Avantco Equipment 177DPO18S User manual

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Countertop
Single & Double Deck
Pizza Ovens
Model: 177DPO18S, 177DPO18DS, 177DPO18DD
Please read and keep these instructions. Indoor use only.
05/2019
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Important Safety Informaon ������������������������������������������������������������� 3
Precauons for Usage�������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3
Oven Installaon ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4
Ceramic Deck Installaon �������������������������������������������������������������������� 4
Before Using Your Oven����������������������������������������������������������������������� 5
Use & Care ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 5
Baking Instrucons & Tips ������������������������������������������������������������������� 6
Product Diagram (177DPO18S)����������������������������������������������������������������� 7
Exploded Parts Diagram (177DPO18S)������������������������������������������������������ 8
Product Diagram (177DPO18DD) �������������������������������������������������������������� 9
Exploded Parts Diagram (177DPO18DD) ������������������������������������������������� 10
Product Diagram (177DPO18DS)��������������������������������������������������������������11
Exploded Parts Diagram (177DPO18DS)�������������������������������������������������� 12
Warranty Informaon ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 13
Introduction
Index
The Avantco Equipment Countertop Deck Pizza Oven duplicates the ideal baking
environment of tradional Italian brick pizza ovens. Ceramic pizza deck measures 18" x 18"
and can accommodate large pies while maintaining consistent temperatures to ensure
that pizza cooks from the boom as well as the top. A major benet of a pizza stone over
a pizza pan is the way that the ceramic stone drives moisture away from the crust, resulng
in extra crispness.
Adjustable temperature control from 150°F to over 800°F allows you to cook a wider variety
of items, and bakes pizza fast whether using fresh, frozen or par-baked dough. Pizza oven
controls are designed for simplicity, with quick-touch switches and indicator lights for Power,
Interior Oven Light, and Top and Boom Elements. Superior heat technology ensures quick
heat-up and recovery, for consistent oven temperatures that guarantee great results.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
This manual contains important informaon regarding safe operaon of your Avantco snack
oven. Please read thoroughly before equipment setup, operaon, or maintenance. Failure to
comply with regular maintenance guidelines outlined in this manual may void the warranty!
NOTE: Save these instructions for future reference.
Precautions for Usage
• To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse oven in water or other liquids.
• NEVER clean with water jets, which can result in crical bodily injury or death.
• DO NOT USE if cord or plug is damaged or if machine has malfunconed, been dropped or
damaged. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examinaon, repair
or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• DO NOT use outdoors.
• DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Improper installaon or use can result in electrical shock, injury, or damage to your oven or
property.
• Your pizza oven is a heavy-duty appliance designed for commercial use, and intended to be
operated by trained professionals only.
• To prevent risk of re, oven should be installed in a noncombusble environment. Any
combusble materials must be at least 18 inches away from sides, front and back of oven
and at least 40 inches from top.
• Oven must be thoroughly cleaned before rst use and aer all uses (see USE AND CARE).
• ALWAYS be sure to disconnect oven from power source when not in use and before cleaning
or servicing.
• ALWAYS allow oven to cool before moving or servicing. Surfaces are hot during use and
remain hot for a while, even aer power is o.
• DO NOT allow inseron of any foreign object into any venlaon or exhaust opening; this
can cause electric shock, re or damage to the oven.
• NEVER block air intakes or exhaust openings, or use on cushioned surfaces where blockage
may occur.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical
sensory or mental capabilies, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instrucon concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
• Extreme cauon should be exercised when using containers constructed of the following
materials in the oven: paper, cardboard, plasc or similar products.

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Ceramic Deck Installation
Oven Installation
NOTE: New deck must be condioned (pre-dried) prior to rst use.
• Handling the Ceramic Deck: If deck is struck against hard surface before, during or aer
installaon, it can develop a full or hairline crack which may expand over me and require
you to replace it.
• Condioning the Deck: Pre-dry ceramic deck by carefully following instrucons in the
following secon, BEFORE USING YOUR PIZZA OVEN.
NOTE: Failure to follow condioning instrucons will cause deck to crack or warp and will
void warranty.
• Installing the Deck: Open the oven door and place ceramic pizza deck into the boom
with the slots on front of deck facing front of oven. Be sure the deck is rmly set in place.
DO NOT force or wedge it. (Fig. 2)
1. Aer removing the outer shipping carton and packaging material, place the oven on the oor or
other at surface.
2. Open oven and remove any instrucons or packaging material shipped in the unit.
3. With sucient help, li up the front of the oven and aach the two front legs (packed separately
in styrofoam), carefully twisng each one into a corner and hand-ghtening. Li the back of the
oven approximately 5 inches and block into posion using a piece of wood or other solid object.
Then, aach the two back legs and hand ghten.
4. Move the oven to its nal locaon. Adjust the boom poron
of the legs to level the unit. (g. 1)
Fig. 1
Slots
Fig. 2

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Before Using Your Pizza Oven
Use & Care
1. Place oven in a well venlated area to burn o any residual dust from manufacturing.
2. Plug unit in, open door and set Temperature Control to 400˚F (205˚C). Aer one hour,
close door and increase temperature to 500˚F (260˚C) for at least 1½ hours.
NOTE: The oven may emit an odor during this process; this is normal and not harmful,
and should quickly dissipate.
3. Turn o the oven and allow it to cool completely. Remove any smoke residue from the
interior with a dry cloth.
4. Place clean, cool oven in the area where it will be used. Be sure there is at least 6 inches
of clearance between sides and top of oven and any wall or cabinet.
5. Check to ensure nothing is blocking the exhaust vent on back of unit.
1. When opening oven door, be sure to guide the door while lowering it. Doing so will prevent
possible damage to the door jamb aer an extended period of me.
2. Remove ceramic deck from cool oven.
3. With a deck brush, scrape o hardened spillage.
• To clean heavily soiled decks, return deck to oven and run at highest temperature
in a well-venlated area for ½ hour. When oven and deck are cool, remove deck
and brush o residue.
NOTE: Never use high-abrasion brushing or water to clean deck, or immerse or let any water
or any other liquids come into contact with the ceramic deck. Any of these can cause deck
to crack.
4. Wipe interior of oven with damp cloth, avoiding heang elements.
5. When cleaning exterior, use stainless steel cleaner and wipe in the direcon of the grain.
6. To clean the glass door, use a glass cleaner or damp cloth and dry with clean cloth.
NOTE: Daily cleaning is suggested to keep oven performing its best.
CAUTION: ALLOW OVEN TO COOL COMPLETELY BEFORE CLEANING.
CAUTION: ALWAYS UNPLUG THE OVEN FROM THE POWER SOURCE.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE ANY SHARP OR HARD KITCHEN UTENSILS AS THIS COULD
DAMAGE THE SURFACE OF THE OVEN.

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Baking Instructions
Baking Tips
NOTE: Only pizza and breads can be placed directly on the pizza deck. All other food items
must be put onto a tray or into a container rated for high temperature use.
NOTE: The pizza oven can be used to bake both fresh and frozen products. Frozen items
should go right from the freezer into the heated oven. Cooking me will vary depending on the
consistency and weight of the product. DO NOT THAW FROZEN ITEMS ON HOT DECK.
1. Set the Temperature Control Knob to the desired temperature to preheat oven. Watch the
Temperature Gauge; when it reaches the temperature selected, the oven is ready to use.
• The temperature range for baking fresh pizza is usually between
500˚F (260˚C) and 575˚F (300˚C), depending on the individual product.
We recommend to cook pizzas at 525°F for 4-6 minutes each for proper leoparding on
the crusts, but individual results may vary depending on a variety of factors including,
but not limited to: pizza diameter, thickness, environment, etc.
• Generally, frozen items are cooked at a lower temperature,
but always follow recommended cooking instrucons.
• Do not place frozen foods directly on the stone, always place these on a pizza pan
or sheet pan to avoid damage to the ceramic stone.
2. Bake pizza unl the cheese bubbles and the boom is evenly browned,
rotang it during the baking process if necessary.
3. Open and close door quickly when pung pizza in oven to prevent heat from escaping,
which can slow down cooking me.
• Be sure ceramic pizza deck is dry. Wet spots or spills will cause food to sck.
• Never season the ceramic pizza deck with any type of baking oil.
• Scrape o burnt residue from pizza deck daily with a deck brush.
Buildup can cause an “o” avor and increase bake me.
• Frozen items cannot be placed directly on hot deck to thaw.
Place food onto a screen or into a pan.
• Increase temperature during heavy producon mes to maintain ideal baking temperature.
Be sure to decrease it when rush slows to prevent burning.
• Pizza with heavy toppings requires a lower temperature and longer baking me.
• If toppings need more me to cook, a piece of screen placed under pizza can prevent
boom from overcooking.

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Product Diagram (177DPO18S)
#PART DESCRIPTION
1Temperature Gauge Visual monitor of oven temperature
2Temperature Control Knob Simple dial knob to select temperature
3Manual Timer (minutes) Timer with chime can be set up to 30 minutes.
Note: Timer DOES NOT turn oven on/o.
4Main Power On/O Switch Main power control for oven.
5Oven Light On/O Switch Turns interior light on/o.
6Top Element On/O Switch Turn o for items that do not require full direct top heat.
7Boom Element On/O Switch Turn o for items that do not require full direct boom heat.
8½" Ceramic Pizza Deck (packed separately)
18" x 18" maintains temperature and ensures even cooking.
Pizza or bread can be placed directly on the deck.
Oponal 1" ceramic pizza deck available for even beer heat retenon.
9Door Handle Heavy-duty, easy to grip design.
10 Tempered Glass Door Allows visual monitoring of cooking process.
11 Interior Light Replaceable bulb, removable heat-proof glass bulb cover.
12 Top Heang Element (not shown) Ideal for top browning; turn o when top heat is not required.
13 Boom Heang Element (not shown) Sits directly below pizza deck; turn o when boom heat is not required.
14 Rear Exhaust Vent (not shown) Directs exhaust to the side of the unit and away from walls.
15 Adjustable Legs (packed separately) 4 legs that must be aached to oven before use.
16 Power Cord (not shown) With NEMA 5-15P 3-prong plug.
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Exploded Parts Diagram (177DPO18S)
#ITEM # DESCRIPTION
1 177DPO18S1 Heang Element Set
2 177DPO18S2 Power cord
3 177DPO18S3 Temperature limiter
4N/S Power Cord Buckle
5 177DPO185 Ceramic Terminal
6N/S Side Panels
7 177DPO187 Adjustable Foot
8 177DPO18S8 Internal light
9 177DPO189 Mechanical Timer
#ITEM # DESCRIPTION
10 177DPO1811 Dual Switch Covered
11 177DPO1812 Knob
12 177DPO1813 Thermometer
13 177DPO1814 Thermostat
14 177DPO18S15 Door Assembly
15a 177DPO1816 1/2" Pizza Stone
15b 177DPO1817 1" Pizza Stone

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Product
Diagram
(177DPO18DD)
#PART DESCRIPTION
1Temperature Gauge Visual monitor of oven temperature
2Temperature Control Knob Simple dial knob to select temperature
3Manual Timer (minutes) Timer with chime can be set up to 30 minutes.
Note: Timer DOES NOT turn oven on/o.
4Main Power On/O Switch Main power control for oven.
5Oven Light On/O Switch Turns interior light on/o.
6Top Element On/O Switch Turn o for items that do not require full direct top heat.
7Boom Element On/O Switch Turn o for items that do not require full direct boom heat.
8½" Ceramic Pizza Deck (packed separately)
18" x 18" maintains temperature and ensures even cooking.
Pizza or bread can be placed directly on the deck.
Oponal 1" ceramic pizza deck available for even beer heat retenon.
9Door Handle Heavy-duty, easy to grip design.
10 Tempered Glass Door Allows visual monitoring of cooking process.
11 Interior Light Replaceable bulb, removable heat-proof glass bulb cover.
12 Top Heang Element (not shown) Ideal for top browning; turn o when top heat is not required.
13 Boom Heang Element (not shown) Sits directly below pizza deck; turn o when boom heat is not required.
14 Rear Exhaust Vent (not shown) Directs exhaust to the side of the unit and away from walls.
15 Adjustable Legs (packed separately) 4 legs that must be aached to oven before use.
16 Power Cord (not shown) With NEMA 5-15P 3-prong plug.
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2
3
4
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Exploded Parts Diagram (177DPO18DD)
#ITEM # DESCRIPTION
1 177DPO18DD1 Heang Element Set
2 177DPO18DS2 Power cord
3 177DPO18DS3 Temperature limiter
4N/S Power Cord Buckle
5 177DPO185 Ceramic Terminal
6N/S Side Panels
7 177DPO187 Adjustable Foot
8 177DPO18DS8 Internal light
9 177DPO189 Mechanical Timer
#ITEM # DESCRIPTION
10 177DPO1811 Dual Switch Covered
11 177DPO1812 Knob
12 177DPO1813 Thermometer
13 177DPO1814 Thermostat
14 177DPO18S15 Door Assembly
15a 177DPO1816 1/2" Pizza Stone
15b 177DPO1817 1" Pizza Stone

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Product
Diagram
(177DPO18DS)
#PART DESCRIPTION
1Temperature Gauge Visual monitor of oven temperature
2Temperature Control Knob Simple dial knob to select temperature
3Manual Timer (minutes) Timer with chime can be set up to 30 minutes.
Note: Timer DOES NOT turn oven on/o.
4Top Oven Light On/O Switch Turns top oven interior lights on/o.
5Boom Oven Light On/O Switch Turns top oven interior lights on/o.
6Top Heang Element On/O Switch Turn o for items that do not require full direct top heat.
7Boom Heang Element On/O Switch Turn o for items that do not require full direct boom heat.
8Main Power On/O Switch Main power control for oven.
9½" Ceramic Pizza Decks (packed separately)
18" x 18" maintains temperature and ensures even cooking.
Pizza or bread can be placed directly on the deck.
Oponal 1" ceramic pizza deck available for even beer heat retenon.
10 Door Handle Heavy-duty, easy to grip design.
11 Tempered Glass Doors Allows visual monitoring of cooking process.
12 Interior Lights Replaceable bulb, removable heat-proof glass bulb cover.
13 Top Heang Element (not shown) Ideal for top browning; turn o when top heat is not required.
14 Boom Heang Element (not shown) Sits directly below pizza deck; turn o when boom heat is not required.
15 Rear Exhaust Vent (not shown) Directs exhaust to the side of the unit and away from walls.
16 Adjustable Legs (packed separately) 4 legs that must be aached to oven before use.
17 Power Cord (not shown) With NEMA 5-15P 3-prong plug.
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Exploded Parts Diagram (177DPO18DS)
#ITEM # DESCRIPTION
1 177DPO18DS1 Heang Element Set
2 177DPO18DS2 Power cord
3 177DPO18DS3 Temperature limiter
4N/S Power Cord Buckle
5 177DPO185 Ceramic Terminal
6N/S Side Panels
7 177DPO187 Adjustable Foot
8 177DPO18DS8 Internal light
9 177DPO189 Mechanical Timer
#ITEM # DESCRIPTION
10 177DPODS1810 Power Switch
11 177DPO1811 Dual Switch Covered
12 177DPO1812 Knob
13 177DPO1813 Thermometer
14 177DPO1814 Thermostat
15 177DPO18DS15 Door Assembly
16a 177DPO1816 1/2" Pizza Stone
16b 177DPO1817 1" Pizza Stone

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Equipment Limited Warranty
To Make a Warranty Claim:
For Warranty Inquiries contact the locaon where you purchased the product:
• WebstaurantStore.com: Contact [e-mail]. Please have your order number ready.
• The Restaurant Store: If you purchased this unit from your local store, please contact your store directly.
• TheRestaurantStore.com: Online purchases, call 717-392-7261. Please have your order number ready.
Failure to contact the designated locaon prior to obtaining equipment service may void your warranty.
Avantco makes no other warranes, express or implied, statutory or otherwise, and HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
This Limited Warranty does not cover:
• Equipment sold or used outside the Connental United States
• Use of unltered water (if applicable)
• Avantco has the sole discreon on wearable parts not covered under warranty
• Equipment not purchased directly from an authorized dealer
• Equipment used for residenal or other non-commercial purposes
• Equipment that has been altered, modied, or repaired by anyone other than an authorized service agency
• Equipment where the serial number plate has been removed or altered.
• Damage or failure due to improper installaon, improper ulity connecon or supply, and issues resulng from
improper venlaon or airow.
• Defects and damage due to improper maintenance, wear and tear, misuse, abuse, vandalism, or Act of God.
Any acon for breach of this warranty must be commenced within 6 months of the date on which the breach occurred.
No modicaon of this warranty, or waiver of its terms, shall be eecve unless approved in a wring signed by the
pares. The laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shall govern this warranty and the pares’ rights and dues under
it. Avantco shall not under any circumstances be liable for incidental or consequenal damages of any kind, including but
not limited to loss of prots.
Avantco warrants its equipment to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 6 months. This is the
sole and exclusive warranty made by Avantco covering your Avantco brand equipment. A claim under this warranty must
be made within 6 months from the date of purchase of the equipment. Only the equipment’s original purchaser may make
a claim under this warranty. Avantco reserves the right to approve or deny the repair or replacement of any part or repair
request. The warranty is not transferable. Avantco Equipment installed in/on a food truck or trailer will be limited to a period
of 30 days from the original date of purchase.