Introduction -
Charcoal grillers are generally incredibly reluctant to prepare their barbecue on any electric or gas grill. To many, the very suggestion of doing so is blasphemy. Yes, charcoal grillers are a stubborn bunch, but you can’t really blame them. Even the most ardent supporter of gas or electric grilling must admit that charcoal grills, for all their inconveniences, produce mouth-watering ribs, hot dogs, and burgers, among other delectable barbecue foods.
If there is one electric grill that has the power to sway charcoal devotees, it is the Napoleon Built-In LEX 485 Grill Head. While it offers the performance and convenience of a traditional electric grill, it can be fitted with a charcoal tray to give your food that unmistakable …show more content…
This is a pretty nifty feature regardless of when you choose to grill, but is particularly impressive during the darker hours. If you are planning to hold barbecues during those long summer evenings, the Napoleon Built-In LEX 485 Grill Head might just be the grill for you.
Pros -
Easy Assembly -
Buying a grill is exciting, and using that grill for the first time is even even more exciting. Unfortunately, those moments of euphoric exhilaration are broken up by the often tedious task of assembling your grill for use.
Most grills are a real pain in the neck to get up and running. They come in multiple pieces and with multiple nuts and bolts, but the accompanying instructions rarely make it clear which nut should be placed into which piece of the grill. This can result in a great deal of confusion as you try to assemble your grill and can leave you with something not unlike Homer Simpson’s ill-fated grill-cum-outsider-art-piece.
Thankfully, the Napoleon Built-In LEX 485 comes pretty much already assembled. There are some minor parts which you will have to put together yourself, but they are backed by easy-to-follow instructions. All in all, you will be able to fully assemble this grill in less than an hour, leaving you with plenty of time to prepare a barbecue banquet in celebration of your new …show more content…
However, that much-talked about charcoal tray does not come included with the grill itself. Those who wish to turn this electric grill into a charcoal grill must purchase the charcoal tray separately, which can drive up the price and possibly lead to you going over budget.
Final Verdict -
The Napoleon Built-In LEX 485 has its staunch supporters and ardent detractors, but you can count be among the former. I believe this grill makes for a great purchase whether you are a barbecue newbie looking for an affordable grill to start out on, or an expert griller looking to experiment with some new equipment.
This grill boasts a variety of handy features which make it a joy to use, such as a one-touch ignition system, while the i-GLOW backlit technology makes it stand out from other grills on the
Charcoal grillers are generally incredibly reluctant to prepare their barbecue on any electric or gas grill. To many, the very suggestion of doing so is blasphemy. Yes, charcoal grillers are a stubborn bunch, but you can’t really blame them. Even the most ardent supporter of gas or electric grilling must admit that charcoal grills, for all their inconveniences, produce mouth-watering ribs, hot dogs, and burgers, among other delectable barbecue foods.
If there is one electric grill that has the power to sway charcoal devotees, it is the Napoleon Built-In LEX 485 Grill Head. While it offers the performance and convenience of a traditional electric grill, it can be fitted with a charcoal tray to give your food that unmistakable …show more content…
This is a pretty nifty feature regardless of when you choose to grill, but is particularly impressive during the darker hours. If you are planning to hold barbecues during those long summer evenings, the Napoleon Built-In LEX 485 Grill Head might just be the grill for you.
Pros -
Easy Assembly -
Buying a grill is exciting, and using that grill for the first time is even even more exciting. Unfortunately, those moments of euphoric exhilaration are broken up by the often tedious task of assembling your grill for use.
Most grills are a real pain in the neck to get up and running. They come in multiple pieces and with multiple nuts and bolts, but the accompanying instructions rarely make it clear which nut should be placed into which piece of the grill. This can result in a great deal of confusion as you try to assemble your grill and can leave you with something not unlike Homer Simpson’s ill-fated grill-cum-outsider-art-piece.
Thankfully, the Napoleon Built-In LEX 485 comes pretty much already assembled. There are some minor parts which you will have to put together yourself, but they are backed by easy-to-follow instructions. All in all, you will be able to fully assemble this grill in less than an hour, leaving you with plenty of time to prepare a barbecue banquet in celebration of your new …show more content…
However, that much-talked about charcoal tray does not come included with the grill itself. Those who wish to turn this electric grill into a charcoal grill must purchase the charcoal tray separately, which can drive up the price and possibly lead to you going over budget.
Final Verdict -
The Napoleon Built-In LEX 485 has its staunch supporters and ardent detractors, but you can count be among the former. I believe this grill makes for a great purchase whether you are a barbecue newbie looking for an affordable grill to start out on, or an expert griller looking to experiment with some new equipment.
This grill boasts a variety of handy features which make it a joy to use, such as a one-touch ignition system, while the i-GLOW backlit technology makes it stand out from other grills on the