How to Choose the Correct Grease Bottom Tray for My Weber Grill?

by kathy olsen October 21, 2023

WHAT IS A GREASE BOTTOM TRAY?

A grease bottom tray, also known as a grease tray or a drip pan, typically refers to a tray or pan that is placed at the bottom of a grill to collect grease, drippings, and other liquids that may come off food during cooking. It serves several purposes:

Drip Management: When you cook meats or other foods that release fats or oils, these liquids can drip down from the cooking surface. The grease bottom tray is designed to catch and hold these drippings, preventing them from falling onto the heating elements or flames below, which could cause flare-ups or smoke.
Easy Cleanup: The tray makes it easier to clean your oven or grill after cooking. Instead of having to scrub the interior, you can simply remove and clean the grease tray, which is usually easier to handle and clean.
Safety: By collecting grease and preventing flare-ups, the grease bottom tray helps reduce the risk of fires or dangerous situations when cooking with open flames or high heat.

The design and location of the grease bottom tray can vary depending on the specific grill model. Some may have a removable tray that slides out for easy cleaning, while others might have a built-in, non-removable tray that requires more effort to clean. For the more popular weber grills, when people replace the grease drip pan, they usually have trouble choosing the right one. So we are here offering some tips for you to quickly find out the correct grease tray for your Weber Grills.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE CORRECT GREASE BOTTOM TRAY FOR YOUR WEBER GRILL?

If you have a SIDE knobs Weber Spirit Gas Grill, then it must be manufactured before 2012:

If it has 2 knobs with "Spirit" on the right side panel, then it's a Weber Spirit 200 Series, E-210, S-210 etc before 2012 models, Weber 99251 is the correct grease tray.

If it has 3 knobs with "Spirit" on the right side panel, then it's a Weber Spirit 300 Series, E-310, S-310 etc before 2013 models, Weber 99250 is the correct grease tray for grills before 2009; Weber 91354 is the correct grease tray for grills between 2009 to 2012.

If it has 2 knobs on the right side panel, a porcelain lid with thermometer on the mid of right side of the lid and stainless steel handle, then it's a Weber Spirit 500, Weber 99251 is the correct grease tray.

If it has 3 knobs on the right side panel, a porcelain lid with thermometer on the mid of right side of the lid and stainless steel handle, then it's a Weber Spirit 700, Weber 99250 is the correct grease tray.

If you have a FRONT knobs Weber Spirit Gas Grill, then it must be manufactured after 2012:

If it has 2 knobs with "Spirit" on the front panel, then it's a Weber Spirit 200 Series, E-210, S-210 etc after 2012 models, Weber 69803 is the correct grease tray.

If it has 3 knobs with "Spirit" on the front panel, then it's a Weber Spirit 300 Series, E-310, S-310 etc after 2013 models, Weber 69804 is the correct grease tray.

If you have a Weber Genesis grill with SIDE knobs( usually it's manufactured till 2010)

If it's a 3 side knobs with "Genesis" on the side panel, then it's a Weber Genesis 300 series E/S 310, E/S 320 etc, Weber 67758 is the correct grease tray.

If there's a "Silver" on the plastic lid handle, then it's a Weber Genesis Silver Grills; with 2 knobs on the right side, then it's a Genesis Silver A, Weber 99251 is the correct grease tray; if it's with 3 knobs on the right side, it's a Genesis Silver B/C, Weber 99250 is the correct grease tray.

If there's a "Genesis Gold" on the stainless steel lid, that's a Weber Genesis Gold, Weber 99250 is the correct grease tray.

If there's a "Genesis Platinum" on the stainless steel lid, it's a Weber Genesis platinum, Weber 99250 is the correct grease tray.

If you have a Weber Genesis with FRONT knobs(usually it's manufactured after 2011)

If it's a 3 burner genesis with front knobs (2011-2016), then it's a Weber Genesis 300 Front Knobs Series (2011-2016) Grill , Weber 62757 is the correct grease tray.

If it's a 3 burner genesis with front knobs (2007-2010), then it's a Weber Genesis 300 Side Knobs Series (2007-2010) Grill, Weber 67767/67758 is the correct grease tray.

If you have a Weber Genesis II(on the right side panel) (usually it's manufactured after 2017)

If it's a 2 burner Weber Genesis II grill, then it's a Weber Genesis II E210, E/S 240, Weber 66035 is the correct grease tray.

If it's a 3 burner Weber Genesis II grill, then it's a Weber Genesis II E310, E/S 330/340, Weber 66036 is the correct grease tray.

If it's a 4 burner Weber Genesis II grill, then it's a Weber Genesis II E410, E/S 440, Weber 66037 is the correct grease tray.

If you still can't confirm your Weber grill model for the correct drip pan, please contact us by online chat or email support@ , our support team will assist you.