Alfresco AIPG Sear Zone Kit for 36-in Grills - AIPG-SZK-36
Alfresco AIPG Multi-Position Sear Zone Kit — AIPG-SZK
Is This the Right Accessory for Your Grill?
- Designed exclusively for Alfresco AIPG series grills. This sear zone kit is engineered specifically for the AIPG 36-inch platforms. It is not compatible with other Alfresco series (ALXE, ALX, etc.) or any other brand. Confirm your grill model before ordering.
- Size-specific — order the correct kit for your grill. The AIPG-SZK-36 fits the 36-inch AIPG. The kits are not interchangeable between grill sizes.
- You can add multiple kits for an expanded searing area. Because each sear zone occupies one cooking zone, purchasing additional kits and installing them side by side gives you a larger continuous infrared searing surface — ideal for searing large quantities at once or hosting larger gatherings.
- This is an optional upgrade, not a required component. The AIPG grill functions at full capacity without it. This kit is the right choice if you frequently sear proteins and want restaurant-grade crust formation directly on your outdoor grill.
What the Sear Zone Kit Does
The Alfresco AIPG Sear Zone Kit adds a dedicated high-heat infrared cooking zone to your existing AIPG grill. Where standard gas burners heat the cooking surface indirectly through convection, an infrared sear zone radiates intense heat directly at the food surface — reaching temperatures that convection alone cannot achieve quickly enough to properly caramelize proteins before overcooking the interior.
The result is the kind of sear crust you typically only get at steakhouses with commercial-grade broilers: deep mahogany coloring, developed Maillard reaction character, and juices locked inside the meat rather than driven out by prolonged surface contact.
What makes infrared searing different from high-heat gas searing? Standard gas burners heat air, which then heats the grate, which then heats the food. Each transfer step loses efficiency. Infrared burners bypass the air and radiate energy directly into the food surface — delivering significantly higher surface temperatures in less time, which is exactly what you need to form a proper sear crust before the interior temperature climbs too far.
Key Features
Install the sear zone in the left, right, or center cooking zone of your AIPG grill — whichever position suits your natural cooking workflow and hand dominance. Position is set at installation and can be adjusted when needed.
The sear zone operates independently from the main gas burners, giving you a discrete high-heat station that you activate only when searing — preserving fuel on the main burners for indirect cooking, holding temperature, and finishing.
Infrared radiant heat achieves searing surface temperatures faster than convection, enabling rapid caramelization of natural sugars and proteins on the food surface — building depth of flavor without extended contact time.
Multiple sear zone kits can be installed on the same grill simultaneously. Adding a second kit doubles the available searing surface, allowing you to sear a full rack of steaks or an entire dinner service at once.
When used with a grill running the Intelli-Temp system, you can monitor zone temperatures from the app while managing sear-side cooking — giving you visibility across all active heat zones from a single interface.
Built to the same material standards as the AIPG grill itself — 304-grade stainless steel components that resist corrosion in outdoor environments and hold up to the extreme temperature cycling of regular high-heat searing use.
How to Use It
- Preheat the sear zone for at least 5 minutes before placing food. Infrared surfaces need a brief warm-up period to reach optimal searing temperature. A properly preheated sear zone surface will cause moisture to flash off immediately on contact, which is the key to proper crust formation.
- Pat proteins dry before searing. Surface moisture is the enemy of a good sear — it converts to steam on contact and cools the surface, causing the meat to steam rather than caramelize. Dry the surface of steaks, chops, and chicken with a paper towel before they hit the sear zone.
- Use the sear-and-slide method for thick cuts. Sear on the infrared zone for 60–90 seconds per side to develop crust, then slide the protein to a cooler main burner zone to finish to target internal temperature. This gives you both the surface character of a steakhouse sear and the even interior doneness of indirect cooking.
- Clean the sear zone surface while still warm. Infrared grates are easier to clean immediately after cooking when residual heat is still present. A stainless steel grill brush run across the surface while warm removes the majority of carbon deposits without requiring soaking.
Compatible Grills
| AIPG-36-LP / AIPG-36-NG | 36" Alfresco AIPG Built-In Gas Grill (use AIPG-SZK-36) |
| AIPG-36C-LP / AIPG-36C-NG | 36" Alfresco AIPG Cart Gas Grill (use AIPG-SZK-36) |
Not sure which kit you need? Reference your AIPG grill model number on the rating plate inside the grill hood or on your original documentation. Contact us and we'll confirm compatibility before you order.
Warranty
Alfresco backs all stainless steel components — including sear zone kit parts — with a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser. All parts and labor are covered for the first two years. Igniters and electronic components carry a one-year parts warranty with two years of labor coverage. This warranty applies to residential use only and requires proof of purchase. See the Alfresco warranty documentation for complete terms.
Specifications
| Model (36" Grills) | AIPG-SZK-36 |
| Compatible Grill Series | Alfresco AIPG Only |
| Burner Type | Infrared Radiant |
| Zone Positioning | Left, Center, or Right |
| Multiple Zone Support | Yes — additional kits stack |
| Primary Material | 304 Stainless Steel |
| Stainless Steel Warranty | Lifetime (Original Owner) |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Intended Use | Residential Outdoor |
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Alfresco AIPG Sear Zone Kit for 36-in Grills - AIPG-SZK-36
Alfresco AIPG Sear Zone Kit for 36-in Grills - AIPG-SZK-36
Alfresco AIPG Multi-Position Sear Zone Kit — AIPG-SZK
Is This the Right Accessory for Your Grill?
- Designed exclusively for Alfresco AIPG series grills. This sear zone kit is engineered specifically for the AIPG 36-inch platforms. It is not compatible with other Alfresco series (ALXE, ALX, etc.) or any other brand. Confirm your grill model before ordering.
- Size-specific — order the correct kit for your grill. The AIPG-SZK-36 fits the 36-inch AIPG. The kits are not interchangeable between grill sizes.
- You can add multiple kits for an expanded searing area. Because each sear zone occupies one cooking zone, purchasing additional kits and installing them side by side gives you a larger continuous infrared searing surface — ideal for searing large quantities at once or hosting larger gatherings.
- This is an optional upgrade, not a required component. The AIPG grill functions at full capacity without it. This kit is the right choice if you frequently sear proteins and want restaurant-grade crust formation directly on your outdoor grill.
What the Sear Zone Kit Does
The Alfresco AIPG Sear Zone Kit adds a dedicated high-heat infrared cooking zone to your existing AIPG grill. Where standard gas burners heat the cooking surface indirectly through convection, an infrared sear zone radiates intense heat directly at the food surface — reaching temperatures that convection alone cannot achieve quickly enough to properly caramelize proteins before overcooking the interior.
The result is the kind of sear crust you typically only get at steakhouses with commercial-grade broilers: deep mahogany coloring, developed Maillard reaction character, and juices locked inside the meat rather than driven out by prolonged surface contact.
What makes infrared searing different from high-heat gas searing? Standard gas burners heat air, which then heats the grate, which then heats the food. Each transfer step loses efficiency. Infrared burners bypass the air and radiate energy directly into the food surface — delivering significantly higher surface temperatures in less time, which is exactly what you need to form a proper sear crust before the interior temperature climbs too far.
Key Features
Install the sear zone in the left, right, or center cooking zone of your AIPG grill — whichever position suits your natural cooking workflow and hand dominance. Position is set at installation and can be adjusted when needed.
The sear zone operates independently from the main gas burners, giving you a discrete high-heat station that you activate only when searing — preserving fuel on the main burners for indirect cooking, holding temperature, and finishing.
Infrared radiant heat achieves searing surface temperatures faster than convection, enabling rapid caramelization of natural sugars and proteins on the food surface — building depth of flavor without extended contact time.
Multiple sear zone kits can be installed on the same grill simultaneously. Adding a second kit doubles the available searing surface, allowing you to sear a full rack of steaks or an entire dinner service at once.
When used with a grill running the Intelli-Temp system, you can monitor zone temperatures from the app while managing sear-side cooking — giving you visibility across all active heat zones from a single interface.
Built to the same material standards as the AIPG grill itself — 304-grade stainless steel components that resist corrosion in outdoor environments and hold up to the extreme temperature cycling of regular high-heat searing use.
How to Use It
- Preheat the sear zone for at least 5 minutes before placing food. Infrared surfaces need a brief warm-up period to reach optimal searing temperature. A properly preheated sear zone surface will cause moisture to flash off immediately on contact, which is the key to proper crust formation.
- Pat proteins dry before searing. Surface moisture is the enemy of a good sear — it converts to steam on contact and cools the surface, causing the meat to steam rather than caramelize. Dry the surface of steaks, chops, and chicken with a paper towel before they hit the sear zone.
- Use the sear-and-slide method for thick cuts. Sear on the infrared zone for 60–90 seconds per side to develop crust, then slide the protein to a cooler main burner zone to finish to target internal temperature. This gives you both the surface character of a steakhouse sear and the even interior doneness of indirect cooking.
- Clean the sear zone surface while still warm. Infrared grates are easier to clean immediately after cooking when residual heat is still present. A stainless steel grill brush run across the surface while warm removes the majority of carbon deposits without requiring soaking.
Compatible Grills
| AIPG-36-LP / AIPG-36-NG | 36" Alfresco AIPG Built-In Gas Grill (use AIPG-SZK-36) |
| AIPG-36C-LP / AIPG-36C-NG | 36" Alfresco AIPG Cart Gas Grill (use AIPG-SZK-36) |
Not sure which kit you need? Reference your AIPG grill model number on the rating plate inside the grill hood or on your original documentation. Contact us and we'll confirm compatibility before you order.
Warranty
Alfresco backs all stainless steel components — including sear zone kit parts — with a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser. All parts and labor are covered for the first two years. Igniters and electronic components carry a one-year parts warranty with two years of labor coverage. This warranty applies to residential use only and requires proof of purchase. See the Alfresco warranty documentation for complete terms.
Specifications
| Model (36" Grills) | AIPG-SZK-36 |
| Compatible Grill Series | Alfresco AIPG Only |
| Burner Type | Infrared Radiant |
| Zone Positioning | Left, Center, or Right |
| Multiple Zone Support | Yes — additional kits stack |
| Primary Material | 304 Stainless Steel |
| Stainless Steel Warranty | Lifetime (Original Owner) |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Intended Use | Residential Outdoor |
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Alfresco AIPG Multi-Position Sear Zone Kit — AIPG-SZK
Is This the Right Accessory for Your Grill?
- Designed exclusively for Alfresco AIPG series grills. This sear zone kit is engineered specifically for the AIPG 36-inch platforms. It is not compatible with other Alfresco series (ALXE, ALX, etc.) or any other brand. Confirm your grill model before ordering.
- Size-specific — order the correct kit for your grill. The AIPG-SZK-36 fits the 36-inch AIPG. The kits are not interchangeable between grill sizes.
- You can add multiple kits for an expanded searing area. Because each sear zone occupies one cooking zone, purchasing additional kits and installing them side by side gives you a larger continuous infrared searing surface — ideal for searing large quantities at once or hosting larger gatherings.
- This is an optional upgrade, not a required component. The AIPG grill functions at full capacity without it. This kit is the right choice if you frequently sear proteins and want restaurant-grade crust formation directly on your outdoor grill.
What the Sear Zone Kit Does
The Alfresco AIPG Sear Zone Kit adds a dedicated high-heat infrared cooking zone to your existing AIPG grill. Where standard gas burners heat the cooking surface indirectly through convection, an infrared sear zone radiates intense heat directly at the food surface — reaching temperatures that convection alone cannot achieve quickly enough to properly caramelize proteins before overcooking the interior.
The result is the kind of sear crust you typically only get at steakhouses with commercial-grade broilers: deep mahogany coloring, developed Maillard reaction character, and juices locked inside the meat rather than driven out by prolonged surface contact.
What makes infrared searing different from high-heat gas searing? Standard gas burners heat air, which then heats the grate, which then heats the food. Each transfer step loses efficiency. Infrared burners bypass the air and radiate energy directly into the food surface — delivering significantly higher surface temperatures in less time, which is exactly what you need to form a proper sear crust before the interior temperature climbs too far.
Key Features
Install the sear zone in the left, right, or center cooking zone of your AIPG grill — whichever position suits your natural cooking workflow and hand dominance. Position is set at installation and can be adjusted when needed.
The sear zone operates independently from the main gas burners, giving you a discrete high-heat station that you activate only when searing — preserving fuel on the main burners for indirect cooking, holding temperature, and finishing.
Infrared radiant heat achieves searing surface temperatures faster than convection, enabling rapid caramelization of natural sugars and proteins on the food surface — building depth of flavor without extended contact time.
Multiple sear zone kits can be installed on the same grill simultaneously. Adding a second kit doubles the available searing surface, allowing you to sear a full rack of steaks or an entire dinner service at once.
When used with a grill running the Intelli-Temp system, you can monitor zone temperatures from the app while managing sear-side cooking — giving you visibility across all active heat zones from a single interface.
Built to the same material standards as the AIPG grill itself — 304-grade stainless steel components that resist corrosion in outdoor environments and hold up to the extreme temperature cycling of regular high-heat searing use.
How to Use It
- Preheat the sear zone for at least 5 minutes before placing food. Infrared surfaces need a brief warm-up period to reach optimal searing temperature. A properly preheated sear zone surface will cause moisture to flash off immediately on contact, which is the key to proper crust formation.
- Pat proteins dry before searing. Surface moisture is the enemy of a good sear — it converts to steam on contact and cools the surface, causing the meat to steam rather than caramelize. Dry the surface of steaks, chops, and chicken with a paper towel before they hit the sear zone.
- Use the sear-and-slide method for thick cuts. Sear on the infrared zone for 60–90 seconds per side to develop crust, then slide the protein to a cooler main burner zone to finish to target internal temperature. This gives you both the surface character of a steakhouse sear and the even interior doneness of indirect cooking.
- Clean the sear zone surface while still warm. Infrared grates are easier to clean immediately after cooking when residual heat is still present. A stainless steel grill brush run across the surface while warm removes the majority of carbon deposits without requiring soaking.
Compatible Grills
| AIPG-36-LP / AIPG-36-NG | 36" Alfresco AIPG Built-In Gas Grill (use AIPG-SZK-36) |
| AIPG-36C-LP / AIPG-36C-NG | 36" Alfresco AIPG Cart Gas Grill (use AIPG-SZK-36) |
Not sure which kit you need? Reference your AIPG grill model number on the rating plate inside the grill hood or on your original documentation. Contact us and we'll confirm compatibility before you order.
Warranty
Alfresco backs all stainless steel components — including sear zone kit parts — with a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship to the original purchaser. All parts and labor are covered for the first two years. Igniters and electronic components carry a one-year parts warranty with two years of labor coverage. This warranty applies to residential use only and requires proof of purchase. See the Alfresco warranty documentation for complete terms.
Specifications
| Model (36" Grills) | AIPG-SZK-36 |
| Compatible Grill Series | Alfresco AIPG Only |
| Burner Type | Infrared Radiant |
| Zone Positioning | Left, Center, or Right |
| Multiple Zone Support | Yes — additional kits stack |
| Primary Material | 304 Stainless Steel |
| Stainless Steel Warranty | Lifetime (Original Owner) |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Intended Use | Residential Outdoor |
