Artisan Professional Grills by Alfresco ™ Artisan A division of Superior Equipment Solu- ™ tions, Inc. 1085 Bixby Drive 3020914 City of Industry, CA. 91745 Ph.: (888) 383-8800 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: DAN GER WARN I N G IF YOU SMELL GAS: 1.
AV ERT I SSEM EN T AV ERT I SSEM EN T PIÈCES ÉLECTRIQUES ET COMPOSANTS. GAZ INFLAMMABLE DÉBRANCHER TOUS LES GAZ PROPANE OU DÉBRANCHER TOUS LES BLOCS D'ALIMENTA- GAZ NATUREL DE CET APPAREIL AVANT DE TION ET LES PILES AVANT DE LES RÉPARER. PROCÉDER À...
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READ THIS CARE AND USE MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE USING YOUR GRILL TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, BURN HAZARD OR OTHER INJURY. KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Artisan When properly cared for, your ™ Grill will give safe, reliable service for many years. However, extreme care must be used since the grill produces intense heat, which can increase accident potential.
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(Safety, cont.) Clean the grill with caution. Avoid steam burns; do not use a wet sponge or cloth to clean the grill while it is hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes or can ignite when applied to a hot surface. INSECT WARNING: Spiders and insects can nest in the burners of this and other grills, and cause ...
LOCATING AND ASSEMBLING THE GRILL: When determining a suitable location for your grill, take into account concerns such as exposure to wind, rain, sprinklers, proximity to traffic paths and keeping any gas supply line runs as short as possible. Locate the grill only in a well ventilated area. Never locate the grill in a building, garage, breezeway, shed or other such enclosed area without an approved ventilation system.
WARNING: To prevent harm and ensure proper operation of your grill, it is imperative that the burners are properly installed with respect to the gas orifices. Be certain that the orifice is inserted completely into the burner’s inlet and that the burner rests firmly on its support bracket. The burner should not rock side-to-side nor top-to-bottom if properly installed.
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GAS CONNECTION - LIQUID PROPANE (LP): LP MODELS HAVE THE LETTERS “LP” IN THE MODEL NUMBER. NEVER CONNECT THE GRILL TO AN UNREGULATED GAS SUPPLY. Before proceeding, ensure the unit is fitted for LP gas. Connecting to an improper gas type will result in poor performance and increased risk of damage or injury.
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TYPICAL Artisan ™ # 2.A # 2.B NOTE: THE FOLLOWING PARTS SHIPS LOOSE BUT MUST BE INSTALLED: # 2.C #2.A - 1/2” BLACK PIPE 90° ELBOW #2.B - GAS REGULATOR (PRESET TO 10” WC) # 2.D #2.C - FITTING HOSE ADAPTOR. D - LP HOSE ASSEMBLY TYPICAL LP GAS TANK...
GAS CONNECTION - NATURAL GAS (NG): NEVER CONNECT THE GRILL TO AN UNREGULATED GAS SUPPLY. Before proceeding, ensure the unit is fitted for natural gas. Connecting to an improper gas type will result in poor performance and increased risk of damage or injury. The installation of this appliance must con- form with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, to the national fuel gas code, ANSI Z223.1a- 1988.
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REGULATOR SUPPLY CONVERTION: Attach inlet elbow (1/2” Ø black pipe elbow) to gas manifold (see illustration Figure 4). Locate and attach the hose regulator with 1/2” x 3/8 nipple (fitting hose adaptor) using gas approved gas plumbing seal of yellow Teflon® tape. (This step only applies to NG to LP conversion). PRESSURE REGULATOR Artisan...
Pressure Regulators cont. PRESSURE REGULATOR BODY (DOME SIDE) PLUNGER SEALING WASHER BRASS CAP (Figure 5) PLUNGER DETAIL: The regulator plunger is labeled “NAT” for Natural gas or “LP” for liquid propane. (The “LP” side has a wide disk on the end.) The side facing the body of the regulator determines what use is the regulator set for.
TO TEST: Make sure all control valves are in the “OFF” position. Apply the soap solution described above to all fittings. Turn the gas supply on. Check all connections from the supply line, or LP cylinder up to and including the manifold pipe ...
BUTTON SYMBOLS AND LOCATIONS: IGNITER BUTTON SWITCH LIGHT FIXTURES SWITCH (on RIGHT side) (on RIGHT side) ILUMINATION LIGHTS IN YOUR GRILL: There are two types of lights on your ARTP/AAEP Grill, incandescent in the cooking area and LED blue pan- el lights under the control panel (Figure #7).
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GRILL BURNERS LIGHTING: Turn all knobs to “OFF” then turn on the gas supply. Always keep your face and body as far away from the grill as possible when lighting !. Lift the hood, depress the igniter button for the burner you are trying to light, and immediately push and turn the burner control knob counter-clockwise to the “HI”...
NOTE: To ensure proper spark ignition, do not change the gap between the electrode wires and the burners. The optimum gap is preset at the factory between 1/8” and 3/16”. ROTISSERIE BURNER LIGHTING: Open the lid, press the igniter button (see page 15) and then turn the control knob to the “HI” position. If the burner does not light within 4 seconds, turn the control knob to “Off”, wait five minutes and attempt to relight.
The air shutter adjustment screws are accessible with a flat screwdriver by removing the burner. Loosen the screw of the air shutter. Reinstall the burner. Make certain that the burners are sitting properly on the orifices taking care not to move or damage the igniter electrode. Light the burners and adjust according to the following directions: Turn the valve on “HI”, light the burner and allow it to “WARM UP”...
ADJUSTMENT STEPS: 1. Follow lighting instructions by setting the control knob on “HI” and allow the burner to preheat for 10 minutes. 2. Turn the control knob to “LOW” and wait for the burner temperature to drop and stabilize. 3. Attempting adjustment at any setting other than LOW can create a dangerous condition.
SEAR-ZONE™ - IR BURNERS: An IR grill works by producing intense heat which quickly sears the meat. Searing locks in flavor and juices while allowing the outer surface to absorb smoke and food aroma that is produced as grease and drippings are vaporized by the burner. The result is a crisp, flavorful outside with a tender, juicy inside.
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SKEWER: The skewer for the rotisserie is assembled into the skewer coupler (located in the motor) by placing the pointed end into the square opening of the coupler. The other end of the skewer (round shaft end) rests in the slot in the opposite end of the barbecue. To load the skewer, slide the meat holders with the prongs facing towards the center the skewer bar.
APPROXIMATE SEAR-ZONE™ COOKING TIMES: FOOD ITEM APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME (MINUTES) RARE MEDIUM WELL HAMBURGER -1/2” THICK STEAK - 1” THICK” CHICKEN BREAST (BONELESS) 8 ~ 10 CHICKEN BREAST (BONE-IN) 20 ~ 24 These are recommended times only. Due to the variations on the cuts of meats and personal taste, your cooking times may be different.
The rust marks are more likely to be the result of small particles of “ordinary-steel” which have become attached to the surface; these have subsequently rusted in the damp environment. The most common source of such particles is from “wire-wool” scouring pads, but contamination may also occur from carbon steel utensils and old cast iron water supply pipes.
GRILL BURNERS: Before removing the burners, make sure that the gas supply is OFF and the control knobs are in the OFF position. Allow grill to cool completely, then lift off the grill racks and briquette trays. To remove burners, lift the rear of the burner out of the bracket. Angle the burner slightly to clear the igniter electrode and opening at the front of the grill.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS: Always keep the area around the grill free of obstructions and debris. Maintain at least 3” of space around grill to ensure proper airflow, and keep all ventilation openings clear and free of debris. Visually check flame characteristics and compare to description on page 17. Adjust if needed. Clean appliance after each use, and check for blockages, especially at the burner orifices, after periods of prolonged non- use.
LOW / INSUFFICIENT HEAT: Ensure that adequate preheat time has elapsed. U-burners should preheat for at least 15 minutes with the hood closed (20 ~ 25 minutes for high heat); IR burners should be allowed to preheat for at least five minutes with the hood open.
Should you need to replace the light bulb in you Artisan™ Grill, please refer to the following steps : LIGHT COVER REMOVE THE LIGHT COVER The light cover is supported by a spring mechanism on the light fixture. Simply pry open the light cover from the left or right side by hand only.
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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT CLEANING AND STORAGE CONSIDERATIONS: In order to maintain your grill in clean working order, it will be necessary, under certain conditions, to take additional precautions: If your gill is located in a coastal area, it will be exposed to salty air which is corrosive. ...
BATTERY REPLACEMENT: All AAEP BBQ models have igniters powered by 9 Volt DC batteries. Batteries should be replaced when poor spark ignition or very slow sparking performance is heard. To insert or replace the battery which powers the igniters, please perform the following steps: Slide the drip tray forward slightly, as shown below.
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Artisan Limited Warranty ™ The warranties shown below commence on the date of the original purchase. 15 years ● Stainless Steel Burners. 10 Years ● All Stainless Steel Parts. 3 Years ● Ceramic Briquette Trays (Briquettes excluded). 1 Year ● Complete warranty - All parts and Labor. (Batteries when applicable are excluded) TERMS APPLICABLE TO THE WARRANTY ABOVE: FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY: For one year from the date of original purchase, your...
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