Replaced our 36" Blackstone with the new and pricey Traeger Flatrock. So any positives and negatives are solely in comparison to that. Also, I ordered it from Ace. They offer free delivery and assembly to which my back was grateful for. So I can't speak to that part of it.
Likes:
Hinged lid fits nicely. Clam shell type that completely encapsulates the cooktop.
Very sturdy. Side shelves are rated at 50lbs.
Side shelves are huge and fold down.
Even heat throughout cooktop.
Indicator lights above the knobs that light up when the burners are lit. You don't have to try and get an awkward visual.
All 4 casters swivel.
Dislikes:
Lid does not lift up a full 90 degrees. In my case it creates a fairly wide shadow (see pic below).
Large handle slots in the side walls of the cooktop. The wife likes to use the sidewalls to gather up food. Allows oil to escape much more easily.
No convenient or built in way to level the cooktop. Mine sits on pavers. Had to shim the casters.
Propane tank bracket slides forward and aft. Once the tank is mounted against the curved portion, the side of the bracket wants to pop out of location.
The LEDs for measuring the tank weight are way too bright. Nitpicking here as once you start cooking you don't even notice them.
Location of the power switch and 9V battery are on the very back. If you don't have the space to be able to get all the way around the grill, it would be difficult for most to reach. I can reach it, but only after everything has cooled.
Note:
You don't have to plug it in to use. If you install a 9V battery, that will power the igniter only. After calibrating the tank weight, I did power off the switch and turn it back on. It did remember the tank calibration. This was done before I installed the battery.
On to the results. First was breakfast burritos and then smashburgers. I must apologize though. I didn't get a money shot of the bacon. That was the first thing that went on. I have no excuse as the wife did all of that cook. I just stupidly gawked and drooled. A real knuckle dragging, mouth breathing moment. A whole pack of glorious bacon!
Hash browns and chorizo:
Everything combined: Bacon, hash browns, chorizo and eggs.
And of course, cheese.
Smashburgers: (notice the shadow from the lid not sitting vertical)
Bright ass LEDs!
Overall we're very happy with this griddle. Super well built and fantastic performance. Is it overpriced? Probably, but compared to my Blackstone it's 5x the grill. If anyone has any questions or would like more particulars I'd be happy to oblige.
Likes:
Hinged lid fits nicely. Clam shell type that completely encapsulates the cooktop.
Very sturdy. Side shelves are rated at 50lbs.
Side shelves are huge and fold down.
Even heat throughout cooktop.
Indicator lights above the knobs that light up when the burners are lit. You don't have to try and get an awkward visual.
All 4 casters swivel.
Dislikes:
Lid does not lift up a full 90 degrees. In my case it creates a fairly wide shadow (see pic below).
Large handle slots in the side walls of the cooktop. The wife likes to use the sidewalls to gather up food. Allows oil to escape much more easily.
No convenient or built in way to level the cooktop. Mine sits on pavers. Had to shim the casters.
Propane tank bracket slides forward and aft. Once the tank is mounted against the curved portion, the side of the bracket wants to pop out of location.
The LEDs for measuring the tank weight are way too bright. Nitpicking here as once you start cooking you don't even notice them.
Location of the power switch and 9V battery are on the very back. If you don't have the space to be able to get all the way around the grill, it would be difficult for most to reach. I can reach it, but only after everything has cooled.
Note:
You don't have to plug it in to use. If you install a 9V battery, that will power the igniter only. After calibrating the tank weight, I did power off the switch and turn it back on. It did remember the tank calibration. This was done before I installed the battery.
On to the results. First was breakfast burritos and then smashburgers. I must apologize though. I didn't get a money shot of the bacon. That was the first thing that went on. I have no excuse as the wife did all of that cook. I just stupidly gawked and drooled. A real knuckle dragging, mouth breathing moment. A whole pack of glorious bacon!
Hash browns and chorizo:
Everything combined: Bacon, hash browns, chorizo and eggs.
And of course, cheese.
Smashburgers: (notice the shadow from the lid not sitting vertical)
Bright ass LEDs!
Overall we're very happy with this griddle. Super well built and fantastic performance. Is it overpriced? Probably, but compared to my Blackstone it's 5x the grill. If anyone has any questions or would like more particulars I'd be happy to oblige.
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