Page 4 of 4Care and Safe Use GuidelinesThis product is intended FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT USE INDOORS.NEVER leave a burning fire unattended.DANGER of carbon monoxide poisoning - NEVER light this product or let it smoulder or cool down in confined spaces.DO NOT use this product in a tent, caravan, car, cellar, loft or on a boat. DO NOT use under any awnings, parasols or gazebos.DO NOT overload the unit with fuel.FIRE HAZARD - Hot embers may emit while in use.WARNING - DO NOT use petrol, white spirit, lighter fluid, alcohol or other similar chemicals for lighting or relighting. Use only firelighters complying to EN1860-3! This product is ONLY suitable for use with untreated wood, logs or charcoal.DO NOT use this oven on decking or any other flammable surfaces such as dry grass, wood chips, leaves or decorative bark. Ensure that the oven is positioned at least 2 metres away from flammable items.DO NOT use this oven as a furnace.DO NOT handle or move the oven whilst alight as it will be hot.ALWAYS USE heat resistant gloves when in use as the unit will be hot.Allow the unit to cool down completely before moving or storing.ALWAYS keep children and pets at a safe distance from the oven when in use.Always inspect the unit prior to use for fatigue and damage and replace as and when necessary.WARNING!POSITIONING, LIGHTING, USAGE AND CARE INFORMATION
Ensure the oven is positioned on a permanent, flat, level, heat resistant non-flammable surface away from flammable items.Ensure the oven has a minimum of 2m overhead clearance and has a minimum 2m clearance from other surrounding items.Place untreated wood into oven. Do not use more fuel than 75% of fuel area capacity.Place rolled up newspaper and kindling in with the fuel and using heat resistant gloves light the fuel.Allow the fuel to heat up and be kept red hot for at least 30 minutes prior to the first cooking on the oven or pizza stone.Do not cook before the fuel has a coating of ash. If required, place the pizza stone in oven.Once the fuel has a coating of ash, place your food onto brick floor or pizza stone in the oven. If you wish to use as a smoker unit, add wood chips to the fuel and restrict air flow to the unit by closing the baffle plate on the door and damper on the chimney.Air flow can be adjusted as required via the baffle plate and damper on the chimney.Always use heat resistant gloves during the handling process and when refueling.The pizza stone can be washed using a mild detergent. They are not suitable for dishwasher use. Allow to cool before washing.The pizza stone will develop soot on the underside - this may be difficult to remove and should be expected. It is not a fault and will not affect use.The unit may be left outside all year if a weatherproof cover is used to help protect it from bad weather.The oven surface will age and develop surface rust when placed outdoors and from first use. This is to be expected, it’s not a fault and will not affect use. FOOD COOKING INFORMATIONCOOKING PIZZASCOOKING OTHER FOODSThis oven can be used to various other types of foods such as fish, meats, bread etc. Please fuel the oven as described under lighting section.To keep meet moist, add a small amount of water to a small foil tray, separate the coals in the lower fuel section and place the tray between the fuel prior to lighting.Top up liquid as necessary using heat resistant gloves (not supplied).SMOKINGIf you wish to use as a smoker unit, add wood chips to the fuel and restrict air flow to the unit by closing the baffle plate on the door and the damper on the chimney.To keep meat moist, add a small amount of water to a small foil tray, separate the fuel in the fuel section and place the tray between the fuel prior to lighting.Top up liquid as necessary.
EXTINGUISHINGTo extinguish the unit - stop adding fuel and allow fire to die.DO NOT use water as this could damage the oven.STORAGEWhen not in use, cover the oven with a waterproof cover once completely cooled. Remover loose paint and rust with a wire brush when needed and re-paint using temperature paint.This product will start to develop surface rust when placed outdoors. This is to be expected. To reduce surface rust, rub the oven with an oily rag after use.Please read and follow this advice when cooking.Always wash your hands before and after handling uncooked meat and before eating.Always keep raw meat away from cooked meat and other foods.Before cooking ensure brick surfaces and tools are clean and free of old food residues.DO NOT use the same utensils to handle cooked and uncooked foods.Ensure all meat is cooked thoroughly before eating.CAUTION - eating raw or under cooked meat can cause food poisoning (e.g. bacteria strains such as E.coli.)To reduce the risk of under cooked meat cut open to ensure it cooked all the way through.CAUTION - if meat has been cooked sufficiently the meat juices should be clear and there should be no traces of pink/red juice or meat colouring.Pre-cooking large pieces of meat and joints is recommended before finally cooking in your oven.After cooking always clean the cooking surfaces and utensils.DO NOT cook until your fuel has a coating of ash.
Place the pizza stone into the oven and wait whilst it reaches optimum temperature.Allow the oven to reach approximately 570 - 660 F (300-350 C).Ensure that the baffle on door is half open and that the damper on chimney is open.Check your pizza occasionally as they can cook quickly.Once its cooked to your taste, remove carefully using a paddle and heat resistant gloves (both not supplied).
