Char-Broil 30-Inch Charcoal Grill features black porcelain coated cast iron cooking grates, crank-adjustable height fire pan, and removable ash pan for easy cleaning. The primary cooking area measures 527 Square Inch with an additional 257 Square Inch of secondary cooking area with a black porcelain coated swing-away rack. For additional workspace, the 30" Deluxe features 2 convenient folding side shelves and steel front panels. As with all grills, we recommend keeping the firebox clean to help avoid flare up as well as using a grill cover to protect your investment.