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The concept is great. I think there should’ve been more product development. For example, everything I read from the literature refers to a lid, even the metal label on the front panel says ‘remove the lid before lighting.’ Another issue could be the weight of the beastly griddle. Should I remove the griddle before lighting? That’s not clear. What is clear is that it’s so damn heavy, it’s a challenge to center it in the two front holes, especially if you move it before lighting. The flames are hot while you’re trying to place that heavy griddle in to the two tiny front holes. Getting that thing lined up is a bit of a challenge with the weight. I have to say lifting it at any time in general seems a bit dangerous, and I’m a pretty big guy. The other thing is the coating over the cast iron. How long will that last? The directions say to just clean with soap and water for years of use. I’ve been doing that and every time the burnt on stuff gets a little harder and harder to remove. I’m experimenting with ways to figure that out. Finally, I think is the heating. According to directions it says to "close lid" and preheat on medium. I did that and wow! That thing is ready to eviscerate anything close to it. So, I’m preheating on medium to almost low, and seasoning it when it’s just warming up, but this thing gets really hot. I do like the idea of the whole design and want to keep working with it. I do like the drip can and small grease hole. The large cooking surface is great! It’s clean and simple to light and use so far. I do think some kind of cover is needed. I’m trying to figure something out on that too, as I keep this monster on a table outside. This thing is not something to tote around. Perhaps if the griddle was a little lighter, maybe somewhere in the medium weight range would be safer (after a few beers you don’t want to accidentally drop that sucker). I also think a better, more focused set of directions clearly dedicated to this particular model with some real time tips on heating, cooking and cleaning would be super helpful. Still wondering is I need to season it? I realize the coating is just a cook and wash coating, but will that hold up without any type of seasoning, if possible? Would the product been better with just a regular nice cast iron griddle? I will stick with this grill until it becomes too much management in terms of cleaning or food begins to really start sticking to the surface. No tips offered on what utensils to use. Just using wooden spatulas to flip foods and scrape burned food. Not sure if I should have gone with the rolled steel top? Thanks, and I’d appreciate any feedback.

I had a "cast iron" gas grill and switched to the "stainless" gas NexGrill. In general, I liked the durability and density of the cast iron gas grill as it retained heat better and had 'wider' grids which helps with maintaining temperature when grilling multiple items(opening the cover often) and keeping items from "falling" through. But I do like the clean up and maintenance of the stainless from a durability standpoint. I come from a northern/colder climate; so this is something to keep in mind in my feedback.

It is okay, but won’t buy again. The heat tent rusted and fell apart after a year. One of the grill grates broke after the first use. The gas indicator stopped working after a few months. I bought this for the rotisserie feature. I used that three times, after that it started making funny sound and does not rotate evenly anymore. The screws all rusted.

The grill works, but the burners are not hot, and appear to be corroded and not burn the entire length the same. LIghter failed early. It has been stored in a covered area. None of these are made well so that is the three stars.

Unit came with defective thermometer. Called and they wanted me to pay (can't remember) a lot of money for shipping and handling. I passed. Unit should have hooks to hold tongs, etc.