TEC Patio FR 44" Built-In Infrared Natural Gas Grill W/ Red Knobs - PFR2NT + HW0841 (2)

Our take on the Patio FR 44" Built-In Infrared Natural Gas Grill W/ Red Knobs - PFR2NT + HW0841 (2)

This 44-inch built-in grill runs on natural gas and cooks with infrared energy, which the maker says spreads heat evenly across the surface with no hot or cold spots. Its temperature range stretches from a low of 200 degrees Fahrenheit for slow smoking up to a searing 900 degrees. Two 30,000 BTU burners, electronic ignition, and a flare-resistant stainless steel burner system with a radiant glass panel add to its appeal, and the 592 square inch cooking area features U-shaped grates intended to produce strong sear marks. A stainless steel divider between the burners lets you run two heat zones at once.

It will suit people who want a permanent, built-in outdoor cooking station and who cook across a wide range of temperatures, from slow low-heat work to high-heat searing. Before buying, confirm that a natural gas line is available at your installation spot and that the 44-inch footprint fits your outdoor kitchen or patio layout.

About the Patio FR 44" Built-In Infrared Natural Gas Grill W/ Red Knobs - PFR2NT + HW0841 (2)

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 44-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.

Two fuel efficient 30,000 BTU burners use 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 592 square inch cooking surface is covered by unique, U-shaped cooking grates which heat very quickly, delivering restaurant-style sear marks on your food. A stainless steel heat zone separator sits between the burners, which allows you to cook food simultaneously using different temperatures.

The separator prevents heat from spilling over to the other side, allowing you to cook using indirect heat. 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.

Key details

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

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