Charbroil 4-Burner Deluxe Propane Gas Cart Flat Top Grill and Griddle, 700 sq. in., Black

With every control set at the lowest setting, the sear zone is 505F and the other 3 (directly over the burner tubes) is 495F. Using infrared thermometer. Can't find a fix anywhere.

Just purchased had to assemble and 5 hours later still not together.

Sure hope this is better than the unusable 4 burner Char-Broil 36-in griddle I bought last year. Some spots on the griddle won't get hot enough to season. Guess I got the non-performance series.

Received my new griddle in a nicely packaged box. Assembly was straightforward with clear instructions, but did take about two hours. I took my time to ensure I didn't miss anything, which I have found is very important with any grill assembly. Two assembly notes: 1) the placement of the griddle assembly on the stand legitimately requires 2 people as in the instructions and 2) the number of screws is exactly correct (no extras included), so do not drop any along the way (almost learned this the hard way). Also, once assembled, be sure to season the griddle top. I knew this from prior experience but it was not clearly stipulated in the instructions. This griddle is super sturdy and exceptionally well engineered. All parts fit perfectly, which is not typically the case for other grill manufacturers in my experience. Once seasoned, I put the griddle to work. It heats up very well and mostly even, with a bit less heat distributed to the edges, which is to be expected and can actually be a quite useful cooking tool. So far I have griddle eggs with hash browns and bacon, pork chops, and ribeyes. All worked great and I especially like the highly innovative sear zone which is super helpful for grilling meats! It's a super cool feature. However, my favorite so far is chicken fajitas. The griddle is perfect for grilling chopped veggies and interacting with the grilled meat to create a great blend of natural flavors. Be sure to add sugary sauces a bit later in the process than usual to avoid a sticky, but still manageable, mess. The fajitas are so good I now cannot wait to try out cheesesteaks. I am super excited for summer! Overall, this is an excellent flattop with heavy duty construction, well-thought features, and tons of useful storage for commonly used grilling items. It does take a bit of cleaning maintenance and is best kept if a brief cleaning cycle is completed after each use. However, with some simple maintenance I expect this griddle to be used heavily for many years. I cannot wait to figure out new dishes to prepare on it. Bring on the outdoors!