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Weber 3780001 Genesis S-320 Propane Gas Grill, Stainless Steel | 
| Brand: Weber
Category: Lawn & Patio
List Price: $999.00
Buy New: $835.30
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Seller: ANTOnline
Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 812
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 170
Dimensions (in): 0.4 x 0.3 x 0.3
Warranty: Varies
MPN: 3780001
Model: 3780001
UPC: 077924068171
EAN: 0077924068171
ASIN: B000OBMWT2
Release Date: March 1, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 3-burner outdoor propane grill; 42,000 Btu's; 637 inches total cooking area | | • | 507 square inches cooking area; 130 square inches warming rack | | • | Fully enclosed stainless steel cart; 7mm diameter stainless steel rod cooking grates | | • | 12,000 Btu input flush-mount side burner. Requires assembly. | | • | 2 heavy-duty front locking casters and 2 heavy-duty back swivel casters |
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Product Description
Total cooking area of 637 sq. in. with the primary cooking area being 507 sq. in. and the warming rack area being 130 sq. in. 3 stainless steel burners, (2) 7mm stainless steel rod cooking grates along with stainless steel flavorizer bars. 42,000 BTU per hour input main burner with a 12,000 BTU per hour input flush mounted side burner. Electronic crossover ignition system. Stainless steel shroud with center mounted thermometer and black painted end caps. Stainless steel work surface, enclosed cart with stainless steel doors and stainless steel handles accent color painted side and rear panels. Accent colored painted steel frame. 6 tool hooks, 2 heavy duty front locking swivel casters and 2 heavy duty back swivel casters. Enclosed tank storage area and precision fuel gauge (LP models only, tank not included). Limited warranty. Dimensions with lid open are 64.5 H. x 60 W. x 30 D.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 34
 Genesis S-320 ; a gem ... May 14, 2007
C. Lipton
72 out of 73 found this review helpful
The reason I bought this bbq was 1) it was rated the best bbq between $500 and $1000 by most all rating bureau's, 2) it uses high quality 302 s/s, 3) has s/s cooking racks which to me are easier to clean, 4) its a very pretty bbq, and 5) it's a Weber, made in the US. The E-320, with colored panels, in my opinon, isn't as nice looking as the s/s unit.
I bought this bbq from Amazon about 10 days ago. It was shipped for free via Eagle Transportation. I think Amazon realized large items shipped UPS were arriving damaged. At least the few large items I previously ordered and shipped UPS arrived that way. The shipping estimate was 10-14 days with the free option. Four days after I saw that the item was shipped I received a call from Eagle's Los Angeles depot asking me when I wanted it delivered. I couldn't believe that ! I told them the next day. They gave me a time frame, 10-1, asking if that was agreeable. At 11 Eagle arrived, off loaded my bbq in one huge box and asked where I wanted it. The box was completely intact and undamaged. I've never encountered that kind of service from any carrier. Cudos to Amazon on choosing this shipper.
Now, the bbq. Weber's Genesis S-320 LP. I'm a very handy guy with a garage full of tools. I unpacked all the parts and had them spread out on a blanket so I wouldn't scratch them on the cement floor. Everyone's greatest dread is the assembly instructions usually done in a foreign country and poorly translated in to English. But, since Weber is made in the USA, I found the step by step numbered instructions very easy to follow. All the little screws, washers, and bolts were nicely packaged and oh my goodness... they were all there. There were no shortages of any parts. One or two extras in a package would have been nice since I usually drop one of something and lose it somewhere under a bench in the garage. Anyway, the bbq went together effortlessly. I had my propane tank filled and used the weight hanger inside the stand which showed the tank was full. Another nice touch.
Now for the good part; using it. I did that tonight for the first time on Mother's Day. I thought that was appropriate. Anyway, I made cheesburgers - one of my most favorite bbq foods. I read the instructions on how Weber thought hamburgers should be cooked; medium heat with the lid down. They recommend always keeping hte lid down to cook and only opening it to turn the food or check to see if it's done. I also used the side burner just because... it's there. I've never had a bbq with a side burner and found it handy but a space hog. The bbq did what it is intended to do very well. It cooked my burgers in record time with the lid down. We also cooked corn on the cob wrapped in tin foil in the grill at the same time. Everything turned out great.
Now, my trivial gripes. The right side table has all the controls. That only leaves a very small amount of space between the control knobs and the bbq as a useable work area. One should be careful placing items in that area because being so close to the bbq it does tend to get a bit warm. I don't know why Weber couldn't put the controls on the front of the bbq leaving two nice sized working platforms. I found that a bit irritating especially when I used the left side burner. I had no place to set down plates, platters, etc. I had to pull up another small table. I don't know how often I'll actually use the side burner. If I don't use it ofen which I probably won't then it's really not an issue.
Did I say gripes? Well that's all I can think of. Overall, I'm very happy with the Weber Genesis S-320. I like it, alot. Would I buy it again if I only wanted to spend around $750?? You bet ! I can see why it's rated highly in all the reviews. And, you get Webers great guarantee and customer service. Go for it...you won't be disappointed.
If you have any questions, feel free to email me at: chuxter31@roadrunner.com
stop wondering --- just buy it. May 15, 2008
Me (Chicago, IL USA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I did a ton of research before buying this. Outstanding grill. DEFINITELY worth the price. You can get cheaper grills at the local box store, but they will not come close to this one.
- Solid construction
- well engineered and manufactured
- even heating / easy to control heat / gets very hot
- propane scale/guage is a nice plus (give you an idea how much LP you have left).
- will last forever
If you're comparing this to the E320, there's more to the difference than just the stainless outside. The internal parts are also different (7mm solid stainless grate, stainless flavorizer bars...). The difference is worth the price. It is possible to get the good internal stuff with the enamel exterior (black, green, blue, copper) if you buy the EP-320, which I believe is only sold by Ace Hardare and similar stores. The E-320, which is sold at all the box stores is inferior to both the EP-320 and S-320.
Bottom line -- you can't go wrong with a Weber Genesis. I recommend the EP-320 or S-320 if it fits your budget. Otherwise, you're still getting a good grill with the E-320.
About Weber: these guys are professionals. I called with a questions and A PERSON answered the phone. She was very patient and helpful. The packaging, instructions, and assemply exceeded all expectations. It was actually a pleasure to unpack and put together compared to anything else I've ever purchased. I also recommend Weber accessories -- much better than any other brand I've purchased.
I bought it from Amazon and it arrived quickly. the shipping company called me to arrange delivery, and I recieved it a couple days later. They placed the big, heavy box where I asked (in a detached garage behind my house). A little damage to the box during shipping, but the grill was fine.
I can't say enough to endorse this grill. You will not regret the purchase.
Another winner from Webber July 31, 2008
Dennis (New York)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
After having an original, black Webber Genesis for 19 years, albeit with a few new grills and flavorizor bars from HomeDepot along the way, it was looking pretty shabby. Finally, time to upgrade, although this meant that my family would no longer be too embarassed by the old Webber to invite anyone over, still it was the right choice and once again friends and family grace our deck and smile at the new shiny grill while munching food grilled to absolute perfection.
Since I learned how to grill steaks to perfection using the Webber HHH then MOM technique, I did not want to start over with another grill brand.
The solid s/s grills themselves are very nice, strong, easy to scrape and brush clean w/o ceramic to deal with. The overall look of s/s is very upscale w/o getting into the thousands of $ with Viking, Wolf, etc. Who needs an infared element? Well, not me anyhow.
I could not be happier about how the grill works, looks, has some storage w/doors under the grill, and cleans-up after use.
Here are some things to know in advance (as you still buy this grill anyway.)
1) The side burner model vs. the no side burner model. I would probably buy the model w/o it if I had to replace the unit today. It works great, but I don't use it much. I suppose that if the grill was far from the kitchen (where it is usually easier to steam corn - or whatever - it would be valuable enough to justify the +$50. But what I really don't like is that the s/s flip-up cover for the side burner, though sturdy enough so far, gives me pause about putting anything more than a couple of pounds on it out of concern that it will bend or otherwise distort. Remember my life expectancy for a Webber is officially 19 years.
2) This time, I bought the Webber cover. It has a section of mesh directly above each of the side extensions (i.e., one over the right side w/the three controls and one over the left side w/the side burner.) Why I would prefer to have rain water get into my grill when I paid +$50 for a rain cover is a mystery to me. I understand that some ventalation is desirable, but still. I didn't see any flaps or covers for the mesh; I may take matters into my own hands.
3) The catch pan underneath the grill, where the cooking drippings fall through the grill, keeps filling-up with rain water - with the aforementioned cover on or off. This is the most annoying thing about the grill because it is impossible to remove the catch pan w/o spilling some of the water, not to mention the ugly stuff that the pan is intended to catch, when removing it to empty. UUUUUGGGHHHH!
Back on the positive side, the ugly blue-tan-purple scorching mark at and above the handle area on the lower front of the splendid s/s lid was pretty easily removed with Cape Cod silver cleaner (wads of cotton impregnated with cleaner. These very unsightly scorched areas were caused when my son wanted to leave the grill on for a few minutes to burn off residue after he'd finished grilling. He forgot all about it and it burned through the night until the gas was depleated. In his defense, we were well into that evening's wine tasting by that time. So, some propane was wasted, but the Webber was not. Oh, and also, the house was not consumed in a fire ball, which I consider a plus. No scorching appears during normal use.
I'd buy it again - probably in about 19 years.
6 Month Update:
The grill is still great and I would still buy it again. The cover is still poorly designed, still lets rain water in and the drip pan still fills it to the brim with water making an ugly mess that fills the drip pan such that when I try to remove it, some disgusting (Petry Dish quality dusgusting) stuff still spills.
I called Webber this (Sunday) morning ang quickly got Tammy on the phone (impressively fast customer service.) I explained my problem and Tammy told me that the idea of the open mesh areas of the cover is for ventalation, and that some water will get on the 3 controls and the side burner cover, and it can be easily wiped-up. This is true, it can.
But as to the problem of water getting into the drip pan, she told me that the drip is supposed to be emptied after each use. This is reduculous. There I am, grilling steaks to perfection and wanting them to get on the table as quickly as possible, I am supposed to empty the drip pan? I think not.
Maybe I should line the nice aluminum Webber Drip Pan Liners with aluminum foil (I realy can't bring muself to throw out one of Webber's kind-of expensive pan liners each grilling) to make it easier to clean. But the rain water getting into the drip pan after each rain, regardless of whether the grill cover is on or off remains an annoyance. I never had this priblem with my old Webber.
I still really recommend this gril - especially if you place it on a covered deck. Since this review is of the S-320 Genesis grill, it gets 5 stars. Were this a review of the S-320 cover, it would be 1 star.
Weber Genesis - Wow April 1, 2008
Grill Meister (Memphis, TN)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I researched long and hard for a grill. I checked Consumer magazines, read reviews and testimonials, and visited local retailers as well as the big box stores. But I decided to go for it and I couldn't be happier. Delivery was a breeze. While I was putting it together, (which only took a couple of hours) I was impressed with the way it was engineered and the quality of the components. Any doubt I may have had was completely eliminated after cooking on it. Everything turned out perfect. I am also very impressed with the availability of parts and accessories. I ordered the handle light and the smoker box and both work very well. Only thing I am not too happy about is that the knobs are located on the side tray. Please, Weber, put them on the front so we can use the side tray. Either that, or give us some folding trays like some of the older models. Other than that, it is a great product.
Best Grill In This Price Range, Period!!!! July 3, 2008
Mikey Wigglebutt (Salt Lake City, Utah)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
While I do agree with Michael B's observation that the instructions for assembly are horrible, it really isn't very difficult to assemble,.. it just takes a lot of time!!! An addition to that comment, We were very impressed by how well this grill is put together! Steel, aluminum and stainless steel!! Very nice!!
Also agree the handle gets pretty hot when left on 'high' for long periods of time, but the temperature is still well within acceptable ranges for your hands, .. just a bit uncomfortable. Don't know about the other models and if their handles are stainless like the S-320's.
ALWAYS preheat on HIGH for at least 15 minutes,..to get the Flavorizer Bars real hot!!, .. everything after that is AMAZING!!! WARNING - Your food will cook much quicker than you are used to on ANY other grill!!! Weber is famous for the efficiency of their grills!!!
Best even cooking grill ever owned and to top it all off,... best warranty for parts!!,.. 5, 10, or 25 years, yes, 25 YEARS, depending on the part!!! This thing is made solid, and in the USA, for those of you who care about that, and will last at a minimum 10 years, probably more like 15-20 years!
This is probably the best LOOKING, best COOKING, best MADE, best GRILL in this price range. I know some of you will be hard pressed to spend 700-900 buck for a grill with only 42000 btus,.. 36000 without the side burner,.. but trust me, and the people on this review site, this grill cooks better than cheaper grills with twice the btu's. It's not about the btu's, its about how efficient the grill is, and Weber's are VERY efficient!! Trust the reviews,.. buy this grill! Also, less btu's = less fuel used = less trips to replace the tank!!! You will LOVE this grill!! I DO!!!
We got the grill last Saturday and have cooked on it everyday since with fantastic results each and every time!!!
BEST 850 Bucks ever spent!!! BUY IT!!
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