The directions do say not to put a pan/skillet/cookware onto the right side grill as it will damage (melt) it however the stock photos from Coleman on the review page show people doing just that (see below screen shot). It would be nice if Coleman made skillet grate to swap out with the grill for big skillets/griddles (like the small metal grate on the left but larger). I did use a skillet on the grill at lower heat and the grill didn’t melt but I was worried about