Fire Magic E251 Electric Built In Grill: a small electric grill for an outdoor island
The Fire Magic E251 Electric Built In Grill is a built in electric grill. Built in means it slides into a cutout in an outdoor kitchen island, so it has no legs of its own. It suits small patios and condos. Fire Magic builds it in the USA from 304 stainless steel, the grade that holds up best outdoors. Electric means it heats with an element under the grates, with no gas line and no flame, so it can go where gas is not allowed. It gives you about 250 square inches of cooking space plus a small warming rack.
It has stainless steel grates. It plugs into a regular outdoor outlet on its own 20 amp circuit. It reaches 800 degrees, and a digital thermostat holds the heat you set and reads the included meat probe. A rotisserie kit is sold separately. Prefer a grill that sits on a table? See the Fire Magic E251 Electric Counter Top Grill. The Fire Magic E251 Electric Built In Grill ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
FAQ
Does the E251i just plug in?
Yes. The Key Features say 120 volts, just plug in and use, with a 20 amp minimum circuit. The manual asks for a weatherproof, in-use covered GFCI receptacle on a dedicated 20 amp breaker; the element draws 1,800 watts. If an extension cord is unavoidable, use a 14 gauge outdoor-rated grounded cord no longer than 25 feet.
How much cooking space does the small electric grill have?
The cooking area is 15 1/2 by 16 1/4 inches, or 252 square inches, with a 16 by 4 inch removable warming rack above it, all in 304 stainless steel. The 1,800 watt element heats to 800 degrees F under a double-walled lid, and a digital thermometer with thermostatic control and meat probe manages the temperature.
What cutout does it need?
The Specifications tab lists 17 1/2 by 17 1/2 by 8 inches. The manual says the countertop must be non-combustible, but the enclosure itself may be combustible or non-combustible, with 4 inches of clearance to a rear wall, 6 inches to a side wall and 30 inches to anything overhead.
Can I add a rotisserie?
Yes. The page lists an optional rotisserie kit upgrade, and the manual shows a rotisserie bracket and kit for this grill. The kit is not an on-page selector, so contact us to add it to your order. See other built-in grills here.
Where does it make sense?
The description suggests patios with limited space or places where gas is unavailable, such as condos and rooftops, since it needs only a 120 volt outlet and produces no open flame. It is still an outdoor appliance; the manual says to keep it away from combustibles and to store it indoors when not in use.
Does it have a meat probe?
Yes. The digital thermometer includes thermostatic control and a meat probe, so you set a grill temperature and track the roast’s internal temperature on the display. The manual’s parts list includes the probe; do not immerse the probe, cord or grill in water.