Oven Operating Guidelines
Lighting the oven
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solid fuel is to be used for this product (fire wood, charcoal etc.)
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place solid fuel onto the fire bricks and light using fire starters
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close oven door and let the solid fuel burn (check occasionally to ensure fire is lit)
Cooking
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monitor heat inside oven via temperature gauge
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recommended temperature for cooking pizza is 230 to 250 degrees Celsius
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once desired temperature is reached, move solid fuel to the side to create cooking space on the fire
bricks
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place pizza (or desired food) on the fire bricks to cook
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regularly monitor temperature to ensure pizza/food is not under or over cooked
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smoke pipe handle can be used to control smoke and temperature within oven when door is
closed/sealed
Cleaning
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once finished cooking, remove left over solid fuel
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ashes can be removed via the charcoal collect box (ash tray)
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always ensure oven is clean and free from oil or grease (internally and externally) to ensure
longevity of the oven
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always keep oven dry and under cover to protect from weather and moisture
Pre-caution
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always ensure hands are protected when placing or removing food from oven
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always ensure oven is cool before touching or cleaning the internal areas
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do not subject the charcoal bricks to sudden changes in temperature as this might damage the
bricks
