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CHAR-GRILLER • MODEL E2197
A traditional charcoal barrel grill with room to grow into offset smoking.
The E2197 combines a 520 sq. in. primary grate, warming rack, adjustable charcoal tray, airflow controls and heavy-duty steel construction, with optional Side Fire Box compatibility.
790 sq. in.Total cooking area
520 sq. in.Primary cooking area
Up to 400°FPublished heat range
CLASSIC CHARCOAL CONTROL
Build direct and indirect heat zones inside one barrel
The adjustable charcoal tray plus damper control lets you change the relationship between the fire and cooking grate as the cook changes.
Adjustable charcoal trayRaise or lower the fuel position to influence cooking intensity.
Dual airflow controlUse the dampers to manage oxygen and burn rate.
Porcelain-coated cast-iron gratesDurable main cooking surface for everyday charcoal grilling.
OPTIONAL OFFSET SMOKING
Compatible Side Fire Box sold separately
The E2197 is designed with a Side Fire Box connection. The fire box is not included with the grill and is shown only as an optional compatible upgrade.
VERIFIED SPECIFICATIONS
E2197 dimensions and capacity
ModelE2197
Primary cooking area520 sq. in.
Total cooking area790 sq. in.
Heat rangeUp to 400°F
Maximum charcoal3.1 lb.
Width53.7 in.
Height51 in.
Depth27.6 in.
Weight87.3 lb.
ConstructionHeavy-duty steel
GratesPorcelain-coated cast iron
FuelCharcoal
WARRANTY
Manufacturer warranty coverage
Char-Griller publishes 5-year rust-through and burn-through coverage for the charcoal grill hood and bottom, excluding the removable ash pan, with 1-year coverage for specified parts, subject to current manufacturer terms.
PRODUCT DOCUMENTS
Owner’s manual
This E2197-compatible manual is hosted in the Smokeforges Shopify file library.
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Fuel and compatible upgrades for the E2197
Char-Griller Lump Charcoal
Charcoal BasketOrganizes charcoal into defined heat zones.
E82424 Side Fire BoxAdd this optional compatible fire box when you want an offset-smoking configuration.
Start as a barrel grill, expand when your cooking style changes
The E2197 gives you a straightforward charcoal platform today with the option to add an offset fire box later.
