Ooni Koda 12 Manual & Safety Instructions

Important Safety Information

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

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.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire, explosion or burn hazard which could cause property damage, personal injury or death.

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

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

WARNING: Spiders and insects can nest inside the burner of the appliance and disrupt gas flow. Inspect the burner at least once a year. A clogged tube can lead to a fire beneath the appliance.

WARNING: Gas cylinders must be stored outdoors, out of the reach of children, and should not be stored in a building, garage, or any other enclosed area.

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 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 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: Do not modify the appliance.

CAUTION: The burner tube openings must be positioned properly over the valve orifices.

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

WARNING: The appliance is not intended for commercial use.

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.

WARNING: Turn off the gas supply at the gas cylinder after use.

WARNING: This appliance must be kept away from flammable materials during use.

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. The cylinder supply system must be arranged for vapour withdrawal.
5. If the information above is not followed exactly, a fire resulting in death or serious injury may occur.
6. 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
7. The cylinder to be used must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or the Standards for cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, CAN/CSA-B339.

WARNING: The appliance will be hot during and after use. Use insulated oven mitts or gloves for protection from hot surfaces.

WARNING: Always route the gas hose away from the oven. The hose must not touch the oven body.

WARNING: Hose pipe can be a tripping hazard.

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.

Step 1: Unfold the legs

[Image: Diagram showing how to unfold the legs of the Ooni Koda 12 oven.]

Step 2: Insert the stone baking board

[Image: Diagram showing how to insert the stone baking board into the Ooni Koda 12 oven.]

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. If replacement pressure regulators and hose assemblies are required, they should be those specified by the appliance manufacturer, Ooni Limited.

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.

Stone Baking Board Care

• DO NOT use the stone over an open flame.
• Avoid extreme temperature change to the stone. DO NOT place frozen foods on a hot stone.
• The stone is fragile and can break if bumped or dropped.
• The stone is very hot during use and stays hot for a long time after use.
• DO NOT cool the stone with water when the stone is hot.
• 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.
• Burnt on food can be cleaned by flipping the stone where it will clean itself due to the high oven temperatures.

Oven Interior

Wipe down with a paper towel between uses to remove any debris.

Other areas of oven

Clean when required using a non abrasive sponge.

Connecting the Gas Hose to Your Koda 12

[Image: Diagram showing the correct connection of the gas hose to the Koda 12 oven, highlighting the routing of the hose away from the oven body.]

Converting to Fixed Fuel Systems (Large Propane Tank)

WARNING: FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND CARBON-MONOXIDE HAZARD

If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire, explosion, or production of carbon monoxide may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified agency in accordance with the appliance, manufactures instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the Authority Having Jurisdiction. The qualified agency is responsible for the proper installation of this kit. The Installation is not proper and complete until the operation of the converted appliance is checked as specified in the manufacturer's instructions supplied with the kit.

Only applicable with Ooni Koda 12 and Ooni Koda 16.

NOT INCLUDED: DH22 model hose and quick connectors to Fixed Fuel System.

The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5kPa).

The appliance 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 (3.5kPa).

Instructions

1. Caution: Before proceeding with the conversion; shut off the gas supply and ensure the oven is cool to the touch. Remove the baking stone and turn the oven upside down.
2. Remove the gas hose using a 19mm wrench.
3. Attach DH22 gas hose using a 19mm wrench.
4. Attach quick connectors at the end of the gas hose and connect to the fixed fuel system.
5. Perform a leak test to ensure connection is safe and proper. (p. 10)

Operating Instructions

Using the oven

Each burner is rated at 13,300 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

Read all instructions before lighting.

1. Make sure the control knob is in OFF position, and then turn the liquid propane cylinder valve ON by slowly turning counter-clockwise.
2. Push in and slowly turn the control knob anticlockwise until you hear a click and the burner ignites.
3. Continue to push in the control knob for 5 seconds after ignition and then release.
4. If burner doesn't light within 5 seconds, 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. Continue to push in the control knob for 5 seconds after ignition and then release.
6. If the burner does not light within seconds, turn the control knob OFF, wait 5 minutes and try again.

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 counter-clockwise 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.

Care and Maintenance

Store Ooni Koda 12 out of direct sunlight and indoors where possible and when storing for extended periods of time. Ooni Koda 12 should not be exposed to harsh weather conditions such as snow, heavy rain and strong winds.

Wait for Ooni Koda 12 to cool completely before moving.

The outer shell of Ooni Koda 12 may fade over time and through use. This will not affect performance.

Troubleshooting

Product Technical Information

Model number

Ooni Koda 12

Product Label

Manufacturer: Ooni Limited Model: Ooni Koda 12

Certifications: ANS Z21.89-2017 CSA 1.18-2017 Outdoor Cooking Specialty Gas Appliance

Gas Type: Propane

Number of Burners: 1

Injector Size Main Burner: 0.74mm

Rate Input (BTU/H): 13300

Total Gas Consumption BTU: 13300

Gas Pressure KPa: 2.74

Manufacturer Address: Ooni Limited, Unit 5, Bishopsgate Business Park, 189 West Main Street, Broxburn, UK, EH52 5LH

Lighting Instruction: TO LIGHT THE BURNER

Read all instructions before lighting

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