{"product_id":"fire-magic-aurora-a540i-30-inch-built-in-gas-grill-304-stainless-steel","title":"Fire Magic Aurora A540I Built-in Gas Grill, 540 sq in, 304 Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fire Magic Aurora A540I is built around three cast 304 stainless steel E-burners — each a full quarter-inch thick — producing a combined 63,000 BTU across a 540 square inch primary cooking surface. That surface is fitted with Diamond Sear cooking grids, a trapezoid-pattern 304 stainless steel design engineered to maximize contact and produce defined sear marks without sacrificing heat circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the left side, an 18,000 BTU infrared burner handles high-heat searing duty independently of the main burners. When you need a hard crust on a thick-cut steak or a proper char on a butterflied leg of lamb, the dedicated sear zone earns its place. The rest of the grill carries on at whatever temperature the task demands — this is a machine that can do two things at once without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIgnition is handled by Hot Surface Ignition (HSI), which requires a 120 VAC power connection — the same connection that powers the two interior halogen lights and the LED backlit comfort touch control knobs. The lights are a practical detail that pays dividends the moment you're grilling past sunset and need to actually see what's happening on the grates. The analog thermometer, framed in a polished stainless steel bezel, reads up to 1,000°F — a range that leaves nothing to guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe double-walled hood opens to a full 90 degrees and is spring-assisted, so it stays where you put it. The 240 square inch warming rack is adjustable between two positions, giving you flexibility when you're managing multiple proteins or holding finished food while the rest of the cook catches up. Drip management is handled by a disposable drip tray system — straightforward, and easy to maintain between sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstruction throughout is 304 stainless steel: the exterior panels, the flavor grids (16-gauge), the burners, and the cooking grates. At 190 lbs and with a cutout requirement of 32 inches wide by 19.5 inches deep by 12 inches tall, this is a permanent installation piece. It is designed for countertop or island integration, not weekend portability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe A540I is compatible with an optional backburner and rotisserie kit (sold separately), and accepts the Fire Magic griddle (model 3515A), charcoal\/smoker basket (model 3564-1), and insulating liner (model 23150-52) — all sold separately. The infrastructure is there for the grill to grow with how you cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt $6,503, the Aurora A540I is an investment in a built-in that is specified, engineered, and finished to match the kitchen it lives in — not just fill the space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e540 sq in primary cooking surface (30\" x 18\") with Diamond Sear 304 stainless steel trapezoid cooking grids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree cast 304 stainless steel E-burners, 1\/4\" thick, producing 63,000 BTU total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18,000 BTU infrared sear burner on the left side for dedicated high-heat searing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot Surface Ignition (HSI) — requires 120 VAC power connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED backlit comfort touch control knobs for low-light operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo interior halogen lights illuminate the cooking surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog thermometer with polished stainless steel bezel, reads to 1,000°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-walled, spring-assisted hood opens to 90 degrees and holds position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable dual-position 240 sq in stainless steel warming rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-gauge stainless steel flavor grids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisposable drip tray system for straightforward cleanup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull 304 stainless steel exterior construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutout dimensions: 32\"W x 19.5\"D x 12\"H — designed for island or countertop installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with optional rotisserie\/backburner kit, griddle (3515A), charcoal\/smoker basket (3564-1), and insulating liner (23150-52) — sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in Gas 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lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutout Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutout Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutout Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Cooking Surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e540 square inches (30 inches wide x 18 inches deep)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarming Rack Surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240 square inches (30 inches wide x 8 inches deep)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain Burners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 cast stainless steel E-burners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain Burner Btu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63,000 BTU 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