Features

• Tilt tank feature simplifies loading; all parts covered by Char-Broil warranty
• Patented VersaFlame cooking system; uses liquid propane (LP tank not included)
• Porcelain-wire grates for even, nonstick cooking; cast-iron griddle
• Uses 3 burners; electronic ignition for sure-fire start every time
• Large, stainless-steel handle for easy opening; bonus storage shelf

Features

• Push button ignitor, heat indicator, full front panel, and porcelain cooking grates
• No tools required. Grill assembles in minutes
• Versaflame 36,000 BTU cooking system with 3 Stainless Steel burners and SmokerTents
• 645 sq. in. of cooking space insures space for all your barbeque needs
• Front condiment basket and bonus sideshelf for all of your special sauces and seasonings

Reviews (2)

Great Grill!
Great grill that goes both ways... Nice and big, very even heating. Have used it for about 2 weeks straight! Not one problem.

Don't buy unless your homeowners insurance is paid up...
First, the good news:
While this grill was not trivial to assemble, CharBroil did helpfully include a large sheet of white paper to set the tiny parts on, so they do not fall in between your deck boards. Quite a nice, thoughtful touch.

After assembly, I hauled the included tank to the gas station, and had them fill 'er up. I performed all the required leak tests when getting home, but did not use it for a couple of weeks.

Yesterday, I fired it up for the first time and started letting it preheat. That went just fine. I then went inside to start getting out the hot dogs I wanted to grill. After a couple of minutes, my wife came to inform me that the grill was smoking and flames were poofing out the side. I figure this is just finish smoking some, and she is overreacting. My mistake. I get there just in time to watch a jet of Liquid Propane shoot out of the side of the regulator assembly that attaches to the tank. I of course immediately shut off the burners, scooted the grill to the other side of the deck and shut the tank valve while I waited for the puddle of explosive propane to boil off. Quite an exciting few seconds. I can only imagine what would have happened if the leak was pointed at the hot bottom of the grill instead of the ground.

What I figured happened is that the regulator seals were good enough to seal at room temperature. However, when the regulator was chilled by the actual flow of propane (something that does not happen in a static leak test), the metal contracted, the rubber lost elasticity, and the seals failed catastrophically. Think Challenger.

While this defect may have been a random fluke, I will definately have the fire extinguisher handy when I have the replacement part in hand. If that leaks too, back to the hardware store it goes.

UPDATE:
The replacement part leaked too. CharBroil then told me that oops, it must be that my tank is overfilled. I had it weighed, and nope, that wasn't it either. When they told me I must have a defective tank, I gave up on CharBroil trying to fix it. Too many guesses for me. This was after several weeks of trying in vain to get a callback. Luckily [the store] took it back over two months after I bought it without a hassle.

As a side note, as I was disassembling it to fit in my brother's SUV for the trip back to the store, I noticed that several parts were already rusting after only 2 1/2 months, all of it under a grill cover. What an unmitigated piece of junk, backed by truly pathetic service. ... Read more

Amazon.com

This versatile grill/smoker in one is ideal for the grill master who likes to cook entire meals--or even every meal--on the grill. The Big Easy works as a gas grill, operating at 36,000 BTU to heat the three stainless-steel VersaFlame burners evenly for perfectly cooked meals. The porcelain-coated cast-iron cooking surface enables you to cook just about anything on this grill. The Big Easy’s grates are perfect for traditionally grilled meats, such as chicken, steaks, or hamburgers. A two-sided removable griddle fixes pancakes and eggs on its smooth side that taste like they’re right from the campground, while the opposite ridged side is ideal for grilling peppers, onions, or other veggies. Additionally, The Big Easy has a cast-iron deep dish that makes great stir-fried or deep-fried foods on the grill. A flush-mounted side burner, operating on 8,000 BTU, heats up baked beans or other side dishes from your cast-iron deep dish without taking up valuable grilling space. After grilling, all cooking surfaces are easy to clean for the next cookout. When you’re ready to prepare smoked foods on your grill, simply fill the SmokerTents that are protecting the burners with wood chips and you’re ready to go. This cooker’s large hood can accommodate a big ham or even a Thanksgiving turkey to feed a crowd so there are no limitations to what you can smoke. The Big Easy has a condiment basket for holding all your extras, and an additional weather-resistant side shelf for holding plates of food or grilling tools. The Big Easy sets up in just minutes and comes with its own gas tank, which is easy to replace with the grill’s unique Tilt Tank feature. Char-Broil provides a lifetime warranty on The Big Easy’s cast-aluminum top and bottom, a five-year warranty on the burner system, and a one-year warranty on all other parts. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

Features

• Includes cast iron deep dish for making side dishes and an 8,000 BTU SureFire sideburner
• No tools required for assembly in minutes
• Patented smoker tents mean it cooks as grill and a smoker
• 36,000 BTU cooking system with 3 stainless burners insures even grilling
• Front condiment basket and bonus sideshelf