Sunstone 40" Built-In Electric Pellet Grill with Cold Smoker - 918 Sq In, 304 Stainless Steel

How much cooking space does it have?

918 square inches in total. The main cooking grate is 27" x 19 1/2", or 526.5 square inches, and the upper racks add another 391.5 square inches.

That split matters if you smoke large cuts: the upper racks are close to half the capacity, so a full load is not all at grate level.

What temperature range does it hold?

140°F to 800°F, set from the built-in digital control panel.

The low end is what makes the long smokes possible; the top end is what lets it sear.

What is the cold smoker for?

It infuses food with smoke without cooking it. Sunstone lists the cold smoker as a patented design, and it is separate from the main cooking chamber function.

That covers foods you want smoked but not heated, which a standard pellet grill cannot do.

Can it sear, or is it only a smoker?

It can sear. The flame broiler is adjustable, so you can open it up for direct high heat rather than cooking only by indirect convection.

Does it need electricity?

Yes. The fuel type is electric with wood pellets, and the auger, digital control panel, convection fan and auto-ignition all run on power.

Plan for an electrical supply at the grill location as part of the island build, not as an afterthought.

Is a meat probe included?

Yes, a meat probe is built in and reads through the digital control panel, so you can watch internal temperature without opening the hood.

What are the hanger hooks?

Three hooks for suspending meats inside the chamber. They give you a way to hang product rather than lay it flat on the grates.

How well does it hold heat?

The hood is double-lined and sealed with an oven-grade braided fire-rope gasket, and a fan-forced convection system circulates heat inside.

Together those keep chamber temperature steady, which is what a long low-and-slow cook depends on.

What size is it and what cutout does it need?

The grill measures 40" wide, 25 3/4" deep and 25 3/4" high overall.

Cutout dimensions are not published in this listing. Take them from the use and care manual before you frame the island opening rather than working back from the overall size.

What is it built from?

304 stainless steel.

How does a built-in pellet grill compare to a built-in gas grill?

You trade instant knob control for wood flavor and a set-and-hold temperature. This one runs on pellets with a digital controller across 140°F to 800°F, and adds grilling, smoking, cold smoking and roasting in one appliance.

A gas built-in lights faster and needs no power, but cannot produce wood smoke. Other options in this category are in built-in pellet grills.