Alfresco Agbq-30, Agbq-42, Agbq-56 Owner's Manual
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Safety Precautions
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Assembly Instructions.
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Operating the Grill
Operating the Rotisserie
Optional Steamer/Fryer
Care of stainless steel
Care and Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Warranty Information
Safety Precautions
TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANSI Z21.58a-1995 STANDARD FOR OUTDOOR COOKING GAS APPLIANCES.
Check your local building codes for the proper method of installation. In the absence of local codes, this unit should
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 cause cancer or reproductive harm. California law requires businesses to warn customers of potential
exposure to such substances. To minimize exposure to these substances, always operate this unit according to the use and
care manual, ensuring you provide good ventilation when cooking with gas. This warning is issued pursuant to California
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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WARNING
APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED IN
OR ON RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND/OR BOATS.
WARNING: If the information in this
or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
gas supplier or your local fire department
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
ASSEMBLER/INSTALLER
with the customer
CONSUMER/USER
and keep them in a safe place
and keep them in a safe place
for future reference
Safety Precautions
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SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID
fully and completely before using your grill
to reduce the risk of fire, burn hazard or
other injury. Keep this manual for future
When properly cared for, your ALFRESCO
service for many years. However, extreme
care must be used since the grill produces
safety practices must be followed, including
the following:
qualified technician should perform all
other service.
grill unless specifically recommended in
this manual. All other service should be
el. Loose fitting garments or sleeves should
Some synthetic fabrics are highly flam-
flammable materials come in contact with
or too close to any grate, burner or hot
surface until it has cooled. Fabric may ignite
and result in personal injury.
from steam. Do not use a towel or bulky
cloth in place of potholders. Do not let pot-
glass ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
these types of materials may break with
sudden temperature changes. Use only on
the manufacturer’s directions.
grease deposits collect in the bottom of the
grill. Clean often.
tray. This can severely upset combustion
airflow or trap excessive heat in the con-
trol area. The result of this can be melted
and pushed all the way to the back of the
grill. Without the drip pan, hot grease can
or play on or around the grill. Do not store
children to crawl inside of the cart.
a build-up of pressure may cause the con-
tainer to burst.
grill lid. Never lean over an open grill.
attention to what you are doing. Be certain
you are depressing the correct igniter but-
ton labeled for the burner you intend on
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.
of the burners keep the ports clean. It is
Optimum performance. The burners will
only operate in one position and must
clean the grill while it is hot. Some clean-
ers produce noxious fumes or can ignite if
applied to a hot surface.
- Spiders and insects can
grill, and cause the gas to flow from the
front of the burner. This is a very dangerous
condition, which can cause a fire to occur
the grill and making it unsafe to operate.
and the grill 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,
combustible construction. Use only in well
ventilated areas. Do not use in buildings,
garages, sheds, breezeways or any enclosed
areas.
from combustible materials, trash, or com-
or charcoal lighter fluid. Do not obstruct
the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
from debris.
stored outside in a well-ventilated area,
out of reach of children.
the specified clearance.
areas of the grill. Do not use the grill for
cooking excessively fatty meats or products,
which promote flare-ups.
WARNING - FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY
Your ALFRESCO GOURMET Grill is designed for outdoor use only and must
OR RUSTY PROPANE
TANK. SHUT OFF TANK
WHEN NOT IN USE.
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SPIDER AND INSECT WARNING
Spiders and insects can nest in the
cause the gas to flow from the front
of the burner. This is a very dangerous
condition, which can cause a fire to
occur behind the valve panel, thereby
damaging the grill and making it
WHEN TO LOOK FOR SPIDERS
You should inspect the burners at least
twice a year or immediately if any of
the following conditions occur:
The smell of gas in conjunction with
the burner flames appearing yellow.
2.
The Grill does not reach temperature.
3.
The Grill heats unevenly.
4.
The burners make popping noises.
contacting your dealer for service. You
the inconvenience of being without
your grill. Additional troubleshooting
tips can be found on our website at
www.alfrescogrills.com
GRILL WON’T LIGHT
functioning properly. You should hear a
according to the instructions on page
3. If the batteries are good, ensure
that the proper gap exists between the
to the procedure on page 14.
the burners. Ensure the gas supply is
turned on, and that there are no leaks
according to the procedure on page
according to the procedure on page 9.
then the spark igniter may not be
functioning correctly, or may not be
adjusted correctly. Adjust according to
the procedure on page 14 or call for
service. If the burner will not match
confirmed, then check the burner for
on page 14.
OFF ALL BURNERS. Perform a leak test
and check for blockages according to
the procedure on page 14. Also check
the air shutter adjustment according to
the procedure on page 7.
dusty area or if heavy grease is present,
some orange tips on the burner flame
should be considered normal.
elapsed. U-burners should preheat
for at least 15 minutes with the hood
closed (20-25 minutes for high heat);
check the gas supply for a damaged
and/or kinked supply line. Replace if
tank may not have sufficient pressure
to run the grill at high heat. Replace
with a full tank. Make sure that the
eter. Check the gas supply pressure to
ensure at least 7” W.C. (0.25 psi) for
ers for blockages according to the
teristics according to the procedure on
Check also that there is no pressure
to the back of the grill. This regula-
tor contains a flexible diaphragm and
should not be allowed to touch the
grill body or any surrounding objects.
Check to make sure that the burners
and the drip tray are clean and free
from obstructions. Clean if necessary.
caused by location. If location is sub-
ject to high winds, reposition grill to
the back of the grill toward the wind.
Check the gas supply and flame char-
acteristic according to the procedure
ensure that the burners are correctly
the procedure on page 14. Correctly
described above for the grill burners to
diagnose problems with the Rotisserie
SMOKER BURNER WON’T LIGHT
described above for the grill burners
to diagnose problems with the Smoker
When using the smoker with the main
grill burners, the smoker burner should
GRILL GETS TOO HOT
TO COOL. Perform a leak test accord-
cannot be corrected, call for service
Locating & Assembling the Grill
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When determining a suitable location,
take into account concerns such as
exposure to wind, rain, sprinklers,
any gas supply lines as short as possible.
other such enclosed areas without an
approved ventilation system. Never
combustible construction. During heavy
CLEARANCE
To Non-Combustible Construction
A minimum of 3 5/8” clearance from
the back of the grill to non-combustible
construction is required to allow the
To Combustible Construction
This appliance should not be located
tible construction.
an INSULATED JACKET manufactured
sizes and part #s for the INSULATED
JACKETS on Page 17.
ASSEMBLY
Combustible enclosure, complete the
following steps:
2.
correctly on their orifices, and are
fully seated onto their supports.
3. Position the Briquette trays onto
their locating pins and place
4. Ensure that NEW batteries are fitted
and the igniter cap is properly
on pages 4 & 5 for your gas type.
valve must be accessible from front
of grill without using any tools.
Your Alfresco Grill has provision
for mounting onto a mobile cart.
Contact your Alfresco dealer for the
appropriate cart for your grill.
Complete the following steps:
2.
correctly on their orifices, and are
fully seated onto their supports.
3.
their location brackets and place
4.
and the igniter cap is properly
on pages 4 & 5 for your gas type.
Allow a minimum of 3” clearance
around all sides of grill for proper
air movement.
REMOVE DRIP TRAY
TO ACCESS IGNITER MODULE
UNSCREW CAP TO
INSTALL BATTERY
INSTALL FRESH 9V BATTERY
INTO CAP WITH CONTACTS UP
Figure 1 - Igniter Battery Installation
To install 9V igniter batteries:
The igniter modules are located
accessed by removing the drip tray.
2.
Unscrew the round black cap from
the module and install a new 9V bat-
tery into the cap.
3.
Reinstall cap into module, tightening
the cap completely.
4.
Replace the drip tray.
drip tray removed as hot grease can leak
through the grill and cause a hazard.
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
top-to-bottom if properly installed. If excessive burner movement is present,
All other Grills have two modules and require two 9V batteries.
L.P. (Propane) Gas Hookup
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AN UNREGULATED GAS SUPPLY.
damage or injury.
Total gas consumption (per hour) with
all burners on “HI”:
30” Grill
42” Grill
35,000 BTU
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.
accordance with the Standard CAN/
CGA-B149.1 Natural Gas Installation
or CAN/CGA-B149.2, Propane
Manifold pressure with LP (operating):
dented or rusty L.P. tank as it may be
your L.P. supplier. Never use a cylin-
der with a damaged valve.
The L.P. gas cylinder must be construct-
ed and marked in accordance with the
specifications for L.P. gas cylinders of
the U.S. Department of Transportation
with a shut off valve terminating in an
specified, as applicable, for connection
type Qccl in the standard for compressed
gas cylinder valve outlet and inlet
connection ANSI/CGA-V-I.
Your ALFRESCO GOURMET Grill for
for connection to a standard 20 lb. L.P.
cylinder. The L.P. gas pressure regulator
and hose supplied with this unit must
assembly needs to be replaced use
only the type specified by ALFRESCO
30” grills require a 90,000 BTU min.
to gain access to the regulator and
2.
Attach a 1/2” male-to-female elbow
to the regulator as shown in Fig. 2.
3.
the elbow as shown in Fig. 2.
1/2" x 3/8"
FLARE
FITTING
CONVERTIBLE REGULATOR
(GAS TYPE CONVERSION
REQUIRES CONVERSION KIT.
CONTACT DEALER FOR DETAILS)
REAR PANEL REMO
VED
FOR
ACCESS TO GAS CONNECTION
L.P. REGULATO
R W/HOSE
(SET AT 10"
W.C.)
1/2" MALE TO FEMALE ELBOW
Figure 2 - L.P. Gas Connection
WARNING
does not come into contact with
the grill body or the heat shield.
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Care of Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel is widely used for cater-
side glass and new china in terms of
during its usage. However, some care
steel can live up to this reputation.
To maintain the original appearance
of your ALFRESCO GOURMET Grill,
a regular cleaning routine should
guidelines:
cautions detailed on Page 2, wipe the
and rinse with clean water, preferably
warm/hot water. This should remove
the grilling process
2. For more tenacious deposits,
deposits, use a multi purpose cream
cleanser and apply with a soft damp
cloth. Rinsing with fresh water, as
above, should follow this.
3. For really stubborn dirt or burnt on
grease, a nylon-scouring pad may be
cleanser. On no account should “wire
wool” pads be used unless they are
4. Harsh abrasives and scouring
cleaning stainless steel as they will
damage the appearance of the Grill.
scrapers or contaminated scouring pads.
cleaning with abrasives should be carried
out along this grain and not across it.
cleaning aids (such as cloths, pads,
containers) from the surface, to avoid
formation of water marks/stains.
with a soft dry cloth or towel.
to, your ALFRESCO GOURMET
Stainless Steel Grill should offer
excellent life and should live up to
the steel itself. The two most common
types of corrosion that may be encoun-
tered, particularly on stainless steel, are
When this type of staining occurs it
steel itself causes the marks. Similar
celain and plastic sinks. The rust marks
are more likely to be the result of small
environment. The most common source
of such particles is from “wire-wool”
scouring pads, but contamination may
also occur from carbon steel utensils
and old cast iron water supply pipes.
These brown marks are only superficial
stains, which will not harm the Grill; they
should be removable using a soft damp
cloth and a multi-purpose cream cleans-
er. Occasionally, it may be necessary
to resort to a proprietary stainless steel
cleanser, to return the surface of the
To avoid re-occurrence of any “rust-
staining” it is essential that the source
of the contamination be eliminated.
Another form of corrosion, which
occasionally occurs in stainless steel,
this corrosive attack can usually be
attributed to certain household prod-
Most common domestic bleaches &
sterilizing solutions contain chlorine
can attack the stainless steel, caus-
always be used to the strengths
should be thoroughly rinsed off with
clean water immediately after use. All
cleaning agents containing hypochlorites
are unsuitable for long term contact with
stainless steel and, even when used in
the highly diluted form, they can give
when concentrated salt and vinegar
contact with the steel for a long peri-
od, can any surface marking result.
Natural Gas Hookup
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AN UNREGULATED GAS SUPPLY.
fitted for natural gas. Connecting to an
damage or injury.
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.
accordance with the Standard CAN/
CGA-B149.1Natural Gas Installation or
CAN/CGA-B149.2, Propane Installation
Code.
Manifold pressure with natural gas
Optimum supply line pressure: 7” W.C.
CONNECTION:
the Grill is fitted with a shut off valve
conveniently positioned and with ease
of access for emergency gas shutoff.
Your ALFRESCO GOURMET Grill for
with it own regulator which MUST
specified by ALFRESCO GOURMET
to gain access to the regulator and
2.
Attach a 1/2” male-to-female elbow
to the regulator as shown in Fig. 2.
3.
Attach a 1/2” x 1/2” flare fitting to
the elbow as shown in Fig. 2.
4. Connect flare fitting to gas supply
gas line supply pressure is adequate (7”
W.C. supply pressure is preferred) to
Figure 3 - Natural Gas Connection
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