Flav-R-Wave cooking system
The stainless steel system sits beneath the cooking grids and manages drippings while you grill.
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Make room for everyday grilling and larger meals with 350 square inches of primary cooking space and 3 stainless steel Dual-Tube burners.
The Crown 310 Shadow pairs cast iron cooking grids with a stainless steel Flav-R-Wave system that manages drippings beneath the food. Individual burner controls help you arrange the cooking surface for different foods.
The stainless steel system sits beneath the cooking grids and manages drippings while you grill.
Stainless steel Dual-Tube burners form the main heating system beneath the cooking surface.

Explore Broil King’s Crown cart series. Grill size, finish, burner arrangement, and included equipment vary by model.

Product dimensions are not installation clearances.Check your delivery route, combustible clearances, ventilation and gas requirements in the installation documents before ordering.
Follow the assembly documents for your selected fuel.
350 square inches. The total listed area also includes secondary cooking surfaces.
A side burner is not listed for this configuration.
A rotisserie kit is not listed as included for this configuration.
Select the factory fuel configuration that matches your gas supply. Use the exact grill’s manual for outdoor placement, connections, and operating clearances.
This model is a freestanding cabinet grill. For an outdoor kitchen with a countertop opening, choose an appropriate Broil King built-in head and follow that model’s installation requirements.
Remove grease and food residue from the cooking grids, Flav-R-Wave plates, and cookbox as described in the owner’s manual. Keep burner ports and tubes clear, inspect the gas connection, and use genuine replacement parts. Follow the manual’s instructions for the selected fuel type.
Lifetime warranty on the cookbox. 10 years on burners. 2 years on remaining parts and paint.
Broil King combines decades of grilling experience with manufacturing in Huntington, Indiana, and Dickson, Tennessee. Explore the details, materials and cooking systems that distinguish the range.
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Lifetime warranty
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10 years
Remaining parts & paint
2 years
RATINGS & OWNER INSIGHTS
What owners report. What our research finds.
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OUR PRODUCT ASSESSMENT
Crown is worth a look when you want a straightforward gas grill for regular meals without moving into the larger, more expensive Broil King ranges. The cast-aluminum cookbox and conventional burner controls keep the focus on cooking. Choose the smaller Shadow configuration for a tighter space, or the S 440 when its larger layout and side burner suit your meals. We would put the remaining budget toward the right cover and a comfortable cooking area, while making grid cleaning and moisture protection part of the routine.
The relevant Crown owners describe dependable cooking, useful heat and satisfaction with the construction. One reports using the grill through several seasons, including year-round cooking. Another emphasizes assembly and the initial quality impression. That is encouraging for everyday meals, but it is not a reason to assume every current Crown has the same equipment. Compare the burner layout and side-burner inclusion on the actual model, then choose the amount of cooking space you will use most often.
Separate burner controls let you arrange direct and gentler cooking areas without learning a connected interface. The cast-aluminum cookbox is a useful foundation for everyday grilling. Crown keeps the decision centered on cooking space and practical equipment rather than a long list of electronics.
The three-burner Shadow and S 440 serve different patios and meal sizes. More space can help with a mixed meal, while a smaller grill is easier to place. The side burner on the S 440 is a separate reason to step up if you regularly cook a sauce or side dish outdoors.
Keep the cooking grids clean and follow the specified seasoning and storage routine for their material. A cover helps with exposure, but letting the grill dry and clearing the grease system matter too. Check replacement-grid compatibility against the exact SKU.
Confirm fuel type, side-burner inclusion and working dimensions before ordering. Allow room around the open grill and for the tank or gas connection. The layout should feel comfortable for the person cooking, not merely fit inside the available width.
Crown is a sensible starting point for someone who mainly grills weeknight dinners and occasional larger meals. Pay for the extra space or side burner only if it changes how you cook. The higher Broil King ranges become more compelling when their rotisserie, searing or heavier cooking-grid packages answer a specific need.
The 5.0/5 Market Rating is based on 3 eligible customer ratings reviewed by Hearth Outpost. The star breakdown distribution shows how those customers rated the product. These are aggregated customer reviews across the market and not random sampling. We display a single rating of four or five stars. At every other star level, we display the average once there are at least two eligible ratings.
The family assessment pools sizes, fuel types, generations and colors. Equipment differs by configuration. The HOP score is a price-independent research assessment. Owner themes summarize the accessible sample.
Research updated October 12, 2026.
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