Master Chef® E500 Propane BBQ
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Excellent BBQ for the price
As a former chef, when I was searching for a new bbq, I shopped around and compared features with price using common sense.
I really enjoy this particular bbq. Easy enough to
assemble with just 2 people. Chose the natural gas model for worry free cooking. I've had this model since early spring, and have truly LOVED using it. From complete breakfasts using a steel griddle to late night char-broiled steak supper with all the trimmings, I give this bbq two thumbs up! Very good choice for the money. As a Canadian Tire brand more value is put into the construction and not into the "Name". The only con is the open back which makes for a dust trap, as my city is extremely windy and dusty. I definately keep cooking utensils in my kitchen and not underneath.
May 16, 2012
Poor Customer Service
Bought the BBQ about a month ago. Assembly took about 3.5 hours and was fairly straightforward. Before I turned it on for the first time, I did a soapy water test on the valves and noticed a gas leak on the rotisserie burner valve. Called the number in the manual and explained the part to be replaced. Part wasn't shipped till a week later and arrived another five days later. Package arrives and they sent me the wrong part, the side burner valve for the other side of the bbq. Called back and they ship the right part but still regular ground UPS and have to wait another week. All in, it took over 3 weeks to get the problem resolved. The BBQ works great and I am still happy I bought it, but waiting weeks to get a replacement part on a brand new unit is ridiculous. Especially when you take 2 weeks to send the wrong part in the first place.
June 2, 2013
amazing bbq
This bbq is amazing it cooks evenly and amazingly. the side burner works amazing I love this bbq
May 28, 2013
Great Value!
We were in dire need of a new bbq but didn't really want to spend over $300, bought this on sale and it is a really good bbq for the price. My husband put it together in a few hours no problem. It wheels nicely, it has nice even temperature and is great. I also bought the rotisserie and it is also fantastic. Happy with this purchase!
May 22, 2013
Best Choice!
I bought it recently and I have used it a couple of times. It is great and the heat is even all over it. I had a smaller one before but it always burned some part and uncooked the other.
The only negative point is assembly, it is really time consuming but I think it really worth it.
May 13, 2013
Great BBQ for the price
I bought this BBQ last summer on sale for $199. It was a great deal and the BBQ has performed to expectations. It was easy to assemble (requires 2 people but I managed to do it on my own). Large cook surface with even heat. Only complaint is lid is fairly light, so there is some heat loss.
May 12, 2013
Very Satisfied
Just got this for my birthday last week and have used it 4 times already. Great barbecue! As mentioned a few times, it is quite the task to put together, but with a couple of beers and a barbecued meal as a reward, it made it fun.
Again as mentioned, it seemed to take a while to heat up as per the temperature gauge but I think the gauge may be not very accurate. When cooking at Med/High on the dials, it shows around 300-375 degrees with the lid closed. If you rely on a temperature gauge, you may want to look at an upgrade.
Side infrared burner takes a while to heat up but once it does, works great.
For the money, I don't think you can beat this purchase. I'm looking to add the rotiserre soon... can't wait!
May 10, 2013
excellent
wow, bought this on sale $299 to replace my 12 year old rusting bbq.
First thing...if you like putting things together than you'll love this bbq....this thing took me three hours to put together!!! My only complaint is that the diections could be changed to make the setup easier. Otherwise this is an excellent bbq. This thing has some serious heft. Everything feels nice, solid and heavy...nothing flimsy about it.
First push of the ignitor and the thing roared to life. The infrared side burner is a huge plus for me, i love it.
Anyway I highly recomend this bbq can't think of any negatives
May 10, 2013
Really Great BBQ
We recently purchased this BBQ. The even heat it gives off allows you to perfectly cook every time. I love that the BBQ has 4 different sections and you can use all of them or only run half the BBQ if you are cooking something smaller!! Really a great product and makes it even more enjoyable to BBQ!!!!
May 8, 2013
Great Value
This BBQ works well and looks great. Make sure the manifold turns before fully assembling - mine was stuck and I had to use a screwdriver internally to force movement.
May 7, 2013
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