Ooni Koda 16 Manual & Safety Instructions

WARNINGS

To reduce the risk of fire, burn hazard or other injury, read this safety manual carefully and completely before using this appliance.

WARNING: Before cleaning, make sure the gas supply and control knob is in the OFF position and that the burner and oven has cooled.

DANGER: Never operate this appliance unattended. If a fire should occur, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your fire department. Do not attempt to extinguish an oil or a grease fire with water.

DANGER: If you smell gas: ? Shut off gas to the appliance, Extinguish any open flame. If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department. Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire, explosion or burn hazard which could cause property damage, personal injury or death.

WARNING: FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

WARNING:

• Keep the fuel supply hose away from any heated surface(s).
• The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair the consumer's ability to properly assemble or safely operate the appliance.
• Keep children and pets away from the appliance at all times.
• Do not move the appliance when in use.
• This appliance is not intended for and should never be used as a heater.

WARNING: Spiders and insects can nest inside the burner of the appliance and disrupt gas flow. Inspect the burner at least once a year.

WARNING: When using a match to light the appliance, make sure to use the included matchstick holder [match-holder].

WARNING: Do not store this appliance indoors unless the gas cylinder is disconnected.

WARNING: Do not store gas cylinder in a building, garage or any other enclosed area and keep out of reach of children at all times.

WARNING: This appliance is not intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles and/or boats.

WARNING: Check all gas supply fittings for leaks before each use. Do not use the appliance until all connections have been checked and do not leak.

WARNING: Do not smoke while leak testing. Never leak test with an open flame.

WARNING: When lighting, keep your face and hands as far away from the appliance as possible.

WARNING: Minimum clearance from sides of unit to combustible construction is 610mm (24 inches).

WARNING: Minimum clearance from back of unit to combustible construction is 915mm (36 inches).

WARNING: This instruction manual contains important information necessary for the proper assembly and safe use of the appliance. Read and follow all warnings and instructions before assembling and using the appliance. Follow all warnings and instructions when using the appliance. Keep this manual for future reference.

WARNING: This manual states that an oven, fryer or broiler shall not be used on or under any apartment or condominium balcony or deck.

WARNING: This appliance is not intended to be installed in or on a boat. This appliance is not intended to be installed in or on a recreational vehicle.

WARNING: Keep the fuel supply hose away from any heated surface(s).

WARNING: This manual includes an instruction to clean and inspect the hose before each use of the appliance. If there is evidence of abrasion, wear, cuts, or leaks, the hose must be replaced prior to the appliance being put into operation. The replacement hose assembly shall be that specified by the manufacturer.

WARNING: This appliance shall be used only outdoors, and shall not be used in a building, garage, or any other enclosed area.

WARNING: This manual includes a list of required parts necessary for the safe operation of the appliance, directions for proper assembly and for assembly of installed parts and accessories supplied with the appliance, and proper procedures for gas leak testing.

WARNING: The appliance should not be located or used under overhead unprotected combustible construction materials or surfaces. For a grill, fryer or broiler, the minimum clearance shall be at least 10ft (3m) from any structure or combustible material.

NOMINAL HOURLY GAS CONSUMPTION

Ooni Koda 16 - Outdoor Use Gas Grill

BEFORE LIGHTING

Inspect the gas supply hose prior to turning on the gas. If there is evidence of cut, wear or abrasion, it must be replaced prior to use.

Screw the regulator onto the gas cylinder. Leak check the hose and regulator connections with a soap and water solution before lighting the appliance. Only the pressure regulator and gas hose assembly supplied with this appliance should be used.

LP GAS CYLINDER WARNING

1. Do not store spare liquid propane gas cylinder under or near this appliance.
2. Never fill the cylinder beyond 80 percent capacity.
3. Liquid propane cylinder must be fitted with an OVERFILL PROTECTION DEVICE (OPD).
4. If the information above is not followed exactly, a fire resulting in death or serious injury may occur.
5. This manual states that the installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases, ANSI/NFPA 58; or Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1; Propane Storage and Handling, CSA B149.2

SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID INJURY

When properly cared for, your oven will provide safe, reliable service for many years. However, extreme care must be used as the oven produces intense heat that can increase the risk of accidents.

When using this oven basic practices must be followed, including but not limited to following:

• Do not repair or replace any part of the oven unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other service should be referred to a qualified technician.
• Children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where the oven is being used. Do not allow children to sit, stand or play around the oven at any time.
• Never let clothing or other flammables come in contact with or too close to any burner or hot surface until it has cooled. The fabric could ignite, causing serious personal injury.
• For personal safety, wear proper apparel. Loose fittings garments or sleeves should never be worn while using the oven. Some synthetic fabrics are highly flammable and should not be worn while cooking.
• Do not heat unopened food containers as a build-up of pressure may cause the containers to burst. When lighting the burner, always pay close attention to what you are doing.
• When using the oven, do not touch the outer shell, stone baking board or immediate surroundings as these areas become extremely hot and could cause burns.
• Do not use the oven to cook extremely fatty meats or other products which increase flare-up.
• Keep the area surroundings the oven free from combustible material including fluids, trash and vapours such as gasoline or charcoal lighter fluid.
• Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
• Never use the oven in extremely windy conditions.
• The temperature under the oven is high. Do not place the oven on a table with flammable table clothes, plastic or any other inflammable materials.

PARTS LIST

1. Ooni Koda 16

2. Stone baking board

Diagram Description: Illustration showing the Ooni Koda 16 unit and the separate stone baking board.

ASSEMBLY

Before assembly, make sure all parts are present. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the appliance. Contact customer service for replacement parts.

1. Unfold legs

Diagram Description: Illustrations showing the legs of the Ooni Koda 16 being unfolded into their operational position.

2. Insert the stone baking board

Diagram Description: Illustration showing the stone baking board being placed inside the Ooni Koda 16 oven.

3. Connecting gas hose to Ooni Koda 16

Depending on your region the hose may be preassembled.

a. Connecting gas hose directly to Ooni Koda 16

Diagram Description: Illustration showing the gas hose connection to the Ooni Koda 16 unit, with a close-up view of the threaded connection.

4. Connecting to gas tank

WARNING:

• Please always keep the gas bottle in upright position.
• The size for 20 lbs LP gas cylinder is 12.2 inches in diameter and 17.9 inches tall.
• If the appliance is not in use, the gas must be turned off at the supply cylinder.
• The cylinder used must include a collar to protect the cylinder valve.
• The minimum distance for the appliance and the 20lb gas tank is 40 inches apart.

QCC1 GAS REGULATOR

This gas fitting is clockwise. Make sure that the tank is completely switched off and screw the regulator as far as possible into the gas tank valve.

CONNECTING THE LIQUID PROPANE GAS CYLINDER

1. To connect the liquid propane gas cylinder:
2. The cylinder valve should be in OFF position.
3. Make sure the burner valve is in OFF position.
4. Inspect the valve connections, port and regulator assembly. Remove debris and inspect the hose for damage.
5. When connecting the regulator assembly to the valve, use your hand to tighten the nut clockwise until it stops. Use of a wrench could damage the quick coupling nut and result in a hazardous situation.
6. Open the cylinder valve fully by turning the valve counterclockwise.
7. Before lighting the oven, use a soap and water solution to check all connections for leaks.
8. If a leak is found, turn the cylinder valve OFF, and do not use the oven until local liquid propane dealer can make repairs.

CONNECTING THE LIQUID PROPANE GAS CYLINDER (Disconnection)

1. Turn the oven burner valve OFF and make sure the oven is cool.
2. Turn the liquid propane cylinder valve OFF by turning clockwise until it stops.
3. Detach the regulator assembly from the cylinder valve by turning the quick coupling nut counterclockwise.
4. Place dust cap for cylinder valve outlet whenever the cylinder is not in use.

Diagram Description: Illustration of a propane tank with a regulator attached, showing the connection method.

LEAK TESTING

GENERAL

Although the gas connections of the appliance are leak tested prior packing and shipment, a complete test must be performed at the installation site. Before each use, check all the gas connections for leak testing using the procedure listed below. If the smell of gas is detected at any time, you should immediately stop using and check the entire system for leaks.

BEFORE TESTING

Make sure all packing material has been removed from the appliance. Make a solution of one part liquid detergent and one part water. You will need a spray bottle, brush or rag to apply the solution to the fittings.

TO TEST

1. Turn the burner valve OFF.
2. Turn the liquid propane cylinder valve on counterclockwise to open the valve.
3. Apply the soap solution to all gas fittings. Soap bubbles would appear where a leak is present.
4. If a leak is present, immediately turn the gas supply OFF and tighten leaky fittings.
5. Turn the gas back ON and recheck.
6. Should the gas continue to leak from any of the fittings, turn the gas supply OFF and contact customer service.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

USING THE OVEN

Each burner is rated at 29,000 BTU/Hr. To begin:

1. Make sure the oven has been leak tested and properly placed.
2. Remove any remaining packing material.
3. Light the burner using the LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS below.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTION

TO LIGHT THE BURNER

1. Make sure the control knob is in OFF position, and then turn the liquid propane cylinder valve ON by slowly turning counterclockwise.
2. Push in and slowly turn the control knob anticlockwise until you hear a click and the burner ignites.
3. If burner doesn't light, turn the knob OFF, wait 5 minutes and repeat the lighting.

TO LIGHT WITH A MATCH

1. If burner will not light after several attempts using the control knob, the burner may be lit with a match.
2. If you have already attempted to light the burner using the control knob, wait 5 minutes for any gas to dissipate.
3. Insert a match into the matchstick holder, ignite the match and insert through the oven opening to the burner.
4. Push and turn the control knob to HI slowly, the burner should ignite immediately.
5. If the burner does not light within seconds, turn the control knob OFF and wait 5 minutes and try again.

Diagram Description: Illustration of the Ooni Koda 16 with control knob and burner, and a separate illustration for lighting with a match.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Store Ooni Koda 16 out of direct sunlight and indoors where possible and when storing for extended periods of time. Ooni Koda 16 should not be exposed to harsh weather conditions such as snow, heavy rain and strong winds.

Wait for Ooni Koda 16 to cool completely before moving.

The outer shell of Ooni Koda 16 may fade over time and through use. This will not affect performance.

STONE BAKING BOARD

1. DO NOT use the stone over an open flame.
2. Avoid extreme temperature change to the stone. DO NOT place frozen foods on a hot stone.
3. The stone is fragile and can break if bumped or dropped.
4. The stone is very hot during use and stays hot for a long time after use.
5. DO NOT cool the stone with water when the stone is hot.
6. After cleaning the stone with water, please dry the stone before use. This can be done in a conventional oven at 60°C (140°F) for 2 hours.

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