ALFRESCO™ Gourmet Grills A division of Superior Equipment Solutions, Inc. 3020914 7039 East Slauson Avenue Commerce, CA. 90040 Ph.: (888) 383-8800 Fax: (323) 726-4700 Web: www.alfrescogrills.
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. 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.
(Safety, cont.) • When lighting a burner, always pay close attention to what you are doing. Be certain you are depressing 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 these areas become extremely hot and could cause burns. Use only the handles and knobs provided for operation of the grill. • For proper lighting and performance of the burners keep the ports clean.
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. Never locate the grill over, under or next to unprotected combustible construction.
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. If excessive burner movement is present, reseat burner or contact your authorized service provider.
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.
TYPICAL ALFRESCO™ LX2 BBQ (30” MODEL SHOWN) CONVERTIBLE GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR 1/2” FPT X 3/8” COMP BRASS FITTING 1/2” FPT X 1/2” MPT 90° ELBOW TYPICAL LP GAS TANK LP REGULATOR AND HOSE ASSEMBLY (PRESET TO 10” WC) Figure # 2 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.
NATURAL GAS CONNECTION: Ensure that the service pipe supplying the Grill is fitted with a shut off valve conveniently positioned and easily accessible as an emergency gas shutoff. Your ALFRESCO™ Gourmet Grill for use with Natural Gas comes equipped with it own regulator which MUST NOT be removed. If this regulator needs to be replaced use only the type specified by ALFRESCO™ Gourmet Grill for this appliance. To connect the regulator / hose assembly follow the next steps: 1.
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 mishandling in shipment, or excessive pressure unknowingly being applied to the unit. Periodically check the whole system for leaks, or immediately check if the smell of gas is detected. BEFORE TESTING: • Make sure that all packing material is removed from the grill.
LIGHTNING INSTRUCTIONS: BEFORE LIGHTNING… The pressure regulator and hose assembly supplied with the unit must be used. Never substitute regulators for those supplied with the grill. If a replacement is necessary, contact the factory for proper replacement. Screw the regulator (Type QCC1) into the LP tank. Leak check the hose and regulator connections with a soap and water solution before operating as explained on the LEAK TESTING section of this manual.
GRILL MODEL ALX2-30 ALX2-30 SZ LEFT IGNITER BUTTON: RIGHT IGNITER BUTTON: Not Applicable. ALL BURNERS. ALX2-42 ALX2-42 SZ LEFT U-BURNER (or SEAR-ZONE™), SMOKER BURNER. CENTER & RIGHT U-BURNERS, ROTISSERIE. ALX2-56 ALX2-56 SZ ALL GRILL SURFACE BURNERS, SMOKER BURNER. ROTISSERIE, SIDE BURNERS. ALX2-56 BFG LEFT ROTISSERIE, SEAR-ZONE™ IR-BURNER, CENTER / LEFT U-BURNER.
PREHEATING THE GRILL (U-BURNERS): Preheating the grill is important for best performance. To preheat the grill when cooking with the Uburners, close the hood after lighting the burners as described above. Set the grill control knobs on “HI” for 15 minutes, or allow 20-25 minutes for a very high grill temperature. PREHEATING THE GRILL (IR-BURNERS): Preheating the IR burners is important to protect them from food drippings.
SET-SCREW AIR SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT CUP 1” MAXIMUM 3 /8” MAXIMUM FLAME SIZE U-BURNER Figure # 4 LOW HEAT SETTING ADJUSTMENT: NOTE: THE LOW HEAT SETTING ON YOUR GRILL IS PRESET AT THE FACTORY. ADJUST ONLY IF ALTITUDE OR ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ARE CAUSING POOR LOW HEAT PERFORMANCE. WARNING NEVER ADJUST THE BURNER SO LOW THAT IT MAY GO OUT DURING USE. DO NOT OPERATE THE GRILL WITH THE LOW HEAT SCREW REMOVED. GAS CAN ESCAPE AND CAUSE A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS CONDITION. ADJUSTMENT STEPS: 1.
OPERATING THE GRILL: BEFORE USING THE GRILL: • Make sure the grill has been leak tested and is properly located. • Remove any packing material. • Read and understand the instructions in this manual. U-BURNERS: Each U-burner is rated at 27,500 BTU. (See figure # 6). The grill burners encompass the entire cooking area and are side ported to minimize blockage from falling grease and debris. Above the burners are stainless steel briquette trays and ceramic briquettes.
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 collect juices and drippings for basting and gravy. To flavor the contents of the basting pan, you can add herbs, onion, garlic, or spices. NOTICE CAUTION AVOID WATER DAMAGE TO BURNER NEVER ALLOW WATER TO CONTACT THE IR BURNER AS DAMAGE TO THE CERAMIC PANEL WILL RESULT.
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). This pan will catch drippings from the meat being cooked, preventing grease buildup on the briquettes or Sear-Zone™ IR Burner. NOTE: Never use the basting pan when any of the grill burners are lit. Basting pan is for use with the rotisserie burner only.
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. HOW TO SMOKE: 1. Fill the smoker tray with thoroughly soaked and drained wood chips. 2. Light the smoker burner according to the instructions on page 11. 3.
STEAMER FRIER When food is cooked to your desired taste, carefully remove the lid and remove food from Steamer/Fryer with long-handled tongs or a slotted spoon. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THIS ACCESSORY FROM THE GRILL WHEN HOT. ALLOW TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE MOVING OR CLEANING. 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. REMOVE GRATE TO FRY: 1.
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.
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.
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. Shake out any debris through the air shutter. Use a flashlight to inspect the burner inlet to ensure it is not blocked, if obstructions can be seen, use a stiff wire to clean out the burner throat.
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. SPIDER AND INSECT WARNING: Spiders and insects can nest in the burners of this or any other grill, and cause the gas to flow from the front of the burner.
Check to make sure that the burners and the drip tray are clean and free from obstructions. Clean if necessary. NOTE: No part of the grill should ever be lined with aluminum foil as it will interfere with airflow and can cause a low heat condition in the firebox and a high heat condition on the control panel. BURNER BLOWS OUT: First determine if the problem is being caused by location.
Gourmet Grills Limited Warranty This warranty covers the following: ALFRESCO™ GOURMET GRILLS (All Models) DURATION OF WARRANTY Alfresco Gourmet Grills, (a division of SES, Inc.) warrants all grill components to the original purchaser to be free of factory defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. This does not apply if the unit was subject to other than normal household use.