USER MANUAL
Write in this section the data of your product. Oven Model: Serial number: Purchase date: NB: The identification label is located on the back of the product. Visit www.alfaforni.com and register your oven today. 1 2 3 Visit our web site and click on “register your product” or type “alfa1977.it/product-registration/” Enter your information and register 12345678901234 Identifies the serial number, the identification label is located on the back of the product.
02 WARNINGS • GENERAL • SAFETY 06 WARRANTY 07 INSTALLATION 08 GAS CONNECTION 12 GAS CONVERSION 14 OVEN USE • LIGHTING • TURNING OFF • DIFFERENT TYPES OF WOOD 16 COOKING • • • • 18 COOKING PIZZA OTHER COOKING PYROMETER OVEN DOOR MAINTENANCE AND CARE • MAINTENANCE • CLEANING • STORING THE OVEN 20 TROUBLESHOOTING • WOOD VERSION • GAS VERSION
GENERAL WARNINGS RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Additional copies of this manual at www.alfaforni.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. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AND OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE OF THE OVEN.
------------------------- ignited and cause a fire. Do not allow children to approach the unit during operation or make them subject of play. Do not place sharp metal objects (cutlery or utensils) into the slots of the unit. Alfa stainless steel ready-to-use ovens, despite including insulating material between the two layers of steel, can become hot on the outside. Alfa stainless steel ready-to-use ovens, despite including insulating material between the two layers of steel, can become hot on the outside.
SAFETY WARNINGS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THIS APPLIANCE Please read this entire manual before you install the oven. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury or even death. Contact your local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection in your area. A MAJOR CAUSE OF OVEN RELATED FIRES IS A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.
SAFETY WARNINGS ONLY FOR GAS VERSION GAS LEAKS MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR EXPLOSION AND CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. IF YOU SMELL GAS: 1. Turn the gas off. 2. Put out any free flames. 3. Open the counter to the oven. 4. Consulting a specialized technician WARNING: The door and the smoke valve may help achieve the right temperature but in no case should they be used at the same time or when the temperature is higher than 400°C. Incorrect use can cause the oven to overheat.
WARRANTY Alfa ovens fully comply with the Italian and European proposed regulations. The oven is guaranteed for 2 (two) years; good maintenance and proper use can make sure that the oven lasts much longer. Warranty covers only parts and components. Shipping and assembly costs are charged to the customer.
POSITIONING THE OVEN THE OUTER WALLS OF OVEN MAY REACH HIGH TEMPERATURES GREATER THAN 50°C / 120°F. ANY FLAMMABLE MATERIAL SHOULD BE KEPT AT LEAST 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. WARNING: Do not light the oven near trees, brushwood or dry leaves. WARNING! Do not recess the oven! NO Do not built-in the oven CAUTION! Put the oven in a place sheltered from wind or strong draughts.
CONNECTION ONLY FOR LPG VERSION CONNECT THE LPG CYLINDER (only for LPG oven) Connect the flexible hose to the back of the oven. PRESSURE REGULATOR: - gas flow: 10 kg/h - 22 lbs/h - outlet pressure: butane G30: 28 - 30 mbar propane G31: 30 - 37 mbar FLEXIBLE HOSE: Diameter 1/2’’ Length 1,5 meters CYLINDER: almost 30 kg / 66 lbs Pressure regulator, flexible hose and cylinder are not supplied with the oven. WARNINGS: Follow the following advises for a correct use of the gas cylinder.
CONNECTION FOR USE IN NORTH AMERICA ONLY ONLY FOR LPG VERSION ADVICE REGARDING THE USE OF AN LPG GAS CYLINDER • • • • • • • • • • 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. Handle with care and do not drop the LPG cylinders. Never store a spare gas cylinder near the gas oven. Make sure the gas tank is placed in a ventilated place that it is away from other objects.
CONNECTION ONLY FOR NATURAL GAS VERSION NATURAL GAS SUPPLY -- Connect the flexible hose to the back of the oven. -- The natural gas supply must be delivered through a galvanized pipe Ø 1/2’’ or equivalent copper pipe, located at the burner inlet hole. -- Install the gas shut-off valve in a suitable position up-line. ATTENTION! Follow our advice to correctly use your oven. -- We recommend checking gas connection before using the oven.
CONNECTION FOR USE IN NORTH AMERICA ONLY ONLY FOR NATURAL GAS VERSION CONNECTION TO THE NATURAL GAS PIPING This activity must be performed by a qualified technician. A) Connect the hose provided with the unit to the oven. B) Connect the pressure regulator (stabilizer) provided with the unit to the hose. This regulator works at an input pressure of 1/2 PSI, and the input connection is type 1/2” (F) NPT. Pressure regulator - 1/2 psi - 97 9(L)(F), Inlet Size: 1/2, Outlet Size:1/2 from Cavagna Group S.P.A.
CONVERSION LPG - METHANE ONLY USE THE COMPONENTS AND PARTS SUPPLIED WITH THE CONVERSION KIT WARNING: The following conversion must be performed by authorized professionals when the oven is completely cold. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration can cause property damage or injury. 1 GAS KIT DISASSEMBLY Remove the gas kit according to the instructions in the appropriate section of the manual.
3.1 REPLACEMENT OF THE PILOT NOZZLE. Unscrew the fixing screw (h) of the pilot light tube and remove it h 3.2 Remove the tube (i) from the seat. i 3.3 Remove the pilot nozzle (l) from the cone-like support (o) and replace it with the spare component supplied in the kit. Reassemble everything following the same steps in reverse order. o Following the conversion, apply the new label on the product and check that the size of the nozzle corresponds to that shown on the label.
OVEN USE 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. LIGHTING 1. Make a small pile of wood in the centre of the oven with small pieces of dry wood. 2. When the wood is well-lit, add two larger logs and move the fire to one side. 3.
OVEN USE ONLY FOR GAS VERSION WARNING: Follow the instructions before turning on the oven. -- Check all gas connections for gas leak before starting your oven. -- Do not lean over the oven when lighting. Keep your face and body at least 50 cm / 19,6 inches far 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. -- Do not move the oven while it is in use. 1.
COOKING -- Always preheat the oven before cooking; heat for 15 minutes, or until the thermometer reaches 350-400°C / 660-750°F; once the temperature has been reached, wait a few minutes for it to stabilise to ensure that the oven floor warms up properly. -- Calculate longer cooking time for cold or ventilated days or high altitudes. Calculate a shorter cooking time if the external temperature is particularly high.
PYROMETER -- The pyrometer detects the temperature at a point inside the oven. The value detected by the pyrometer is therefore indicative. With experience it will be easy to better assess when the oven is ready for various types of cooking. You will acquire, therefore, complete control of the oven and you will become very adept at choosing the cooking temperature. OVEN DOOR -- The door is very effective at adjusting heat intensity: by closing and opening it the temperature may be better managed.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE MAINTENANCE -- For proper maintenance of the oven, make sure before you turn it on that the chimney flue is free from any objects and that ash from previous cooking has been removed. -- The oven can be used all year round; in the winter, heat the oven with a smaller fire to avoid thermal shock due to the humidity. -- Prevent corrosion by coating the oven metal parts with Vaseline. -- It is recommended regular maintenance by a qualified technician.
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. 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. -- Do not enlarge burner holes (openings).
TROUBLESHOOTING ONLY FOR WOOD VERSION Contact us directly for expert advice on the web site www.alfaforni.com ALFA REFRATTARI S.R.L. via Osteria della Fontana 63, 03012 Anagni (FR), ITALY THE OVEN PRODUCES SMOKE TEL +39 0775.7821 FAX +39 0775.782218 E-MAIL info@alfaforni.com WEB SITE alfaforni.com -- Check that the wood is not too moist and the embers are not unburned. -- Make sure that you have started a fire with vivid flames, gradual but steady, in order to avoid incomplete combustion.
TROUBLESHOOTING ONLY FOR GAS VERSION Contact us directly for expert advice on the web site www.alfaforni.com ALFA REFRATTARI S.R.L. via Osteria della Fontana 63, 03012 Anagni (FR), ITALY TEL +39 0775.7821 FAX +39 0775.782218 E-MAIL info@alfaforni.com WEB SITE alfaforni.com THE OVEN COOLS DOWN TOO EARLY -- Make sure that neither moisture nor water have gathered inside the oven. -- Firing the oven for the first time or after a long period of idleness.
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