NORTH AMERICA ONLY USER MANUAL domestic ovens
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AND OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE OF THE OVEN. GENERAL WARNINGS RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Additional copies of this manual at www.alfaovens.com WARNING: improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR WOOD-BURNING OVENS ONLY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THIS APPLIANCE Do not install where prohibited. FOR YOUR SAFETY: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Also, always keep the area under and around this appliance free and clear of any and all combustible materials WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death.
40 in POSITIONING THE OVEN 20 in 100 cm 50 cm 50 cm 20 in ATTENTION THE OUTER WALLS OF OVEN MAY REACH HIGH TEMPERATURES GREATER THAN 50°C / 120°F. ANY FLAMMABLE MATERIAL SHOULD BE KEPT AT LEAST 3 FEET (1 METRE) AWAY FROM THE OVEN. CAUTION: When being used, place the oven at a safe distance from flammable materials or substances that may be damaged by heat CAUTION Place the oven on a flat, stable surface to prevent it from moving during use.
LPG/NG CONNECTION WARNINGS LPG/NG CONNECTIONS ONLY FOR LPG OVENS CONNECT THE LPG CYLINDER (only for LPG oven) Use the supplied conversion kits if changing from factory settings Connect the flexible hose to the back of the oven. PRESSURE REGULATOR : Liquid Propane Gas (LPG): 11.0” Max water column pressure (W.L.P.) - LPG is heavier than air. Any losses of LPG may collect in a lower part of the environment. - The LPG cylinder must always be installed, transported and stored in a vertical position.
LPG/NG CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION C1 B A SEE BELOW TO FIND YOUR OVEN AND HOW IT IS CONFIGURED FROM THE FACTORY OVEN ALFA ONE and BRIO GAS OVENS COME FROM FACTORY PRE-SET FOR LPG (NG CONVERSION KITS INCLUDED WITH OVEN) Mount the adapter (B) on the gas inlet (C1), followed by the regulator (A).
CONNECTION TO THE GAS CYLINDER LPG / NG REGULATOR CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS 1 - Begin by Converting the Regulator to LPG A F1 E EN OV NATURAL GAS SUPPLY (H) A 1 2 - UN SCREW THE CAP TO ACCESS THE REGULATOR ADJUSTMENT. 2 3 - THE PLASTIC ADAPTER SHOULD BE TURNED UPSIDE DOWN DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF GAS SUPPLY.
GAS ORIFICE AND PILOT SPUD CONVERSION NATURAL GAS (NG) – LIQUID PROPANE GAS (LPG) ONLY USE THE COMPONENTS AND PARTS SUPPLIED WITH THE CONVERSION KIT 3.1 REPLACEMENT OF THE PILOT SPUD Unscrew the fixing screw (h) of the pilot light tube.. WARNING: The following conversion should be performed by authorized professionals when the oven is completely cold. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration can cause property damage or injury. h 3.
1.1 1.2 2 LIGHTING THE OVEN ONLY FOR WOOD VERSION WARNING: Follow the instructions before turning on the oven. - Do not use flammable liquids or other fuels to light the oven. - Make sure that there are no flammable materials near the oven and that the minimum safety distance is respected. 3.1 3.2 4 5 1 - In the center of the oven or slightly right of center create a cross stacked pile of ALFA Wood using smaller pieces.
TURNING OFF • To turn the oven off, close the oven door and wait for ash to form. • When the fire is out and the oven has been completely shut down for 60 minutes or longer and you confirm the coals have cooled down, you can remove the ashes into a fire safe metal ash can. • Never put hot coals or ashes on the ground, patio, deck or near plants or trees. DIFFERENT TYPES OF WOOD • Use small sized wood pieces that are very dry for lighting. • Treated wood, pine, resin or scrap woods are strictly prohibited.
LIGHTING THE OVEN ONLY FOR GAS VERSION 1.1 1.2 2 4 1.3 WARNING: Follow the instructions before turning on the oven. - Check all gas connections for gas leak before starting your oven. - Use the proper PTFE gas piping tape for all threaded connections - Do not lean over the oven when lighting. Keep your face and body at a safe distance from the oven door. - When lighting the oven, the oven door must be open. - The burner control knob must be in the off position before turning on the LGP cylinder valve.
LIGHTING THE OVEN 1.3 For baking / tray The stainless steel ovens are made to light up and increase temperature in a short time and hold temps for extended periods of time. - 1.1 For Neapolitan pizza Pizza needs both flame and very hot sustained temperature (floor and dome). Use small dry pieces of wood to start your fire and control your flame and temperature: Start the fire with small pieces of wood in the center of the oven floor.
USE THE DOOR AND SMALL PIECES OF WOOD TO STABILIZE - 3.1 Stabilize the temperature The wood fired oven is designed to let the user choose the right temperature depending on what they are cooking. Stabilizing the temperature is the biggest challenge for the user but with experience it becomes much easier. There are 3 elements designed to assist in Temperature stabilization: - 3.
FLAME INTENSITY, COOKING FLOOR AND TEMPERATURE TIPS TO ORGANIZE A PIZZA PARTY - 4.1 Flame and cooking floor for Neapolitan pizza The flame for the Neapolitan Pizza has to be strong. Use laser thermometer to measure the temperature of the oven floor. The ambient and oven floor temps should both be about 700°F. The flame should go across the top of the dome ceiling in the oven. - 4.2 Flame for roman and focaccia pizza The focaccia (also called roman pizza) needs lower temperature than Neapolitan pizza.
YOUR TO-DO LIST FOR A PERFECT PIZZA PARTY (WITH BRUSCHETTA) ALFA SPECIAL RECIPE FOR THE PERFECT PIZZA DOUGH Recipe for 5 medium or 4 big pizzas INGREDIENTS Make the pizza dough well Prepare the dough balls in in advance before the party* room temperature 1 to 2 hours before the party* Cook some bruschettas (with tomatoes and basil on top) while waiting for the oven to reach the temperature Start the pizza party, using your imagination to invent original pizzas Light up the oven 30 minutes before and in
side down, in a lightly oiled proofing box or bowl. Cover with a tight fitting lid or plastic wrap. Let the dough rest for 2 hours at room temperature (assuming 70° to 74°F/21° to 23°C) for the initial rise. 4. Shape and Divide into Dough Balls: Moderately flour your work surface about 2 feet wide. With floured hands, gently ease the dough onto the floured work surface. With your hands still floured, pick up the dough and ease it back down onto the work surface in a somewhat even shape.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE CALENDAR MAINTENANCE 1 - PYROLYSIS CLEANING OF THE OVEN CHAMBER AND COOKING FLOOR. The ALFA oven can be cleaned by the fire itself through a process called “pyrolysis” (pyro “fire” + lysis “separating”). The processes involved in charring wood and it has a function of thermal cleaning, which removes organic substances from products or production components.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE MAINTENANCE AND CARE SPECIFICATIONS FOR WOOD-FIRED OVENS SPECIFICATIONS FOR GAS-FIRED OVENS - Before lighting the oven make sure that the chimney flue is unobstructed and that any previous ash has been removed. - When the fire is out and the oven not too hot, collect the ash from previous cooking with a wire brush and a shovel. - The oven can be used all year round; in the winter months, heat the oven with a small fire to avoid thermal shock due to humidity.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE ONLY FOR WOOD VERSION CLEANING When the fire has gone out and the oven is not hot enough, collect the ashes left over from previous cooking with a metallic brush and a pan. MAINTENANCE AND CARE ONLY FOR GAS VERSION MAINTENANCE - The gas burner should be cleaned periodically by carefully sucking up any cooking residues. - When cleaning valves and burners, be careful not to damage the burner. - Remove any residues from the burners with a brush.
VENTING GUIDE FOR WOOD FIRED AND GAS OVENS DIRECT VENT, SINGLE WALL FLUE EXHAUST When installing the ALFA Oven in your outdoor cooking area with the venting away from any structures or low ceilings, the ALFA supplied high quality stainless steel pipe and cap are sufficient and no additional piping is necessary. You can customize these systems vertically to assist draw or to help with your install design.
WARNING: DO NOT USE (2) 30-DEGREE ELBOWS TO CREATE A 60-DEGREE ANGLE! THIS VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES AND PRESENTS A FIRE HAZZARD WITHIN THE PIPE OR CHIMNEY SYSTEM. If your installation requirement cannot meet the basic standards be sure to consult a professional and obtain necessary permits in advance.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING WOOD-FIRED OVENS GAS-FIRED OVENS CRACKED GASBETON OR FIREBRICK - Firebricks can crack and pose no problems or performance issues when cooking on your ALFA Oven. - Gasbeton insulation brick is inherently brittle and many times is cracked from large pieces just to get into the oven mouth for placement under the firebrick in assembly. This is completely normal. - If you ever have a cavity in either of your bricks you can turn it and use the other side or replace it.
NOTE The oven is guaranteed for 2 (two) years against defects and craftsmanship; good maintenance and proper use can make sure that the oven lasts much longer. Warranty covers parts and components for 2 years and gas burner for 3 years. Shipping and assembly costs are charged to the customer.
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