Reviews of Weber 2740301 Summit S-470 Propane Tuck-Away Rotisserie Grill

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A very hiqh-quality piece, this is my third or fourth Weber gas grill, not counting the several charcoal kettles I've had over the years. Quite heavy, much more than my Genesis model that it replaced. I read the reviews before purchasing and want to reinforce the need to buy the proper (and non-vented!) cover for this grill.

If you leave it uncovered in the rain, be prepared for a real mess. The grease collection system acts like its supposed to, funneling everything that falls through the grate into the drip pan including rain that gets in through all the vent holes above the burners. Even a moderate rain, 1/2 inch or less, will fill the drip pan to overflowing and the grease inside will float off the top and into the interior cabinet. Unpleasant and messy to clean up.

The cover you want is the Weber 7554 premium cover for the Summit 400-series.

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Ive had this grill for 6 months now and am happy to report all is well.

Very easy to set up. Maybe 20 minutes. Just connect the main pieces

Heats quickly and can get to around 750 F with all burners firing

Searing element works well

Night light is great after dusk. Just the right amount of light

Attracts finger sprints and dirt but to be expected from stainless steel

Infrared Rotisserie works well the first time I used it. Chicken was moist and golden brown

Had a problem with the rotisserie motor and one call to Weber had a new one at my front door in 2 days. They were great.

Happy and would buy again

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11/10 Update

I have had the grill for 1.5 yrs now and noticed that the paint on the sides of the hood started bubbling and peeling even though it has been constantly under the Weber cover since new. I called up customer support to tell them and within 1.5 minutes with her on the phone, she said they would send me out a new hood immedietly at no charge. I received it within 3 days. This company is incredible. All other companies should take note.

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I've just read a few reviews that echo what I'm about to report. I too have owned a Genesis for 12 years and loved it, that was a $500 grill and performed rain or shine flawlessly. Only when the legs started rusting out did I decide to splurge(after 12 years, this is justified!). I buy this s470 for more than three times what I paid for the Genesis and I can't leave it outdoors. I have beautiful brick pavers in my yard that were ruined because like others have reportedthe slightest rainfall floods the grease pan creating a disaster in the cabinet and whatever lies beneath.

The inability to stay outdoors is only one of many flaws this grill has.

I use the rotisserie often and on level ground, the shaft walks out of the motor drive after about a 1/2 hr of turning causing your chicken or whatever to burn on one side. I had to put bricks under the right wheels to prevent this, Another tip is to make a little tape flag and wrap it around the shaft so you can see from far away if the shaft walked out--AGAIN! The grooves on the shaft were designed too wide allowing lateral travel. P.O.S.

The burner knobs are wobbly from the factory, I thought it was just mine but when I went back to the store I saw that all summit knobs are wobbly-not exactly what I was was expecting for $1700.

Utensil Hooks are not even hooks but button like protusions that cause your tools to fall with the slightest bump, I'm using Weber's pro tools and the only thing than hangs on well is the cleaning brush that has a leather loop rather than the metal loops.

Why did Weber make this grill mostly stainless steel and neglect the cabinet? it had the potential to be a great grill.

I do like a few things about it:

-It can cook very evenly, Lighted knobs are an asset at night, wheels are beefy and ride well over a rough surface but tools are falling at the same time, It's a nice looking grill but what's the point if I have to cover it right after using it.

Overall, avoid this grill like the plauge until the fix it's obvious design flaws.

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I bought this to replace a older natural gas summit I had to let go when I sold my home. The qquality of steeel in the older unit was in my opinion superior. However this unit has several improvements. The burner ignition system is greatly improved. The utensil hooks don't interfer with the door opening. The rotisserie spit and forks have on board storage. The sear burner really works. This uniit burns much hotter than the old but this may be due to the propane fuel. Overall I would recommend this unit.

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This is a good grill but it is taking a while to get familiar with it. The box is not as air tight as my previous Weber so the smoker is not as effective. But I learned to turn off the left burner and the smoker works much better. I love the sear unit and the rotisserie. I also use a round basket to cook meats indirectly with the rotisserie.

I've had three Weber grills this size and style. The other two are still going strong with friends. The first one is about 20 years old. The one I just replaced is 15 years old. I don't think you can beat a Weber.

I do not like the stainless steel it is impossible to keep clean. I would not buy SS if the 470 features were available on another Weber grill the sear unit, the rotisserie and the smoker with its dedicated burner.

Delivery was great. They had a small van and backed in the driveway. The delivery man had it unloaded and ready to wheel anywhere. Assembly was easy once it was lifted from the delivery box it takes two to lift out of the box.