Using your Oven for The FIRST TIME:
DO NOT COOK FOOD the first time you use the Oven.
1. Take it out of the box. (We're really not into the "unboxing experience")
2. Place the oven on a heat resistant, stable, and level surface. (We honestly can't believe that we had to say this part, but our lawyers insisted)
3. Turn The Brass Control Valve ON YOUR OVEN all the way to "CLOSE."
("right tight" is closed ---- "left loose" is open as indicated by the arrows)
4. Turn your Propane Tank all the way to "CLOSE."
5. Using the included 5PSI Gas Hose, hand tighten the standard 5/8" black outlet connector to your propane tank.
6. Use a wrench to attach and tighten the Gas Hose fitting to the oven's Brass Control Valve. Be sure it is tight enough that there is no leaking. (Do not overtighten)
7. "OPEN" the valve on your propane tank.
8. Gently "OPEN" The Brass Control Valve on the oven, and light the burner using The Ignition Hole located above the gas pipe on the handle side of the oven. (A Lighter is included -- Your oven does not come with an ignition switch or temperature gauge, because we don't like things that break)
9. Adjust The Brass Control Valve and Venturi Air Shutter until you have a hot blue flame. The combustion will slightly change 5 to10 minutes after ignition when the oven and pipe burner warm-up. Make MINOR adjustments (if any) as necessary. (Use a Phillips screwdriver to help adjust the Venturi Air Shutter)
(Slight learning curve)
A blue flame is an indication of complete combustion. This adjustment is dependent on temperature, altitude, humidity, and desired intensity.
10. After 40 minutes of high heat, turn the gas off and let the oven cool down for 90 minutes. This process will cook off any of the excess oil used during manufacturing.
11. WIPE DOWN THOROUGHLY! Take your time to wipe and clean with paper towels or dish towels. DO NOT USE soap or water.
12. Season by applying a thin layer of the included Avocado Oil.
13. Light the burner and preheat the oven for 15 minutes. The oven may smoke as it burns off any excess Avocado Oil. (You may repeat steps 8 through 13 several times before first use or after long durations of storage)
14. You are now ready to cook food in your oven. (Heats up fast)