ascobloc ASCOLINE 700 Series User manual

English Language Version
Operating Instructions
for
ASCOLINE 700
AGL 2xx, 4xx, 6xx
Lava Stone Grill
Quality and Competence in
Stainless Steel

Operating Instructions for Ascoline 700, AGL20x.x, 40x.x, 60x.x
ascobloc Gastro-Gerätebau GmbH 01156 Dresden, Grüner Weg 29 Germany
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1 Table of Contents
Page
1 Table of Contents.............................................................................................................................1
2 Details of the Appliance ..................................................................................................................2
3 Instructions on Safe-handling of the Appliance ...........................................................................2
3.1 General Instructions ............................................................................................................ 2
3.2 Safety instructions for operating, cleaning and repair......................................................... 2
3.3 Instructions for transport ..................................................................................................... 3
4 Installation........................................................................................................................................3
4.1 Setting up ............................................................................................................................ 3
4.2 Connections ........................................................................................................................ 3
5 Proper Use of the Appliance...........................................................................................................4
5.1 Operational start-up ............................................................................................................ 4
5.2 Functional check by installing company.............................................................................. 4
5.3 Operation ............................................................................................................................ 4
5.4 Cleaning .............................................................................................................................. 5
6 Repair and maintenance .................................................................................................................5
6.1 Repair and maintenance..................................................................................................... 5
6.2 Measures to be taken for longer stoppages ....................................................................... 5
7 Faults and their Rectification..........................................................................................................6
7.1 Fault rectification ................................................................................................................. 6
7.2 Customer service ................................................................................................................ 6
8 Spare Parts.......................................................................................................................................7
8.1 List....................................................................................................................................... 7
9 Gas conversion................................................................................................................................8
10 Illustrations ......................................................................................................................................9
11 Declaration of Conformity.............................................................................................................12
Annexes
•Technical Data Sheet
•Connection Diagram
•Cleaning and Care Instructions
Dear customer,
Read carefully through these operating instructions before putting the appliance into operation for the first time. They
contain important instructions on setting up, use and maintenance of the appliance. Pay special attention to the safety
instructions included in the text.
Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and ensure that they are accessible to the operating personnel at all
times. In addition to the instructions for operating, you will also find instructions and information for your servicing
staff.
Hazard symbol description
General hazard symbol
Non-observance of the safety instructions means danger to persons (injury) or
damage to the equipment
Hot surfaces. Contact can lead to burns.

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2 Details of the Appliance
Appliance type
Version
Ident. No.
Free
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standing appliances
AGL 200.100 Lava Stone Grill, round bar grid, 1 burner 7386.201
AGL 200.200 Lava Stone Grill, V-grid, 1 burner 7386.202
AGL 400.100 Lava Stone Grill, round bar grid, 2 burners 7386.401
AGL 400.200 Lava Stone Grill, V-grid, 2 burners 7386.402
AGL 600.100 Lava Stone Grill, round bar grid, 3 burners 7386.601
AGL 600.200 Lava Stone Grill, V-grid, 3 burners 7386.602
Wall and table
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top appliances
AGL 208.100 Lava Stone Grill, round bar grid, 1 burner 7385.201
AGL 208.200 Lava Stone Grill, V-grid, 1 burner 7385.202
AGL 408.100 Lava Stone Grill, round bar grid, 2 burners 7385.401
AGL 408.200 Lava Stone Grill, V-grid, 2 burners 7385.402
AGL 608.100 Lava Stone Grill, round bar grid, 3 burners 7385.601
AGL 608.200 Lava Stone Grill, V-grid, 3 burners 7385.602
(See data sheet in annex for technical data)
3 Instructions on Safe-handling of the Appliance
3.1 General Instructions
The equipment is a technical appliance that is only intended for commercial use.
The AGL lava stone grills are used for preparing food on a commercial scale.
The appliance is not suitable for spatial heating or for warming up other materials – apart from those
normally used in grilling.
Ventilation of the work rooms complying with the regulations is to be ensured.
The employers' liability insurance association (BG) rules "Working in Commercial Kitchens" of the
"Food Processing Industry" expert committee of the BG Central Office (BGR 111) are to be observed
when setting up and operating equipment.
Technical modifications to the appliance by unauthorised persons without written permission from the
manufacturer completely nullify any claims under the guarantee and invalidate any claims in respect of
product liability.
These instructions are to be made known to the members of staff affected in the context of an operating
directive.
3.2 Safety instructions for operating, cleaning and repair
Overheated fats and oils can be self-igniting. The preparation of food using fats and oils should not be left
unsupervised. Never try to extinguish fat or oil using water!
Several parts, such as the top plate, get very hot due to the high temperatures needed for grilling. Protect
yourself by only touching the control elements provided and by wearing clothing that prevents direct skin
contact.
The system may only be operated and cleaned by personnel who have received appropriate instructions.
Maintenance and repair may only be performed by qualified specialists who have received training.
The manufacturer cannot be made liable for damage due to inexpert connection and handling. Claims
under the guarantee in such cases are null and void.
Gas appliance safety:
All subsequent constructional modifications to rooms housing the appliances which impair the adequate
supply of combustion air to the gas appliances are not permitted, since these not only have an impact on
the correct functioning of the appliances but can also have fatal consequences for those working there.
If there is a smell of gas, do not light a flame! Immediately close the gas supply valve on the customer
side! Open windows, check whether there is a leak. If the cause cannot be identified or remedied,
immediately inform a gas installation firm or the gas supply utility!

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If the appliance is to be shut down: First put all gas valves to "Off" and then close the gas supply valve
within the customer's extent of supply. This applies also in the case of repair work.
3.3 Instructions for transport
Transport ascobloc appliances only in the original packaging. This avoids unnecessary damage and
expense.
Check the appliance for damage.
Do not lift or shift the appliance by holding the top plate, the bottom edges at the sides of the appliance or
by the door handles. The bottom edges at the front and rear of the appliance are provided for this
purpose.
The manufacturer cannot be made liable for damage due to inexpert transport and installation.
Claims made under the guarantee in such cases are also invalid.
4 Installation
4.1 Setting up
Do not set up the equipment next to walls, kitchen furniture, decorations or anything else constructed of
flammable materials. Otherwise there is danger of fire. See data sheet with appliance description for
minimum distance. Local fire protection regulations must be strictly observed!
It is essential that the appliance is set up horizontally (use spirit level for alignment) so that, for example,
the drawer with the drip pan can be operated smoothly. Appliances with adjustable feet can easily
compensate for unevenness in the floor (+/- 20 mm) by turning the bottom ends of the feet. If set up on
a plinth, fit shims underneath to compensate for unevenness where required.
4.1.1 Free-standing set-up
If the appliance is to be set up on its own, suitable means are to be used to protect it against tipping over
and shifting.
4.1.2 Setting up appliances in groups or blocks
When setting up in groups or blocks, the equipment must be joined together by connecting elements
provided for this purpose. This is for the sake of hygiene. Observe appliance setting up sheets or
assembly diagram (data sheet in annex).
4.2 Connections
The type of gas and the supply pressure must match the gas setting given on the appliance. If not, the
appliance must be converted or adapted to suit the local conditions (see 0

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Gas conversion).
Local gas conditions
You can get the necessary technical data about the type of gas and its pressure from your gas supply utility.
Gas connection by an authorised installing company
Connect the on-site safety gas hose to the on-site gas connection pipe. All gas lines must be checked for
leaks using suitable means. The appliance is designed for a maximum working pressure (see table
Technical Data).
The appliance may be taken up to a maximum pressure of 150 mbar gauge when testing for leaks. The
valves may not be operated during the test. The gas line fitted over the pressure-measuring nipple on the
main gas pipe has to be vented before commissioning takes place.
4.2.1 Free-standing appliances
The connections can be made from below or from the rear from a closed installation space. With the
connection from below, the pipe length must be 50 mm above the floor surface.
4.2.2 Wall/table-top appliances: connected to an installation wall, cantilever or wall-mounted frame
When attaching the appliance to an installation wall, cantilever or on a wall-mounted frame (ACC 881),
the appliance connections from below or from the rear are to be used.
4.2.3 Wall/table-top appliances: connected through the rear wall
On the right-hand side in the rear corner is a bracket that is screwed on with downwards penetration that
covers the access to the installation channel to the rear. Remove the bracket, turn it through 180° and
screw it back on so that the penetration in the bracket now frees up access to the rear and covers the
downwards access.

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5 Proper Use of the Appliance
Make sure that the room where the equipment is located is well ventilated!
The drip pan can be taken out and filled either with water or sand. The lava stones are heated in the grill
and thus radiate heat evenly. This enables uniform cooking. After repeated grilling, the lava stones
should be replaced as a layer of fat usually forms. You can be certain of having the right amount of lava
stones in the grill when around 70 – 80 % of the grill surface is covered. Thus the heat does not get
trapped and the appliance is ready to grill within a short space of time.
Spread the lava stones out evenly on the lava stone grid sheet. Any stones that are too large and hitting
the grill grid should be crushed outside the appliance.
•Lava stones are usually available in three grain sizes
•Lava stone package: 5 kg - coarse (grain size approx. 40x35x30 mm)
•Lava stone package: 3 kg - fine (grain size approx. 40x30x25 mm)
•Lava stone package: 9 kg - very coarse (grain size approx. 45x45x35 mm), not suitable for AGL
Depending on the model, one or more 3 kg packages (grain size approx. 40x30x25 mm) are supplied
with the grill
5.1 Operational start-up
Remove the protective film before placing into operation
Clean the appliance with dilute soap solution.
Before food is prepared for the first time, the lava stone grill must be operated once for about 1 hour at
the maximum setting, empty, with lava stones.
Note: Initial commissioning must only be undertaken by installing company!
Open the gas supply valve within the customer's supply before commissioning.
Put the appliance into operation and check that it is functioning properly.
5.2 Functional check by installing company
Check the supply pressure (flow pressure): Connect the pressure gauge to the pressure measuring
nipple of the main gas pipe.
Bring the burners into operation and check whether the allowable supply pressure is maintained.
Check whether nozzles appropriate to the gas supply have been installed (see conversion instructions).
Close the sealing screw of the pressure measuring nipple again once the measuring is finished!
Bring all burners into operation. There is air in the lines prior to the first ignition, so it takes somewhat
longer till the burners can be ignited via piezo ignition.
Check for ignition from the pilot to the main burner, through-ignition and a regular flame pattern. This can
be checked both through the sight glass and in the gaps between the lava stones.
5.3 Operation
Turn the cooking zone control knob to "Star" and keep it pressed. Ignite the pilot flame by operating the
piezo igniter several times (max. 5 times in rapid succession) while the knob is in the pressed-in position
for about 10 seconds. Release and turn the knob to the left to the intended position.
Check that the burner(s) has/have been commissioned correctly via the sight glass and gaps between the
lava stones!
If the flame goes out, wait at least 5 minutes before attempting a second ignition in order to rule out the
possibility of any deflagrations and thus any risks to health!
Grill at high power with a "large flame", low power on a "small flame". The necessary adjustment for
grilling depends on the food to be grilled and the required characteristics.
With the knob at the "Star" position, the cooking zone burner is held in readiness; only the pilot flame is
on. Knob at the "Zero" position extinguishes the burner and the pilot flame of the cooking zone.
Operating the gas setting control (see Figure 4).

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To prevent the grilled food from overheating due to the high storage capacity of the lava stones, even
with a small flame, the rear area of the grill can be raised in two stages, thus enabling gentle grilling.
To do this, press the lever on the grill height adjustment (see Figure 2 View of AGL 20x, 40x operating
elements) downwards and engage the lever in one of the two slot positions by pressing inwards. Lower the grid
again by pushing the lever downwards and outwards.
5.4 Cleaning
Please observe the hygiene regulations in your company! The instructions in this document are not a
substitute for such regulations (observe the tips for handling stainless steel appliances in commercial
kitchens!).
To avoid interruptions in operation and for hygiene reasons, the appliance should be cleaned daily after use.
Attention! Appliances may not be cleaned using water under pressure (spraying with water hose or
steam jet or pressure washer). The appliance is to be shut off if the surroundings are to be cleaned using
such means!
The appliance must be shut off and adequately cooled down before cleaning. Appliance parts or
accessories that come in contact with foodstuffs must be cleaned thoroughly with cleaning agents and
then rinsed off with tap water. Flammable liquids are not to be used for cleaning.
The grill can be removed to make it easier to clean the grill chamber. Do not clean the grill with steel wool
soap pads or any other cleaning aids that will scratch it.
When cleaning the appliance, care must be taken that no dirt or water can get into the burners. To do
this, cover burners and the pilot flame tightly with aluminium foil.
The drip pan should remain inside the appliance while the grids and the grill chamber are being cleaned,
and should only be emptied and cleaned at the end.
The lava stone support sheet can be removed for cleaning after loosening the pivot point for the lifting
device.
Spray the grill grid, splash guard and top plate with commercially available stainless steel cleaning agent1
and let it take effect for about 10-20 minutes. Then clean with a coarse sponge and remove residues with
clean water.
1ATTENTION! The cleaning agent to be used must be free of chlorine and fluorine compounds as these halides can
attack even high-quality stainless steel.
6 Repair and maintenance
6.1 Repair and maintenance
Please also observe the cleaning and care instructions in the annex!
All maintenance and servicing work may only be carried out by authorised gas installation companies!
6.2 Measures to be taken for longer stoppages
Clean the appliance thoroughly.
If the appliance is to be taken out of operation, first set all knobs to "Zero" and then close the gas supply
valve within the customer's supply.

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7 Faults and their Rectification
7.1 Fault rectification
For repairs, the first step is always to close the gas valves on the appliance and the on-site gas supply
valve!
Fault Cause Remedy
Burner does not ignite Main gas supply valve is closed Open main gas supply valve
Burner does not ignite Piezo igniter is faulty Replace piezo igniter
The pilot flame can be
ignited but it does not last
Control knob not in the correct
position or not pressed long enough
or hard enough
Control knob to position
hold ignition pressed at the end stop for
about 10 seconds
Burner does not ignite Knob not pressed in when igniting Press knob when igniting, see Figure 4
Operating
Irregular flame pattern Burner is dirty Remove burner and clean it
Clear out the holes with a pin or needle X
Smell of gas Pipes, connecting components
leaky Knob in 0 position, close main tap
x = replacement or repair only by authorised specialist company
If the fault cannot be attributed to any of the possibilities listed above, close the gas connection and call
our service department.
A repair may only be performed by trained, qualified specialists. Please give us the appliance number
and the type designation that are on the appliance type plate. The plate is located on the front cover A of
the appliance (see connection diagram).
7.2 Customer service
ascobloc Customer Service: Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-Mail [email protected]

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8 Spare Parts
8.1 List
Pos. Name Type / Version Article no. Remarks
1. Appliance foot AGL 200/400/600 08/6232
2. Knurled knob AGL 208/408/608 08/1320
3. Knob for all-gas valve 09/2662
4. Scale ring for all-gas valve 08/6394
5. Round bar grid AGL 200.100/208.100 04/9404
6. Round bar grid AGL 400.100/408.100 04/9403
7. Round bar grid AGL 600.100/608.100 04/9747
8. V-grid AGL 200.200/208.200 04/9627
9. V-grid AGL 400.200/408.200 04/9623
10. V-grid AGL 600.200/608.200 04/9748
11. Lava stones 15/1244
12. Splash guard AGL 200/208 06/23768
13. Splash guard AGL 400/408 06/23494
14. Splash guard AGL 600/608 06/23342
15. All-gas valve
PEL 21 S 10/1338 X
16. Pilot burner complete 10/1183 X
17. Thermocouple 09/2148 X
18. Burner 10/1409 X
19. Piezo igniter 10/1215 X
20. Ignition cable 10/1216 X
x = replacement or repair only by authorised specialist company

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9 Gas conversion
The appliance can be converted to use other types of gas. The conversion must be performed by an
authorised installing company and carried out in compliance with locally applicable regulations. To do
this, the on-site gas supply valve must be closed.
The use of nozzles other than those authorised for the gas/supply correction pressure leads to
destruction of the appliance and to health hazards for the personnel (CO emission).
The gas adjustments carried out in the factory are given on the gas type-plate. Subsequent conversions
to other gas types or supply pressures must be entered permanently and legibly on the gas type plate of
the appliance. Such labels are enclosed with replacement nozzle sets. Only use special nozzles obtained
from Customer Service or dealers!
Replacing the burner nozzles
The main and small adjustable nozzles of the burners and the small adjustable nozzles in the gas-fired
oven are accessible once the valve cover of the all-gas valve/nozzle holder has been removed. First,
remove all control knobs by pulling forward. Do this by inserting a flat-blade screwdriver behind the knob
and at the same time grip the knob at the back with two fingers. Then loosen the screws under the control
panel. Carefully remove the control panel.
The main nozzle (2) is located in front of the burner injector. Unscrew the main nozzle (A/F 14) from the
nozzle holder and screw in the new nozzle till the end stop is reached.
The small adjustment nozzle (1) is screwed in on each all-gas valve at the top left. Unscrew small
adjustment nozzle (black O-ring) with flat-blade screwdriver and replace with new nozzle.
Pilot burner
Replace the pilot burner nozzle (3), a small cap placed on the cone ring, by unscrewing the pilot gas line.
Once the conversion is completed, the appliance must be subjected to a complete test just as it
would prior to initial commissioning
Figure 1 Conversion guide
Pilot burner nozzle
Pilot gas line
Thermocouple
Gas valve PEL 21S
Nozzle holder
Main nozzle
Low flame nozzle