ooni Koda 16 Instruction Manual

: October 30, 2023
: Ooni

Table of Contents

ooni Koda 16
Product Information Ooni Koda 16
Product Usage Instructions
WARNINGS
NOMINAL HOURLY GAS CONSUMPTION
BEFORE LIGHTING
SAFETY PRACTICES TO AVOID INJURY
PARTS LIST
ASSEMBLY
LEAK TESTING
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LIGHTING INSTRUCTION
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
References
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ooni Koda 16

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Product Information Ooni Koda 16

The Ooni Koda 16 is a gas-powered outdoor pizza oven designed for outdoor use only. It is CSA certified for use in North America and Canada. The oven features a burner and a cooking surface made of cordierite stone that can cook pizzas up to 16 inches in diameter. It heats up quickly and can reach temperatures up to 932°F (500°C). The appliance comes with a fuel supply hose and a matchstick holder for lighting.

Product Usage Instructions

Read the safety manual carefully and completely before using the appliance.
Make sure the gas supply and control knob are in the OFF position and that the burner and oven have cooled before cleaning.
Never operate the appliance unattended.
If a fire should occur, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your fire department. Do not attempt to extinguish oil or grease fire with water.
Keep children and pets away from the appliance at all times.
Inspect the burner at least once a year for any spiders or insects that may disrupt gas flow.
Use the included matchstick holder when lighting the appliance.
Do not store the appliance indoors unless the gas cylinder is disconnected.
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.
Minimum clearance from sides of unit to combustible construction is 610mm (24 inches). Minimum clearance from back of unit to combustible construction is 915mm (36 inches).
Read and follow all warnings and instructions before assembling and using the appliance.
Do not use the appliance on or under any apartment or condominium balcony or deck.
Do not use the appliance on a boat or recreational vehicle.
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.

WARNINGS

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

WARNING
Before cleaning, make sure the gas supply and control knob is in the OFF position and that the burner and oven has cooled.

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.

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

a.- Keep the fuel supply hose away from any heated surface(s).
b.- The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair the consumer’s ability to properly assemble or safely operate the appliance.
c.- Keep children and pets away from the appliance at all times.
d.- Do not move the appliance when in use.
e.- This appliance is not intended for and should never be used as a heater.

WARNING Spiders and insects can nest inside the burner of the appliance and disrupt gas flow. Inspect the burner at least once a year.
WARNING When using a match to light the appliance, make sure to use the included matchstick holder
WARNING Do not store this appliance indoors unless the gas cylinder is disconnected
WARNING Do not store gas cylinder in a building, garage or any other enclosed area and keep out of reach of children at all times
WARNING This appliance is not intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles and/or boats.
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). Minimum clearance from back of unit to combustible construction is 915mm (36 inches).
WARNING This instruction manual contains important information necessary for the proper assembly and safe use of the appliance. Read and follow all warnings and instructions before assembling and using the appliance. Follow all warnings and instructions when using the appliance. Keep this manual for future reference
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 Keep the fuel supply hose away from any heated surface(s).
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 appliance shall be used only outdoors, and shall not be used in a building, garage, or any other enclosed area.
WARNING This manual includes a list of required parts necessary for the safe operation of the appliance, directions for proper assembly and for assembly of installed parts and accessories supplied with the appliance, and proper procedures for gas leak testing.
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.

NOMINAL HOURLY GAS CONSUMPTION

Ooni Koda 16 – Outdoor Use Gas Grill

Gas Type| Number of Burners| Injector Size Main Burner| Total Gas Consumption BTU| Gas Pressure KPa
Propane| 1| 1.10| 29000| 2.74
7iwc NG| 1| 1.85| 29000| 1.77

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

LP GAS CYLINDER WARNING

Do not store spare liquid propane gas cylinder under or near this appliance.
Never fill the cylinder beyond 80 percent capacity.
Liquid propane cylinder must be fitted with an OVERFILL PROTECTION DEVICE (OPD).
If the information above is not followed exactly, a fire resulting in death or serious injury may occur.
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

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.

PARTS LIST

BG07-100A (Ooni Koda 16)
Stone baking board

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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

Unfold legs
Insert the stone baking board
Connecting gas hose to Ooni Koda 16
Depending on your region the hose may be preassembled. Connecting gas hose directly to Ooni Koda 16
Connecting to gas tank
Please always keep the gas bottle in upright position.
The size for 20 lbs LP gas cylinder is 12.2 inches in diameter and 17.9 inches tall
If the appliance is not in use, the gas must be turned off at the supply cylinder.
The cylinder used must include a collar to protect the cylinder valve.
The minimum distance for the appliance and the 20lb gas tank is 40 inches apart.

QCC1 GAS REGULATOR
This gas fitting is clockwise. Make sure that the tank is completely switched off and screw the regulator as far as possible into the gas tank valve.

CONNECTING THE LIQUID PROPANE GAS CYLINDER

To connect the liquid propane gas cylinder:
The cylinder valve should be in OFF position.
Make sure the burner valve is in OFF position.
Inspect the valve connections, port and regulator assembly. Remove debris and inspect the hose for damage.
When connecting the regulator assembly to the valve, use your hand to tighten the nut clockwise until it stops. Use of a wrench could damage the quick coupling nut and result in a hazardous situation.
Open the cylinder valve fully by turning the valve counterclockwise.
Before lighting the oven, use a soap and water solution to check all connections for leaks.
If a leak is found, turn the cylinder valve OFF, and do not use the oven until local liquid propane dealer can make repairs.

CONNECTING THE LIQUID PROPANE GAS CYLINDER

Turn the oven burner valve OFF and make sure the oven is cool.
Turn the liquid propane cylinder valve OFF by turning clockwise until it stops.
Detach the regulator assembly from the cylinder valve by turning the quick coupling nut counterclockwise.
Place dust cap for cylinder valve outlet whenever the cylinder is not in use.

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

Turn the burner valve OFF
Turn the liquid propane cylinder valve on counterclockwise to open the valve.
Apply the soap solution to all gas fittings. Soap bubbles would appear where a leak is present.
If a leak is present, immediately turn the gas supply OFF and tighten leaky fittings.
Turn the gas back ON and recheck.
Should the gas continue to leak from any of the fittings, turn the gas supply OFF and contact customer service.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

USING THE OVEN
Each burner is rated at 29,000 BTU/Hr.

To begin:

Make sure the oven has been leak tested and properly placed.
Remove any remaining packing material.
Light the burner using the LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS below

LIGHTING INSTRUCTION

TO LIGHT THE BURNER

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, turn the knob OFF, wait 5 minutes and repeat the lighting.

TO LIGHT WITH A MATCH

If burner will not light after several attempts using the control knob, the burner may be lit with a match.
If you have already attempted to light the burner using the control knob, wait 5 minutes for any gas to dissipate.
Insert a match into the matchstick holder, ignite the match and insert through the oven opening to the burner.
Push and turn the control knob to HI slowly, the burner should ignite immediately.
If the burner does not light within seconds, turn the control knob OFF and wait 5 minutes and try again.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Store Ooni Koda 16 out of direct sunlight and indoors where possible and when storing for extended periods of time. Ooni Koda 16 should not be exposed to harsh weather conditions such as snow, heavy rain and strong winds. Wait for Ooni Koda 16 to cool completely before moving The outer shell of Ooni Koda 16 may fade over time and through use. This will not affect performance

STONE BAKING BOARD

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

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem	Possible Cause	Prevention/Solution
Burner will not light	1. No gas flow

2. Coupling nut and regulator not fully connected

3. Obstruction of gas flow

4. Disengagement of burner to valve

5. Incorrect assembly

| 1. Check to see if propane tank is empty

2. Turn the coupling nut about one- half to three quarters additional turn until solid stop. Tighten by hand only – do not use tools

3. Clear burner tube

4. Reengage burner and valve

5. Check steps in assembly instructions

Sudden drop in gas flow or low flame| 1. Out of gas| 1. Check for gas in propane tank

2. Turn off gas control knob, wait 30 seconds and light oven. If flames are still low, turn off gas control knob and propane tank valve. Disconnect regulator. Reconnect regulator and leak test. Turn on propane tank valve, wait 30 seconds and then light oven.

Flames blow out| 1. High or gusting winds

2. Low on propane gas”

| 1. Turn front of oven away from wind

2. Refill propane tank

3. Refer to Sudden drop in gas flow above

Flare-up| 1. Grease build up

2. Excessive fat in meat

3. Excessive cooking temperature

4. Excess flour on the cooking surface

| 1. Clean oven

2. Trim fats from meat before cooking

3. Adjust (lower) temperature accordingly