Fire Magic EL500 Electric Grill

Overall Dimensions: 35 in. W x 23-3/4 in. D x 14-1/8 in. H (lid closed)

The Fire Magic EL500 is a 240V built-in electric grill that brings real searing heat, up to 700 F, to places where gas is not an option. It is made for terraces, rooftops, condos and co-ops that prohibit gas or propane, and for outdoor kitchens where the owner simply prefers electric. This listing lets you choose the single-control, dual-control or dual-control Magic View Window version, with or without a ready-to-finish island; each one shares the same 304 stainless body, patented Diamond Sear grids and Bluetooth touchscreen controls.

Key Specifications

Dimensions and Cutout

Features

• Three versions: one control (EL500i-3Z1E), two independent controls (EL500i-4Z1E), or two controls with the Magic View Window (EL500i-4Z1E-W).
• Reaches up to 700 F for real searing, with preheat in under 15 minutes.
• Patented Diamond Sear stainless cooking grids.
• Black glass touchscreen with digital thermometer, timer and Bluetooth control from a smartphone.
• Meat probe included, with a bamboo storage box.
• Heavy-duty removable warming rack.
• Large slide-out drip tray with disposable liners.
• No gas line, propane tank or open flame to manage.

What Is Included and What You Will Need

• Included: grill head with two heating elements, Diamond Sear cooking grids, vaporizer panels, warming rack, meat probe and storage box, drip tray with liners, grid lifter, installation and owner's manual.
• Style: choose One Control, Two Controls, or Two Controls + Magic View Window above.
• Optional Ready-To-Finish Aluminum Island: selecting it adds the Fire Magic ID500-D-48 island package (variant SKUs ID500-D-48 and 53934SC) for the grill.
• Required for a combustible enclosure: Fire Magic EL500i insulating liner (3178-52).
• Required under combustible overhead construction: an exhaust hood such as the Fire Magic 36 in. 1200 CFM vent hood (36-VH-7), with optional 36-VH-7-02 spacer and 36-VH-7-DC duct cover.
• You will need: a licensed electrician to run a dedicated 240VAC, 30 amp GFCI circuit with an outdoor-rated, weatherproof electrical disconnect or plug and receptacle (not included), and a non-combustible countertop.
• Optional: Fire Magic wind deflector (23116-18).

Installation Notes

The EL500 is rated 6,000 W at 25 amps and must be wired to a dedicated 240VAC, 30 amp minimum, single-phase GFCI breaker with a weatherproof disconnect or plug and receptacle, installed by a qualified professional to the National Electrical Code. The countertop must be non-combustible; the enclosure can be combustible only with the insulating liner. Minimum clearances are 8 in. to a rear wall, 4 in. to a backsplash, 8 in. to side walls, 24 in. to corner walls, 6 in. around the control panel and 2 in. below the unit. Under combustible overhead construction an exhaust hood is required, mounted at least 30 in. above the countertop with a fan rated 1200 CFM or more. On a New York City terrace or rooftop where gas is not allowed, the EL500 is often the practical answer, but the building and electrical service need review. Book a design consultation and bring your building's alteration rules.

Documentation

• Spec Sheet
• Installation Manual
• Fire Magic EL500 Brochure

Frequently Asked Questions

What electrical service does the EL500 need?

A dedicated 240VAC, 30 amp minimum, single-phase GFCI circuit breaker, plus an outdoor-rated weatherproof disconnect or plug and receptacle. The grill itself is rated 6,000 W at 25 amps.

Does it get hot enough to sear?

Yes. Fire Magic rates it up to 700 F, with preheat in under 15 minutes.

Can I install it in a wood-framed island?

Only with the 3178-52 insulating liner. The countertop itself must be non-combustible.

What is the difference between the three versions?

All three share the same body, heating elements and cutout. The EL500i-3Z1E has one control for the whole grill, the EL500i-4Z1E splits the grill into two independently controlled zones, each with its own meat probe jack, and the EL500i-4Z1E-W adds a ceramic glass window in the lid.

Related reading: Outdoor Kitchen Planning Guide and Do You Need a Vent Hood Over an Outdoor Grill?

Warranty

Fire Magic limited warranty for the original purchaser of a single-family residential installation: stainless steel cooking grids and grill housing for life; heating elements 5 years; other grill components (except ignition and electronic parts) 3 years; EL500 glass touchscreen electronic controls 2 years; other electronic components, including thermometers and thermostats, and accessories 1 year. Labor is not included. Commercial or multi-user installations fall under a separate Fire Magic warranty.