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Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet Drop-In Style Gas Grill

February 9, 2022

Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet debuts the most expanded and advanced product launch in the company’s history, including a new gas grill as the company’s first drop-in style grill head. Kalamazoo’s first-ever global product lineup is driven by industry-leading safety features, increased performance and an updated aesthetic. The announcement comes as the National Kitchen & Bath Association reports that 60% of homeowners desire an outdoor kitchen as a primary need for their exterior living space. 

The new family of gas grills combines the best of Kalamazoo’s engineering and American craftsmanship to offer a gas-fired cooking performance that is second only to the Hybrid Fire Grill. Available in two sizes, the 42-in. (1,067 mm) grill features 792 square inches (5,110 square centimeters) of primary grilling area. The larger, 54-in. (1,372 mm) model features 1,056 square inches (6,813 square centimeters) of primary grilling area. In a new pattern developed specifically for these gas grills, both utilize Kalamazoo’s popular laser-cut cooking grates cut from 1⁄4-in.-thick (6.4 millimeters) stainless steel. The family includes four models in two sizes, covering built-in and freestanding needs for clients. All models are available in marine-grade stainless steel, as well. 

The new gas grill delivers cooking temperatures exceeding 700 degrees Fahrenheit (370 degrees Celsius), making every portion of the cooking surface ideal for searing. This powerful performance, combined with the heavy build quality and precision-engineered firebox, results in a superior cooking experience. The grill’s weight is a sign of enduring quality and improves cooking performance by holding more heat.

Kalamazoo invests more material into each grill than other manufacturers to capture these tangible benefits. The 42-in. built-in grill weighs 380 pounds (172 kilograms), almost entirely comprised of stainless steel. 

The integrated chain-driven rotisserie system is built into the grill so it’s conveniently always at the ready and eliminates unnecessary openings in the sides of the grill lid. Kalamazoo includes separate 1-in.-deep collection pans under each main burner to make cleanup easier. These pans are deep enough to accommodate the messiest cooking sessions, while their smaller footprint makes each pan easier to handle when cleaning up.

 

The new Kalamazoo gas grill fits into a wide range of pre-existing grill cutouts and features an aesthetic and structural trim piece that overlaps the masonry opening. This makes upgrading to a Kalamazoo easier, minimizing the need for cosmetic adjustments.

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