Owner's Manual

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NOTE: The hot grill sears the food, sealing in the juices. Proper preheating browns the meat and pro-
duces darker sear marks. Place the food on the grill and sear both sides as recommended on the
“Infrared Grilling Tips” section on page 19. DO NOT leave the grill unattended while cooking.
ROTISSERIE BURNERS:
Your Alfresco ™ Gourmet Grill is capable of per-
forming back burner rotisserie cooking. The location
of the rear burner allows the placement of the rotis-
serie basting pan (included) beneath the food to col-
lect juices and drippings for basting and gravy. To
flavor the contents of the basting pan, you can add
herbs, onion, garlic, or spices.
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.
ROTISSERIE MOTOR:
The rotisserie motor is capable of turning up to a 50 Lb. cut of meat or poultry, with a maximum diameter
of 12”. The rotisserie motor is an integral part of the grill, mounted on the rear bottom of the unit. The
motor drives a chain and sprocket system to a skewer coupler located your upper cooking area.
The rotisserie motor is electrically grounded by the grill electrical system and plug, therefore the grill
must installed in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electri-
cal Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1990.
SKEWER:
The skewer for the rotisserie is assembled into the skewer coupler (located right side of the grill) by plac-
ing the pointed end into the square opening of the coupler. The other end of the skewer (round shaft
end) rests between the rotisserie bearing wheels opposite to the skewer coupler, on the left side of the
grill.
To load the skewer, slide the meat holders with the prongs facing towards the center the skewer bar.
Push the skewer through the center of the food, and then slide the second meat holder (prongs toward
the food) onto the skewer.
Center the product to be cooked on the skewer then push the meat holders firmly together. Tighten the
thumb nuts of the meat holders with pliers. It may also be necessary to wrap the food with butcher’s
string (never use nylon or plastic string) to secure any loose portions. Once the food is secure, insert the
skewer into the coupler. 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). This pan will catch drippings from the meat being
cooked, preventing grease build-up 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.
! NOTICE
AVOID WATER DAMAGE TO BURNER NEVER
ALLOW WATER TO CONTACT THE IR BURNER
AS DAMAGE TO THE CERAMIC PANEL WILL
RESULT.
WATER DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR
ALFRESCO WARRANTY
! NOTICE
ALWAYS USE BASTING PAN WITH
ROTISSERIE TO KEEP DRIPPINGS
OFF BURNERS AND BRIQUETTES.
DO NOT USE WHILE GRILLING.