can do anything they can, (but it reaches searing temperature much faster and with better results)!
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Char-Broil 463271309 M580 Quantum 4-Burner Infrared Gas GrillA welcome addition to any back deck or patio, this powerful gas grill provides an array of convenient features for successful outdoor cooking. The unit supplies four burners that deliver up to 42,000 BTUs of heat, and its award-winning Quantum Infrared grates ensure excellent results while completely eliminating flare-ups. Each burner comes with its own temperature gauge located above the control knob that reads the heat at grate level for accuracy. Whether gathering with friends or the whole family, the unit offers a generous 780 square inches of total cooking space. Its 580-square-inch main cooking area accommodates anything from hot dogs and hamburgers to steaks, veggie shish kabobs, and slabs of fresh pineapple, while the 200-square-inch upper warming rack comes in handy for keeping hamburger buns toasted or cooked food warm until it's ready to be served. The versatile grill also allows for adding wood chips directly on to the cooking grates for deliciously smoky results, plus it comes with a flush-mounted 13,000-BTU side burner for preparing side dishes quickly and efficiently. The Outdoor Stovetop side burner can also be used with the Stovetop Griddle accessory (sold separately) for making pancakes, eggs, and more. Other highlights include Surefire electronic ignition for easy start-ups, durable stainless- and painted-steel construction, and a dual fuel-source design that easily converts to natural gas with a conversion kit (sold separately). Fully assembled, the gas grill measures 59-1/4 by 22 by 46 inches.
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