The Smart Oven™ Pizzaiolo

Important Safeguards

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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including:

• Remove and safely discard any packing materials and promotional labels before using the oven for the first time.
• To avoid choking hazard for young children, remove and safely dispose of the protective cover fitted on the power plug.
• Do not use the appliance near the edge of a countertop or table. Ensure the surface is stable, level, heat-resistant and clean.
• The temperature of the door or the outer surface might be high when the appliance is operating.
• Do not use on a cloth-covered surface, near curtains or other flammable materials. A fire may occur if the oven is covered or touches flammable materials when in operation.
• Do not use the appliance on (or close to) a hot gas or electric burner, or where it could touch a heated oven or surface.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, touch hot surfaces or become knotted.
• To avoid electric shock, do not immerse the cord, plug or motor base in water or other liquids.
• When operating the oven, keep a minimum distance of 10cm of space on both sides of the appliance and 15cm above.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. To avoid burns, use extreme caution when removing the included pizza pan or stone deck as they might be very hot.
• Do not lay cooking utensils, roasting pans or dishes on the glass door.
• Do not leave the door standing open for extended periods of time.
• Do not store any item on top of the oven when in operation.
• Do not place cardboard, plastic, paper, or other flammable materials in the oven.
• Do not cover any part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.
• We recommend using the dedicated SPZ820 pan with the pizza oven, although other cast iron/carbon steel pans that fit are also suitable for usage.
• Do not use non-stick or coated pans in the oven.
• Use caution when using stainless steel pans as they may discolour at high temperatures.
• Caution should be exercised when removing the pan from the oven. Pan should be placed on a heat proof material.
• No lid should be used in the oven on top of the pan.
• Oversized food and metal utensils must not be inserted in the oven as they may create fire or risk of electric shock.
• To avoid any direct contact with the oven, the provided pizza peel should be used at all times when inserting a pizza into the cavity, unless cooking a pan pizza.
• The use of accessories and attachments not recommended or supplied with this oven may cause injuries.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a separate remote-control system.
• This appliance is for household use only. Do not use in any type of moving vehicles.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors, or for anything other than its intended use. Misuse can cause injury.
• If the appliance is to be cleaned, moved, assembled or stored, always switch the unit off and allow it to cool completely, before unplugging it from the power outlet.
• Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock.
• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.
• The appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
• The appliance and its cord should be kept out of reach of children aged 8 years and younger.
• Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
• It is recommended to regularly inspect the appliance and power cord. Do not use the appliance if there is damage to the power cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any way. Immediately stop use and call Sage Consumer Support.
• We recommend operating the oven on a dedicated circuit separated from other appliances. Consult a licensed and qualified electrician if you are unsure.
• Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.
• This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The appliance must be used on a properly grounded outlet suitable for the plug. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock.
• Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the grounding contact from the plug. Please do not use an extension cord or adapter.
• Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubts exist as to whether the appliance or your power outlet is properly grounded.
• The installation of a residual current device (safety switch) is recommended to provide additional safety protection when using electrical appliances. It is advisable that a safety switch with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA be installed in the electrical circuit supplying the appliance. See your electrician for professional advice.

WARNING

To prevent electric shock, unplug before cleaning.

Short Cord Instructions

Your Sage appliance is fitted with a short power supply cord to reduce personal injury or property damage resulting from pulling, tripping or becoming entangled with a longer cord. If an extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (2) the cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or table-top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally and (3) the extension cord must include a 3-prong grounding plug.

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Components

The Smart Oven Pizzaiolo includes the following components:

• A. Active Deck: The stone deck is designed to move forward and down when you are opening the door; this system makes loading and unloading the pizza easy, while achieving ultimate performance.
• B. Ventilation Slots
• C. Pizza Pan with removable handle
• D. Pizza Peel
• E. Manual Mode alternate interface magnet

Rating Information: 220-240V ~50-60Hz 1735-2065W

Functions

Before First Use

To remove any protective substances on the heating elements, run the oven empty for 20 minutes in a well-ventilated area. The oven may emit vapours, which are safe.

1. Remove and safely discard all packing material, promotional labels, and tape from the oven.
2. Remove the stone deck from its packaging. Gently wipe the deck with a damp cloth, dry thoroughly, and place it in the oven cavity.
3. Wipe the interior of the oven with a soft, damp sponge.
4. Place the oven on a flat, dry surface, ensuring a minimum distance of 10cm of space on both sides and 15cm above.
5. Unwind the power cord completely and insert the power plug into a grounded power outlet.
6. The oven alert will sound, and the TIME dial lights will illuminate and then turn off.
7. Turn the STYLE dial clockwise until the indicator reaches the 400°C function.
8. Let the oven run for 20 minutes.
9. The oven is now ready to use.
10. Refer to the 'Seasoning the Pan' section on page 14 for instructions for first use of the pan.

Operating Your Sage Oven

Due to the extremely high temperatures, ensure the oven is in a well-ventilated area as it will emit smoke when cooking.

1. Insert the stone deck into the pizza oven cavity.
2. Turn the STYLE dial to the desired setting.
3. The TIME dial lights will illuminate with the recommended time specific to the setting. The time can be adjusted by turning the time dial.
4. The AT TEMPERATURE light will flash to indicate that the oven is preheating.
5. Allow the oven to preheat until the AT TEMPERATURE light stops flashing and stays on. The preheating time can vary between 10–20 minutes depending on the selected preset.
6. Use the pizza peel to place the pizza directly on the stone deck. Do not use the peel when using the pizza pan.
7. Close the oven door. If using the pizza pan, be sure to remove the handle first.
8. Press the TIME dial to start the countdown timer.
9. At the end of the cooking cycle, the oven alert will sound, and the TIME dial lights will flash and then go out.
10. Remove your pizza and enjoy.

WARNING

Always ensure that the stone deck is in place when the oven is on.

NOTE: When transporting the product, remove the pizza deck from inside the oven and pack separately to avoid breakage.

NOTE: Make sure the oven is preheated before placing the pizza in the cavity. If cooking multiple pizzas, wait until the AT TEMPERATURE light turns solid on before loading your next pizza.

NOTE: For high temperature cooking functions, it is recommended to monitor and stay close to the oven as your food can quickly become overdone and eventually ignite. See Troubleshooting for more information.

WARNING

After cooking, allow the oven to cool completely before unplugging from the wall. Fans will continue to run to cool the sensitive electronics. These fans will automatically turn off when the temperatures are at an acceptable level.

Pizza Styles and Functions

TIME

Timer to alert you when your pizza is ready. The recommended time will illuminate depending on the selected pizza style, but can be adjusted before or during cooking to suit your preference. Push dial to start timer. The countdown cycle can be stopped at any time by turning the dial down to zero.

Pizza Style

• 400°C: Extremely intense heat. Ideal for cooking charred vegetables. Cooking time may vary depending on the type of vegetable.
• "WOOD FIRED"™: Achieve authentic Neapolitan pizza results at home! Extremely high heat. Expect a cooked but malleable crust with distinct blisters and charring (leopard spotting). This product does not utilize any wood or wood by-product. The term “Wood Fired” refers to the specific heat performance characteristics of this oven that replicate that of a wood fired brick oven.
• THIN & CRISPY: This dough is rolled out thinly, giving the pizza a crisp result. The toppings should be right to the edge, and the sauce can be spread to the very outside of the pizza.
• THICK CRUST: This heat profile is designed for a less-hydrated, larger dough-ball that forms a fluffy yet sturdy foundation, enabling generous toppings. The pizza should be cooked directly on the stone deck, with toppings and crust evenly browned.
• PAN: Amazing crunchy base, fluffy dough, and plenty of toppings with sauce almost to the edge. This setting requires the use of the pan provided with your pizza oven.
• FROZEN: Great frozen pizza results.
• 160°C: For a quick, simple snack. Top your favourite flat bread or wrap with simple pizza toppings and cook for 8 to 10 minutes on this low-temperature oven function.

DARKNESS

If you prefer a pizza with a darker crust, this can be achieved thanks to the DARKNESS dial that allows you to adjust the temperature in your pizza oven. The centre position is the default. Turn the dial clockwise to increase the temperature and counter-clockwise to decrease it.

ELEMENT IQ™

The Sage Pizzaiolo oven features Element iQ™, a cooking technology that adjusts which heating elements are on and their power to achieve optimum cooking performance. Each function is preset with recommended power distribution, deck and top temperatures, and cooking time, based on recipes and testing. Depending on the recipe, amount of food, and personal taste, these can be adjusted with the DARKNESS and TIME dials.

Manual Mode Function

Manual Mode is an alternative mode of operation that allows individual control of deck and top temperatures, and adjustment of the power distribution of the top heaters for customized oven functions. For best use, place the alternate interface magnet on the front of the interface to indicate set temperatures and heaters in use.

To set the oven to "Manual Mode":

1. Press and hold the TIME/DECK TEMP dial.
2. Turn the STYLE/TOP TEMP dial from OFF to 160°C.
3. Release the TIME/DECK TEMP dial.
4. The Manual Mode light will flash three times and then stay on.

When Manual Mode is selected, the control dial on the far right allows you to choose heat distribution in each top element for different food results:

• Far left setting: The inner & outer top elements have similar heat distribution for even cooking. Ideal for pizzas requiring even cooking of toppings and crust.
• Turning the dial from left to right directs heat more towards the outer elements and away from the inner elements.
• Far right setting: The outside top element has much higher heat distribution than the inside top element. Ideal for Neapolitan style pizza requiring higher heat in the crust for leopard-spotting, or for cooking with delicate ingredients.

Manual Mode Cooking Guide

NOTE: The deck and top temperatures affect each other, so there are limitations on the possible combinations.

To return to pre-set mode, simply turn the STYLE dial to OFF and then turn back on to select the desired function.

Hints & Tips

How to Make a Neapolitan Pizza Dough

• Add flour, yeast, and salt to the bowl of a bench mixer. Stir to combine. Add water and knead on low speed until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
• Cover with plastic wrap and proof until doubled in size (45-60 minutes).
• Divide dough into ~240g pieces. Using lightly floured hands, shape each piece into a smooth ball.
• Lightly dust two baking trays with semolina mix and place the dough balls on the trays, leaving 10cm between the balls. Lightly oil the top of each ball, then thoroughly wrap each tray with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or up to 4 days.
• Let dough stand, still wrapped, at room temperature for 1 hour before use. Create a generous mound of semolina mix on a clean work surface. Use a bench scraper (or spatula) to lift out one dough ball and place it on top of the mound. Keep the remaining dough covered until ready to use.
• Working with one dough ball at a time, coat the dough in a mix of flour and semolina.
• Transfer to a lightly floured work surface, gently press out dough from the centre into a 15cm circle, leaving a 2cm border around the edge. Gently stretch dough into a 25–30cm circle.

NOTE: The dough can be hard to shape if it has not rested long enough or is still too cold. If the dough snaps back when shaping, let it rest for a further 15–30 minutes under a damp cloth. It will make the dough easier to manage.

TIP: If having difficulty stretching the dough, place the floured dough on the top of an upside-down bowl, then gently stretch the dough down the sides.

TIP: The dough can also be kneaded by hand or by using a food processor. Dough is ready when it is possible to stretch a very thin (almost transparent) piece without tearing.

TIP: Extra pizza dough can be frozen for up to one month in airtight containers or zip-lock bags. Thaw pizza dough overnight in the refrigerator before using.

How to Use the Peel

When cooking pizzas that do not require the use of the pan, it is essential to cook your pizza directly on the deck. This requires the use of the pizza peel to transfer your pizza into the oven. Ensure that the oven is already preheated before placing the dough on the pizza peel.

• Sprinkle a small amount (approx. 1/2 tsp) of flour and semolina mix (half and half) over the surface of the peel before placing the dough on it.
• Place your stretched dough onto your peel and begin saucing/topping your pizza.
• WORK FAST! Add your sauce and toppings quickly. If not, the moisture in your dough will cause it to stick to the peel and make it difficult to slide your pizza onto the stone deck.
• Do not let the dough sit on the peel for more than about 2 minutes to prevent it from sticking.
• Once the pizza is topped and ready to cook, position the peel to the back of the oven. Let the tip of the peel rest on the deck and raise the handle so that the whole peel is tilting forward. Jiggle the peel back and forth gently to allow the tip of the pizza to touch the deck.
• Gradually jiggle the peel out of the oven, stretching the pizza out on the deck as you go.
• Once cooked, slide the peel under the pizza to remove from the oven.

TIPS: The aim is to use just enough flour and semolina to ensure the pizza doesn't stick on the peel. If you use too much, the excess flour will burn on the stone deck, causing a bitter taste and a yellow colour on the base of the pizza. This excess flour will also increase the amount of smoke and chance of a fire occurring in the oven after you have removed your pizza.

How to Use the Pan

CAUTION: Ensure your pan is seasoned before use. See care section for details. Always ensure to have the stone deck in place when using the pizza pan. Do not use coconut oil or olive oil to season the pan.

For pan-style pizza, the pizza should be prepared in the unheated and oiled pizza pan and then placed in a preheated oven. Alternatively, the pan can be preheated before adding food (e.g., vegetables) to achieve better charring results.

Tips for Perfect Toppings

• Remove buffalo mozzarella from brine and press gently on paper towel to drain.
• Non-cured meats and thicker vegetables should be pre-cooked before using as pizza topping.
• Excessive amounts of sauce or toppings can make the crust soggy.
• Increasing salt content in your dough can help with achieving leopard spotting.
• Extra sauce can be frozen in smaller portions until required.

Care & Cleaning

Before cleaning, ensure the oven and all accessories are cool, and then remove the power plug from the power outlet.

Cleaning the Outer Body and Door

1. Wipe the outer body with a soft, damp sponge. A non-abrasive liquid cleanser or mild spray solution may be used to avoid build-up of stains. Apply the cleanser to the sponge, not the oven surface, before cleaning.
2. To clean the glass door, use a glass cleaner or mild detergent and a soft, damp sponge or soft plastic scouring pad. Do not use an abrasive cleanser or metal scouring pad as these will scratch the oven surface.
3. Let all surfaces dry thoroughly prior to inserting the power plug into a power outlet and turning the oven on.

WARNING

Do not immerse the body, power cord, or power plug in water or any other liquid as this may cause electrocution.

Cleaning the Stone Deck

1. To avoid damaging the stone deck, wipe the surface with a soft, damp sponge after each use.
2. If the stone deck needs to be removed for cleaning outside of the oven, handle it with extreme care.
3. The stone deck cannot be soaked or put in a dishwasher.
4. Always reinsert the stone deck into the oven after cleaning and prior to inserting the power plug into a power outlet and turning the oven on.

Cleaning the Pizza Peel

1. Wash the pizza peel in warm soapy water with a soft sponge or soft plastic scouring pad. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasive cleansers, metal scouring pads, or metal utensils to clean any of the accessories as they may damage the surfaces.
2. Alternatively, the peel can also be placed in the dishwasher.

Seasoning the Pizza Pan

The pan provided with your pizza oven is made of carbon steel and requires special care. Season the pan using the following instructions before first use and at regular intervals to maintain its protective layer.

WARNING

During the seasoning process, the oven will be at a temperature above the flash point of the oil used. This might cause the oil to spontaneously flash or ignite. To minimize this risk, do not exceed the amount of oil described in the instructions below and keep the door fully closed at all times during the process. If fire or flash is observed, do not be alarmed, keep the door closed and any flames will extinguish themselves quickly.

1. Set the STYLE dial to 400°C and allow the oven to preheat.
2. Wipe the pizza pan with a dry paper towel or cloth.
3. Add no more than 1½ teaspoon of lard, vegetable or flaxseed oil (not olive oil) to the paper towel and rub a thin layer of oil around the inside of the pan.
4. Put the pizza pan onto the deck in the preheated oven (AT TEMPERATURE light will remain lit, and will cease flashing) for 10 minutes.
5. Remove the pan carefully and place on a heat proof surface.
6. Reapply no more than another 1½ teaspoon of lard, vegetable or flaxseed oil (not olive oil) to the paper towel and rub a thin layer of oil around the outside side of the pan.
7. Put the pan in a preheated 400°C pizza oven for a further 10 minutes.
8. Repeat steps 3 to 7 for a second time.

Your pan is now ready for use. Regular seasoning is recommended for best performance and to extend the life of your pan.

Cleaning the Pizza Pan

For regular cleaning, wash the pan by hand with warm water and mild soap. If necessary, dry the pan thoroughly and season according to the seasoning guide. Do not use coconut oil or olive oil to season the pan.

TIP: If any rust develops, use a stainless steel or copper scouring pad and hot water to remove it, and then re-season the pan using the method above.

WARNING

Never put the pizza pan in the dishwasher.

Storing the Pizza Oven

1. Ensure the oven and all accessories are cool, clean, and dry.
2. Ensure the stone deck is inserted into the oven.
3. Ensure the door is closed.
4. Store the appliance in an upright position, standing level on its support legs. Do not store the pan or anything else on top. The only exception is the pizza peel.

Troubleshooting

Guarantee

2 Year Limited Guarantee

Sage Appliances guarantees this product for domestic use in specified territories for 2 years from the date of purchase against defects caused by faulty workmanship and materials. During this guarantee period Sage Appliances will repair, replace, or refund any defective product (at the sole discretion of Sage Appliances).

All legal warranty rights under applicable national legislation will be respected and will not be impaired by our guarantee. For full terms and conditions on the guarantee, as well as instructions on how to make a claim, please visit www.sageappliances.com.