Char Broil

Char-Broil grills, griddles and outdoor cookers are for feeding the family outside, from burgers to breakfast to turkey. Choose around the meals you cook most. A griddle keeps eggs and chopped vegetables under your spatula, while a grate suits burgers and chicken browned over the fire.

Charbroil is an American manufacturer of outdoor grills, smokers and related products. It is a subsidiary of W. C. Bradley Co. The company brought one of the first charcoal grills to market in 1948.

Choose the cooking surface around dinner

A griddle is the practical choice when breakfast, chopped vegetables and several portions turned together are regular jobs. Leave room to work the spatula and move finished food aside. Crowding the surface makes a family meal harder to manage.

Pro Series and Commercial Series offer built-in grill-and-griddle cooking for families who want both surfaces. Performance Series includes gray and Blackout four-burner cart gas grills with FlavorMax, which Charbroil markets as helping reduce flare-ups.

Charcoal suits cooks who enjoy tending the fire and handling cold ash afterward; Charbroil also offers compact electric grills designed for small patios and balconies. The cooker you choose needs to comply with your lease and building rules.

Tabletop cooking, turkey and smoking

The Bistro Pro Tabletop Gas Grill is intended for patio cooking, campsite cooking and cooking before kickoff. For family meals, think about how much food you want ready together. Allow room to turn every piece, and plan on batches when the meal crowds the grate.

The Big Easy is an oil-less turkey fryer that uses infrared heat. It fits the job when turkey is something you want to cook outdoors. Plan the rest of dinner around that main dish, and use a food thermometer to judge doneness.

With a smoker, steady heat and room around the food matter. Repeatedly opening the cooker releases heat and stretches the cook. Use a food thermometer, and judge tenderness as well as temperature for cuts that need time to soften.

Keep the model number for replacement parts

Charbroil provides compatible-parts lists for gas, charcoal and electric grills. Its Parts & Support page accepts a model number, and downloadable assembly manuals and product diagrams help identify components. Save the exact model number while the identification label is easy to read. Match a replacement burner or other component to the parts list and diagram for that model.

Warranty terms vary by model and component, including burners, grates, electronics and frames. Compare the warranty details on each product page for the exact cookers you’re considering.

Start, cook and clean with a routine

For gas-grill startup, open the lid and begin with the burner controls off. Follow that model’s lighting instructions for the fuel supply, burner control and igniter sequence. After a failed lighting attempt, shut off the gas and follow the stated waiting procedure before trying again.

Preheat according to the grill’s instructions and leave space between pieces of food. Keep a cooler area available to finish thicker food after browning. Put slower-cooking food on first so the meal can reach the table together.

Griddle cleanup belongs at the end of every cook. Scrape away residue with a tool suited to the surface, then clean and dry it according to its care instructions. Keep the grease outlet and collection area clear, and maintain seasoning where the surface requires it.

Cooking details

Product	Cooking type	Stated feature or use
Bistro Pro Tabletop Gas Grill	Gas grilling	Patio, campsite and cooking before kickoff
The Big Easy oil-less turkey fryer	Infrared cooking	Oil-less turkey frying

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Char-Broil grill?

Char-Broil is an American manufacturer whose range includes gas grills, griddles, charcoal grills and electric grills. The cooking surface matters as much as the fuel: a flat surface holds small pieces of food, while an open grate lets drippings fall through.

How do you ignite a Char-Broil gas grill?

To start a Char-Broil gas grill, open the lid and make sure the burner controls are off. Follow your model’s lighting instructions for turning on the fuel and operating the igniter. An igniter click doesn’t prove the burner is lit, so confirm ignition as the manual describes. If lighting fails, shut off the gas and follow the manual’s waiting procedure before trying again.

How do you use a Char-Broil gas grill?

Preheat your Char-Broil gas grill according to its instructions before adding food. Once you’re cooking, adjust the heat to the food rather than leaving everything on high. If the outside browns before the center is ready, move the food to a cooler part of the grate to finish.

How do you use a Char-Broil smoker?

Start with your Char-Broil smoker’s manual, because startup and heat control depend on the model. Let the cooking temperature settle before making another adjustment; chasing every small change makes steady cooking harder. Leave room around the food for heat and smoke to circulate, and use a food thermometer to check doneness.

How do you replace the burners on a Char-Broil grill?

A replacement burner has to match your Char-Broil grill’s exact model; looking similar isn’t enough. The compatible-parts list and product diagram help establish the right match. With the grill cool and the fuel supply disconnected, follow the model’s instructions for removal and installation, including any checks required before relighting.

How do you clean a Char-Broil charcoal grill?

Let your Char-Broil charcoal grill and its ashes cool completely before removing the ash. Clear it out regularly so it doesn’t obstruct airflow or sit in the bottom holding moisture. Clean the grate with a method suited to its material and finish, then dry cleaned surfaces before covering the grill.