Artisan Built-In Grills

What is the difference between Artisan Professional and American Eagle built-in grills?

The Professional series is Artisan's flagship built-in line, offered in 32, 36 and 42 inches with three burners and an infrared rotisserie burner, reaching 75,000 BTUs on the 36 and 42 inch models. The American Eagle series is the value line, with a 26-inch two-burner and a 36-inch three-burner at 60,000 BTUs.

What sizes do Artisan built-in grills come in?

Artisan built-in grills come in 26, 32, 36 and 42 inches. The 26-inch American Eagle is the compact option for a short island run, the 32 and 36 inch models are the everyday sizes, and the 42-inch Professional is the largest. All are built from 304 stainless steel for outdoor durability.

How many BTUs does an Artisan built-in grill put out?

Artisan built-in grills range from 40,000 to 75,000 BTUs. The American Eagle 26-inch two-burner is rated 40,000 BTUs, the American Eagle 36-inch and Professional 32-inch three-burners hit 60,000, and the Professional 36-inch and 42-inch both reach 75,000 BTUs, the highest output in the Artisan built-in line.

Which Artisan built-in grill has a rotisserie?

The Artisan Professional series carries the infrared rotisserie burner, across the 32, 36 and 42 inch built-in models. If rotisserie cooking matters, that is the line to spec. Current promotional pricing on Professional models is collected in the Artisan Professional promo.

What size Artisan built-in grill do I need for a small island?

The Artisan American Eagle 26-inch two-burner is the smallest built-in Artisan makes, rated 40,000 BTUs in 304 stainless steel, and it is the one to use when island length is short. Move to a 32-inch three-burner if you cook for six or more. Compare 32 inch built-in grills.

How much should I budget for an Artisan built-in grill?

Artisan built-in grills run roughly $2,000 to $5,500. The American Eagle 26-inch sits at the bottom of that range and the Professional 42-inch at the top, with the 32 and 36 inch models in between. Budget the island cutout, gas hookup and any side burners on top of the grill itself.

Which Artisan built-in grill is best for an outdoor kitchen?

The 36-inch Professional is the strongest choice for most residential outdoor kitchens: 75,000 BTUs, a rotisserie system and 304 stainless steel in the most common cutout size. On a tighter budget, the 36-inch American Eagle gives the same footprint and the same material at 60,000 BTUs. For entertaining, step up to the 42-inch Professional.

Can an Artisan built-in grill be installed in an outdoor kitchen island?

Every Artisan built-in grill is designed for installation into an outdoor kitchen island. Before construction, verify the manufacturer's current cutout width, depth and height, combustible clearances, ventilation requirements, gas connection requirements and insulating-jacket requirements. Do not size the opening from the advertised grill width; the cutout dimensions are model-specific and are what your contractor should build to.

Do I need an insulating liner for an Artisan built-in grill?

An insulating grill liner may be required when an Artisan built-in grill is installed into an island built from combustible materials such as wood framing. Whether one is needed depends on the model, the surrounding construction and the clearances given in the installation instructions, so settle the question before the island is built rather than after. See grill liners.

Do Artisan built-in grills run on natural gas or propane?

Artisan built-in grills are offered in both natural gas and propane configurations. Given the output on the Professional models, confirm that your gas supply and line sizing can support the grill before installation. Undersized supply is a common cause of disappointing performance on high-BTU grills, so size the line at the same time you confirm the cutout.

Are Artisan grills good for coastal outdoor kitchens?

Artisan uses 304 stainless throughout both the Professional and American Eagle series, which makes the grills reasonable candidates for coastal outdoor kitchens. Salt, humidity, grease and airborne contaminants still need cleaning off regularly, and the grill should be kept covered when it is not in use. A fitted grill cover sized to your model is worth buying alongside the grill.