Fire Magic Echelon E790I 36-Inch Built-In Gas Grill with Digital Temp

The Fire Magic Echelon E790I starts with a fact worth stating plainly: 1,080 square inches of total cooking area — 792 primary, 288 warming rack — fed by three cast 304 stainless steel burners with quarter-inch-thick walls and a combined 96,000 BTU output. That is a lot of grill. Built in the USA and clad entirely in 304 stainless steel, this 36-inch built-in is engineered for outdoor kitchens where performance and longevity are not negotiable.

The cooking surface is defined by Fire Magic's patented Diamond Sear grids — a trapezoid-profile 304 stainless steel design that creates those restaurant-quality sear marks while channeling drippings efficiently down to the 16-gauge stainless flavor grids below. Heat zone separators let you run distinct temperature zones across the grill simultaneously, so the salmon and the ribeye can each get exactly what they need without argument.

Beyond the main burners sits a 13,000 BTU infrared backburner, purpose-built for the included heavy-duty rotisserie kit. Slow-roasted prime rib or whole poultry with proper radiant heat — no open-flame flare-up drama, just steady, even cooking.

Control is where the E790I distinguishes itself most clearly. The black glass touchscreen control panel houses a digital electronic thermometer with an under-glass display — readable, sleek, and resistant to the visual clutter that plagues lesser control panels. Bluetooth smartphone remote capability means you can monitor and adjust from across the patio, which is exactly as convenient as it sounds and far more useful than you'd expect once you've used it.

The double-walled, spring-assisted hood opens a full 90 degrees and stays there without assistance, a small detail that becomes very important when you're maneuvering a full rotisserie rack. Three interior halogen lights illuminate the cooking surface properly after dark — not as an afterthought, but as part of the original design intent.

Ignition is handled by a hot surface system with flash tube backup, meaning cold-weather starts and minor wind are not the obstacle they can be with piezo-dependent designs. Power requirement is 120 VAC.

The cutout dimensions are 37 inches wide by 23.5 inches deep by 11.5 inches high — straightforward specs to share with your contractor or cabinetmaker. Should your plans change, the E790I is also compatible with the separately sold 790-SC24 portable cart, converting it to a freestanding grill without modification gymnastics.

Optional accessories include a left-side infrared burner, Magic View Window, insulating liner, drip tray liners, a timer, and a vinyl cover — a thoughtful ecosystem of add-ons that address real use cases rather than padding a product page.

At $10,145, the E790I is priced where serious outdoor kitchens live. It is American-made, thoroughly specified, and designed to perform at a level that justifies the investment over many years of use.

• 1,080 sq. in. total cooking area: 792 sq. in. primary + 288 sq. in. warming rack
• 96,000 BTU from 3 cast 304 stainless steel burners with 1/4-inch-thick walls
• 13,000 BTU infrared backburner with heavy-duty rotisserie kit included
• Patented Diamond Sear grids — trapezoid 304 stainless steel for precision sear marks
• Black glass touchscreen control panel with digital electronic thermometer and under-glass display
• Bluetooth smartphone remote control for monitoring and adjusting temperature from the patio
• Hot surface ignition with flash tube backup for reliable cold-weather and windy starts
• Three interior halogen lights for full cooking surface visibility after dark
• Double-walled, spring-assisted hood opens to a full 90 degrees and holds position
• Heat zone separators for simultaneous multi-temperature cooking
• Exterior and grids in 304 stainless steel; 16-gauge stainless flavor grids
• Cutout dimensions: 37"W x 23.5"D x 11.5"H
• Convertible to freestanding with optional 790-SC24 portable cart (sold separately)
• Compatible with optional infrared side burner, Magic View Window, insulating liner, and more
• Designed and manufactured in the USA