Specification
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #31154 in Lawn & Patio
- Brand: Solaire
- Model: SOL-IR17B
- Released on: 2009-11-06
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 12.00" h x
21.00" w x
13.00" l,
27.00 pounds
Features
- Portable infrared grill with electronic push-button ignition; uses 1 pound propane cylnders (larger tank with optional adapter)
- 155 square inches of grilling space (fits eight 4-inch hamburgers); 14,000 BTU/hour; 61.1 Infrared Intensity Index
- Stainless steel (commercial grade) welded construction; bottom rails accept a variety of Solaire accessory mounts
- V-shape stainless steel grilling grids increase flavor while reducing flare-ups; includes carrying bag
- With lid down, grill measures 21 wide by 13 deep by 12 inches high; shipping weight 27 pounds; one year limited warranty
Product Description
The Solaire Anywhere let's you enjoy succulent, flavorful food anywhere you go. Each Solaire grill has a "rocket under the hood" - the Solaire Infrared Burner. This superior burner gives you the high heat to lock in the juices for more tasty, flavorful food than you can ever get from a conventional barbecue grill. Professional chefs demand high heat to create great taste - and now you can too with a Solaire Infrared. The Solaire Anywhere is perfect for tailgaters, picnics, RVs, camping, boating and balconies at only 20 pounds in the included carrying bag, which has pockets for three 1-pound propane bottles. It is made from commercial quality stainless steel, has a stainless steel with honeycomb ceramic infrared burner beneath 155 square inches of grilling area and lights with a push-button rapid-spark electronic igniter. Spring-loaded latches keep the lid closed during transportation. It operates out of the box on 1-pound propane bottles (not included), and can be used with larger BBQ propane tanks with our adapter hose accessory (item #SOL-SAHOSE5) or on natural gas with the natural gas conversion kit (item #SOL-SANGC). The firebox is fully welded - no mechanical fasteners are used. Assembly of handles and regulator are all that is needed � five minutes tops. Solaire is a grilling machine that gives you the great flavor of an intensely hot charcoal fire with the control, convenience and consistency of gas. Become the undisputed wizard of the campsite, the envy of your parking lot, and the hero of your family when you serve them juicier, more flavorful food then they've ever tasted from an ordinary grill.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
71 of 77 people found the following review helpful.
Great for High Temperature Grilling
By Dave
This Solaire grill cooks by an infrared propane burner box. It creates unbeleivably high temperatures which we really appreciate because my family likes its steaks charred on the outside and mediuim rare on the inside. It also only takes 5 minutes to reach high cooking temperatures and the stainless steel cooking grates clean themselves by leaving the grill on for 5 minutes after you are done cooking. It is great for grilling burgers, fish, shrimp etc. It is necessary to monitor your cooking more carefully because it cooks so fast. Excess fat should be trimmed from meats to avoid flare ups. While the temperature of the grill is somewhat adjustable, it is not suitable for foods requiring lower temperatures for a longer period of time such as whole chicken breasts or ribs. We use a large Weber natural gas grill for such foods. We also tried the natural gas conversion kit that is available but I would advise against it because the heat output is significantly reduced using lower energy content natural gas.We have used this grill on average of at least twice a week for the last three years regardless of season and it has never failed to perform. We rely on it so much that I bought another one we keep stored unused in the house just in case something were to happen to the one we use so heavily. Because we use the grill so much, we operate it with a 20 lb. propane tank using the optional converter hose and fittings. The grill is very efficient with fuel and will also work well with small propane canisters.The grill has a relatively small cooking area so large quantities of food cannot be cooked at once. It is perfect for two or three steaks or burgers at one time. However, if you need to cook more that that, the grill cooks so fast that two batches can be cooked on the Solaire grill in less time than it would take to cook one batch on a normal propane grill.In summary, even though this grill is expensive for its size, we believe it is worth every penny in performance, build quality and time savings. I would recommend shopping the Net to see if you can obtain a better price. We bought both grills for less than $300.
37 of 42 people found the following review helpful.
Great BUT may be going the way of the cheapo grills
By Bob
Ten years ago I got a big solaire and it has been great, so much so that when I got a portable I bought the "go anywhere solaire" and it too is a good machine.HOWEVER,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I had the stainless steel wire mesh and the grilling grids on the original full size grill start to fail and when I tried to make a warranty claim THEY CHANGED THE RULES OF THE GAME IN THE MIDDEL OF THE GAME!The original Warranty was lifetime on entire grill except 2 years on the ignition (electronic) system. Their customer service department said the "Boss" changed the warranty a while back and the wire mesh was not covered. I had these fail once before and these were replaced free as per the warranty previously, but now it was new rules as per the "King" by decree. But it does not stop there the grilling grates that were replaced under warranty were stamped and not made with the same quality and workmanship as the original.I don't expect that kind of thing from a company that has been representing itself and it's product as first rate.Next time I get a new grill I will more than likely go with Lynx, still made with top quality and in America and standing behind their product too.When I bought the first Solaire, Lynx did not have IR burners but now they do, and to be honest my "Marine Stainless Steel boat grill" made by Magma works great and was less expensive than the anytime solaire.I as well as most people don't like being lied to and then the silent implied statement if you don't like it sue me.Once a great grill now going to the cheap quality and unethical lying side of corporate American (made in China) company...................Buyer be Ware!
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful.Slapped together and trying to be high end.
By JP.PSYD
I have used the Solaire Anywhere infrared grill for about three years. There are some very good things about this grill and some poorly thought out aspects as well. First the good.1) Time efficiency. The grill heats up nearly all the way in about 50 seconds. It also cooks very quickly. This saves time and you have a feeling of hassle free use. It is one of my favorite things about the grill.2) Fuel efficiency. It uses very little propane, a 20 lb tank lasts half the summer with frequent grilling.3) It is VERY high heat. This means it grills thin foods very well. Steaks, burgers, veggies sear nicely.4) The handles are well designed. They stay cool and if tightened properly, are sturdy.5) It self-cleans. Not the bottom of course. But the grill does burn itself clean if used as instructed.The downside:1) It gets too hot and tends to burn food on the lowest setting. You have to toggle the gas off to lower the heat. Chicken breast needs to be par-boiled to cook well on this grill.2) It does blow out in the wind due to poor design. IF the vents had a baffle it probably would stay stay lit.3) The "stainless steel" hood turns brown quickly after six or so uses and no longer looks stainless. Again, a double wall on the sides and hood would help.4) The grill grate is hard to clean. Grease and food gets stuck at the ends of the "V" groove.5) It has strong hot spots typical of all cheap grills. Hot in the middle and cold at the edges.6) The spark ignition breaks easily. See the other reviews. The plastic cap came loose on mine and I get a nice electric shock if I am touching the grill with my other hand when lighting it. Needless to say, It did not take long for me to learn to keep my hands off!7) The grill grate burned through in the center (at the hot spot) after three years of use. It's not under warranty, but Rasmussen gladly offered me a $60.00 + shipping replacement- which was 40% off. (hmmm) It burned out at the fore mentioned hot spot- in the center. The grate is made of cheap "V" channel metal slats that cannot take the heat over time. It's not thick and it's not chrome.8) It's too heavy to take anywhere more than 50 yards from your car. Yes, it comes with a little backpack and there is a cute woman toting it with extra cans of propane in the company photo. She is on steroids. If you are camping with Andre the Giant, bring it along and have him shlep it to your remote location.9) Customer service is friendly- they smile while telling you "no." They do not stand behind the product as one would expect in this price range.10) The highly concentrated heat creates a strong updraft over the grill which draws burned fats into the air. These settle in your hair. Yes, a bit of smoke is par for the course when grilling, but this little baby creates a fine grease cloud that you smell later on your clothes- not toasty grill smoke, animal fat. It's my least favorite aspect of the grill.I give it a generous three stars.
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