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What do I need to know about my Solaire Grill?

Written by Rett Rasmussen

Updated at May 7th, 2026

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                                So you just moved into your new home, and it has a Solaire Grill. Here is some information and links to help you get up to speed to enjoy the benefits of your Solaire Grill.

                                Solaire is a brand of Rasmussen Iron Works, Inc., a family business since 1907, when it started as a Blacksmith shop, and who has been making fireplace gas log sets since 1958. Please see the video at https://solairegasgrills.com/about-us/

                                We created Solaire right after a patent for the use of infrared burners in a gas grill expired in April 2000, and we introduced Solaire in September 2000, with better styling, more durable construction, easier serviceability, and an improved infrared burner system. We were enamored by the speed grilling times and the juicy, flavorful taste of food we had experienced from an infrared grill, and knew that we could create a better grill. We continue to make Solaire at our facility in Whittier, CA, USA, and our line has expanded from a tiny personal infrared grill (the "Mini") to our behemoth 56" all-infrared grill, the biggest of its kind on the market. We make portable, table top, built-in, post and cart models. You may learn more about our Solaire offering at https://solairegasgrills.com/

                                Solaire is a "Hot/Fast" grill. Please see the short video which explains how it compares to other grills on the market at https://youtu.be/fiozZHbXm78

                                I recommend that you take the video tour of Solaire Grills at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9oOSjJkUg-6kDYSgPpNaHKfRFbckXssn

                                You will want to download, print and follow the timing guidelines in Great Grilling Simplified from https://solairegasgrills.com/resources/  We developed this as a starting point for many different foods, especially those that naysayers said can't be done over high heat. Solaire is a versatile heat management system, which gets hotter than other grills on the market, with good turndown, and can be used to grill most types of food successfully and better than conventional grills. Be sure to read the unsolicited testimonials we have received at https://solairegasgrills.com/testimonials/

                                Should your grill need any parts, you may select your grill size to access the parts used in that size grill from our web store at https://besthot.store/parts-grills-by-grill-size/

                                Accessories are also available from our webstore.

                                Tips on cleaning your Solaire grill are at https://rasbox.helpjuice.com/en_US/518603-solaire-42/100-cleaning-your-solaire-infrared-grill

                                Grilling is faster with Solaire Infrared and there is a learning curve, so I recommend trying a few meals with just you and your immediate family before inviting guests to try your new grill. Start with the timings in Great Grilling Simplified, and make adjustments to intensity and time based on the thickness of the meat and the desired doneness of your family.

                                If you have any service issues, please email to info@rasmussen.biz for assistance.

                                Happy Grilling!

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