Lid handle on new one touch platinums?

[Steve Cole]

Looks like the handle is on the front of the lid, not the top. How do you take the lid off? Slide it off the back?

 

[timothy]

That is correct sir!
I believe they call this a tuck-away..

Tim

 

[Steve Cole]

Looks awkward. Why didn't they just leave the handle on top?

 

[Bob Correll]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Steve Cole:
Looks awkward. Why didn't they just leave the handle on top? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Maybe it was hard for short armed people to slide it all the way back.

 

[Tim M.]

I think the reach over the heat of the kettle would be worse if the lid was further back.

I still don't like that feel of that lid maybe it's because I've seen them at box stores and the handles aren't tight but they just seem flimsy?

 

[Steve Cole]

I was considering a platinum, but I often use a rotisserie ring and I'm concerned about being able to get the lid off and back on.

 

[Jeff Kolodziejski]

Tim....agree 100% with you. I wouldnt buy this grill at half the asking price. Give me an older model one and Id be much happier.

 

[timothy]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Steve Cole:
Looks awkward. Why didn't they just leave the handle on top? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Probably cause they did not want it to sit directly over the top vent, which for some reason they decided to move to top dead center.

Tim

 

[Andy Erickson]

I have a performer and I can't use my lid holder when I'm using the rotisserie. It isn't a problem though, I just put the lid on the patio.

I don't think the platinum is a good deal. Would much rather spend an extra hundred and get a performer, or spend a hundred less and get a OTG. The pricing leaves it in no man's land.