GLOWEN RAPTOR User manual

GLOWEN
RAPTOR
ESSENTIAL GUIDE
www.glowen.si
Easy to use Glowen Raptor guide,
valuable tips and recipes

IMPORTANT
Your safety is most important, therefore read the attached
instructions carefully and save them for later use.
Glowen raptor is designed for outdoor
use, therefore do not use it indoor.
Never use the oven without supervision.
Do not use the oven in strong wind. Always use heat-resistant gloves
hen using the oven.
Do not put hands and other limbs
inside the oven.
Do not touch the exterior of
the oven when using it.
Blowing into the oven
is strictly forbidden.
Keep children and animals
away from the oven while using it.

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WELCOME
QUICK START GUIDE
FIRST BAKING
Find the right place for yor Glowen Raptor
Pre-baking
BAKING, COOLING, AND STORING
Achieving appropriate temperatures
Cooling and storing the oven
BAKING TOOLS
Infrared thermometer
Table
Door
Turning pizza peel
Wooden pizza peel
CHARACTERISTICS OF GLOWEN RAPTOR
BAKING PLATE TEMPERATURE
AND BAKING TECHNIQUE
WHICH FUEL TO USE?
FIRING WITH WOOD
CONNECTION TO GAS BURNER
GAS LEAK
FIRST FIRING
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
GAS SAFETY
TIPS FOR PREPARING PIZZA
TIPS FOR BAKING PIZZA
GLOWEN PIZZA DOUGH
CLASSIC SAUCE FOR GLOWEN PIZZA
PRLEČKA PIZZA
LUNG STEAK (FILET DE MIGNON)
FOCACCIA
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
FIRE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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WELCOME, OWNER OF NEW
GLOWEN RAPTOR!
Glowen Raptor was carefully developed by
pizzaiolo, who wanted to prepare the best
dishes from the brick oven anywhere. The
baking plate, ceramic insulation, and flame
shape create ideal conditions for baking a
wide variety of words, but above all, authentic
Neapolitan pizzas that you will be proud of.
Cooking with Raptor is extremely easy, fun, and
unique. This Cooking Guide will improve your
cooking skills and give you ideas for a delicious
lunch or dinner, whether you are a beginner or
a professional.
Thank you for becoming a part of the Glowen
community. Enjoy cooking - we know you will!
Grega Ivančič & Team
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QUICK START GUIDE
You want to start baking as soon as
possible. Are we right? We recommend
that you read the instructions and
general baking guide carefully. But for
those who are too impatient, here is
information that needs to be considered.
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ظRaptor installation - the oven is
suitable for outdoor use; place it on
metal, stone, or wooden surface
ظFuel insertion - if you are going to
bake on wood, insert firewood; if
with gas, connect the oven to a gas
cylinder
ظIgnition - preheat the oven for 45
minutes before first use, but for
each subsequent baking, 15 minutes
on wood and 20 minutes on gas
ظFood - for the best Neapolitan
pizza, preheat the baking plate to
420 ° C and then insert the pizza
with enough fermented dough.
Start turning the pizza with a metal
racket once the edge is browned
next to the fire
ظRepeat - the more times you repeat
the process, the better

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FIRST BAKING
Find the right place for yor
Glowen Raptor
The Glowen Raptor can be placed
practically anywhere, but it must be
sheltered for optimal performance. The
oven weighs about 24 kg, so putting it
on a durable table with metal stone or
wooden surfaces is essential. Choose
the right place on the terrace, summer
kitchen, or balcony, take photos and
send them to [e-mail] - we like to
look at your ingenious locations.
Glass or plastic tables are not
recommended.
Before the first party with friends on your terraces, we advise you to
try Glowen Raptor out without the audience first.
Pre-baking
Before the first use, fire up the oven and
burn it at the highest temperature for at
least 45 minutes. The process is called
pre-baking. After that, allow the oven
to cool down and wipe the inside with
a dry cloth. This disinfection process will
burn oils and coatings left over from
manufacturing. In this step, it smokes
harder from the oven since the paint
coatings must burn completely onto
the stove. Now the range is ready for
cooking food.
If you have any questions, you are
welcome to write to us at info@glowen.
si. You can also share photos of the
Raptor oven or dishes with us.

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BAKING, COOLING, AND STORING
GLOWEN RAPTOR
Cooling and storing the oven
After baking, it is essential to put out
the fire. If you fire with gas, just turn off
the gas in the regulator, but if you use
firewood, wait for it to burn to the end,
discard excess ash in a metal container
with water, and wait for the oven to cool.
Do not use water to cool the range.
It is recommended to clean and move
the oven when it has cooled down
(approximately 2 hours after the end of
firing). Glowen Raptor must be stored in
a dry and closed place to protect against
weather influences.
Always check if you have dry firewood
before firing with wood, but if you are
firing with gas, check all gas connections,
tanks, pipes, and regulators to avoid gas
leakage risk.
Achieving appropriate temperatures
Glowen Raptor is designed to reach
temperatures above 500°C. The perfect
cooking temperature depends on the
dish you want to prepare. For Glowen
dough pizza, a suitable temperature of
420 ° C is in the middle of the baking
plate. Read the recipe on page 15.
Suppose you are not using Glowen
Raptor at the moment, or you need
a lower temperature. In that case, we
recommend reducing the gas supply or
not adding additional firewood to the
firebox while the oven is empty.

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BAKING TOOLS
Infrared thermometer
An infrared thermometer with laser
measurement will allow you to measure
your plate’s temperature accurately.
For the most accurate height, simply
point the laser beam at the center of
the baking plate, and the measured
temperature will appear on the screen.
Table
The table offers the perfect surface for
the Glowen Raptor oven and accessories.
The Glowen Raptor fits perfectly with a
painted stainless steel work surface, and
the Glowen firewood stand or your gas
tank fits nicely under the table. It has
simple hooks on the side where you can
hang both Glowen rackets. Spruce wood
legs provide stable support for the table.
Door
The doors are designed to maintain
a lower temperature when preparing
meals, such as baking bread or larger
pieces of meat. They work by shutting
off the fuel supply to the fuel, which
is regulated on the side flap, thus
achieving slower fuel combustion. They
have a handle to help us install and
remove the door. As they get pretty hot,
the use of temperature-resistant gloves
is mandatory.

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Turning pizza peel
The metal racket is designed to turn
pizzas in the oven, but it can also insert
dishes and load firewood into the
Glowen Raptor fireplace. It has a long
handle, so it is very agile when used.
It is made of stainless steel.
Wooden pizza peel
You can quickly grab a pizza, and it will
slide into the oven almost on its own.
Due to the smooth and flat surface, you
will insert the pizza into the Glowen
Raptor like a true professional.
It is made of larch wood.
Get your tools in our
online shop glowen.si
You can put the floured dough
on the wooden peel in the
beginning, put the ingredients on
it, so you won’t have to load it on
the peel in the next step.

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CHARACTERISTICS
OF GLOWEN RAPTOR
BAKING PLATE TEMPERATURE
AND BAKING TECHNIQUE
1. 20 mm thick cordierite ceramic baking
plate, with heat storage capacity, to
prepare the best Neapolitan pizza.
2. Large front opening allows larger firewood
to be inserted into the firebox and the
preparation of dishes in higher baking
trays.
3. Large firebox for inserting large firewood
(up to 25 cm) / gas burner miming the
shape of fire as in wood burning.
4. Ceramic insulation throughout the oven
that maintains the temperature.
5. Integrated legs that allow you to place the
oven practically anywhere.
6. Serial number - registration of warranty
extension at glowen.si/warranty
Glowen Raptor baking plate and side
firebox ensure versatile baking.
The plate’s temperature is highest at
the fire and on the other side of the
chamber, where the section is most
elevated. The temperature is relatively
lower on the bottom and highest on
the top. The lowest plate temperature
is at the entrance to the oven. The large
cooking surface and different plate
temperatures allow easy maneuvering
of dishes in the oven.
While baking pizza, it is essential to turn
the pizza to make baking more even.

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BAKING PLATE TEMPERATURE
AND BAKING TECHNIQUE
WHICH FUEL TO USE?
The Glowen Raptor is designed for use
with solid fuels such as wood, but also
gas can be used with the addition of a
gas burner. Choose the fuel that suits
you best. The oven heats up super fast
and retains heat. The air circulation is the
same as in real masonry wood-burning
ovens. The highest temperature is at the
top of the chamber, the lowest is where
air enters the oven. Burn slowly and
observe and measure the temperature
if necessary. Before you start cooking
again, clean any ash residue with a
brush.
FIRING WITH WOOD
The wood crackling in the fire creates a unique experience, and the smoke adds flavor
to the dish. We recommend cooking with completely dry beech wood. For smaller
aggressive burning, use smaller pieces of wood; for slower-burning, larger ones. If
burning for a long time, remove the ash to a water-filled metal bucket.
Never use treated or painted wood. Wood with a high proportion of resin, such as spruce
and pine, can add unwanted flavors to dishes.

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1. Make sure you have a suitable gas
and gas regulator for your country.
2. Make sure to turn the tap of the gas
burner clockwise until it stops.
3. Push the tube on the tap inlet.
4. Please make sure you put the tube
to the end.
5. Tighten the clamp in a clockwise
direction.
6. Push the tube on the gas regulator.
7. Make sure you push the tube to the
end.
8. Tighten the clamp in a clockwise
direction.
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CONNECTION TO GAS BURNER
9. Screw thread gas regulator.
Ensure the gas is turned off on
the bottle by twisting the handle
anticlockwise. While aligning the
regulator with the gas bottle, twist
the handle and ensure a tight fit
has been made.
10. When all connections are made
and tested with water and soap,
you can open the valve on the gas
bottle.
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Use a mixture of soap and water to
test for gas leaks. Apply the mixture to
all joints and areas where any cracks
appear. If no bubbles appear on the
joints, the joints are well sealed. If
bubbles appear, the tightness is poor,
and you need to fill them better.
Each time you disconnect and
reconnect the gas connection, you must
check all gas connections. Do not ignite
the burner when checking for leaks. Do
not use an open flame to check for leaks.
Replacement of the gas cylinder must
be removed from any ignition sources.
Check for leaks again with a mixture of
water and soap. If the leak persists after
re-tightening, turn off the gas and DO
NOT USE THE OVEN.
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GAS LEAK
11. When the gas is open, test for leaks.

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FIRST FIRING CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
12. Screw the bolts in three holes like
in the picture.
13. Light the lighter outside the oven.
14. Push the lighter into the hole on
the gas burner-
15. Make sure the lighter is burning.
Then twist the tap anticlockwise.
For the gas burner to operate at
optimum efficiency, we recommend
cleaning and inspecting the burner
before each use. Remove the cooled
burner, clean it with a brush, and blow it
out with the help of compressed air.
Protect the Raptor from adverse
weather, including rain and high winds.
Do not use chemicals, abrasive methods,
and fuss.
General cleaning: Make sure the holes
on the picture are always clean from
food and other things.
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Forthe first firingafterpurchasing,
we highly recommend firing the
oven at its lowest temperature for
30 minutes before setting it to a
high flame. This will help cure the
oven.

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GAS SAFETY
WARNINGS
Check the oven and burner before use.
If the device shuts down, reduce the gas
supply to the regulator, turn off the gas
valve, wait 5 minutes, and try again.
The warranty does not cover damage
caused by fat.
If a fat fire occurs, immediately shut
off the gas supply to the cylinder and
remove all food from the oven.
Check the valves for leaks before each
use and each removal.
Check for gas leaks before each use.
Do not use gas-burning burners that
leak gas.
Do not use open flames to check.
Replacement of gas cylinders must
be carried out away from any ignition
sources.
If the connection leaks, screw the clamp
back on the gas regulator and recheck
the leak with a mixture of water and
soap. If the leak does not go away, turn
off the gas and do not use the oven.
ظNever try to disconnect the gas
regulator during use
ظCheck all pipes and connections for
gas installations.
ظDo not store gas cylinders indoors.
ظKeep the fuel hose away from
heated surfaces or direct sunlight.
ظDo not use additional flammable
substances during gas operation.
ظDo not touch the Glowen Raptor
oven, which becomes very hot
during operation, and always wear
heat-resistant gloves.
ظKeep the cylinder outdoors in an
upright position.
ظDo not connect multiple gas
cylinders to the Glowen Raptor at
once, and do not store spare tanks
nearby.
ظA regulator must be installed
between the cylinder and the
Glowen Raptor.
ظNever use an open flame to check
for gas leaks.
ظDo not use natural gas! It may
damage the oven.
ظThe maximum length of the pipe
must not exceed 1.5 m.
ظMake sure that the gas hose is not
twisted during operation.

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TIPS FOR PREPARING PIZZA
1. Use quality 00 flour and fresh
ingredients. 00 flour is a finely
ground Italian wheat flour with the
gold standard for making pizza
dough. Try a longer fermentation
for better taste.
2. Stretch the room-temperature
dough gently by pushing your
fingers against the dough and
spread a thin, even layer with a
centimeter edge that will swell
during high-temperature baking.
3. Use a Glowen infrared
thermometer to measure the
temperature before baking. For
optimal baking of Neapolitan pizza,
the temperature in the middle of
the baking plate should be 420-450
° C.
4. Start turning the pizza when the
edge of the pizza closest to the fire
is slightly browned, and turn it to
bake – for 60-90 s.
5. The Glowen Raptor will heat up
enough during the preparation of
the next pizza, so you don’t have
to wait to bake another pizza,
but check the temperature with
an infrared thermometer before
baking to be entirely sure.
6. Follow us on the Youtube channel
for more recipes and tips.
We recommend turning inside
the oven, as this is the only way to
achieve the proper Neapolitan pizza.

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TIPS FOR BAKING PIZZA
ظUse quality 00 flour with sufficient
fermentation, this will give the
dough perfect structure and the
best taste.
ظUse room temperature water in
winter, add ice to water in summer
to make the yeast work more slowly.
ظFerment the dough at room
temperature (20 ° C) for at least 12
hours - adjust the amount of yeast
accordingly - the recipe for Glowen
dough can be found on page 17
ظUse a spatula to remove the loaves
from the container. Cut the dough
next to the loaf with a spatula and
pick it up with it.
ظThe top of the loaf should be the top
of the pizza.
ظUse another type of flour to stretch
the dough - we recommend using
sharp flour.
ظWhen stretching, it is important to
start in the middle and push the air
into the edges.
If the pizza tastes bitter, you did
not shake the flour enough from
the dough, so the flour was baked
on the bottom.
ظIf the dough sticks to the wooden
peel, you should use more flour
when stretching, which you simply
shake off the dough before you put
filling on the pizza.

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ظBefore filling, check for any holes in
the dough; otherwise, the pizza will
stick to the peel.
ظThe filling should be thin and light,
as you will bake the pizza better,
and there will be no possibility of it
remaining raw - spread the filling on
the dough 2 cm from the edge.
ظDo not keep the pizza on the peel
for too long.
ظIf the pizza still sticks to your peel,
put a little bit of flour on the spot
and carefully put it in the oven.
Keep basil leaves soaked in water
and add them to the pizza just
before baking, wet. This way, the
basil will retain its flavor and not
burn on the pizza.

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GLOWEN PIZZA DOUGH
24h fermentation at room temperature.
The recipe is enough for 5-6 pizzas with
a diameter of 30 cm.
You need:
ظ1 kg of flour type 00 *
ظ30 g of sea salt
ظ0.25 g dry yeast / 0.65 g fresh yeast **
ظ630 g of room temperature water
(20 ° C) in winter / 630 g of cold
water (10 ° C) in summer
ظa larger kneading vessel
ظa plastic container with a lid where
the dough will ferment
ظprecise scales
ظnot use the oven.
Process:
First, pour 630 g of water into the
kneading bowl and dissolve the
salt. When the salt is completely
dissolved, add the yeast and stir until
completely dissolved. Slowly add flour
to the yeast mixture, first half the total
amount. When you get rid of all the
lumps formed during mixing, add the
remaining half. Knead until the mixture
is homogeneous (about 15-20 minutes).
We recommend kneading the dough
with your hands. Let stand for about 20
minutes.
Divide the mixture into about 270-280
g loaves (pizza diameter 30 cm), place
them in a plastic container that must
be sealed, and leave them to ferment at
room temperature (20-22 ° C) for about
24 hours.
* The recipe is prepared with Verde flour
** The recipe is prepared with Caputo
Lievito dry yeast
To prepare the dough, you can also
watch the video at the link.

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CLASSIC SAUCE FOR GLOWEN PIZZA
You need:
ظquality peeled tomatoes 800 g (2
cans - enough for 8 pizzas with a
diameter of 30 cm)
ظ10 g of sea salt
Process:
Add peeled tomatoes to the container
in which you will store the sauce and
knead them with your hands. This way,
the sauce stays thick enough to add an
intense flavor to the pizza. Add salt to
the mix. The sauce can be stored in the
refrigerator for up to a week.