Ooni Karu 12 Multi-fuel Pizza Oven

A run at top temperatures will do the hard work for you, burning off any excess flour or remnants of food. Always give Ooni Karu 12 time to cool completely before cleaning and never expose warm parts to moisture. 

You can wipe down the inside with a dry paper towel if you need to. 

When cool, the outside of Ooni Karu 12 can be wiped with a damp cloth and dried completely before using a regular stainless steel cleaner to remove any marks or smudges.

It is perfectly normal for solid fuels to produce some smoke during the initial lighting period. Once Ooni Karu 12 is up to temperature, it will burn cleanly with minimal smoke. Continued smoke is a sign of incomplete combustion and can be caused by reduced airflow or the use of unsuitable fuel. 

Always store your fuel in a warm, dry environment and use within 6 months. Charcoal and wood that are old may have absorbed moisture and will not burn cleanly or efficiently. Check that your chimney baffle is open and chimney cap is removed which will allow maximum airflow.

Fuel management is the easiest way to reduce the temperature of Ooni Karu 12. If your Ooni Karu 12 exceeds 950°F (500°C), stop adding fuel and remove the hatch until regular temperatures are reached. You can also reduce the flames by closing over the chimney baffle

Ooni Karu 12 will preheat from 15 minutes. Add an additional 5-10 minutes to this preheat time if your Ooni Karu 12 is not running hot enough. If cooking with charcoal or wood, check that your chimney baffle is open and the chimney cap is removed for optimum airflow. Before each cook, free the grate of any leftover ash by brushing it down. Only use fuel that is high quality, dry and less than 6 months old. Keep your door on throughout any charcoal and wood-fired cooks. This helps to keep heat in and allows the chimney to work its magic drawing heat from the grate

Parts of Ooni Karu 12 will regularly reach temperatures of 1000°F (537°C) and above. As a result, the appearance of your grate may change but this will not affect performance.