User instructions - Please keep for future reference
Multi-Function Outdoor Oven
WARNING!
• This product is intended FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT USE INDOORS.
• NEVER leave a burning fire unattended.
• DANGER of carbon monoxide poisoning – NEVER light this product or let it smoulder or cool down in
confined spaces.
• DO NOT overload the unit with fuel.
• FIRE HAZARD - Hot embers may emit while in use.
• WARNING! - DO NOT use petrol, white spirit, lighter fluid, alcohol or other similar chemicals for lighting or
relighting! Use only firelighters complying to EN1860-3!
• This product is ONLY suitable for use with untreated wood, logs or charcoal.
• DO NOT use this oven on decking or any other flammable surfaces such as dry grass, wood chips,
leaves or decorative bark.
• Ensure that the oven is positioned at least 2 metres away from flammable items.
• DO NOT use this oven as a furnace.
• DO NOT handle or move the oven whilst alight as it will be hot.
• WARNING! This unit will become very hot, do not move it during operation.
• ALWAYS USE heat resistant gloves when in use as the unit will be hot.
• Allow the unit to cool down completely before moving or storing.
• WARNING! - Keep children and pets away.
• Always inspect the unit prior to use for fatigue and damage and replace as and when necessary.
POSITIONING, LIGHTING, USAGE AND CARE INFORMATION
• Ensure the oven is positioned on a permanent, flat, level, heat resistant non-flammable surface away
from flammable items.
• Ensure the oven has a minimum of 2m overhead clearance and has a minimum 2m clearance from
other surrounding items.
• Place untreated wood or charcoal into the lower fuel area. DO NOT use more fuel than 75% of fuel area
capacity, e.g. 4-5 handfuls of charcoal or a couple of small logs is sufficient.
• Place rolled up newspaper and kindling in with the fuel and using heat resistant gloves, light the fuel.
• Allow the fuel to heat up and be kept red hot for at least 30 minutes prior to the first cooking on the
pizza stone or BBQ grill.
• DO NOT cook before the fuel has a coating of ash.
• Air flow can be adjusted as required via the baffle plate and damper on the flue.
• Always use heat resistant gloves during the handling process and when refuelling.
• Always close the lower door when fuel is lit.
• The pizza stone and cooking grills can be washed using a mild detergent. They are not suitable for dishwasher
use. Allow to cool before washing.
• The pizza stone will develop soot on the underside - this may be difficult to remove and should be expected. It
is not a fault and will not affect use.
• The unit may be left outside all year if a La Hacienda weatherproof cover is used to help protect it from bad
weather.
• The oven surface will age and develop surface rust when placed outdoors and from first use. This is to be
expected, it is not a fault and will not affect use. See under storage for re-painting options.
FOOD COOKING INFORMATION
• Please read and follow this advice when cooking.
• Always wash your hands before and after handling uncooked meat and before eating.
• Always keep raw meat away from cooked meat and other foods.
• Before cooking ensure cooking surfaces and tools are clean and free of old food residues.
• DO NOT use the same utensils to handle cooked and uncooked foods.
• Ensure all meat is cooked thoroughly before eating.
• CAUTION - eating raw or under cooked meat can cause food poisoning (e.g. bacteria strains such as E.coli).
• To reduce the risk of under cooked meat cut open to ensure it is cooked all the way through.
• CAUTION - if meat has been cooked sufficiently the meat juices should be clear and there should be no
traces of pink/red juice or meat colouring.
• Pre-cooking large pieces of meat and joints is recommended before finally cooking in your oven.
• After cooking always clean the cooking surfaces and utensils.
COOKING PIZZAS
• Place the pizza stone into the oven on top of the cooking grills and wait whilst it reaches optimum temperature.
• Allow the oven to reach approximately 350 - 400°F (175 - 200°C).
• Ensure that the damper on the flue is half open and that the baffle plate on the lower door is half open.
• After 30 minutes of preheating slide your pizza onto the pizza stone using a paddle (not supplied).
• The pizza should take anywhere between 5-10 minutes depending on thickness of the base and toppings. Thin
base pizza’s are recommended for this oven.
• Check your pizza occasionally as they can cook quickly.
• Once its cooked to your taste, remove carefully using a paddle and heat resistant gloves (both sold separately).
COOKING OTHER FOODS
• This oven can be used to BBQ various other types of foods such as fish, meats, bread etc.
• Please fuel the oven as described under lighting section.
• To keep meat moist, add a small amount of water to a small foil tray, separate the coals in the lower fuel
section and place the tray between the fuel prior to lighting.
• Top up liquid as necessary using heat resistant gloves (not supplied).
SMOKING
• If you wish to use as a smoker unit, add wood chips to the fuel and restrict air flow to the unit by closing the
baffle plate on the lower door and the damper on the flue.
• To keep meat moist, add a small amount of water to a small foil tray, separate the coals in the lower fuel
section and place the tray between the fuel prior to lighting.
• Top up liquid as necessary.
EXTINGUISHING
• To extinguish the unit - stop adding fuel and allow fire to die or douse with sand.
• DO NOT use water as this could damage the oven.
STORAGE
• When not in use, cover the oven with a La Hacienda weatherproof cover once completely cooled.
• Remove loose paint and rust with a wire brush when needed and re-paint using La Hacienda High
Temperature Paint.
• This product will start to develop surface rust when placed outdoors. This is to be expected. To reduce
surface rust, rub the oven with an oily rag after use.
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IMPORTANT – Carefully remove any packaging before use, but retain the safety instructions.
These instructions form part of the product.
Please take note of all of the safety warnings listed in these instructions.
Please read these instructions in their entirety and retain them for future reference.
These instructions should be stored with the product.
This product is for domestic use ONLY and should not be used commercially or for contract purposes.
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CARBON
M
ONOXIDE
H
AZARD
Danger of carbon
monoxide poisoning -
NEVER light this product
or let it smoulder or cool
down in confined spaces
WARNING
Tools list
Tools required (not included)