I haven't yet, Dave, but I think I might do so next week after perhaps another run at the grill with some burgers.Mcarbo just to throw this out there have you tried calling weber customer support and telling them the problems you are having. I am sure they have seen it and heard it all before and will help you get through this issue 1-800-446-1071
No offense taken. That's why I came here with questions in the first place. I'll give your suggestion a try and report back.MCarbo, you described what you're doing wrong to a T (at least to me) " the grates were scraped clean after the other night's chicken disaster, and then liberally oiled with canola. Fired up the grill until the thermometer read 530 degrees. "
Get the grill HOT. Scrape the grates leave no disaster on there. THAN oil the grates and IMMEDIATELY after oiling them put the food on. Your sticking will be over. Period. You can try calling Weber support but seriously I doubt it's the grates or the grill. The issue is clearly (no offense) operator error or unreasonable expectations or a combo of both
No offense taken. That's why I came here with questions in the first place. I'll give your suggestion a try and report back.
By the way, how have some of you found is an easy way for oiling a 500 degree grate?
With a terrycloth rag, perhaps?Use a long set of tongs works good for me.
No offense taken. That's why I came here with questions in the first place. I'll give your suggestion a try and report back.
By the way, how have some of you found is an easy way for oiling a 500 degree grate?
Don't feel bad, I can relate to your frustration! I think it still might be worth called Weber at 800-446-1071 to ask for their expertise. Some of their advice will reinforce what you're reading here.No offense taken. That's why I came here with questions in the first place. I'll give your suggestion a try and report back.
By the way, how have some of you found is an easy way for oiling a 500 degree grate?
Not a silly question, and I don't know. They look and feel like cast iron, but I'm not certain.MCarbo,this may seem like a silly question,but are your grates cast iron or porcelain coated cast iron? My 6 year old Genesis has PCI grates,but I still coated them with Crisco,then let them bake on high heat for about 45 minutes. I have very few sticking issues. If they are regular,not coated,cast iron,try treating them like a CI pan. Liberally grease them and turn the burners on high for 45 minutes to an hour. It can't hurt and just might solve the issues.
They are grey.M,when they were new,were they black or gray? Black is CI and a dark gray would be the PCI. Either way,treat 'em like regular CI and season for about an hour and that should resolve your issues.