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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  
 

NOTE: 
 
In LOW setting the color of the flame might be impos-
sible  to  see  in  daylight.  It  is  highly  recommended  that 
this adjustment be done at dusk or with the oven doors 
partially  closed  in  order  to  obscure  the  oven’s  interior 
ad show the BLUE flame on the Hearth Stone IR Burn-
er. 
 
DO  NOT  adjust  the  LOW  setting  without  the  burner 
screen, as it is designed to hold the flame steady and 
in place specially when operating at LOW temperature. 
 
 

WOOD CHIP SMOKER:

 

 

By using real wood chips in the smoker system of your 

Alfresco

™ Pizza Oven you can add extra fla-

vor to all of your Pizzas or Oven Cooked Dishes. 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.  Place the  smoker  at  a  corner  in  the  oven  near  the Log  Burner.  Radiated heat from 

the Log will soon start smoldering the chips and creating smoke. 

3.   

One tray of wood chips will usually last about 1/2 hour. During extended cooking, chips may need to be 
added several times. Pull the tray partially out of the oven to add chips while in use.  Never remove the 
hot  smoker  tray  completely  from  the  oven.  To  improve  smoke  performance,  keep  the  doors  closed  as 
much as possible while food is cooking. 
 
NOTE:  If not thoroughly soaked, the wood chips will flare up during cooking. To extinguish flames, pull 
the tray slowly a few inches from the Log and it’s burner and add a small amount of water. The smoker 
tray  can  also  be  filled  with  water  to  produce  steam  which  can  help  keep  delicate  foods  moist  during 
cooking. 
 
TYPES OF WOOD CHIPS TO USE: 
 

• 

Alder: 

 

Medium, tart smoke flavor. Excellent on fish, chicken or game. 

• 

Maple: 

 

Sweet, hearty smoke flavor. Best with fish, jerky or bacon. 

• 

Apple: 

 

Light, sweet smoke flavor. Superb with poultry, ham or sausages. 

• 

Hickory:   

Heavy smoke flavor. Best with beef, pork or game. 

• 

Mesquite: 

Light smoke flavor. Excellent on fish, poultry or beef. 

• 

Oak: 

 

Heavy smoke flavor. Best with beef, lamb or pork. 

• 

Pecan: 

 

Rich, sweet, versatile flavor. Good with any food. 

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Page 2: ...2 PASTE SERIAL NUMBER LABEL IN THIS LOCATION NOTES ALF PZA SERIAL NUMBER LABEL ...

Page 3: ...al Gas Installation code or CAN CGA B149 2 Propane Installation code All components must be grounded in accordance with local codes or with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 990 or Canadian Electrical code CSA C22 1 CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING The burning of gas cooking fuel generates toxic by products which are on the list of substances which are known by the State of California to ...

Page 4: ...ury Use only dry potholders moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may cause personal burns from steam Do not use a towel or bulky cloth in place of potholders Do not let potholders touch hot por tions of the pizza oven Only certain types of glass heatproof glass ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suita ble for oven use These types of materials may break with sudden temperature cha...

Page 5: ... year Be sure all oven controls are turned off and the oven is cool before using any type of aerosol cleaner on or around the grill The chemical that produces the spraying action could in the presence of heat ignite or cause metal parts to corrode Do not operate the oven under unprotected combustible construction Use only in well ventilated are as Do not use in buildings garages sheds breezeways o...

Page 6: ... next to unprotected combustible construction ASSEMBLY FREE STANDING MODELS Before using your Alfresco Pizza Oven complete the following steps 1 Remove all packaging materials 2 Ensure that the IR burner is positioned correctly on it s orifice and is fully seated onto its supports 3 Install the Hearth Stones Top radiant stone and back Fire Log with it s support stand 4 Make the connection to the g...

Page 7: ...burner or contact your authorized service provider NOTES CONCERNING GFCI USE AND LOCATION 1 Do not attempt to circumvent using a GFCI receptacle it is for your safety 2 Ensure that the GFCI receptacle is located in an easily accessed location 3 Follow the manufacturer s instructions for installation and testing must comply with local and national codes WARNING IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS THE...

Page 8: ...aning The Arch Front Panel has 2 wingnuts one on each end and the door assemblies have 2 wingnuts per side To remove these items simply loosen and remove the wingnuts that support them Additionally the door hinges can be lifted straight up for quick access without complete removal of the assembly Before installing the Hearth stones verify that the stone s support brackets rear and center are prope...

Page 9: ... risk of damage or injury Total gas consumption per hour with all burners set on HI is a follows Hearth Burner 18 800 BTUH Log Burner 16 800 BTUH The installation of this appliance must conform with local codes or in the absence of local codes to the national fuel gas code ANSI Z223 1a 1988 Installation in Canada must be in accordance with the Standard CAN CGA B149 1 Nat ural Gas Installation or C...

Page 10: ...et connections ANSI CGA V I LP GAS CONNECTION TO LP TANKS Your Alfresco Pizza Oven for use with LP gas comes equipped with its own regulator which MUST NOT be removed The oven is shipped with high capacity hose regulator assembly for connection to a standard 20 Lb LP cylinder The LP gas pressure regulator and hose supplied with this oven must be used without alteration If this assembly needs to be...

Page 11: ...rmance of this appli ance verify that the gas line supply pressure is adequate 7 0 W C supply pressure is preferred to maintain 4 5 W C manifold pressure Use a minimum 1 2 ID flex hose to prevent gas starvation See Figure 5 LP GAS CONNECTION TO LP PIPED SYSTEMS An LP piped system is one with a large central LP tank that feeds the entire household Those systems are normally equipped with a high pre...

Page 12: ... gas supply using a 1 2 Ø minimum flexible stainless steel gas hose no more than 48 in length COUNTERTOP INSTALLATIONS Because of the Alfresco Pizza Oven s unique countertop design it is possible to install the gas supply NG or LP from a location below the counter The oven is constructed with an opening at the bottom heat shield to facilitate connections See figure 6 Standard connections through t...

Page 13: ...ucted in such manner as to provide with a 3 8 raised lip to prevent water or spills on the countertop from falling into the under counter section It is recommended to install an access door such as Alfresco AB 30 double sided doors in order to reach the LP Gas Tank or the NG Supply Gas Line shut off valve as well as the GFCI receptacle to disconnect power to the Pizza Oven BUILT IN INSTALLATIONS Y...

Page 14: ...e structure it is critical to have access to the bottom of the unit This will be the only means of service and maintenance as the oven will no longer be re movable Alfresco recommends installing an AB 30 double sided door for service storage gas supply and electrical power access The Pizza Oven must rest on two 2 ledges to give it proper support and must have free air intake from the bottom of the...

Page 15: ...FF 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 assembly Soap bubbles will appear where a leak is present If a leak is present immediately turn off gas supply tighten any leaking fittings turn the gas sup ply back on and recheck If you cannot stop a gas leak tu...

Page 16: ...on Push the Gas Control Knob The pilot should lit instantly Continue holding the gas knob for at least 5 10 seconds and release the gas control knob The pilot should remain lit See Figure 10 If the pilot goes off repeat the steps above until the pilot is constantly lit with the gas control knob released Please note that during the first start up of the Pizza Oven you might experience a delay in th...

Page 17: ...mic Log Burner is used to create a blast of hot air and infra red heat to reach searing temperatures very fast It should not be left on HI setting for long times as it will make the oven very hot beyond usable cooking temperatures BURNER AND PILOT ADJUSTMENTS NOTE The Alfresco Pizza Oven Burners do not require air mix adjustment and need only be checked visually for proper performance and low temp...

Page 18: ...d Figure 12 on this page TURN CLOCKWISE LESS FLAME TURN COUNTER CLOCKWISE MORE FLAME If the flame is too small the Pilot will not remain lit when you release the knob readjust to a longer flame LOW HEAT SETTING ADJUSTMENT LOG BURNER NOTE THE LOW HEAT SETTING ON YOUR OVEN IS PRESET AT THE FACTORY ADJUST ONLY IF ALTI TUDE OR ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ARE CAUSING POOR LOW HEAT PERFORMANCE ADJUSTMENT STEP...

Page 19: ...he screen 2 Turn the control knob to LOW and wait for the burner temperature to drop and stabilize 3 Insert a small blade screwdriver into the LOW SET TING screw of the valve to begin the adjustment 4 Turn counter clockwise to INCREASE the low heat flame Clockwise to DECREASE 5 Adjust the flames so the burner flame looks BLUE in color and is stable without empty areas around the solid stripes of t...

Page 20: ... corner in the oven near the Log Burner Radiated heat from the Log will soon start smoldering the chips and creating smoke 3 One tray of wood chips will usually last about 1 2 hour During extended cooking chips may need to be added several times Pull the tray partially out of the oven to add chips while in use Never remove the hot smoker tray completely from the oven To improve smoke performance k...

Page 21: ...age turn all controls to LOW setting so you do not over heat the Hearth or the Top Radiant Stone Stones heat up fast but take several minutes to cool off If you overheat your stones it ll take a while longer for your oven to come down to prop er cooking temperatures MAINTAINING TEMPERATURES Depending on how you cook with your Alfresco Pizza Oven temperatures can change by having the doors open or ...

Page 22: ...s scrapers or contaminated scouring pads 5 Your Alfresco Pizza Oven has a directional polished grain any cleaning with abrasives should be carried out along this grain direction and not across it 6 After use always remove wet cleaning aids such as cloths pads containers from the surface to avoid formation of water marks or stains 7 If required dry the Oven after use with a soft dry cloth or towel ...

Page 23: ...n the Hearth Stone is with HIGH TEMPERATURE immediately after cooking is completed The food particles will burn off the surface If the Oven is allowed to cool before cleaning then cleaning will be more difficult The Hearth Stone used over the IR Burner will primarily self clean during High Temperature oven operation Then after the Oven and Stone has cooled remove it from the Oven and brush off bur...

Page 24: ...lockages especially at the burner orifices after periods of prolonged non use To maintain the appearance of your Alfresco Pizza Oven for many years keep it covered when not in use Backyard environments are harsh on your Oven s finish Long exposure to sun water yard chemicals and the elements will reduce the appearance of the stainless steel This is especially applicable in ocean front locations or...

Page 25: ...e with a full tank Make sure that the regulator hose assembly being used is the unit supplied with the oven On NG units ensure that the flexible supply line is at least 1 2 diameter Check the gas supply pressure to ensure at least 7 W C for NG and 11 W C for LP If gas supply is adequate check burners for blockages according to the procedure described before Check flame characteristics according to...

Page 26: ...L DOWN IF THE LIGHT OR THE OVEN WAS TURNED ON OR BOTH A Light bulb can reach several hundred degrees when operating so allow plenty of time for it to cool down There is one lamp available on your Alfresco Pizza Oven G940120 G9 Base 40 W 120 VAC Part 210 0317 Should you need to replace the light bulbs in your Alfresco Gourmet Grill please refer to the following steps REMOVE THE LIGHT COVER The ligh...

Page 27: ...will be exposed to salty air which is corrosive If it is located close to a swimming pool or Jacuzzi with chlorinated water then it will be exposed to dilute hydrochloric acid which can be formed as a result of chlorine compounds used in the pool causing chlorine to be combined with hydrogen and water in the atmosphere Also muriatic acid another name for hydrochloric acid is used to maintain the c...

Page 28: ...when not in use By routinely caring for your oven as outlined in this manual you can enjoy many years of service from it and keep it looking the way it should In the event that any light rusting is found on the stainless steel it will usually not be the stain less steel which is corroding but iron particles which have somehow been deposited on the sur face For more information on this subject plea...

Page 29: ...d inside on the upper left corner Gas Type Date of installation A brief description of the problem INQUIRIES AND INFORMATION For all other Alfresco Gourmet Grill information such as power installation cut out requirements or any other product inquiries please contact Alfresco Gourmet Grills 888 383 8800 or 323 722 7900 Customer Service Department 323 726 4700 fax 7039 East Slauson Avenue Commerce ...

Page 30: ...ills com or call 866 203 5607 to report service problems and or to obtain replacement parts for your Alfresco Grill Replacement parts are shipped F O B Commerce California 90040 Before calling for service please make sure you have the following information Model number serial number date of purchase and proof of purchase by original owner Limitations Exclusions 1 Alfresco s warranty applies only t...

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