Key Features
- 30" built-in electric grill for outdoor kitchens without gas
- Black glass touchscreen with Bluetooth / Wi-Fi control from your smartphone
- Heats up to 700°F, preheats in under 15 minutes
- 480 sq. in. cooking surface plus a 150 sq. in. warming rack
- Patented Diamond Sear cooking grids, 304 stainless steel construction
- One-zone or two-zone thermostatic control; optional Magic View glass window
- Shallow cut-out: 33" W x 17 1/2" D x 7 1/4" H
- Requires a dedicated 240V / 30A circuit
Overview
The EL500i is Fire Magic's built-in electric grill. It drops into an outdoor kitchen island like a gas grill, but needs no gas line, which makes it the answer for condos, rooftop terraces, HOA communities and new builds without gas service. It uses the same 304 stainless steel, the same patented Diamond Sear grids and the same build quality as Fire Magic's gas grills, with a heavy-duty electric heating system that preheats in under 15 minutes.
The black glass touchscreen sets an exact temperature, and the two-zone versions control each half of the grill separately. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi let you watch and adjust the cook from your phone.
One Zone or Two Zones?
The one-zone model (EL500I-3Z1E) uses one thermostat for the whole surface. The two-zone models (EL500I-4Z1E) control each half separately, so you can sear steaks on one side and keep vegetables or fish at a lower heat on the other. The EL500I-4Z1E-W adds the Magic View glass window in the hood.
Planning Your Installation
Cut-out: 33" wide x 17 1/2" deep x 7 1/4" high; the grill is 35 inches wide overall. The shallow depth makes it easy to fit in a standard counter. Plan a dedicated 240V / 30A circuit run by a licensed electrician. If your island is framed with wood, metal studs or any other combustible material, Fire Magic requires an insulating liner around the grill. Masonry, block or GFRC islands do not need one. The matching liner for the EL500i is model 3178-52.
Complete Your Outdoor Kitchen
Pair it with Fire Magic access doors and drawers, a power burner or double side burner, a fitted cover and, for combustible islands, an insulating liner. The fitted cover for the EL500i is model 3662F, and the griddle insert for EL500 grills is model 3522.
Frequently Asked Questions
What electrical circuit do I need?
A dedicated 240VAC circuit of at least 30 amps, installed by a licensed electrician. A standard 120V outlet will not run this grill.
Can an electric grill really sear?
Yes. The EL500 reaches up to 700°F (650°F for the analog version) and the Diamond Sear grids leave real grill marks. It does not produce gas flavor, but drippings hitting the hot element still create smoke.
Do I need an insulating liner?
If your island is framed with wood, metal studs or any other combustible material, Fire Magic requires an insulating liner around the grill. Masonry, block or GFRC islands do not need one.
Specifications
| Brand |
Fire Magic |
| Collection |
EL500 Electric |
| Configuration |
Built-in |
| Fuel Type |
Electric (240V) |
| Model # (Two zones, with window) |
EL500I-4Z1E-W |
| Model # (Two zones) |
EL500I-4Z1E |
| Model # (One zone) |
EL500I-3Z1E |
| Primary Cooking Surface |
30" x 16" (480 sq. in.) |
| Warming Rack |
30" x 5" (150 sq. in.) |
| Maximum Temperature |
700°F |
| Preheat Time |
Under 15 minutes |
| Controls |
Black glass touchscreen with Bluetooth / Wi-Fi app control |
| Electrical Requirement |
240VAC / 30A minimum dedicated circuit |
| Cut-out (W x D x H) |
33" x 17 1/2" x 7 1/4" |
| Overall Width |
35" |
| Insulating Liner (combustible islands) |
3178-52 |
Documentation/Downloads
Warranty
Fire Magic (R.H. Peterson Co.) backs its products with a limited warranty for the original purchaser, with proof of purchase, in a single-family residential installation. Coverage depends on the component:
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Lifetime: cast stainless steel burners, Choice stainless steel U-burners, cooking grids, and grill and vent hood housings
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15 years: brass valves, manifold assemblies, inner liners, porcelain housings and backburner assemblies (except ignition)
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10 years: built-in pizza ovens and griddles (except ignition system and thermostat)
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5 years: heating elements, infrared burners, flavor grids and stainless steel charcoal grills (charcoal pan, charcoal grid, analog thermometer and ash tray: 1 year)
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3 years: side burners, induction cooktops and all other grill, pizza oven and griddle components (except ignition and electronics)
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2 years: Echelon and EL500 glass touchscreen electronic controls
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1 year: ignition systems (excluding batteries) and electronic components, including lights, digital thermometers and thermostats
Source: Fire Magic Product Spec Guide. The owner's manual included with your product has the full terms.
Legal disclaimers and warnings
Product packaging, owner's manuals and installation instructions may include more information than what is shown on our website. Please read all included documentation before installing or using this product. Gas and electrical appliances must be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with local codes. WARNING for California residents: this product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
