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Brand: Weber
Category: Lawn & Patio

List Price: ~~$349.00~~
Buy New: $289.08
You Save: $59.92 (17%)

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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

139 reviews
Sales Rank: 1634

Color: Black
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 87
Dimensions (in): 39 x 28.5 x 20
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.

MPN: 841001
Model: 841001
UPC: 077924057007
EAN: 0077924057007
ASIN: B000659KDM

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:

•	Combines flavor of charcoal grilling with convenience of gas
•	Robot-welded steel cart; rust-resistant, porcelain-enameled steel bowl and lid
•	Propane gas ignition for easy start-up
•	Includes stainless steel One-Touch cleaning system; removable ash catcher
•	Measures 40 by 50-1/4 by 28-1/2 inches; 22-1/2 inch cooking surface

Accessories:

•	Weber 8701 Premium Grill Cover Fits Performer Series
•	Weber 18600 3-Piece Stainless-Steel Barbecue Tool Set
•	Weber Style 32908 Professional-Grade Barbecue Beeper Digital Thermometer
•	Weber 1647 18-Inch Grill Brush
•	Weber 72801 Replacement Charcoal Grates

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
- Black color - Touch-N-Go gas ignition system - Two Char-Basket charcoal fuel holders - Weather-protected Char Bin storage container - Heavy-duty, plated-steel, hinged cooking grate

Amazon.com Review
Many outdoor chefs swear by charcoal for the smoky, old-school flavor it lends to meat--but no one likes the mess or the hassle of starting the coals, or the chemical aftertaste that lighter fluid can leave. The Performer's Touch-n-Go ignition system uses liquid propane to light charcoal briquets with just the touch of a button. Once the coals are white-hot, you're ready to cook. Even cleaning up afterwards won't get your hands dirty, thanks to Weber's patented One-Touch cleaning system--a simple sweep of a lever pushes ashes into a removable catch pan for quick and easy disposal.

The Performer's exceptionally-durable construction includes a rust-resistant, porcelain-enameled steel bowl and lid. Heavy-duty, hinged grates made from plated steel offer easy access to the classic kettle-shaped bowl when it's time to add briquets to the fire. A dual-purpose thermometer allows cooks to monitor the temperature inside the grill, then removes to test meat for doneness. A Tuck-Away holder holds the lid conveniently out of the way plus provides a windscreen for lighting. Rugged, weather-resistant wheels are crack-proof in the most extreme temperatures and allow easy transport, while locking casters prevent the grill from rolling while you cook. Rust-free aluminum vents adjust to provide perfect airflow in changing conditions. An integrated storage container keeps up to 20 pounds of charcoal dry and within reach, and the granite-look Thermoset work surface provides a handy place to store marinades and sauces while you cook.

Also included are welded steel charcoal fuel holders that facilitate cooking with direct or indirect heat as well as a five-pound liquid propane tank. The assembled unit measures 40 by 50-1/4 by 28-1/2 inches, with a 22-1/2 inch cooking surface. Bowl, handles, lid, and One-Touch cleaning system are covered by a 10-year warranty; cooking grate and charcoal baskets have a 1-year warranty; and the burner assembly, hose, test valve, and regulator have a 3-year guarantee. Weber grills are made in the USA. --Mary Park

Customer Reviews: Read 134 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Best grill I've owned! April 27, 2008
Everything about this grill I like! First Amazon got the grill to me in just two days and I was only charged 1 cent shipping. The grill is actually the same price everywhere but I saved taxes on the purchase. Assembly was quick and simple and all parts were there. Grilling on the Performer could not be better. The taste of charcoal and wood chips with the ease of starting with propane. A quick shot of gas for about 7 or 8 minutes then letting the coals get up to temp in about 10 more minutes is all it takes to give you a fire that will lend great results. The hinged grate is nice to have so you can add charcoal or wood chips without taking all the food off the grill. The thermometer is helpful, so you can regulate how hot the fire is by opening or closing the air vents. I was surprised an item that the Performer had that I had never used before is a very nice feature. The triangular charcoal holders are easy to use and I think they make the fire last longer than just spreading the coals in the bottom of the grill.

I would definately buy this grill again. I have always liked a charcoaled meal better than gas grilled but the gas was so handy. Now I have exactly what I want in just one grill.

5 out of 5 stars

Love It! April 24, 2008
My Weber charcoal grill is just what we have been looking for over the past year! We have a gas grill that we use by the pool, but wanted something different for the "other side" of the house on the deck! This fit the bill! Love the ease of lighting w/the gas start and I had forgotten what great taste charcoal give food! Just love it.

5 out of 5 stars

Best grill I ever bought! April 15, 2008
I've made a few dumb purchases in my life... This was absolutely NOT one of them. I love cooking on this thing. If you already love Weber Kettle grills, then this is a must have. It has everything that the Kettle was lacking to be perfect. The counter top, the lid holder, the gas igniter, and the charcoal bin are all welcomed additions to an already amazing grill. Do yourself a favor and buy this thing. It costs a little more but if you love grilling, what's a couple hundred dollars.

5 out of 5 stars

Cave Man Meets the Jet Set April 8, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

When my tired old gas grill suffered yet another element burn-through, I gutted its plumbing and made an improvised charcoal fire in it just to get by while I looked for a replacement. This workaround reminded me why I never should have left charcoal in the first place. I just never got used to blue flames and stainless steel, regardless of the pickup in time savings I was getting. I decided that I needed to go back to charcoal.

The Weber Performer is a hybrid. It gets the coals going with a propane igniter. Looks like a Rube Goldberg approach at first, but now it seems like the only logical way to go. The frame integrates into the sides of the kettle with 4 substantial screws (all screws are stainless, as far as I can tell). That, plus a crossmember at each end of the frame make it a solid unit. Besides gas ignition via a small, non-refillable lantern-sized propane tank, this thing has every available upgrade; hinged cooking grate, moveable charcoal fire bins for indirect cooking, temp gauge, lid side-holder, ash-swiper, onboard 30-lb charcoal storage, and a huge table on the side; you name it, it's there. Assembly is easy; 45 minutes.

Startup is flawless. 5 minutes of torch-time, then turn off the gas and let the coals take over. I was amazed to see the temp gauge move nearly in realtime between 350 and 550 degrees as I opened and closed top and bottom vents (lump charcoal burns hot!). I could literally cover 200 degrees of range in just a minute or so. Unbelievable. But having owned the Stone-Age version of the Weber Kettle Grill before, I already knew this to be true. Still, it is pretty cool to watch.

To be fair, there are some negatives, but not many. The clear plastic door over the igniter switch and control knob feels a bit flimsy. And it sounds like I'm scratching the finish on the kettle lid every time I set it in the side-holder, though I see no signs of "trading paint" yet. The rear wheels may be plenty solid, but they look like someone swiped them from my kid's old toy chest, while the other two could've been from someone's office chair. I'll probably take all four wheels off and come up with some type of permanent mount, because this thing is staying right where it is---for good.

Perhaps the biggest negative may actually be a positive in disguise. Since it takes roughly 20 minutes to be grillin and chillin, it means you'll have about double the wait of a typical gas grill; maybe more. But for me, half the fun of cooking out is the wait itself. While I'm keeping a casual eye on the coals, I can hang out for awhile by the pool, watch the clouds roll by, try to get a peek at the corn snake coiled under the junipers without getting nailed, and maybe even take in an adult beverage or two at the same time.

This is the only civilized way to be a caveman.

5 out of 5 stars

Charcoal with gas convenience April 6, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I barbeque frequently. I had a pair of gas BBQs in this price range, and both times, I got wasps in the venturis. It's a real pain to go out and check your meal, and find flames shooting out on the gas tank. I also got sick of running out of propane, which really is only one step up from swamp gas.

More important, I missed the charcoal flavor from my labor-intensive classic Weber.

The Weber performer is easier than gas. Period. I leave the vents open when I'm done, and when I want to use it, I flip a lever, dumping the ashes into a convenient pot-like removeable receptacle. I only need to dump the receptacle about every fifth use. I remove the grate, put charcoal in the handy charcoal holders, put them in the middle, replace the grate, and turn on the propane starter for 5 minutes. I turn off the propane, wait another 10 minutes, then scrub the grate a bit with a ball of aluminum foil, and finish with a paper towel. I put the charcoal where I want it, and I'm ready to cook. The lid thermometer (removeable to stick in the meat) works, and is still readable after 2 years of frequent use.

I've had a lot of practice, and I'm a student of BBQ, but I swear that I have not cooked anything on this BBQ that isn't great. We're talking turkeys, briskets, and ribs.

Smoking is easy. It's the oak smoke that give a BBQ its flavor. You can enhance this with soaked (20 minutes, hot water) wood chips. Just put them on the coals, and cover for 20 minutes. Oak gives that charcoal barbeque taste, alder is great for fish and teryaki, mesquite does chicken, pork, shrimp, or practically anything, and I reserve hickory, the classic smoke flavor, for ribs. The folks in Lynchburg sell chips of Jack Daniels' kegs, and they are wonderful too.

You'll find that the only maintainance you have to do is to knock ashes off the lid every few uses so that they don't fall on the food, and scrape ashes off the propane nozzle and charcoal grate every 8 uses or so.

I usually cook for 2-4 people, who eat like pigs, and the size is just right for that. For a crowd, a more traditional smoker servers better, but the labor maintaining the cast iron and cleaning up the ashes is much more painful.

Did I mention the charcoal bin that holds a 20# bag of charcoal with room for what's left of the old bag? It swings out, and keeps the charcoal dry in a monsoon. The finish on a Weber will last until you tire of it, and even the plastic work surface, much larger than anything you'll find on a gas grill, cleans easily with detergent and water. More powerful cleaners are less effective. I don't know why.

I suppose I should state a negative, or you'll think I work for Weber. The grate height isn't adjustable, so fast-cooking steak is a challenge. I move the charcoal holders under the meat, use a lot of charcoal, and watch it close for the six minutes it takes. You can deal with flare-ups using the lid and lid vents. A spray bottle of water helps too. The grate height works well for longer cooking items or items that don't need so much heat, and there's plenty of room and the appropriate lid to use indirect heat, great for poultry, fish, and longer cooking large beef and pork cuts.

So if you want the taste of charcoal, easy smoking, and the convenience of gas, this is the product to buy. Fact is, gas is much more work. I team my Performer with a Weber wireless thermometer, and I only check a turkey about once every 45 minutes.

Amazing, until you consider who makes it.

I really want the rotisserie option.

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