Woodflame Delecto User manual

A flame to light up your palate!
Owner’s
Manual
Table of Contents
Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Description of appliance . . . . . . . 3
Hardware supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cooking techniques . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Warranty card inside
Read the instruction manual carefully before
assembling and using the Woodflame Delecto.
Keep this manual carefully for future reference.
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UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY!
Woodflame technology gives your
foods all the flavour of wood-fire
cooking.
The Woodflame Delecto grill works
without gas. A heat shield in the
combustion chamber insulates the
burner, making cooking very safe. The
electronic ventilation system fans the
wood-block combustion and QUICKLY
DIFFUSES HEAT THAT CAN ATTAIN
1000°F 1.Nine (9) fan settings give
you precise control over your cooking.
The light compact Delecto grill can be
used to prepare delicious meals in
all sorts of locations. It is ideal for
the patio, balcony, cottage, boat and
camping. And it is easy to store
indoors.
REFINED WOOD-FIRE COOKING
The Woodflame Delecto grill brings you new culinary expe-
riences. Pour wine, beer or other liquids into the collector
tray, smoke meats and fish, or try out different wood
essences: your dishes will taste exquisite.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
•The Delecto grill is for outdoor use only. Never use in
a confined space, under a roof or beneath foliage.
•Keep the Delecto grill out of the reach of children.
•An adult should be present at all times while the appliance
is operating.
•Never use treated or contaminated wood as fuel.
The Delecto grill is designed for use with natural dry
hardwood only.
•Never use any type of firelighting liquid.
•The Delecto grill is designed for cooking food only. Using
it for any other purpose may cause injury to the user or
damage to the appliance. The manufacturer is not liable
for damage or injury resulting from improper use.
PLEASE READ THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAREFULLY.
WARNING
DESCRIPTION
OF APPLIANCE
The temperature of the Delecto grill varies,
depending on the type of wood used, the
outside air temperature, the fan setting and
the condition of the batteries.
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HARDWARE SUPPLIED
4 bolts
4 flat washers
4 nuts
2 screws
1 handle for cover
1 air intake tunnel
Burner
Grate
Electronic control
Cover
Casing
Battery compartment cover
Handle
Control module
Rubber ring
Collector tray
Thermal
shield
Foot
Air intake tunnel
Handle holder

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Assembling the feet
Assemble the feet of the Delecto grill
using the bolts, flat washers and nuts
provided. Ensure that the notches are
positioned towards the front of the
appliance.
ASSEMBLY
Assembling the control module
A) Insert 4 "D" batteries in the control module compartment. To open
the compartment, pull on the tab (point 1) and open in the direction
of the arrows (point 2). Close the compartment cover by pressing on
the tab.
B) Insert the air intake tunnel at the rear of the control module.
C) Slide the control module into the notches on the top of the feet,
inserting first the left side then the right. Check that the air intake
tunnel is properly centred and in contact with the rubber ring
under the casing.
Assembling the cover
A) Attach the handle to the cover with
the 2 screws provided.
B) Insert the ends of the swivel rods one
at a time in the hinges at the rear of
the casing, pushing the rods towards
the centre.
C) Place the cover in the wind-guard
position by inserting the cover side
stops in the notches on the casing.
Although the burner and the collector trays are preassembled, the
following two points in the assembly instructions should be carefully
read for optimal use of the Woodflame Delecto grill.
Assembling the burner
Place the thermal shield on the
3 notches at the centre of the casing,
as shown below.
Insert the burner inside the thermal
shield.
BAssembling
the collector trays
Wear gloves when handling the collector
trays.
Place a grate face down. Take a collector
tray and position it on the grate so that
the semi-circular opening is at the oppo-
site end to the handle (see illustration).
Press to insert the tray in the grate.
On the handle side and the semi-circular
opening side, the tray must be placed
OUTSIDE the grate. The other two sides
of the tray are inserted INSIDE the grate.
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Sides of the
collector tray
outside the grate
Sides of the
collector tray inserted
inside the grate
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IMPORTANT
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A
Cover side stop
Notche for
cover side stop
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A
B
C
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Wood-fire cooking is not the same as
traditional gas cooking. The different
techniques produce exquisite flavours.
New users of the Delecto should
read this section about Woodflame
technology.
OPERATION
Operation of electronic control
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•The electronic control is powered by 4 "D" batteries
(not included) or the Woodflame adaptor, sold separately.
Other adaptors should not be used as their voltage can
seriously damage the grill’s electronic circuit board.
•Keep the Woodflame adaptor cord well away from all
hot surfaces.
•Using accessories other than those sold or recommended
by the manufacturer may damage the appliance. Parts
damaged under these circumstances are not guaranteed
by the manufacturer.
Lighting
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•Place the Delecto grill on a firm, level surface
before use.
•Use natural dry hardwood only. Softwood, treated
wood or contaminated wood can be harmful and/or
damage your Woodflame appliance. Woodflame
hardwood (sold separately) is specially selected
and prepared to produce the best results.
•To prevent burns, always use a long-stemmed
lighter to light the firestarter and use tongs when
adding wood blocks to the burner. Make sure the
wood blocks do not protrude above the burner,
so that the grates close easily.
•To prevent burns, always keep the electronic
ventilation control at the lowest setting when
the grates are partly open.
•Never lean over the Delecto grill or have your
face, part of your body or your clothing directly
above the Delecto grill while it is operating.
•Never operate the grill when the thermal shield
is not in place round the burner, or when the
cover is completely closed.
•When handling the Delecto grill, always hold it
by the handles. Do not touch the casing, cover,
grates, burner or handle holder while the grill
is hot. For added protection, wear cooking gloves.
Place a firestarter (e.g. ball of paper) in the
burner and light it with a long-stemmed lighter.
IMPORTANT: Never use firelighting liquid.
Start the fan at minimum and gradually increase
to the air intake required to burn the firestarter.
Using tongs, place the hardwood on the firestarter.
Make sure no wood blocks protrude above the
burner, so that the grates close easily.
As soon as the wood ignites, close the grates
by sliding them together until they touch in the
centre.
Select the required cooking temperature for your
food using the electronic control.
To turn off, press the off button, leave the grates
closed and the wood will extinguish itself. Never
pour water or other liquids into the appliance.
Never discard hot ash in the woods.
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THE FIRST TIME YOU USE THE DELECTO GRILL,
LET IT HEAT FOR 20 MINUTES WITH THE COVER
IN THE WIND-GUARD POSITION,
TO BURN OFF THE PROTECTIVE COATING.
On and off
Indicator lights for the
9 heat settings
Adjusting intensity
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Safety device
The Delecto grill is equipped with a
safety device to prevent it from operating
unattended. It is programmed to cut out
after 40 minutes. The electronic control
indicator lights start blinking five (5)
minutes before the Delecto cuts out
automatically. To restart the Delecto
grill, simply press one of the electronic
control buttons.
Adding wood during cooking
The Delecto grill has to be fuelled with
wood throughout the cooking process.
To add more wood:
Turn the fan down to minimum.
Grasp the grates by the handles and
slide them gently outwards until the
bump underneath stops them.
Using tongs, grasp the wood blocks
and place them in the burner. As
when lighting, ensure that no blocks
protrude above the burner, so that
the grates close easily.
Immediately close the grates by
sliding them inwards until they
touch in the centre.
Turn up the ventilation to maximum
to ignite the fresh wood. As soon
as it ignites, adjust the fan to the
desired intensity.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•Never pour oil or flammable liquids into the collector tray.
•When pouring liquid into the collector tray, use the right
amount to ensure it does not overflow. Excess liquid may
run into the burner and block the holes underneath.
•Never use the Delecto for frying food in oil.
•Always cook with the grates closed unless you are cooking
in a pan placed on the grates.
COOKING
TECHNIQUES
Cover closed
Never close the cover com-
pletely during cooking: the
intense heat will burn your
food and may damage the
appliance. The cover should
only be closed during
transportation and storage
of the Delecto grill.
Semi-closed cover
For cooking at low heat or
smoking foods at the end of
the cooking period, place the
cover in semi-closed position.
Cover in wind-guard position
The cover should be in this
position for lighting, and for
cooking at medium or high heat.
For simmering or boiling,
partially open the grates to the
width of the burner and rest
a pan evenly on the grates,
over the opening. Make sure
the appliance is stable and
level and that the pan is
standing firmly on the grates
before starting this type of
cooking.
Technique for flavouring foods
with wine, beer or other liquids
The Woodflame Delecto grill has collector
trays under each grate. These trays
serve a dual purpose: when the Delecto is
ready for cooking, you can pour a little
water, wine, beer or stock through the
grates into each tray, to add subtle
flavours to the food. The collector trays
also control the cooking by eliminating
flare-ups from fat melting off the food.
Technique for smoking foods
The smoking technique involves closing
the fan during the last few minutes of
cooking and lowering the cover to the
semi-closed position, allowing the food
to absorb the delicious flavour of wood
smoke.
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FOR TRANSPORT
AND STORAGE ONLY

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Cleaning
•Make sure the appliance has cooled down.
•Lift out the burner and empty the ash into a metal container
or bowl of water. Brush out the bottom of the burner
with the brush provided, to ensure
the holes are not blocked.
•The nickel-plated steel grates can be cleaned with a damp
cloth, or a nylon or metal brush. Separate the grates and
collector trays before washing them in the dishwasher
(there is no need to remove the handles). WARNING: It is
normal for the Delecto grill’s nickel-plated steel grates
to change colour with use, because intense heat from the
burning wood gives the grates a mauve tinge.
•TIP: Cover the upper surface of the collector trays with
aluminum foil for easier clean-up. Change the aluminum
foil as required.
Storage
•Protect the batteries and control module from the weather
and extremes of temperature (hotter than 130°F or 54°C,
and colder than –4°F or –20°C).
•Remove the batteries from the control module before
long-term storage.
•Always store the control module in a cool dry place.
MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•Allow the Delecto grill to cool down
before moving it or putting it away.
Never move the appliance while the
wood is burning.
•Always remove the batteries from the
control module before long-term storage
or if the appliance is not going to be
used for a long period.
SOLUTIONS
1. Check that the control module is properly positioned
on the base (feet).
2. Check that the air intake tunnel is properly centred
and in contact with the rubber ring under the casing.
3. Ensure the burner is properly installed.
4. Check that the holes at the base of the burner are clean
and that there is no dirt under the burner.
1. Make sure the grill is standing on a level surface.
2. Check that the burner and thermal shield are centred
and properly in place.
3. Check that the air intake tunnel is well centred and
in contact with the rubber ring under the casing.
4. Check that there is enough wood and it is centred
in the burner.
5. Ensure the grates are properly closed and touching
in the centre.
1. Check the batteries and make sure they are correctly
installed.
If your Delecto grill has a problem that is not listed here, or
if the above solutions do not help, please contact Woodflame
Customer Service:
By e-mail : serv[email protected]
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Fan operates but grill does not heat up
Heat does not diffuse properly on the
grates
Fan does not work

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The Woodflame Delecto grill is guaranteed against defective materials
or workmanship on all parts for one (1) year and on the aluminum casing
for five (5) years from date of purchase. The Delecto grill is guaranteed
against defects provided the appliance is properly assembled and
subjected to normal and reasonable use as specified in the instruction
manual.
This warranty does not cover accessories such as tongs, brushes,
wood blocks or other accessories sold by Woodflame Inc., or batteries,
electrical adaptors or other accessories not sold by Woodflame Inc.
This limited warranty does not cover the cleaning of parts or reimburse-
ment for foods rendered unfit for consumption following use of the
Delecto grill, or for any other consumer product damaged in any way.
This warranty does not cover repairs, refunds or exchanges of the
appliance or parts that are damaged:
a) as a result of accidents, negligence, improper use, incorrect
assembly, improper operation, commercial use or any other use
not recommended by Woodflame Inc.;
b) as a result of repairs, maintenance, tampering or attempted repairs
by any person not authorized by Woodflame Inc.;
c) as a result of using supplies such as an electrical adaptor or other
item not manufactured or recommended by Woodflame Inc., or using
a product not manufactured by but recommended by Woodflame Inc.
that is in some way defective.
Woodflame Inc. issues no other warranty of any kind, express or
implied, and all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness
for a particular use in addition to the above-mentioned obligations
are hereby denied by Woodflame Inc. and excluded from this limited
warranty. No employees, agents, sellers or other persons are
authorized to issue warranties on behalf of Woodflame Inc.
If inspection shows the problem to have been caused by defective
materials or workmanship under the terms of the warranty,
Woodflame Inc. will repair or replace the product free of charge.
Regular factory rates will be charged for repairs rendered necessary
as a result of normal wear and tear or improper use, or for repairs
after expiry of the warranty period, if such repairs are possible.
The only forms of compensation under this warranty are repairs or
replacement of defective product. Woodflame Inc. denies all responsi-
bility for damage or loss caused by use of this appliance. FOR CLAIMS
UNDER THIS WARRANTY, DO NOT RETURN THE APPLIANCE TO THE PLACE
OF PURCHASE. CONTACT WOODFLAME CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR CANADA
AND THE UNITED STATES.
DELECTO GRILL
LIMITED WARRANTY
1 year: all parts
5 years: aluminum casing
Customer Service
[email protected]
Be prepared to provide the following
information:
a) Date and proof of purchase;
b) Woodflame model number;
c) Part number;
d) Number of parts required;
and have the defective part ready.
You will have to pay all expenses associated
with the fulfillment of obligations under this
warranty, including handling, mailing or other
related costs. If Customer Service requires the
defective part to be shipped, you should send
it free and clear of all liens. We recommend
insuring the package at time of shipping
against loss and damage in transit, for which
we cannot be responsible. Woodflame Inc.
reserves the right to modify prices, technical
characteristics or designs and to discontinue
production of certain models without notice
and without obligation. This warranty gives
you certain specific rights; you may also have
other rights, which vary from one country,
state or province to another. The warrantor’s
obligation is limited to repairing or replacing
the product. The warrantor is not liable for
incidental or indirect damage attributed to a
presumed defect. Certain jurisdictions do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or indirect damage; the above limitations or
exclusions may therefore not apply to you.
This limited warranty applies to Woodflame
Delecto grills sold in Canada and the United
States only. For warranty coverage in other
countries, please contact your local
Woodflame dealer, agent or importer.