{"product_id":"arteflame-classic-40-grill-storage-base","title":"Arteflame Classic 40\" Grill — Storage Base","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArteflame Classic 40\" Grill with CORTEN Steel Storage Base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Arteflame Classic 40\" Grill with Storage Base combines a wood-fired grill and flat-top griddle in one versatile outdoor cooking system. Its 40-inch hot-rolled steel cooktop provides over 1,250 square inches of cooking space for eight or more people, while the removable center grill grate allows high-temperature searing over a wood or charcoal fire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned with a CORTEN steel fire bowl and elevated storage base, this grill features a 40-inch cooking height and convenient storage space for firewood or tools. The flat steel cooktop creates multiple heat zones, allowing you to sear, cook, and keep food warm simultaneously. After cooking, remove the cooktop to transform the fire bowl into an open fire pit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt with weathering steel and a substantial hot-rolled steel cooking surface, the Arteflame Classic 40\" offers a distinctive outdoor cooking experience that combines grilling, griddling, and fire pit functionality in one design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrill and Griddle Combination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A removable center grill grate sits above the fire, surrounded by a flat-top steel cooktop for versatile outdoor cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge Cooking Surface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 40-inch diameter cooktop provides over 1,250 square inches of cooking space for preparing food for eight or more people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Temperature Searing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The center grill grate reaches temperatures above 1,000°F for searing steaks, chops, and burgers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple Heat Zones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The cooktop reaches approximately 450–550°F near the inner edge and 250–350°F toward the outer edge, supporting searing, cooking, and keeping food warm at the same time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlat-Top Cooking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The solid steel cooktop provides a surface for cooking eggs, pancakes, smash burgers, fish, and vegetables without food falling through grill grates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduced Cooktop Flare-Ups:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The steel cooktop separates food and grease from the fire, preventing grease from dripping directly into the flames.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConvertible Fire Pit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Remove the cooktop to use the fire bowl as an open fire pit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCORTEN Steel Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The fire bowl and storage base are made from 10-gauge CORTEN weathering steel, which develops a protective, rust-colored patina without requiring paint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHot-Rolled Steel Cooktop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The separate ½-inch-thick hot-rolled steel cooking surface is designed for long-term use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevated Storage Base:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The storage base raises the grill to a 40-inch cooking height and provides room for firewood or tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFuel Options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed for use with hardwood or lump charcoal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGas Conversion Option:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The center hole in the fire bowl accommodates a 1-inch gas pipe for conversion by a professional installer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Arteflame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Classic 40\" Grill with Storage Base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCooktop Diameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCooktop Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ½-inch-thick hot-rolled steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCooking Surface Area:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Over 1,250 square inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCenter Grill Grate Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Above 1,000°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInner Cooktop Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 450–550°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOuter Cooktop Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 250–350°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFire Bowl Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10-gauge CORTEN weathering steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage Base Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e CORTEN weathering steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel Thickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 3.4 mm for the 10-gauge CORTEN steel components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCooking Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFuel Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardwood or lump charcoal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGas Conversion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Accommodates a 1-inch gas pipe for professional conversion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace of Manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Phoenix, Arizona\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic 40\" Grill and Storage Base:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e CORTEN steel fire bowl and storage base with a ½-inch-thick hot-rolled steel cooktop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCenter Grill Grate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Removable grate for high-temperature searing over the fire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeasoning Puck:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Included for seasoning the steel cooktop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional Five-Accessory Configuration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The five-accessory configuration includes the center grill grate, seasoning puck, side warming table, wood cutting and serving board, and Italian leather apron.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeasoning the Cooktop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Season the hot-rolled steel cooktop like cast iron using the included seasoning puck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleaning After Cooking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scrape the cooktop clean while it is still warm, then wipe on a light coat of oil to help develop a natural, low-stick patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreheating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow approximately 30–45 minutes for the steel cooktop to heat through before cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan the Arteflame Classic 40\" be used as both a grill and a griddle?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The removable center grill grate supports high-temperature searing, while the surrounding flat-top steel cooktop provides space for griddling a variety of foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much cooking space does the grill provide?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 40-inch cooktop provides over 1,250 square inches of cooking surface, with capacity for eight or more people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan the grill be converted into a fire pit?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Remove the cooktop to expose the fire bowl for use as an open fire pit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat fuel does the grill use?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe grill is designed for hardwood or lump charcoal. 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