Does the Weber Lumin need a special outlet?

It runs on a standard grounded 120V household outlet and draws 13 amps. Plug it into a GFCI-protected outdoor outlet within reach of its 6-foot cord.

Can it really sear like a gas grill?

It reaches over 600°F, which is hot enough for sear marks on steaks and burgers. It will not match a high-output gas grill's char, but it sears far better than most electric grills.

How does it compare with a small gas or pellet grill?

It needs no fuel and is allowed where open flames are banned, and it adds steam and warming modes. It gives up true smoke flavor and portability, since it weighs 36.5 lb and needs an outlet.

What can I cook on it besides burgers?

The 242 square inches fit steaks, chicken, vegetables and fish. Steam and boil modes handle shellfish and vegetables, and the warming setting holds food at serving temperature.

Can I grill food straight from the freezer?

Yes. The thaw setting warms frozen food while the grill preheats, so you can start cooking without waiting for it to defrost.

What comes in the box?

The grill, a reversible steam pan and a steaming and smoking reservoir. The porcelain-enamelled cast-iron grates are already fitted.

Where is the Weber Lumin Portable Electric Grill cheapest?

At The Home Depot, for $399.00, 20% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Weber Lumin Portable Electric Grill?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 143 ratings.

Where can I buy the Weber Lumin Portable Electric Grill?

14 stores we checked sell it, including Spotix, Kickass Grills, The Home Depot, Amazon, weber.com/us/en.

Weber Lumin Portable Electric Grill

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$399.00at The Home DepotChecked 1 h ago

20% under what the other stores charge

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What reviewers say

4.5 / 5143 ratings

Owners rate the Lumin highly and praise its searing heat and the extra cooking modes. Complaints center on uneven heat across the grate and the short cord limiting where it can sit.

What people mention

Searing heatPraisedOwners say it reaches high heat and leaves visible sear marks on steaks and burgers.
Cooking modesPraisedReviewers like having sear, smoke, steam, boil and warm settings in one compact grill.
Heat distributionCriticisedSome owners report hot and cool spots, so food needs rotating during cooking.
Cord lengthCriticisedThe 6-foot cord limits where the grill can sit relative to an outdoor outlet.
Build and gratesPraisedThe cast-iron grates and sturdy body draw praise for holding heat and cleaning up easily.
Smoke flavorMixedSmoke mode adds some flavor, but owners say it is milder than charcoal or pellet grills.

About the Weber Lumin Portable Electric Grill

The Weber Lumin is a portable electric grill with a compact, space-saving design. It reaches temperatures of 600°F and higher for searing. It has a corrosion-resistant heating element and porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grates.

The grill has several modes: searing, smoking, steaming and boiling. Smoke infusion adds grill flavor to food. A food-warming function keeps cooked food at serving temperature. Food can be grilled from frozen, because it thaws while the grill preheats.

Fuel type

Electric

Power

120V, 1560 watts, 13 amps

Max temperature

600°F+

Cooking area

242

Cooking grates

Porcelain-enameled cast iron

Material

Cast aluminum