Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet Pizza Oven - Manual (Page 6)

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When properly cared for, Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet™ products will give safe, reliable
service for many years. However, extreme care must be used since the pizza oven produces
intense heat and can increase accident potential. When using this oven, basic safety practices
must be followed. These general safety precautions are listed below.
WARNING: Read manual thoroughly before attempting to operate your
Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet™ Artisan Pizza Oven.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Do not try lighting this appliance without reading the “Lighting Instructions” section of
this manual.
• The pizza oven will be hot when in use. Use caution when operating. Always wear heat-
resistant mitts or gloves, and use two hands when opening and closing the door.
• Do not store a spare or disconnected LP tank under or near this pizza oven.
• You should inspect the burner venturi tubes for spider webs and other obstructions
periodically.
• Clean the tubes completely if you find any such obstructions.
• Do not operate the Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet™ Artisan Pizza Oven if there is a gas
leak present. Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks.
• Cover the Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet™ Artisan Pizza Oven with a cover when not in
use. Only cover the Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet™ Artisan Pizza Oven when unit is
completely cool.
• If burners go out during operation, turn off all gas valves. Check that tank is not empty.
Wait five minutes and reattempt to light using the lighting instructions. If condition
persists, contact gas supplier or Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet’s Customer Service
Department at (800)-868-1699.
• Never lean over open pizza oven or place hands or fingers on the front edge of the
oven.
• Should a grease fire occur, turn off all burners, and the tank or natural gas line, and
leave lid closed until fire is out. Do not attempt to use water to extinguish flames.
• Do not alter valve orifices or burner ports or attempt to convert LP or natural gas fitting.
• The Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet™ Artisan Pizza Oven should be thoroughly cleaned
on a regular basis.
• Do not attempt to disconnect any gas fitting while your pizza oven is in operation.
• Do not use a dented, rusted, or damaged LP tank. Have tank inspected by gas supplier
or dealer.
• Never operate or install your outdoor cooking gas appliance in a confined area,
including inside your home, in or on recreational vehicles and/or boats or any enclosed
area.
• A minimum clearance of 24 inches from any combustible surface is required.
• Use protective hand covering in and around pizza oven while it is in use.
• Keep any electrical supply cord and fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.
• Keep the ventilation opening(s) of the cylinder enclosure free and clear from debris.