Fire Magic Built-In Outdoor Induction Cooktop, 1800W, Stainless Steel

The Fire Magic EL3285 is a 1800-watt built-in induction cooktop designed specifically for outdoor kitchen installations, and it plugs into a standard 120V outlet — no dedicated high-voltage circuit required. That alone separates it from a lot of what you might expect to find at this price point.

The 13.4" x 12.6" cooking zone sits beneath a 5mm tempered glass surface, which keeps cleanup honest after a long afternoon outside. Touch-sensitive digital controls and an LED display let you dial in temperature anywhere from 120°F to 450°F across seven distinct power levels, so you have the granularity to hold a gentle simmer just as easily as you can hit a hard sear. The built-in timer runs up to 600 minutes — ten hours — which is long enough for anything short of a proper overnight braise (and if you're doing that outside, we respect it).

Automatic pan recognition means the cooktop won't activate on an empty surface, adding a layer of safety that's particularly welcome in an outdoor environment where guests are moving around freely. Over- and under-voltage protection further shields both the unit and your cookware from power fluctuations.

The stainless steel housing is built for the same outdoor environments as the grills it's designed to accompany. A matching stainless steel lid is included — useful for protecting the glass surface when the cooktop isn't in use.

From an installation standpoint, the EL3285 is engineered as a natural complement to Fire Magic's Echelon Series grills and can be installed within the same enclosure as electric or gas grills, provided the relevant enclosure requirements for those units are followed. If you're building or expanding an outdoor kitchen around an Echelon grill, this cooktop integrates cleanly into the same footprint.

One compatibility note worth keeping front of mind: induction cooking requires magnetic cookware. Cast iron and most stainless steel pots and pans work well; aluminum, copper, and non-magnetic stainless will not. If you're unsure, a magnet sticks where induction works.

• 1800 watts of induction power on a standard 120V outlet — no special wiring required
• Temperature range: 120°F to 450°F with seven distinct power levels
• 13.4" x 12.6" cooking zone beneath a 5mm tempered glass surface
• Touch-sensitive digital thermostat with LED display
• Built-in timer with up to 600-minute (10-hour) countdown
• Automatic pan recognition — surface stays off without compatible cookware present
• Over- and under-voltage protection for added safety outdoors
• Stainless steel housing built for outdoor installation
• Stainless steel lid included
• Designed to integrate with Fire Magic Echelon Series grill enclosures
• Compatible with electric or gas grill enclosures when enclosure requirements are met
• Requires magnetic induction-compatible cookware (cast iron, magnetic stainless)