Gas Fired Tandoor Instruction Manual
Manual Rev. May 2016
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Repeatedly push the piezo igniter until the pilot burner lights. ( the pilot light can be seen
faintly at
5 o’ clock below the burner plate)
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Continue to keep the control knob pressed in for a further 20-30 seconds for the flame
sensing device to establish itself.
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If the pilot burner extinguishes itself when the knob is released, repeat the above
procedure.
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If the burner extinguishes for the any reason while the oven is operating, switch control off
and
WAIT 5 MINUTES BEFORE RELIGHTING
. If for any reason burners become extinguished,
repeat lighting instructions beginning with Step 1.
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After the pilot burner is lit main burner can be turned on. To do so rotate the control knob
anticlockwise, (counter clock). The burner can now be set to high flame position indicated
by the large flame symbol. To adjust flames to lower flame setting, turn knob to the low
position, or anywhere between the two, continue to turn the control knob anti- clock wise
towards the small flame symbol.
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The main burner should light smoothly and quietly. Burner flames should be predominantly
blue.
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When not in use, the control knob should always be set to the
OFF
position.
4.1.
First firing
It is important to gradually build up heat within the Tandoor the first time it’s being
used.
The burner should be at very low setting (control valve set at LOW) for at least 6
hours before gradually increasing the flame intensity.
During this procedure the mouth of the Tandoor should be completely exposed. DO
NOT cover the opening with the stainless steel lid.
Do not be alarmed if you see small
fissures appear on the clay surface it will not affect the performance of the Tandoor.
4.2.
Shutting down of the appliance
To turn off the appliance, turn the control clockwise until the indicator on the knob is in
the off position indicated by the black dot symbol. Visually confirm that the flames have
gone out.
WARNING- after the operation the appliance will remain hot for some time, therefore,
to avoid injury, care should be taken to prevent contact with hot surfaces.
5.
Maintenance and cleaning of appliance
Routine Maintenance
- Slight hairline cracks are expected to appear in the clay pot during use. A tub
of fire cement (furnace cement), is supplied with the oven to effect repairs as follows (when the
Tandoor has cooled down):
