Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet Artisan Operation Manual & Safety Instructions

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    Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet™ artisan pizza oven operational manual & safety instructions www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 1-800-868-1699.

  • Page 2: Danger

    Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 2 thank you for choosing a kalamazoo outdoor gourmet™ artisan pizza oven. (model #ol-apo) kalamazoo outdoor gourmet™ products are designed for outdoor use only. Please retain this manual for future reference. Questions, comments or ...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 3 table of contents introduction from the designer page 4 safety precautions 6 operating area 8 safe handling tips for lp gas 8 connecting lp tank/ leak testing 9 lp safety flow regulator 10 refilling the lp tank 11 general maintena...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 4 introduction : thank you for buying a kalamazoo outdoor gourmet artisan pizza oven. We are confident that this fantastic oven will enhance your outdoor entertainment experience for years to come. Pizza is a food that we are all fa...

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    Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 5 these are the basic spheres of influence to get you traveling into the world of pizza making. There are so many possibilities with this wonderful dish that the sky is the limit. I strongly suggest you familiarize yourself with the...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 6 when properly cared for, kalamazoo outdoor gourmet™ products will give safe, reliable service for many years. However, extreme care must be used since the pizza oven produces intense heat and can increase accident potential. When ...

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    Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 7 the kalamazoo outdoor gourmet™ artisan pizza oven is not for use by children. Installation and use of this appliance must adhere to all local codes. In the absence of local codes, installation and use of this appliance must confor...

  • Page 8: Operating Area

    Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 8 the pizza oven must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kpa)...

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    Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 9 • never store or transport the lp tank where temperatures can reach 130 degrees fahrenheit (54.4 degrees celsius). • the kalamazoo outdoor gourmet™ artisan pizza oven requires that the lp cylinder be 20-lb. Size (18 ¼ inches high,...

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    Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 10 bubble test: you will need an lp tank, a soap and water solution, and a rag or brush to apply it. Note: since some leak test solutions, including soap and water, may be slightly corrosive, all connections should be rinsed with wa...

  • Page 11: Refilling The Lp Tank

    Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 11 refilling the lp tank 1. Close tank valve (turn clockwise). 2. Unscrew counter clockwise brass fitting on regulator. 3. Take lp tank to a “gas propane” dealer. Warning: we recommend that a qualified attendant at an authorized lp ...

  • Page 12: General Maintenance

    Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 12 general maintenance danger: failure to correct these symptoms may result in a fire, which can cause serious bodily injury or death and cause damage to property. Keep outdoor cooking gas appliance area clear and free from combusti...

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    Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 13 caution: do not enlarge the burner ports when cleaning.

  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 14 operating instructions setting up your new pizza oven assemble these items as shown. 1) heat shield 2) pizza stone 3) clean out pan 4) smoke tray 5) knob 2 3 4 5 1 remember to read the gas handling, connection and safety sections...

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    Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 15 placement of the knob center the fibrament pizza stone in the oven allowing for equal spacing on both sides. Smoke tray placement safety latch – be sure to wear heat-resistant mitts or gloves, and use two hands when opening and c...

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    Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 16 tempering your pizza stone before first use we’re sure you’ll be satisfied with the superior baking properties provided by the fibrament baking stone. In order to maintain your stone for years to come, be sure to follow the insta...

  • Page 17: Lighting Instructions

    Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 17 never clean your baking stone with a high abrasion brush or water as it may crack. Do not handle the stone when it is hot. You will get burned! Do not subject the baking stone to thermal shock. Foods cannot be thawed directly on ...

  • Page 18: Temperature Settings

    Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 18 two ways to light your pizza oven: electronic ignition: turn your gas control knob to the 9 o’clock position and depress the black ignition button on the front left side of your pizza oven until lit. Always check your flame visua...

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    Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 19 temperature and cooking times are also determined by the dough you use, and the type and quantity of ingredients you have on top of the pizza. Refer to the introduction in this manual for suggested temperature ranges for the thre...

  • Page 20: Turn Off Instructions

    Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 20 turn off instructions turn gas supply off at the source, then push in and turn the burner control knob clockwise to the “off” position. Changing your battery to change your battery, unscrew the top of the ignition button and repl...

  • Page 21: Storage

    Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 21 note: if it is necessary to remove the burner for any reason, care must be taken when reinstalling. The burner venturi tubes must slide over both tips of the valve. The venturis must slide over the valve a minimum of ½.” these sp...

  • Page 22: Using Your Smoke Tray

    Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 22 using your smoke tray smoking with your smoke tray adds extra flavor to your pizza crust and toppings. We recommend the use of sawdust only in your kalamazoo outdoor gourmet™ artisan pizza oven. Sawdust not only smolders and smok...

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    Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 23 tip: fill smoke tray with water or ice cubes. The steam will add moisture to your food. Warning: smoke tray assembly will be extremely hot if the oven has been preheated. Use heavy-duty oven mitts to manipulate cover and damper i...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting:

    Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 24 if problems cannot be corrected by using these methods, or if you need replacement parts, please contact the customer service department at kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1-800-868-1699 or via email at customerservice@kalamazoogourm...

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    Kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1.800.868.1699 www.Kalamazoogourmet.Com 25 for more information, or to purchase these and other useful accessories, contact the sales department at kalamazoo outdoor gourmet ™ 1-800-868-1699 or via email at sales@kalamazoogourmet.Com suggested tools and accessories caputo...