TEC Patio FR 26" Built-In Infrared Natural Gas Grill - PFR1NT

Our take on the Patio FR 26" Built-In Infrared Natural Gas Grill

The TEC Patio FR 26-inch is a built-in natural gas grill that relies on infrared heat rather than hot air, which is meant to keep food moist and deliver even heat across the cooking surface. Its range runs from a low 200 degrees for slow cooking up to a searing 900 degrees, and it can reach high heat quickly with the hood closed. The 30,000 BTU burner, electronic ignition, and U-shaped stainless steel grates that produce sear marks are among its most noteworthy features, along with a 296 square inch cooking area.

This grill suits cooks who want flexibility, from gentle low-heat smoking to hard searing, in a built-in format. Before buying, check that you have a natural gas connection and enough room in your outdoor setup, since the 26-inch width and built-in design call for planning around the cutout and fuel supply.

About the Patio FR 26" Built-In Infrared Natural Gas Grill

Newly improved from TEC, the Patio FR series of grills is back and better than ever! Featuring an innovative grilling system capable of cooking from a searing hot 900 degrees Fahrenheit, down to a low 200 degrees, great for low-heat smoking, searing, and everything in between. The TEC Patio FR 26-inch natural gas grill cooks with 100 percent infrared energy with no hot or cold spots, eliminating hot air and reducing moisture loss in food by up to 35 percent.

The fuel efficient 30,000 BTU burner uses less fuel than other grills, saving you money on gas. Convenient electronic ignition supplies a reliable spark to ignite the burners safely. TEC uses a patented flare-proof stainless steel infrared burner system combined with a radiant glass emitter panel, resulting in tender, juicy, charbroil flavored food.

The position of the stainless steel cooking grates, radiant glass panels, and infrared burners creates even heat distribution across the cooking surface and virtually eliminates flare-ups. The 296 square inch cooking surface is covered by unique, U-shaped cooking grates which heat very quickly, delivering restaurant-style sear marks on your food. TEC Patio grills are capable of heating up to 900 degrees in 10 minutes with the hood closed, making long preheating times are a thing of the past.

The need for a side burner is also eliminated because you can place your pots or pans on the cooking grids or radiant panels to heat and cook like on an indoor cooktop. Enjoy quick and easy cleanup, with a self-cleaning cooking surface that incinerates food and debris in 10-15 minutes while the grill is on high.

Key details

• 30,000 BTUs
• 296 sq in cooking area
• Natural Gas fuel
• Infrared burner
• Sear zone
• Side burner

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