American Outdoor Grill 36 inch

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By Derrick Riches, About.com Guide

American Outdoor Grilling 36 inch

R.H. Peterson Co.

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The Bottom Line

This gas grill was designed to be an affordable (around $2,500USD) completely 304 stainless steel grill with all the features. It isn't fancy and it might seem like its that affordable, but this grill is what you get when no short cuts are taken. Designed and built by the same people who make Firemagic gas grills, this is a great grill for the person serious about cooking and who wants to have it all in a package that will last for many years.

Pros

Complete 304 Stainless Steel Construction
Full Feature Grill with Rotisserie and Side Burner
Firemagic Engineering
Excellent Grease Management System

Cons

Not really an inexpensive grill

Description

Three 16,000 BTU stainless steel U-shape burners
648 square inches of primary grilling space for a total cooking area of 820 square inches
48,000 BTU maximum output from the main burners
12,000 BTU side burner under a flush mounted cover
10,000 BTU rear mounted infrared rotisserie burner with full rotisserie kit
304 stainless steel welded rod cooking grids
Double layer hood with center mounted thermometer
Electronic Ignition
Funneled grease management with slide out drip tray
Made in the United States by R.H. Peterson

Guide Review - American Outdoor Grill 36 inch

R.H. Peterson, makers of Firemagic gas grills, wanted to introduce a line of "affordable" stainless steel gas grills and came up with the American Outdoor Grill (frequently called AOG). This is the grill you get when the maker of one of the most expensive grills on the market, strips down the gas grill to the most basic design, but still provides you with a full feature, 304 stainless steel grill.

At the heart of this grill is a triple "U" shaped burner system that gives you an even heat because the flame is spread out evenly inside the firebox. The 48,000 BTU maximum output seems a little light for the 648 square inches of primary grilling space, but efficient design make up for underpowered output. You will get plenty of heat out of this grill and certainly be able to get a good sear on meats. The firebox is welded and sealed so you won't get grease running down the back or pooling in corners like you do on many grills. This reduces flare-ups and helps keep the grill clean.

This grill also features a standard rotisserie burner system with 1 10,000 BTU rear mounted infrared burner and full rotisserie kit with a 12 to 15 pound capacity motor.

The side burner on this unit is basic but functional. What you are really buying here is a durable stainless steel gas grill for less than $2,500. This might not seem like a lot in comparison to many mass market grills, but it stands head and shoulders above those lesser stainless steel units.

User Reviews

1 out of 5

They Just Don'T Live For Very Long!, Member JT4THETOP

It was like a great relationship in the beginning! The heat, the Summer nights together, the newness! Oh how I long for those days. It was the Summer of 2006, and love at first sight. The shiney stainless steel finish, the gleaming grill, the user friendly controls. Within the first month, the romance started to faulter. The igniters had failed, yet were replaced under warranty. The burners required constant cleaning to keep the flame even as not to have ""hot spots"" on the grill that kept you ever guessing as to where to put what, and when. The igniters failed again a few months down the road, and decided it was easier to just use a torch lighter to fire up the grill. Now the ""Big One"" has struck. The final nail in the coffin so to say. Seems that these stainless steel burners have a life expectancy of around 4 to 5 years. That's it? The holes have increased to twice their size at the curves, and rob the heat at the front. Both sides at the same time. The grid that sits under the grill has gapping openings that further distort heat distribution. Oh boy! If you think that I'm going to further this grills addiction for parts at the tune of about $400.00, you are out of your minds. If you want to burn your $1700.00's on this Masseratti of all grills, then do it! The upkeep, and the maintenence will keep you broke enough to not afford a good ribeye, and keep you buying chicken instead. Sorry AOG, Lowes has a lot nicer lineup for the cost of what these parts are going to be, and the lifespan will be as long, if not longer with virtually the same results. The honeymoon is over.

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