THIS MODEL IS DISCONTINUED.
The 500 IR is a 3-Burner grill in Char-Broil’s Professional line. Available at Tru-Value and other independent retailers the 500 IR has heat indicators above each of the three stainless steel burners just like Char-Broil’s Commercial grills. Professional and Commercial lines also have similar IR cooking grate designs, except Professionals are porcelain coated cast iron, whereas Commercials are stainless steel. The cast iron grates lay directly on top of the radiant surface which consists of thin porcelain coated steel plates. They get very hot and radiate evenly across the surface. The plates have several small holes per square inch allowing combustion gases up and some drippings down, both good for flavor. Most drippings hit the plates and incinerate, adding more BBQ flavor to the meat. On older models, these radiant grate systems often corroded easily and had to be replaced. We have not tested the new Porcelain coated grates.
The 500 IR has battery powered ignition and a 13,000 BTUs flush lid side burner. Lightweight construction consisting of porcelain coated steel lid, black painted cart, double doors, control panel and facias and 430 stainless steel handles, side shelves and towel bar.
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