ALFRESCO™ Gourmet Grills A division of Superior Equipment Solutions, Inc. 7039 East Slauson Avenue Commerce, CA. 90040 3020914 Ph.: (888) 383-8800 Fax: (323) 726-4700 Web: www.alfrescogrills.com GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: WARNING WARNING FLAMMABLE GAS ELECTRICAL PARTS DISCONNECT ALL PROPANE AND COMPONENTS...
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GRILL TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, BURN HAZARD OR OTHER INJURY. KEEP THIS MAN- UAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. When properly cared for, your ALFRESCO™ Gourmet 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.) When lighting a burner, always pay close attention to what you are doing. Be certain you are de- • pressing the correct igniter button labeled for the burner you intend on using. When using the grill: do not touch the grill rack, burner grate, hood or immediate surrounding area as •...
5. To comply with safety and service requirements, main gas shut off valve must be accessible from front of grill without using any tools. Your Alfresco™ Gourmet Grill has provision for mounting onto a mobile cart if you choose to do so. Contact your Alfresco™ dealer for the appropriate cart for your grill.
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.
BRIQUETTE TRAY INSTALLATION: Remove top grill. Briquette tray located over the gas burners GAS CONNECTION—LIQUID PROPANE (LP) 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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If this assembly needs to be replaced use only the type specified by ALFRESCO™ Gourmet Grill for this appliance. 30” grills require a 90,000 BTU minimum regulator / hose assembly. All other sizes require a 160,000 BTU minimum two-stage regulator / hose assembly.
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ENSURE THAT THE GAS Your ALFRESCO™ Gourmet Grill for use with Natural Gas SUPPLY HOSE DOES comes equipped with it own regulator which MUST NOT be re- NOT COME IN CONTACT moved.
LEAK TESTING: GENERAL: Although all gas connections on your ALFRESCO™ Gourmet Grill are leak tested at the factory prior to shipment, a complete gas tightness check must be performed at the installation site due to possible mis- handling in shipment, or excessive pressure unknowingly being applied to the unit.
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Make a soap solution of one part liquid detergent and one part water for leak testing purposes. • Apply the solution to the gas fittings by using a spray bottle, or brush. • For LP units, always check with a full cylinder. •...
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Keep your face away from the grill as far as possible and pass a lit, long stem match through the notch in the grill rack to the ports of the burner you are trying to light. When attempting to light a burner with a match, ensure that the correct burner control knob is used.
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SIDE BURNER LIGHTING (MODELS ALX2-56 & 56 SZ): When lighting, always keep your face and body as far away as possible from the burners. FRONT BURNER: Push and turn the side burner right hand control knob to the “HI” position and imme- diately depress the right hand igniter button.
BURNER ADJUSTMENTS: NOTE: Alfresco grills are available with both U-burners and IR burners. The following instructions apply only to the U-burners. IR burners do not require adjustment and need only be checked visually for proper performance. On high, an IR burner should glow red evenly through all its surface.
LOW HEAT SETTING ADJUSTMENT: WARNING NOTE: THE LOW HEAT SETTING ON YOUR NEVER ADJUST THE BURNER SO LOW THAT IT MAY GRILL IS PRESET AT THE FACTORY. GO OUT DURING USE. DO NOT OPERATE THE ADJUST ONLY IF ALTITUDE OR ENVI- GRILL WITH THE LOW HEAT SCREW REMOVED.
DO NOT leave the grill unattended while cooking. ROTISSERIE BURNERS: Your ALFRESCO™ Gourmet Grill is capable of performing back burner rotisserie cooking. The location of the rear burner allows the placement of the rotisserie basting pan (included) beneath the food to col- lect juices and drippings for basting and gravy.
Start the motor with the switch located on the right side of the control panel. ROTISSERIE BASTING PAN: Your ALFRESCO™ Gourmet Grill includes a basting pan for use with the rotisserie. Place the pan onto the grill racks (or, if necessary, directly onto the briquettes if the grill racks are removed to accommodate large cuts of meat).
WOOD CHIP SMOKER: By using real wood chips in the smoker system of your ALFRESCO™ Gourmet Grill, you can add extra flavor to all of your grilled foods. For good smoke performance, soak the wood chips for not less than 30 minutes, drain excess liquid and fill the smoker tray completely.
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This optional accessory brings a new level of versatility to your grill, enabling you to deep fry, steam or boil foods on one side of your ALFRESCO™ Gourmet Grill while grilling on the other. To ensure safe op- eration and quality results, please follow these...
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TO BOIL: Follow instructions for steaming but leave the steaming plate out. Add as much water as necessary to cover the foods being cooked, but never fill the Steamer/Fryer more than halfway. TO FRY: 1. Remove the right grate and place the Steamer/Fryer into the grill as shown above. 2.
7. If required, dry the Grill after use with a soft dry cloth or towel. If the preceding guidelines are adhered to, your ALFRESCO™ Gourmet Grill should offer excellent life and should live up to its reputation of being “stainless”.
Bleaches: Most common domestic bleaches & sterilizing solutions contain chlorine in the form of sodium hypochlo- rite. If used in concentrated form, bleaches can attack the stainless steel, causing pitting of the surface. They should always be used to the strengths prescribed by the manufacturer and should be thoroughly rinsed off with clean water immediately after use.
To maintain the appearance of your ALFRESCO™ Gourmet Grill for many years, keep it covered when not in use. Backyard environments are harsh on your grills’ finish. Long exposure to sun, water, yard chemicals and the elements will reduce the appearance of the stainless steel.
TROUBLESHOOTING: BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE: If your ALFRESCO™ Gourmet Grill does not function properly use the following checklist before contacting your dealer for service. You may save the cost of a service call and the inconvenience of being without your grill. Additional troubleshooting tips can be found on our website at www.alfrescogrills.com.
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DOWN IF THE LIGHTS OR THE GRILL WAS TURNED ON, OR BOTH. Light bulbs can reach several hundred degrees when operating, so allow plenty of time to cool down. There are two lamps available on your ALX2 grill depending on the model, but both lamps have the same replacement procedure.
Replace the light cover by inserting it into the light fixture at a slight angle until it “SNAPS” into place. Power up your Alfresco™ Gourmet Grill and verify the light bulb operation by turning on the light switch.
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This is even more important when long term storage is intended; always store the grill clean, dry and covered with your Alfresco barbeque cover. Also, do not allow any food particles or grease to be left inside your barbeque, as this will attract rodents which, in addition to being undesirable from an hygienic standpoint, is likely to cause physical damage to your barbeque.
IN THIS AREA ONLY ALL OTHER AREAS CALL (866) 203-5607 INQUIRIES AND INFORMATION: For all other Alfresco™ Gourmet Grill information such as power, installation, cut-out requirements, or any other product inquiries, please contact: Alfresco Gourmet Grills. (888) 383-8800 or (323) 722-7900 Customer Service Department.
Limitations & Exclusions: 1. Alfresco’s warranty applies only to the original purchaser and may not be transferred. 2. Alfresco’s warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied and all other obligations or liabilities related to the sale or use of its grill products. 3. Alfresco’s warranty shall not apply and Alfresco is not responsible for damage resulting from misuse, abuse, alteration of or tampering with the appliance, accident, hostile environment, flare-up fires, improper installation, or installation not in accordance with the instructions contained in the User Manual, or the local codes.
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