Owner's Manual

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.

ALFRESCO RECOMMENDS THAT YOU TURN FOOD BEING GRILLED ON A SEAR

ZONE™ IR-BURNER EVERY TWO MINUTES DURING THE COOKING PERIOD.

NEVER ALLOW FOOD TO COOK MORE THAN 2 1/2 MINUTES WITHOUT TURNING.

SEARING IS THE KEY:

An infrared grill works by producing intense heat which quickly sears meats. Searing locks in flavor and

juices while allowing the outer surface to absorb smoke and food aroma that is produced as grease and

drippings are vaporized by the burner. The result is a crisp, flavorful outside with a tender, juicy inside.

Just the result you want with most grilled foods.

HOW TO GRILL WITH IR:

Properly pre-heat the grill by following the lighting instructions on page 12. Place food on grill grids and

turn every 2 to 2 1/2 minutes until food is cooked to desired taste. Do not let food cook more than 2 1/2

minutes without turning. Perfect cross sear marks can be made by rotating food 90° at each turn.

APPROXIMATE SEAR-ZONE™ COOKING TIMES:

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 These are recommended times only. Due to the variations on the cuts of meats and personal taste,

your cooking times may be different. Use your discretion when cooking with ALFRESCO™ Gourmet

Grill Sear-Zone™ IR-Burners.

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 13.

Replace the smoker tray into the grill, close the hood and set the smoker burner to high. Smoke should

begin in about 20 ~ 30 minutes

FOOD ITEM APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME

(MINUTES) 

RARE MEDIUM WELL

HAMBURGER -1/2” THICK 4 5 6

STEAK - 1” THICK” 6 8 10

CHICKEN BREAST (BONELESS) 8 ~ 10

CHICKEN BREAST (BONE-IN) 20 ~ 24