First use was 2 lbs of bacon, 1 pound followed by a 2nd pound, grease leaked all the way down into the cabinet below - not into the drip pan at all. It is way to heavy to be really used frequently. Maybe ok for pancakes or grilled cheese but not bacon or burgers as recommended inset up instructions.
The insert fits the whole grill space and would work well; however, it is very heavy and moving/storing it would be a chore. I returned it before using due to its weight. As of now there is no substitute for half its size.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from weber.comBy Consumer Care, Weber, January 30, 2025
Your feedback is important to us. We are sorry to hear about the difficulty you had lifting the griddle insert. Our Care Team will follow up to make sure this has been resolved. Please look for an outreach from us soon. Thank you!
Very unhappy. Takes FOREVER to heat up!!!! Would NOT recommend this at all. The paperwork says it is pre seasoned yet when you get it, you have to season it??? Very unhappy. Will be replacing it with a competitor griddle.
I like the griddle. I am disappointed in the item description "seasoned ready to use". The initial instructions recommend 2 more seasonings prior to cooking on it. Not what I expect from Weber. I own the 300, a Kettle Premium, and a Go Anywhere Premium.
I wish I never bought it. Only after receiving it I read the information that came with it and learned that you can’t use the searing heat while using the griddle. Very disappointed with weber.