Fire Magic Choice C540i Built-In Gas Grill, 540 sq in, 304 Stainless Steel

The Fire Magic Choice C540i starts with a straightforward premise: 304 stainless steel construction throughout, from the satin-finish exterior panels down to the 16-gauge flavor grids sitting below the cooking surface. That's not one or two premium materials quietly buried in a spec sheet — it's a consistent material standard applied to the burners, the grids, the body, and the bezel on the analog thermometer.

On the cooking side, three 16-gauge tubular U-shaped burners produce a combined 57,000 BTUs across a 540 square inch main grilling area (30" W x 18" D). Add the 240 square inch warming rack and you're working with 780 total square inches — enough real estate to run multiple proteins at different temperatures without playing spatial Tetris. The Diamond Sear cooking grids are stainless steel and designed to produce defined sear marks, which matters when presentation is part of the point.

Ignition is handled by a push-and-turn Rapid Light system that requires no batteries. That's a small detail with a real-world payoff: no hunting for AAs before a cookout, no dead-igniter frustration mid-season. The analog thermometer reads up to 1,000°F and is framed in a polished stainless steel bezel — a nice contrast against the satin exterior finish.

As a built-in model, the C540i is designed for drop-in installation into an outdoor kitchen surround. The cutout dimensions are 32" W x 19.5" D x 12" H, and the overall unit measures 32" wide by 19.5" deep by 25.25" tall. Fire Magic offers a compatible stainless steel insulating liner (fits both A540i and C540i) for installations where thermal protection of the surrounding cabinetry matters, as well as a fitted grill cover for the same model range.

The Choice Series sits within Fire Magic's broader lineup alongside the C650i for those who need additional cooking capacity. The C540i is available in both natural gas and propane configurations — this listing covers the natural gas version (SKU: C540I-RT1N). Built in the USA.

• 57,000 BTUs from three 16-gauge tubular U-shaped stainless steel burners
• 540 sq in main grilling area (30" W x 18" D) plus 240 sq in warming rack — 780 sq in total
• Diamond Sear cooking grids in stainless steel for defined searing results
• 304 stainless steel construction throughout: exterior, burners, flavor grids, and cooking grids
• Satin-finish 304 stainless steel exterior with polished stainless thermometer bezel
• 16-gauge 304 stainless steel flavor grids for durability and consistent heat distribution
• Analog thermometer reads up to 1,000°F
• Push-and-turn Rapid Light ignition — no batteries required
• Cut-out dimensions: 32" W x 19.5" D x 12" H for built-in installation
• Compatible with Fire Magic Stainless Steel Insulating Liner (A540i & C540i)
• Compatible with Fire Magic Grill Cover (A540i & C540i)
• Available in natural gas and propane configurations
• Made in the USA