The Best Weber Genesis 7818

9 mm diameter stainless-steel rod cooking grates retain heat evenly and create delicious sear marks. (Model E-420 shown) view larger

10,600 BTU-per-hour sear burner steps up the heat on demand for searing. (Model E-470 shown) view larger

LED tank scale–check the fuel status with a push of the button. (LP models only) view larger

Grill Out handle lights illuminate the grill–integrated tilt sensor with auto-on when raising the lid. (Model E-670 shown)
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Create general indirect heat for a slow cook and exceptionally flavorful results. (Model E-670 shown) view larger

12,000 BTU-per-hour input flush-mount side burner lets you multi-task while grilling. (Model S-420 shown) view larger

Spread out the heat when cooking for a crowd. (Model E-670 shown) view larger

Stainless-steel work area with tool hooks for easy access. (Model E-420 shown) view larger

Keep the heat in one section for fast, direct heat–perfect when cooking for one or two people. (Model E-670 shown)
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Weber Summit S Series Gas Grills

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These outstanding grills are the crown jewels of the Weber family. From exclusive features to the highest level of performance, these babies will make even seasoned grillers blush.

Weber’s Original Gas Grilling System

Notice how sturdy the shroud feels as it opens smoothly on its hinges? See how the burners roar to life on the very first try? Delighted by how simple it is to achieve a mouthwatering meal every time? It’s no accident. Weber spends countless hours perfecting the grilling systems on its gas grills, assuring easy assembly, an evenly heated cooking surface, and precision controls so you can tone things down or up to the perfect heat level for direct or indirect cooking.

Cookbox and Shroud

The cookbox houses the components of the cooking system: cooking grates, burner tubes, Favorizer Bars, and the grease management system.

Made of cast aluminum, Weber’s gas-grill cookboxes are durable, efficient, require minimal care and maintenance, and can withstand the heat needed to grill at any temperature. In addition, the shape of the cookbox, when combined with the shroud, allows for the proper circulation of heat around food for even cooking whether you’re using direct or indirect heat.

Cooking Grates

Weber gas-grill cooking grates come in three exceptional materials: porcelain-enameled steel, stainless steel, and porcelain-enameled cast-iron. Each type retains heat evenly and sears food beautifully. Porcelain-enameled steel cooking grates are durable and easy to clean. Stainless steel rod cooking grates make lovely sear marks, hold heat very well, and clean up with ease. Porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grates combine the ease of porcelain-enameled with the superior heat retention of cast-iron–no need to season and easy to clean.

Burner Tubes

Weber’s burners are made of high-grade stainless steel, which will stand up to the small amounts of water found in liquid propane and natural gas. The burner tubes are made of a singular piece of steel with no welds, making them stronger and more resistant to rust and burn-through. And while they are protected from grease drippings and food by the Flavorizer bars, Weber cart gas grill burner tubes can be cleaned easily by gently brushing with a Weber stainless-steel grill brush.

Controls for each burner give you the ability to grill by the direct or indirect method. Even more, the burners are spaced to provide heat across the entire cooking grate, and the burner valves have infinite control settings, so you can fine-tune the heat levels.

Flavorizer Bars

The innovative Flavorizer bar system, originally created by Weber, is designed perfectly to perform a variety of functions on the Spirit , Summit, and Summit gas grills. Angled just right, the Flavorizer bars catch drippings that smoke and sizzle, adding flavor to your food. Any drippings not vaporized by the Flavorizer bars follow the slope of their unique angle and are funneled away from the burner tubes, down into the grease management system. Not only does this help prevent flare-ups inside your grill, but it also protects the burner tubes from becoming clogged.

Made of either porcelain enamel or stainless steel, Flavorizer bars are durable, long lasting, and easy to care for. Periodically brushing them clean with a Weber stainless-steel grill brush will help keep Flavorizer bars performing at their best.

Grease Management

When juices drip off the meat, they funnel down to the Flavorizer bars, and then what doesn’t vaporize into wonderful smoke goes down into the grease management system. The grease management system consists of an angled grease tray and catch pan. The grease tray rests beneath the cookbox a safe distance from the burner tubes to prevent the grease from catching fire. Grease is channeled down the grease tray and into the catch pan. Both the grease tray and catch pan are easy to clean. The tray easily slides out of the cabinet for cleaning, and when the catch pan starts to fill, simply remove the disposable drip pan, toss it in the trash, and replace it with an empty pan.

Fuel Gauge

A fuel gauge lets you know exactly where you stand on fuel at all times.

Sear Station Burner & Side Burner (Select Models)

Maximize the heat without minimizing grilling space. This high-powered sear burner is designed to step up the heat on demand for searing. Even more, a flush-mounted side burner lets you multi-task while grilling.

Summit S-470 Gas Grill

As part of the Summit S series, the S-470 gas grill has a front-mounted lighted control panel with four stainless-steel burners and a Snap-Jet individual burner ignition system. The unit provides stainless-steel cooking grates, stainless-steel Flavorizer bars, a 48,800 BTU-per-hour input, and 580 square inches of total cooking space, which consists of 468 square inches of primary cooking space and a 112-square-inch warming rack. For added versatility, the grill supplies a 12,000-BTU side burner, a 10,600-BTU Sear Station burner, a 6,800 smoker burner, and a 10,600 rear-mounted infrared rotisserie burner for the unit’s Tuck-Away rotisserie system, which comes with a flip-up motor and separate spit and fork storage.

Other highlights include an enclosed cart, a stainless-steel shroud with a built-in thermometer, two stainless-steel work areas, a Grill Out light, six tool hooks, two heavy-duty front-locking casters, and two heavy-duty back swivel casters. Designed for use with natural gas or a 20-pound LP tank (sold separately), the gas grill measures 30 inches long by 66 inches wide by 57 inches high and carries a five-year limited warranty. A 10-foot flexible hose for natural-gas installation comes included.

Note: Images shown above are of the Weber Summit S series and E series in Black; features illustrated vary by model.

What is Weber T.I.P.S.?

Tradition

When George Stephen created the first Weber grill, he wanted to be able to bring his family together for a good meal. He insisted on a product that would exceed customers’ expectations.

In the years since then, the Weber name has become synonymous with backyard barbecues and the family, friends, and good times that go with them. At Weber, they continue that tradition of excellence in everything they do from the development of new grills and accessories to the services they provide to customer and dealers.

Innovation

From the very beginning, Weber revolutionized backyard grilling. Since then, they have continued to develop products that enhance the grilling experience. From the original kettle with heat controlling dampers to electronic temperature controls and Flavorizer bars, Weber continues to be at the forefront of modern grilling, making the backyard a part of your kitchen.

Performance

Weber grills have been and will continue to be the true definition of performance in backyard grilling. Whether you’re cooking a basic burger or an extensive meal, Weber grills are designed and engineered to give you the best performance every time.

Service

Service is of the utmost importance at Weber. Their Customer and Dealer Service associates work every day to ensure that their customers and dealers have the support they need.

2012 Weber Summit E Series Gas Grills

	E-420		E-470		E-620		E-670		S-420		S-470		S-620		S-670
Color / Item	Black (LP) 7121001	Black (NG) 7221001	Black (LP) 7171001	Black (NG) 7271001	Black (LP) 7321001	Black (NG) 7421001	Black (LP) 7371001	Black (NG) 7471001	Stainless (LP) 7120001	Stainless (NG) 7220001	Stainless (LP) 7170001	Stainless (NG) 7270001	Stainless (LP) 7320001	Stainless (NG) 7420001	Stainless (LP) 7370001	Stainless (NG) 7470001
Cooking System
Stainless-steel burners	4		4		6		6		4		4		6		6
9 mm diameter stainless steel rod cooking grates	•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•
Stainless steel Flavorizer bars	•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•
Main burners: BTU-per-hour input	48,800		48,800		60,800		60,800		48,800		48,800		60,800		60,800
Side burner: BTU-per-hour input	12,000		12,000		12,000		12,000		12,000		12,000		12,000		12,000
Sear Station burner: BTU-per-hour input			10,600				10,600				10,600				10,600
Smoker burner: BTU-per-hour input			6,800				6,800				6,800				6,800
Rear-mounted infrared rotisserie burner: BTU-per-hour input			10,600				10,600				10,600				10,600
Tuck-Away rotisserie system with flip-up motor and separate spit and fork storage in the enclosed cart			•				•				•				•
Snap-Jet individual burner ignition system	•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•
Cooking Area
Primary cooking area (square inches)	538		468		693		624		538		468		693		624
Warming rack area (square inches)	112		112		145		145		112		112		145		145
Total cooking area (square inches)	650		580		838		769		650		580		838		769
Construction
Porcelain-enameled shroud with center-mounted thermometer	•		•		•		•
Stainless steel shroud with center-mounted thermometer									•		•		•		•
Stainless steel side tables with accent-colored, cast aluminum end caps	2		2		2		2		2		2		2		2
LED tank scale display (LP models only)	•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•
Enclosed tank storage area (LP models only)	•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•
Painted steel frame	•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•
Heavy-duty, swivel front-locking casters	2		2		2		2		2		2		2		2
Heavy-duty, swivel back casters	2		2		2		2		2		2		2		2
Features
Grill Out handle light(s)	1		1		2		2		1		1		2		2
Lighted control knobs			•				•				•				•
Tool hooks	6		6		6		6		6		6		6		6
Owner’s guide and recipes	•		•		•		•		•