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TEC Sterling Patio FR 26-Inch Built-In Infrared Propane Gas Grill W/ Red Knobs

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Key Features

TEC grills are proudly made in the USA
  • Fuel-efficient burner boasts an incredible 300-900 F temperature range (200 F with smoker accessory)
  • Patented radiant glass panels virtually eliminate hot/cold spots and flare-ups
  • Grill in style with contoured hood, fluid rotation handle, and luxury knobs
  • Self-cleaning cooking surface and no messy drip pan make cleanup a breeze

Newly improved from TEC, the Sterling Patio FR series of grills is 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 Sterling Patio FR 26-inch propane 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 Sterling 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. Handcrafted in America, this 26-inch built-in grill features a sleek, contoured double-lined hood and thick gauge, 304 grade stainless steel with red metal control knobs. All TEC grills are CSA certified.

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Warranty

TEC warrants the stainless steel housing to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the lifetime of the product when subject to normal residential use. The stainless steel burners and cooking grates are warrantied to be free of defects in material and workmanship for ten (10) years. All other grill components, including the ignition system and radiant glass panels, are of defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year. Labor not included.

Refer to manufacturers manual for full warranty details.

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The Skinny:

  • Truly the best infrared gas grill
  • 100% infrared cooking means juicier foods
  • Incredible 200-900° temp range
  • Virtually no flare-ups
  • No hot/cold spots
  • Super quick pre-heat

Things We Love:

The TEC Patio FR gas grill is my favorite infrared gas grill I've ever cooked on. There are so many things to love about this grill. Its versatility makes it great for seasoned cooks like me and its temp range, virtually no flare-ups, even heat distribution and easy clean-up make it great for the beginner. TEC also makes the Sterling Patio FR which gives you the same cooking performance as the Patio FR, but with a sleeker, more curved lid. TEC has hit a home run with the Patio FR!

First, I love how fast this grill heats up. I reached high temp in less than 10 minutes. This surely comes in handy for grilling meals during the week after a long day at work. Also, TEC's 100% infrared system is more efficient than other gas grills too. It uses less gas, produces juicier food, and actually cooks food quicker. This quicker cooking is a plus for weeknight grilling as well.

TEC's Patio FR system is powered by super heavy duty, 304 stainless steel burners that are backed by a lifetime warranty. Right above the burner sits a tough radiant glass panel, set within a stainless steel bracket. The cooking grids sit directly atop the radiant panels. This system is phenomenal! I love the patented design of the cooking grids and how it allows for rapid recovery time, which produce the same great sear marks each time you turn your food. The glass panels are so tough, I actually removed the cooking grid on one side and put a pot directly on the glass and used it like a stove-top burner. Being able to do that while grilling over the other burner is a nice plus for the 2 burner models. Another benefit of the 2 burner models is the heat zone separator which truly allows your cooking zones of each burner to be controlled independently of the other.

Staying on the topic of this cooking system, it produces amazingly even heat distribution which means no hot and cold spots to get used to. Also, the radiant glass panels completely shield the burner flame from the food drippings which means virtually no flare up. Now don't confuse this with no flavor! The food you cook on a Patio FR is filled with amazing flavor due to the continuous smoke infusion into your food from the radiant glass panels vaporizing your food drippings.

A great practical benefit I noticed with the Patio FR is how easy it is to clean. Unlike every other gas grill out there, there is no grease drip pan to mess with. When finished grilling, turn the burners on high like a self-cleaning oven and all of the drippings on the cooking grids and radiant glass panels turn to ash and rest on the radiant panel. Simply wipe the ash off the glass panels and that's it!

Finally, what makes the Patio FR so special is the true cooking versatility it provides for any cook, no matter their experience level. I baked cinnamon rolls on the warming rack on a whim and they turned out excellent. I seared some high-end steakhouse quality steaks with the grill turned on high. High heat is roughly 900 degrees at the grid surface! I also cooked some mouthwatering chicken leg quarters with the grill turned on low! Low heat on the Patio FR is roughly 250 degrees. Finally, I used TEC's smoker/roaster accessory, which I believe is a must-have accessory, and slow smoked some incredible baby back ribs! Imagine that - smoking ribs on an infrared grill - incredible! You can actually get down to 200 degrees on low when using this smoker roaster accessory.

Things To Consider:

While I don't consider the TEC Patio FR to be an ugly grill, it is a bit more commercial looking and does lack some stylish features found on other high-end grills like polished edges and control panel LED lighting. The Sterling Patio FR is a bit more stylish, with its sleeker, more curved lid. Also, TEC grills produce an extreme amount of clean, white smoke. While this is not harmful, it's important to install it in a well-ventilated area or consider adding a vent hood to help ventilate.

You'll Like This Grill If:

You want the best and most versatile infrared grill on the market!

Overall Rating
4.5 out of 5

Value

4.0

Design & Style

3.0

Construction

5.0

Innovation

5.0

Even Heat

5.0

High Heat

4.5

Minimum Flare-Ups

5.0

Temperature Range

5.0

Customer Service

4.5

Warranty

4.0

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Class

PremiumPremiumPremiumPremium

Fuel Type

PropanePropanePropanePropane

Collection

Sterling Patio FRPatio FRSeries 7Sterling Patio FR

Cutout Width

23 1/8"23 1/8"28 1/2"23 1/8"

Cutout Depth

21"21"22 3/4"21"

Cutout Height

7 1/8"7 1/8"10 1/8"7 1/8"

Configuration

Built-InBuilt-InBuilt-InBuilt-In

Exterior Material

Stainless SteelStainless SteelStainless SteelStainless Steel

Exterior Stainless Grade

304 Stainless Steel304 Stainless Steel304 Stainless Steel304 Stainless Steel

Primary Color

Stainless SteelStainless SteelStainless SteelStainless Steel

Number Of Main Burners

1 Burner1 Burner2 Burners1 Burner

Grilling Surface BTUs

30000300005000030000

Infrared Main Burner

All InfraredAll InfraredNot AvailableAll Infrared

Main Burner Material

Stainless InfraredStainless Infrared304 Stainless SteelStainless Infrared

Flame Tamer Material

Radiant GlassRadiant GlassCeramicRadiant Glass

Cooking Grate Material

Stainless SteelStainless SteelStainless SteelStainless Steel

Cooking Grid Dimensions

23 X 12 3/4"23 X 12 3/4"26 1/4 X 22"23 X 12 3/4"

Main Grilling Area

296 Sq. Inches296 Sq. Inches553 Sq. Inches296 Sq. Inches

Burger Count

14142514

WiFi/Bluetooth Enabled

NoneNoneNoneNone

Rotisserie Burner BTUs

No Rear BurnerNo Rear Burner14000No Rear Burner

Rotisserie Kit

NoNoYesNo

Heat Zone Separators

NoNoNoNo

Ignition Type

Continuous SparkContinuous SparkContinuous SparkContinuous Spark

Flash Tubes

NoNoYesNo

Grill Lights

NoneNoneExternalNone

Spring Assisted Hood

NoNoNoNo

Thermometer

NoneNoneAnalogNone

Includes Smoker Box

NoNoNoNo

Hose Included

YesYesYesYes

Made In USA

YesYesNoYes

Commercial-Grade Multi-User

NoNoNoNo

Size

Small (0 - 26")Small (0 - 26")Small (0 - 26")Small (0 - 26")

Marine Grade

NoNoNoNo

Width

26"26"39"26"

Height

17"16.5"24.25"17"

Depth

26.5"26.5"26.625"26.5"

Weight

120 lbs120 lbs135 lbs120 lbs

Proposition 65

WARNING:

Per the manufacturer, this product does not require a California Proposition 65 Warning.

For more information, go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov

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