Grill or griddle with 48 inch range?

17 years ago

I am deciding between a grill and griddle for 48 inch Viking range. I originally thought that I would get the grill, as one can purchase a separate griddle piece to put over the burners (therefore-- you can have both the grill and the griddle). Comparatively, if a range doesn't have the grill-- it can't be approximated with an add-on piece. And we do love to grill (on our outdoor grill currently). However, I have heard from most grill owners (both Wolf and Viking) that the grills generate so much smoke (even with the recommended hoods)and are so difficult to clean, that they rarely use the grill. I am wondering if having the built-in griddle (which may actually get some use) might be a better option than a smoky grill? Any thoughts?

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blindstar
17 years ago
With proper ventilation smoke is not a problem. I have 48" Bluestar. I can wok and grill at the same time, creating clouds of smoke, but nothing escapes into the room. Cleaning is a different story. If you are a clean freak you will not be happy. I scrape it down after using it and clean my drip trays as necessary. It is not a big deal, but it is never really "clean".
suevani
Original Author
17 years ago
Thank you blindstar. What hood and blower do you have?
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zeebee
17 years ago
Here's a thread with some GW feedback on grills versus griddles.

Here is a link that might be useful: Grills and griddles
blindstar
17 years ago
Hi suevani,

We purchased the range top and hood from EuroStoves. Trevor recommended a Prestige high capacity 58" liner with a 1800CFM external blower. The large capacity blower is partially because of the length of the exhaust run. (9' up then 20' to a side wall.) I also wanted to mount the liner high (43" above the grill). The liner is bumped out so that the front of the grill is well under the liner. There is a remote variable speed control on the blower, but even at max it is very quiet. I bring makeup air in behind and under the range top so that it flows up through the open burners and around the front and back of the range top.