Alfresso ALX2 Use And Care Manual

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Page 2 BARBEQUE SERIAL NUMBER LABEL: NOTES:...
Page 3: General Safety Precautions
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 ELECTRICAL PARTS FLAMMABLE GAS DISCONNECT ALL PROPANE AND COMPONENTS OR NATURAL GAS SUPPLIES DISCONNECT POWER...
Page 4 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 MANU- AL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. When properly cared for, your ALFRESCO™ Gourmet Grill will give safe, reliable service for many years.
Page 5 (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 •...
Page 6 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 areas without an approved ventilation system.
Page 7: Free Standing Models
FREE STANDING MODELS: Complete the following steps: 1. Remove all packaging materials. 2. Ensure that the burners are positioned correctly on their orifices, and are fully seated onto their supports. 3. Position the briquette trays onto their support ledge. 4. Make the connection to the gas regulator according to the instructions on pages 8 & 10 for your gas type.
Page 8: Briquette Tray Installation
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.
Page 9 The LP gas cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The cylinder must be provided with a shut off valve terminating in an LP gas supply cylinder valve outlet specified, as applicable, for connection type QCC1 in the standard for compressed gas cylinder valve outlet and inlet connections ANSI/CGA-V-I.
Page 10 CAUTION WARNING CYLINDERS MUST BE STORED OUTDOORS IN A YOUR ALFRESCO™ GOURMET GRILL’S PRESSURE REGULATOR HAS A MAXI- WELL VENTILATED AREA OUT OF THE REACH OF MUM INPUT PRESSURE OF 14” WC. (OR CHILDREN. APPROX. .5 PSI) , AND A SAFETY LIMIT DISCONNECTED LP CYLINDERS MUST HAVE THREADED OF 69”...
Page 11: Leak Testing
To connect the regulator / hose assembly follow the next steps: 1. Locate the regulator and gas connection point in the rear right side of your BBQ unit (remove the rear panel from the BBQ cart to gain access - in cart mounted models). 2.
Page 12: Always Check For Leaks After Every Lp Tank Change
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 •...
Page 13 “HI” position and immediately depress the proper igniter button for your model. (See BUTTON SYMBOLS AND LOCATIONS above). SIDE BURNER LIGHTING (MODELS ALX2-56 & 56 SZ): When lighting, always keep your face and body as far away as possible from the burners.
Page 14: Burner Adjustments
If the burner does not light in 4 seconds, turn knobs to “OFF” and wait 5 minutes to allow any accumulated gas to dissipate before trying again. If the burner will not light after several attempts, then it can be lit with a match NOTE:To ensure proper spark ignition, do not change the gap between the electrode wires and the burners.
Page 15: Air Shutter Adjustment
AIR SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT: A sheet metal cap at the inlet of the burner called the “AIR SHUTTER” regulates the amount of air that enters into the burner for combustion. The air shutter is locked in place by a screw, which must be loosened prior to lighting the burner for adjustment.
Page 16: Adjustment Steps
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.
Page 17: Rotisserie Burners
USING THE GRILL: Grilling requires high heat for searing and proper browning. Most foods are cooked at the “HI” heat set- ting for the entire cooking time. However, when grilling large pieces of meat or poultry, it may be neces- sary to turn the heat to a lower setting after the initial browning.
Page 18: Rotisserie Motor
To assure that an IR burner is lit, very carefully place your hand 8-10 inches away from the burner sur- face. If you do not feel the heat of the burner, shut off control knob, wait five minutes, and attempt to re- light.
Page 19: Wood Chip Smoker
INFRARED GRILLING TIPS: Even for an experienced chef, infrared cooking can, at first, present a bit of a challenge. By following these simple tips, you will soon be producing juicier, more flavorful foods than you have ever experi- enced before. As a general rule, foods will cook in less time than they would take on an ordinary grill. By turning food frequently (approximately every 2 minutes), excessive charring is simply avoided.
Page 20 One tray of wood chips will usually last about one hour. During extended grilling, chips may need to be added several times. Pull the drawer only partially out of the grill to add chips while in use. Never re- move the hot smoker tray completely from the grill. To improve smoke performance, keep the hood closed as much as possible while food is grilling.
Page 21 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.
Page 22: Stainless Steel Care
STAINLESS STEEL CARE: Stainless Steel is widely used for catering and residential kitchen equipment because of its strength, its ability to resist corrosion and its ease of cleaning. In fact, stainless steel ranks alongside glass and new china in terms of “ease of cleaning” and in percentage removal of bacteria during washing. As a result of these virtues, the metal is often taken for granted and it is assumed that no problems will arise during its usage.
Page 23 Bleaches: Most common domestic bleaches & sterilizing solutions contain chlorine in the form of sodium hypochlorite. 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.
Page 24 U-BURNER CLEANING: Clean the exterior of the burner with a brass wire brush. Clear any stubborn scale with a metal scraper. Clear any clogged ports with a thin wire. Never use a wooden toothpick as it may break off and clog the port.
Page 25: Troubleshooting
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.
Page 26 Light bulbs can reach several hundred degrees when operating, so allow plenty of time for them to cool down. There are two lamps available on your ALX2 grill depending on the model, but both lamps have the same replacement procedure.
Page 27: Light Cover
Should you need to replace the light bulbs in your Alfresco™ Gourmet Grill, please refer to the following steps : LIGHT COVER REMOVE THE LIGHT COVER The light covers are supported by a spring mechanism on the light fixture. Simply pry open the light cover from the left or right sides by hand only.
Page 28 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. •...
Page 30: How To Obtain Service
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE WARRANTY SERVICE ONLY: VISIT US ON THE WEB AT: www.alfrescogrills.com OR CALL US AT (866) 203-5607 Please provide: Model Number & Serial Number: • Grills - Located under the drip pan. • Refrigerators - Located inside on the upper left corner. •...
Page 31 Alfresco Gourmet Grills Limited Warranty ™ GRILLS (Residential use only) LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Alfresco will repair or replace any stainless steel part including all fabricated stainless steel components, stainless steel burners and standard round grill grates (excluding what is covered in the Five Year Limited Warranty) to be defective from workmanship and when subjected to normal residential use and service.