UUNI Pro User manual

Uuni Pro
Essentials


Uuni Pro is the world’s most versatile outdoor oven and is
capable of running on wood, charcoal, wood pellets or gas*.
With Pro you can create delicious food with your family and
friends and adapt to the style of cooking that best suits the
particular dish you’re making. Uuni Pro is a game-changer and
we are very excited to see what you make with yours.
The options are limited only by your imagination: 16”
pizzas, slow-roasted joints of meat, loaves of bread, roasted
vegetables and more can all be cooked in your Uuni Pro.
We put this guide together to help you get the most out of
using your new Uuni Pro. We will take you from unboxing and
setting up to Uuni care and beyond.
We know that you will love it.
Thank you and welcome to the Uuni Community,
Kristian and the Uuni Team
Say hello to Uuni Pro!
*depending on region. See uuni.net for more details.

Uuni and the World
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Important notes before you cook 4
How and where to set up your Uuni Pro 6
How to get the best results from Uuni Pro 8
What’s in the box? 10
Which fuel should you use? 12
Chimney and ceiling vent positioning explained 14
The doors 16
Cooking with...
Wood 18
Charcoal 20
Pellets 22
Gas 24
Care instructions 26
Troubleshooting 28
Recipes
Uuni Classic Pizza Dough 32
Diablo III Pizza 33
Roasted Veg 34
Reverse Seared Prime Rib 35
Seafood Stew 36
Keep in touch 37
Contents

Important notes before you cook
Before you light up and start
cooking with your new
Uuni Pro, here are some
important things to note.
Read Uuni Pro’s
safety instructions
Uuni Pro is super-fun but your
safety is paramount. Please take
the time to review the safety
guide in your manual before you
begin.
Uuni Pro is designed for
outdoor use only. Like all
fire-based products, children
and animals should not be left
unattended while Uuni Pro is lit.
Uuni Pro remains hot even after
visible flames have died down.
Allow at least two hours after
using Uuni Pro for it to cool
down before attempting to
move, clean or remove parts.
Season your Uuni Pro
We know that you are excited
to get cooking, but it’s best for
the long term if you run your
Uuni Pro once before your first
cook. We advise that you run
your Pro at top temperatures for
30 minutes, allow it to cool and
wipe down the inside with dry
paper towels.
Choose your fuel
Using the right fuel is your first
step towards delicious food. See
page 12 for further information.
If you want to switch fuel burners,
please allow your Uuni Pro to cool
first.
Use your Uuni Gloves
Always wear your Uuni Gloves
when using your Uuni Pro.
Prep your food
We have a lot of recipes on our
website which are tried, tested
and delicious. Your Uuni Pro
will cook almost anything and
everything and experimentation
is all part of the fun.
See page 32 for some classic Uuni
recipes to get you started.
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Caution:
Uuni Pro is designed for outdoor use only.
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It’s time to find a space for
your Uuni Pro. Some important
things to consider are:
Assembly
Follow our online video guides
on our YouTube channel or use
the step-by-step guide in your
manual.
The table that you choose needs
to be able to hold the weight of
your Uuni Pro and, of course,
anything you wish to cook. We
recommend a sturdy table that
is capable of holding weights
upwards of 30kg (66lbs).
The table material should be
something that can handle the
radiant heat from Uuni Pro.
Wood, metal and stone are
recommended. Glass and plastic
are not suitable.
Place your Uuni Pro away from
structures and buildings. Pro
performs best when set up in
a space sheltered from wind. If
you are cooking on a breezy day,
position your Uuni Pro so that
the air enters through the back
to encourage airflow.
Do not use Uuni Pro on the
ground.
To extinguish your Uuni Pro
when you’re done cooking, allow
it to cool down naturally.
Never expose Uuni Pro to water
while it’s hot.
Protect your Uuni Pro from
adverse weather conditions,
especially rain, when not in use.
Once your Uuni Pro has cooled,
use your Uuni Pro cover to
keep it free from garden debris.
Store your Pro indoors during
extended periods without use
and during rainy spells.
Always store your stone
baking boards in a warm, dry
environment when your Uuni Pro
is not in use.
See page 26 for further care
instructions.
How and where to set up your Uuni Pro
Caution: Wind can cause flames to escape from the rear of your Uuni Pro.
Exercise caution when your Pro is lit and do not leave it unattended.
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Uuni Pro Essentials is a great place to start! This will be your
guide to the features of Uuni Pro and what makes it the world’s
best outdoor oven. You can also find information online: We
have a lot of awesome online resources at uuni.net and video
guides on our YouTube channel.
If you have any questions, queries or comments then you can
Uuni Community!
How to get the best
results from Uuni Pro
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Fuel goes in the back, food goes in the front
wood
charcoal
pellets*
*pellet burner required if using pellets. Pellet burner and gas burner sold separately at uuni.net. Region dependent.
gas*
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What’s in the box?
2. Stone Baking Boards:
Custom-made from durable
cordierite stone, they retain
heat to cook from below while
the flames cook from above.
3. Hatch: Insulated with ceramic
fibre to hold in heat. Remove
when fuelling the fire with
wood and charcoal.
4. Charcoal/Wood Burner:
Carefully designed to help
Uuni Pro reach optimum
temperatures when cooking
with charcoal and wood. The
holes in the grate serve a dual
purpose: To increase airflow
and to allow excess ash to drop
out of the burning area.
5. Uuni Gloves: To be worn at all
times when using Uuni Pro.
1. Main Body: Insulated all around
with ceramic fibre to hold in
heat. Tripod-style legs keep your
Pro sturdy and safe. Includes
adjustable ceiling vent.
1. 3.
4.
5.
2.
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8. Door with Thermometer:
Can be used for wood, charcoal
and pellet-fired cooks.
This must not be used when
running Pro on gas.
9. Pizza Door: Suitable for all fuel
types, the pizza door is locked
on to Pro using its tabs. You
can add and remove food easily
throughout your cook. Do not
remove the pizza door while hot.
10. Stone Guard: Protects your
stone baking boards.
6. Chimney Cap: To keep rain
and garden debris out of
your Pro when it is not in use.
Remember to remove this
before lighting Pro.
7. Chimney: Draws heat through
Uuni Pro from the fuel source
and features a simple clip to
help secure and pack away
your Pro with ease.
Before you begin assembly, please read your manual
or watch how it’s done on our YouTube channel.
Caution: Do not expose any parts of Uuni Pro to
water while hot as this may damage your Uuni Pro.
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The choice is yours!
Uuni Pro has been designed
with versatility in mind and we
use different fuels for different
reasons. While cooking with
fire is as much an art as it is
a science, the following table
will give you some idea of what
results to expect from each fuel.
Which fuel should you use?
Fuel Preheat Time Temperature Benefits
Charcoal &
Wood 30-40 Minutes Up to 500˚C
(932˚F)
Our favourite fuel source for Uuni Pro.
Keep a steady base temperature with charcoal and add
wood for a burst of heat and wood-fired flavour.
Wood 30-40 Minutes Up to 500˚C
(932˚F)
Perfect for creating that stone-baked, wood-fired flavour
for authentic Neapolitan style pizzas. Wood is ideal for
anything that enjoys a fast cooking time, such as steaks,
fish and vegetables.
Charcoal 30-40 Minutes Up to 450˚C
(842˚F)
Charcoal gives you the option to run Uuni Pro at a lower
and consistent heat which is ideal for larger pieces of
meat or bread.
Pellets 30-40 Minutes Up to 450˚C
(842˚F)
We love cooking at around 300˚C - 350˚C (572˚F -
662˚F) using pellets for a delicious calzone, or even
two at a time! Use your door with thermometer for best
results.
Gas 30-40 Minutes
From
250˚C - 500˚C
(482˚F - 932˚F)
Awesome for everything! Lower temperatures for bread,
higher temperatures for pizza.
*Please note that the above figures are estimates and are dependent on weather and ambient temperatures.
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Chimney and ceiling vent positioning explained
The versatility of Uuni Pro comes not only from the fuel types, but also the positioning of the chimney and ceiling vents to control airflow and
the distribution of heat in the oven.
The chimney vent controls the total airflow through the body and can be adjusted while wearing your Uuni Gloves.
Open (vertical position):
Maximum airflow encourages a
hot burn for wood, charcoal and
pellets.
Closed (horizontal position):
Reduces airflow thus dampening
fire.
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The ceiling vent changes how heat behaves inside the oven. If it’s open, heat escapes straight up the chimney. If it’s closed, it allows heat and
smoke to gather at the top of the oven chamber until they escape through the side air channels.
Ceiling vent: When this is
closed, it will reduce air flow and
allows hot air to gather inside
the oven for longer.
Side air channels: These allow
hot air to escape when the
chimney vent is open and ceiling
vent is closed.
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The doors
Uuni Pro’s doors have both been specially designed for optimum performance. Familiarise yourself with taking the door with thermometer off
and on before you light up. Remember, the pizza door stays on throughout your cook and can be removed when Uuni Pro has cooled.
To close the Door with Thermometer
Align the bottom edge hinges, raise the door until almost closed
then lift and release on to the latch.
Pizza Door
The pizza door is locked in place when cooking with gas, wood,
charcoal or pellets. Raise the door’s tabs to secure the door in place.
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Important notes:
• When cooking with gas, only use the pizza door.
• Moisture may damage Uuni Pro’s door with thermometer.
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Cooking with wood
There is something special
about wood-fired food and we
love it at Uuni HQ. The sights,
sounds and smells are hard
to beat. Wood gives Uuni-
cooked dishes extra flavour
and is perfect for an authentic
Neapolitan stone-baked pizza.
Types of wood
We recommend the use of
high-quality, dry hardwood from
deciduous trees such as oak or
beech. We recommend wood
pieces of up to 25cm (10”)
long and around 4cm (1.5”)
in diameter as these will fit
comfortably in your charcoal/
wood burner.
Do not use treated or painted
wood. Wood with high resin
content, such as pine or spruce,
might add unwanted flavours to
your cooking.
Lighting method
To light the wood, add no
more than 4 pieces on the
charcoal/wood burner and
light using either a blow torch
or firestarters. Do not use
petroleum based firestarters
as these may impart unwanted
flavours to your food. Once your
wood is fully lit (5-10 minutes)
begin adding more wood
through the hatch.
Always wear your Uuni Gloves
when using Uuni Pro.
Maintaining temperature
Wood will give a wide range
of temperatures based on the
amount burning. Add little and
often to keep Uuni Pro running
at a consistent temperature.
As with all wood-fired cooking,
it is best to maintain your fire
gradually. Refuel when the wood
has mainly burnt to embers but
before all visible flames have
disappeared.
Do not overload the grate as too
much wood may damage your
Uuni Pro and cause excess smoke
or soot.
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