Artola fiQ User manual

USER MANUAL

Before placing the fiQ make sure there is enough dis-
tance from flammable objects. The Artola column, table
column or table needs to be positioned on level ground.
1. When placing the column make sure the adjusta
ble feet are postioned in such a manner that un
evenness can be adjusted. Make sure the adjust
able feet should not be adjusted past 1.5 cm to
preserve stability.
2. When made certain that the column is securely
positioned, the next step is placing the bowl. The
bowl needs to be picked up with 2 people be
cause of its size, weight and the risk of damag
ing the product. Wear gloves for the enitre instal
lation proces. The bowl must be put in position
like this (hier schets of afbeelding). The ashtray
needs to be in the opening of the column. The
bowl needs to be placed level. If the bowl is le-
velled you can proceed with the next step of in-
stallation.
3. The third step is placing the grill plate. The grill
plate is the most heavy part of the fiQ. Please
make sure to pick up the plate with at least two
people. Pick up the plate with caution hold on the
inside of the plate to avoid your hands get stuck
between the plate and the bowl.
Assembly
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4. The fourth and last step of the installation (if applicable) is the mounting of the interface. Follow
the instructions (see illustration for explanation):
1. Firtsly you need to clean the threaded hole in the grillplate. When completly cleaned screw the in
terface pole in the threaded hole on the grillplate.
2. Place the interface holder on the interface pole by pulling the pin. When positioned release the pin
to fix the position.
3. Attach the interface handlebar
4. Place the fiQ grill plate or wok holder

First use
Before using the Artola products you need to burn oil into the plate. This process protects the plate from
corrosion and serves as a nonstick layer.
To get the best result start with a small fire for 30 minutes, so the plate can warm up gently. The material
will change it’s shape during the heating process and when this process is done with caution the shape will
change more gradually.
After this step you can inflame the fire and really heat up the plate. When the grillplate feels warm (Warn-
ing: never touch the plate with bare hands) you add oil with a low smoking point to create the protection
and nonstick layer (we advise to use the special Artola oil no. 1 burning oil).
User instruction
Instruction:
1. Clean the plate with a wet cloth to clean the plate. If necessary brush the plate with some steel wool
or coarse sandpaper.
2. Start the fire by opening the ash tray a few centimeters and building a pyramid of Artola firestarters
add some small parts of wood. When this is lighted add more bigger pieces of wood.
3. Use the Artola oil can to sprinkle the oil on the plate. Use a rag, a cloth or a paper towel to spread
out the oil. Let it burn in the plate and repeat a e few times. Let the fire burn out and repeat this
process one more time for the best result.
When the plate has turned black/dark Brown the Artola products are ready to use.

Before use
1. Remove the Artola Cover Lid
2. Clean the plate with a paper towel or a cloth
3. Start the fire by opening the ash tray a few centimeters and building a pyramid of Artola firestarters
add some small parts of wood. When this is lighted add more bigger pieces of wood.
4. Clean the plate again to remove the residue of the fire
5. Sprinkle oil on the plate (we recommend to use the Artola No. 2 grill oil) and spread out with a rag,
paper towel or cloth.
6. Repeat after a while to keep the plate oiled.
7. The plate is ready for use after +/- 30 min. Oil the area’s you want to cook on.
During use:
The Artola products are versatile in use and can be used for:
1. Grilling on the plate (plancha, tepanyaki)
The grill plate is the most important part of our product. It can be used to sear and cook meat, but
it is especially well suited for the grilling of fish and vegetables.
2. Flame Grilling
This can be done on the grill grid in combination with the adjustable interface.
3. Stir Fry
Stir frying is a nice combintation with grilling. You can use the wok holder in combination with the
interface and a wok to stir fry all kinds of dishes and especially vegetables.
4. (Cheese) Fondue
When you are up for something different or just as an addition to your culinairy experience you can
add a chesse fondue (or any kind of fondue) to the Artola products. You only need a suitable pan
that fits in the wok holder.
5. Smoking
If you want to slow cook and add a smokey flavour to your products, you can ut the ingredients on
a small cedar wood board. If you place the board on the grill grid you can adjust the amount of heat
and smoke your product will be exposed to.

After use
Before extinguishing the fire it’s recommended to clean the grill plate first. When the plate is still searing
hot the residue of the products and the oil will come off very easily.
Cleaning and Maintenance
1. The Artola products can be cleaned very easily by pouring water on the plate. Because of the im
mense heat of the plate the water will boil instantly and create globules that will loosen the residue
and fat from the plate. Now use the special Artola scraper to scrape the residue from the plate into
the fire. Repeat if necessary.
2. Oil again by sprinkling oil on the plate and spread out with a cloth or a paper towel.
3. After finishing this step you can continue to exctinguish the fire by using the Artola Fire Quencher
or just let the fire burn out on itself.
4. When te Artola product is completly cooled donw you can continue with the removal of the ash by
taking out the ash tray and dispose of the ashes in the therefor assigned bin or place. Use a brush
to brush the ashes into the ashtray and to clean the bowl completly.
5. If all the steps are done you can cover the Artola product with the Artola Cover Lid. Just put a little
oil on the plate so the Cover Lid will be fixed on the grill plate.
This is the only maintenance our product requires. When left outside the product will develop a natural rust
patina (if not coated). This patina will protect the steel from further corrosion. The grill plate can develop
some rust build up. This can be sanded away with the use of steelwool or coarse sandpaper.

Good to know
Rusty appearance
The Artola products are made from Cor-Ten steel, this steel will turn rusty if not coated. Our customerspre-
fer to receive the product with the rusty appearance allready formed. We try to speed up this process dur-
ing manufacturing, so that the products will arrive with a rusty appearance. Nevertheless we can’t prom-
isea solid rust patina when the products arrive. Artola sells a special rust accelerator if needed. Be aware
the rust on the products is new so it can easily rub off. Be careful to avoid stains on your hands, Furniture,
clothes, wall surfaces and floors. Especially (light) floor surfaces should be covered to prevent the rust
runoff to smudge the floor surface.
Safety Warning and Disclaimer
Be aware that all the parts (Plate, Bowl, Interface, Grill grid and any base) of the Artola products can be-
come hot during use. Any person operating the products should take step to make sure that nearby per-
sons can not unintentionally touch the product while it’s hot. Please be advised that the product can stay
hot for a long period of time after use.
Make sure the fiQ is positioned with enough distance from flammable objects. The Artola column, table
column or table needs to be positioned on level ground.
Exclusion of liability
Artola is not responsible for, or in any way liable for the use or misuse in any form of any Artola products.
The owner and/or user of the Artola products is responsible for the correct and safe use of the Artola prod-
ucts as described in this manual. The owner and/or user of the Artola products acknowledges that neither
Artola B.V. (or any parent company) or its employees (including contractors or those working on a tempo-
rary or casual basis) can be held liable for any injury or damage caused by operating this products or for
any dmaga to the products caused by incorrect use or negligence regarding the instructions provided in
this document.
To operate some of the Artola products an open fire is used. This means that the product (surfaces) be-
comes hot, that you can burn yourself or that sparks coming from the fire may cause damage. You are
solely responsible for checking that the place where you use an Artola product is fit for its intended use
and cannot cause damage to its surroundings
Artola is not liable for any incidental or accidental damage or breakage, or for any damage caused by,
among others but not limited to: transporting; dropping; misassembly; improperly supporting; improper