Using the Weber Q Half Hotplate

[@WeberEnthusiast]

Loved the half plate on my previous baby q. Can’t wait to try out on my new Weber q1200n 👌👌👌

[@Portyhouse]

2 annoying things re Webers, you can't cook a pot or boil water on it so can't really take it camping unless I have access to a gas top. You can't light only one side, meaning no true indirect cooking and if I only want to use one side of the plate it heats both anyway which is a waste of gass.

[@WeberBBQAusNZ]

Thanks for the feedback. The Baby Q does have a saucepan accessory available for those who would like the function when on the road ☺️

[@NeilW210]

Why the right hand side? I just bought one for the new family Q, ind the instructions indicated left hand side.

[@WeberBBQAusNZ]

Hi there, congrats on your new hotplate! We think you might be referring to the images on the instructions? These are indicative only, and quite basic. We recommend using the half hotplate on the right hand side of the cookbox to allow adequate airflow to the ignition point inside.

[@NeilW210]

@WeberBBQAusNZ Thank you for your reply. But why not indicate it properly in the instructions that came with the hot plate?

[@gregy1194]

How do you remove and clean difficult left overs without damaging the surface ? Marinate has left black glazed areas and proving very hard to remove

[@WeberBBQAusNZ]

We recommend using a grill brush when the grill is hot, either after preheating or after cooking, to clean any debris from previous cooks. If the marinate has cooked on we recommend giving the grills a soak in warm soapy water and using a soft scourer to lift any stuck on debris. We hope this helps but let us know if you have any more questions.

[@darrynmcfaul4656]

Do you need to season the plate first ? If so , how.

[@WeberBBQAusNZ]

You don't need to season the plate first. With all Weber barbecues we recommend oiling the food and not the grill ☺️

[@davidwhittaker4173]

Can you use two of them

[@WeberBBQAusNZ]

Hi David, no that is not recommended. Luckily with the new range of 2023 Weber Q's, you can buy a full hotplate that covers the entire cookbox, specifically designed to allow adequate airflow.