Dragonfly FIRENZA User manual

FIRENZA
PLANCHA BBQ GRILLS
USER MANUAL
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Setup of your Dragonfly
The exterior of the box features an explanation regarding how to
unpack your Dragonfly. Please note that all cooking units must be
set up exactly as explained in these setup instructions! We are not
liable for any damage resulting from incorrect setup attempts of
Dragonfly cooking units.
Base & Fire bowl
First, place the base on a fireproof surface. We recommend placing
the base with two people, due to its considerable weight. Then, place
the fire bowl in the base’s hole so that it is level. If your surface is not
entirely level, you can use the base’s adjustable feet to make sure that
it is level. Please note that if the adjustable feet are extended too far,
the Dragonfly unit may become unstable. We recommend a maximum
dierence in level of 10mm. If the level dierence exceeds 10mm, we
recommend levelling the surface before setting up the Dragonfly
Plancha BBQ Grill. Once the Dragonfly has been set up, it must not
be shifted. Shifting it could cause damage to the adjustable feet and/or
the rivet nuts with which the adjustable feet are attached. We do not
accept warranty claims or liability for any damage resulting from shifting
your Dragonfly cooking unit. Please note that the Dragonfly Black has
a coating and is thus more sensitive to damage during setup. We are
not liable for any damage or consequential damage resulting from the
setup of your Dragonfly.
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Dragonfly packaging
Thank you so much for buying a Dragonfly product. This manual
contains setup instructions, warranty conditions, and additional
information about your Dragonfly Plancha BBQ Grills.
General information
Dragonfly cooking units are modular products consisting of various
separate elements including a base, fire bowl, and cooking plate.
All Dragonfly cooking units are shipped in special packaging units.
Transport/packaging
The Dragonfly is shipped upside down. Our Dragonfly products are
wrapped in an extra layer of packaging material to prevent damage
during transport.
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Always outside
All Dragonfly Plancha BBQ Grills are made to stand outside in all weather
conditions when used in conjunction with the appropriate rainproof
cover. If your base is made of Corten steel, it will already show signs
of corrosion when it arrives. The corrosion process may not yet have
fully unfolded, meaning that the unit’s colour will change over time
as the corrosion process progresses. The natural layer of corrosion
protects against rust perforation. Please note that for a few months
after purchase - while your Corten model’s corrosion process is still
incomplete - running water may carry corroded material from the
base and fire bowl to the surface the unit is standing on. This can
lead to staining on light-toned surfaces. We are not liable for any
damage resulting from this waste water. If you have purchased a
black base for your Dragonfly, it’s protective coating will prevent
corrosion. It is important that you regularly treat the cooking plate
with oil, both its surface and its rim. The cooking plate is made of
steel and will corrode if oil is not baked into it. Once the oil has
properly been baked in, only minor corrosion will develop. When
the cooking plate is not used for longer periods, we recommend
treating it with oil every 7-10 days to prevent corrosion.
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Cooking plate
We recommend that you do not roll the cooking plate during transport;
burs may form as a result, which prevent the cooking plate from being
scraped down properly with a spatula. We recommend lifting the
cooking plate with 2 people, due to its considerable weight. You can
hold on to it using the thick outer edge as well as the inner edge.
When placing the cooking plate onto the fire bowl, we recommend
that 2 people hold the top’s inner edge and position it over the fire bowl
until it clicks into place. If the cooking plate does not fit the fire bowl
so that it is level, you can turn it until its ring settles over the fire bowl.
Please note: we recommend the use of gloves when placing the
cooking plate. Also, please be careful not to stain your clothes/fingers.
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Usage
Excessive corrosion on cooking plate
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down even further, and if you light too big a fire during your initial
use of your Dragonfly, this may cause the cooking plate to be
pressed down too far during future use. it is very important to prepare
the cooking plate properly using the aforementioned process. In some
cases, the cooking plate may instead bulge upwards in the middle a
nd thus become convex. This means the steel is incorrectly stressed.
If this happens, please contact your dealer. If you light a fire that is too
big using wood that reaches very high temperatures, such as the kind
of hardwood that is used in construction, this may cause the cooking
plate to warp entirely. We do not accept warranty claims for any
damage resulting from such incorrect usage. All Dragonfly cooking
plates are treated with oil during manufacture for protection against
corrosion. Once you have prepped the cooking plate properly using
a small fire, you can start building a larger fire. Considering the fact
that Dragonfly cooking plate tops are 10mm thick, it takes quite a
sizeable fire to get them heated through properly. Once the cooking
plate is well heated, drizzle on olive oil and spread it with a
kitchen towel.
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Any corrosion that does develop can be removed using steel wool.
In the event of excessive corrosion (see fig.), we recommend polishing
its surface with a wire brush attached to a drill. It is best to heat the
cooking plate before-hand, because that will loosen up the layer of
corrosion. Once the cooking plate has been thoroughly polished,
you will be able to wipe away the polishing residue with a cloth.
Once you treat the cooking plate with oil, it will be good as new again.
n order to properly protect your cooking plate from corrosion, you
must also place an appropriate rainproof cover over your Dragonfly
whenever it is left outdoors. To prevent the fire bowl from getting
clogged, we recommend that you remove the ashes from the fire
bowl after every use.
Wood
For optimum user comfort, we recommend using dry wood to prevent
smoke formation during cooking. Moreover, kiln-dried wood is much
easier to light. Stack the pieces of wood two by two, with the bark
facing outwards to further prevent smoke formation. Kiln-dried beech
wood is best, because it burns down to a mass of embers that heat
up the cooking plate optimally. This mass of embers is easily shifted
around if you want to direct the heat elsewhere. When you light the
fire and add new wood to the fire, it will generally smoke for a bit
until it catches fire properly.
Initial use
Upon initial use, it is important to light a smaller fire for roughly
30 minutes to allow the cooking plate to settle properly. During
manufacture, the middle of the cooking plate was pressed down
just slightly. When the cooking plate is heated, it will be pressed
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Do this 2-3 times. Then scrape down the cooking plate with a spatula
and push the scrapings into the fire. Initially, the cooking plate will
give o a black substance. Simply drizzle it with olive oil a few more
times, spread out the oil, and scrape down the cooking plate. Once
all you can manage to scrape o is beige scrapings, the cooking plate
is clean and ready for use. Simply drizzle on olive oil once more and
spread it out, and start cooking! We recommend using olive oil the
first 2-3 times you use your Dragonfly. Olive oil has a lower combustion
point, which will help the cooking plate get a nice brown-black hue.
After the first few uses, you can start using oil types with higher
combustion points, such as sunflower oil or groundnut oil. Baking
the oil into the cooking plate also protects it from corrosion.
However, if the cooking plate is not used for longer periods on end,
the oil will dry out and the cooking plate will start corroding when
the weather is humid. To prevent such corrosion from forming,
please refer to page 5.
Cooking
It will take between 25 to 45 minutes, depending on the weather
conditions and the outside temperature, for the cooking plate to
reach a temperature of around 300˚C on the inner edge and
around 200˚C on the outer edge. Start by building a fire using the
method mentioned on page 6. Once your initial fire’s wood is burning
properly, spread out the embers under the edges of the cooking
plate and add new wood with the bark facing up. Repeat this process
as needed, for as long as you require the cooking plate to remain hot.
You will notice that it will take a lot more wood during autumn and
winter to keep the cooking plate hot than during spring and summer.
If there is a breeze, the cooking plate will be hottest where the wind
leaves the Dragonfly cooking unit, i.e. in the direction of the wind.
You can compensate for this by pushing more hot embers into the
opposite direction. Once the cooking plate is starting to heat up,
you must first scrape it down using the spatula and then rub it with
an oiled cloth. Once the cooking plate is hot enough for cooking,
add some oil where you intend to place the food. Whenever the
cooking plate starts to appear dry and matte, you will need to add
extra oil, to ensure that the cooking plate is always suciently
greased. You will need to add more oil when cooking fish and
vegetables than when cooking fatty meats.
If any food residue is left behind on the cooking plate, simply push
it into the fire using the spatula. Rub the cooking plate down with an
oiled cloth frequently, and it will be spotless again. We recommend
that you do not allow a thick layer of residue to build up, because it
will be hard to remove. It is better to scrape down the cooking plate
frequently. Once you get used to using your Dragonfly, this should
become a habit. Once you are done cooking, clean the cooking
plate one last time using the procedure outlined on page 8, and
if it is still luke warm after that, rub it with oil once more. This ensures
that it will be properly protected and ready for next time. If you use
your Dragonfly Plancha BBQ Grill a lot, a smooth layer of carbon
residue will build up on the griddle top, making it more comfortable
to use. From time to time, this layer might come o here and there.
When you spot it chipping in places, simply scrape o the chips
using the spatula, and rub on new oil. The carbon residue layer will
gradually renew itself this way.
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Corrosion
If you have purchased a Corten Dragonfly unit, it will show signs of
corrosion on delivery. Corten steel is a type of steel that corrodes
very rapidly, and it is precisely this corrosion that protects it against
rust perforation. If you allow nature to take its course, it will take 6-12
months for Corten steel elements to corrode, depending on their
location and the humidity level. Unlike many manufacturers of Corten
steel products, we provide buyers of our products with an additional
service by making sure that the corrosion process has already started
by the time our products are delivered. Depending on their location
and the humidity level, it will take another 3-6 months for this superficial
corrosion to turn into a proper layer of corrosion. Therefore, any Corten
steel elements that are less corroded than others upon delivery are not
eligible for replacement. They will corrode naturally over time under
the influence of the weather. While the corrosion is still superficial,
Corten steel elements may cause orange stains on clothes, skin, and
the surface they stand on. When it rains, water may also run o these
elements, which may permanently stain light-toned stone or wooden
surfaces. Under normal circumstances, the Corten steel will gradually
develop a smooth, dark brown layer of corrosion that will not chip.
However, this layer may chip in locations near the sea or the shore
due to the high levels of salinity in such locations. The chipping will
not cause any damage, but the chipped corrosion must be removed
to prevent corrosion from forming on the surface the Dragonfly is
placed on. We do not accept liabilty for any damage resulting from
the corrosion of our products.
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Extinguishing the fire
The best way is to let the fire die out on its own. Please note that the
ashes and the cooking plate can stay hot long after use.
Maintenance
Dragonfly Plancha BBQ Grills are relatively low-maintenance. As stated
previously, corrosion may build up on your prepped cooking plate if
you do not use your Dragonfly for an extended period of time, but such
corrosion can easily be removed. If you do not prep your cooking plate
properly, the corrosion may be extensive and you will need to use a
wire brush to remove the corrosion, as explained on page 5.
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Disclaimers
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Do not use pure alcohol, petrol, or other
Chemical substances
The use of pure alcohol, petrol, or other chemical substances when
lighting fires is very dangerous and may aect the food on the
cooking plate. We are not liable for any health issues resulting from
using chemical substances when lighting your Dragonfly Plancha
BBQ Grill. Moreover, please make sure that the area around your
Dragonfly cooking unit is clear of any highly flammable materials.
Do not leave your Dragonfly™unattended
Please note that you should never leave your
Dragonfly cooking unit unattended. Keep
children and pets away from the unit.
Wooden rings
Dragonfly Plancha BBQ Grills fit an optional wooden ring support.
Although we do oer a larger cover to protect these rings from
occasional rainfall, humid weather may cause them to warp or crack.
We therefore recommend that you store these rings in a dry place after
each use. We do not recommend leaving them outside overnight, as
changes in temperature and humidity can cause them damage. If sharp
or heavy objects are used to exert great force on these surfaces, these
will become irreparably damaged. We do not accept liability for any
damage resulting from the incorrect use of wooden rings.
Adjustable feet on Dragonfly™cooking units
Once your Dragonfly has been set up, the adjustable feet can be used
to make them level. We do not recommend using these feet to adjust
the overall height of our cooking units, because they may become
unstable if the adjustable feet are extended by more than 10mm.
We do not accept liability for any damage resulting from the improper
use of adjustable feet. Once Dragonfly cooking units have been set
up, they must not be shifted. Shifting them could cause damage to
the adjustable feet or the rivet nuts with which the feet are attached.
We do not accept warranty claims or liability for any damage resulting
from shifting and/or moving Dragonfly Plancha BBQ Grills.
Do not use in closed-o spaces
Dragonfly cooking units are unsuitable for use in partially or entirely
closed-o spaces. Such use may cause an excess of dangerous fumes
that may result in carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Warning!
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• The Dragonfly will become very hot!
• Do not use your Dragonfly in a
confined and/or habitable space (e.g.
houses, tents, caravans, motor homes,
boats). Danger of carbon monoxide
poisoning fatality.
• Keep children and pets away!
• Do not use spirit or petrol for lighting
or re-lighting!
• Use only firelighters in compliance
with EN 1860-3/BS 7952:2001

How do I clean my Dragonfly™?
If you are not using a cover, we recommend oiling your Dragonfly
cooking plate once every 7 to 10 days, as aforementioned. After you
use your Dragonfly, the leftover ashes must be removed to prevent
the fire bowl’s air vent from clogging. Please note that the ashes will
stay hot for a very long time; therefore, make sure to only store
leftover ashes in fireproof containers, such as zinc buckets. Once
the ashes have cooled, they can be removed with a dustpan and
brush and deposited into a regular waste bin.
Setup of your Dragonfly™
Will my Dragonfly™show signs of corrosion upon delivery?
If you have purchased a Corten model, your Dragonfly’s corrosion
process will already have started upon delivery. As the unit stands
outside, the corrosion process will continue. Black units should
show no signs of corrosion upon delivery.
Why does the cooking plate feel sticky?
The cooking plate was oiled before transport to protect it against
corrosion forming.
Do I need to place anything underneath my Dragonfly™to protect
the surface it stands on from damage?
The bottom of the base is not likely to heat up enough during average
use to damage your surface. However water may run down Corten
Dragonfly units and cause stains on light-toned surfaces. To prevent
stains, you can place a large flat stone or slab beneath your Dragonfly.
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FAQs
Transport/packaging of your Dragonfly™
How will your Dragonfly™be delivered?
Your Dragonfly cooking unit will be delivered in a packaging unit.
It will be shipped upside down.
What Will Be Delivered Along With Your Dragonfly™?
Your Dragonfly cooking unit will be delivered in a box and will
consist of a base, fire bowl and a cooking plate.
Cooking unit general information
What are Dragonfly™Plancha BBQ Grills made of?
A Dragonfly unit’s cooking plate is made of steel. The base and
fire bowl of the Corten models are made of Corten steel. The bases
and fire bowl of the Black models are made of coated steel.
Is my Dragonfly™ portable?
Dragonfly models are delivered in three separate
pieces and as such are easy to move. We recommend moving
the cooking plate with two people.
Can I leave my Dragonfly™ outside?
Your Dragonfly can be left outside in all weather conditions. However,
the cooking plate may start corroding over time if it is not oiled or
properly covered. If you do not have a cover for your Dragonfly we
recommend oiling the cooking plate every 7 to 10 days while it is
not in use. As long as the bases and fire bowls of our Black models
are not scratched, they will not corrode.
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How long will it take for the Dragonfly™ to be ready for cooking?
Once the Dragonfly Plancha BBQ Grill has been lit, it will take between
25 to 45 minutes, depending on the weather conditions and the
temperature outside, for the cooking plate to reach around 300˚C
on the inner edge and around 200 ˚C on the outer edge.
Which type of oil should I use?
The first few times you light your Dragonfly, we recommend using
olive oil. Olive oil has a lower combustion point, which will help the
cooking plate get a nice brown-black hue. After the first few uses,
you can start using natural oil types like sunflower oil and groundnut
oil, which have higher combustion points.
How many people can I cook for on my Dragonfly™?
You can cook for 20 to 30 people on your Dragonfly unit.
What type of wood should I use?
You can use a variety of wood types in your Dragonfly, but kiln-dried
beech produces the best results. It burns down to a mass of embers
that are easily spread around, and provide heat for an extended period.
Ash wood has similar qualities. Oak is inferior, because it produces a
thinner type of ash. Birch wood tends to burn up too quickly.
Can I use charcoal instead of wood?
Yes, you can use charcoal as fuel for your Dragonfly. However,
charcoal might not reach the same temperatures as fire wood.
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FAQs continued
How do I prepare my Dragonfly™for its initial use?
Use the method described on pages 6-7. Once the cooking plate has
been prepped, your Dragonfly Plancha BBQ Grill will be ready for its
first cooking session. The food will stick to the cooking plate a little
more at the beginning than after 2-3 uses. Similar to an old-fashioned
cast-iron frying pan, a natural non-stick coating will develop over time.
Can Dragonfly™products be moved with their adjustable
Feet in position?
No, they cannot, because the weight of the Dragonfly may cause the
adjustable feet to bend or break and may damage the rivet nuts with
which the adjustable feet are attached.
Can the adjustable feet on Dragonfly™products be used to adjust
the height level of the products considerably?
No, the adjustable feet are solely intended to ensure that Dragonfly
Plancha BBQ Grills can be made level when placed on uneven
surfaces. The feet should not be extended by more than 10mm,
because Dragonfly may then become unstable and the feet may
bend or break.
Usage
How do I light my Dragonfly™
When you light your Dragonfly for the first time using the method
described on page 6, it is important that you let a low fire burn in it
for 25 minutes first, to allow the cooking plate to settle properly.
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FAQs continued 1 year warranty
There are chips on my cooking plate; does that mean the steel
is damaged?
Cooking on your Dragonfly regularly will cause a layer of carbon
residue to build up on the cooking plate. This layer might come
o in some places when the Dragonfly is not used for a while,
resulting in chips forming. These chips can be scraped o
using a spatula. Then, just rub on a new layer of oil; a smooth
carbon residue layer will gradually build up again.
My cooking plate became convex during the initial use, so now
the fat runs o at the outside edge. What should I do?
During manufacturing, Dragonfly cooking plates were pressed down
slightly in the middle, and they are further pressed down slightly
when first heated. In very rare cases, the cooking plate may bulge
upwards and become convex. If this happens, please contact
your dealer.
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A one year warranty applies to the material and construction of all
steel elements of Dragonfly Plancha BBQ Grills, provided the unit was
purchased from an authorised dealer. This warranty is void for dam-
age resulting from the improper use of your Dragonfly product - see
the disclaimers on pages 11 to 13. To make a warranty claim, you
must retain your receipt as proof of your purchase.
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Grill
The Dragonfly grill is a robust accessory that can be used for various
types of cooking, combined with a pan or on its own. When using
the grill, your food may burn if the flames get too high. We are not
liable for any health issues resulting from eating burned food prepared
on our grill. The grill must be cleaned and oiled after every use.
We are not liable for any corrosion forming on the grill. Please note
that you should place the grill and its holder over the hole in the
cooking plate before you start cooking. While you are cooking, the
grill will become very hot. For this reason, you should only ever
remove the grill from the griddle top wearing heatproof gloves.
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Dont’s
Please note that the optional Dragonfly grills should never be moved
during use!
The grill can reach temperatures of approximately 300 °C and thus are
not suitable to be moved during or right after cooking without using
heat-resistant gloves. We are not liable for any burn injuries resulting
from touching the grills during or after cooking.
Do not use our grills indoors.
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350mm
110mm
8.5KG
GRILL WEIGHT

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