Makes great tasting, traditional Italian pizza – with bubbly cheese, crispy crust & toasty toppings. OWNER’S MANUAL IMPORTANT: 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. Keep this manual for future reference. PizzaQue® Pizzacraft® PC6500 CB051914 ©The Companion Group 2014 1250 9th Street, Berkeley, CA 94710 1.800.521.
UNPACKING instructions When unpacking do not disturb starter, doing so could affect starting performance. Position is set at factory. Starter Remove protective silicone caps from stone brackets before use.
danger If you smell gas: 1. Shut off gas to the appliance. 2. Extinguish any open flame. 3. Remove hood. 4. If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your fire department. Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire or explosion, which could cause property damage, personal injury or death. danger 1. Never operate this appliance unattended. 2. For outdoor use only. 3.
table of contents Safety Information....................................... 5 Assembly Instructions................................ 6 Installation Instructions.............................. 9 Operation Instructions............................... 12 Cooking Pizza............................................. 13 Care and Maintenance................................ 15 Troubleshooting.......................................... 17 Accessories................................................ 18 Replacement Parts....
safety information 1. 2. Installation of this appliance 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; or the Standard for Recreational Vehicles, ANSI A119.2/NFPA 1192; and Recreational Vehicle Code, CSA Z240 RV Series, as applicable.
assembly instructions Before beginning assembly of product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents and hardware contents list. Do not discard packing materials before assembly is complete. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the product. Call customer service at 800-521-0505. To watch assembly video go to companion-group.
1. Attach legs to body as shown and tap into place with a wooden block or rubber mallet; secure with M5x8 Phillips screws. Tighten screws by hand and level oven as needed. 2. Insert gas inlet assembly into body as shown. Secure control valve with 2 supplied screws to body front then secure pipe support with the third M4x5 Phillips screw. Attach control knob by aligning the keyway and pushing onto valve spindle. Connect starter wire from valve assembly to starter plug by firmly pushing it into place.
3. Place the oven on a sturdy, level, heat-resistant surface on which you will be cooking. Once oven is level secure screws with screwdriver. Place the two baking stones as shown into oven so they rest on the support brackets. The flat stone belongs on the bottom; the stone with indentations should be placed on top as shown below. Note the stones are fragile; use care in handling and placing the stones. 4. Place the hood with the rear-aligning tab contacting first.
INStallation INstructions For Portable Liquid Propane -Gas Connection Gas Requirements: The oven is set and tested at the factory for use with LP gas only. warning Do not attempt to operate your oven on other gases. Failure to follow this warning could lead to a fire hazard and bodily harm. Doing so will void your warranty. warning The Type 1 connective coupling supplied with your oven must not be replaced with a different type of oven/tank connection system.
d. Temperature-Activated Shut-Off The large plastic nut on the regulator assembly is designed in coordination with a check valve in the tank valve to shut off the flow of gas when exposed to temperatures between 240°-300° F (115°-148° C). In the event of a fire or hose break, one of the safeguards will function to control or stop the flow of gas from the propane tank. Never attempt to use damaged equipment.
caution Never transport or move your oven or oven tank without first closing the manual valve on your LP (liquid propane) gas tank. Gauging Amount Of LP (liquid propane) Fuel In Tank To gauge the amount of propane fuel in your gas tank, the oven must be in operation with the tank connected. Using caution not to get too close to the oven, place your hand at the top of the tank and slowly move down the side until the tank feels cool to the touch.
OPERATING INstructions Breaking in your oven When firing your oven for the first time, it is advisable to run the burner on “HIGH” for 20 minutes and then turn the oven off and let cool to room temperature. This tempers the oven and once cool is ready for use. Note that each burner has been tested before it left the factory, discoloration of the metal is a natural result of the material being heated. Oven Lighting Instructions To Light the Burner: 1. Make sure the control knob is in the “OFF” position.
COOKING PIZZA About cooking pizza Preheating Oven PizzaQue is designed to provide an authentic pizza experience that wasn’t possible before with a barbecue grill or kitchen oven. PizzaQue® fires to 700°F or more for an ambient temperature that quickly cooks the top of the pizza while the lower stone temperature carefully crisps the crust. It is extremely important that your oven reach the ideal baking temperature before you begin using it.
Fresh Pizza If cooking a fresh pizza with raw pizza dough turn the control knob slightly between “MED” and “HIGH” depending on the weather. Using a peel, place the pizza in the center of the oven. Expect the pizza to cook in 6 minutes. The pizza should be turned 180 degrees halfway through for even cooking. Once cheese is melted and the outer crust and underside has browned your pizza is done and the oven is ready for the next pizza. performs best when pizza are cooked successively.
care and maintenance CLEANING Burner Tube Porcelain Coated Steel Finish Visually check the burner flames prior to each use. The flames should be blue. If they are not, clean burner tubes for insects and nests. A clogged tube can lead to a fire beneath the oven. The outside of this oven is made of high heat rated porcelain coated steel. To clean, wipe the outside surfaces with a cloth dampened with water and a mild dish washing detergent; dry immediately.
warning The baking stones must be completely cooled before handling. The stones can hold high temperatures long after the oven has been turned off. Please use extreme caution when handling to avoid severe burns. Baking stones should be air dried completely before use. Failure to do so may result in damage to the stone. warning Do not cover the oven while it is in use or still hot.
troubleshooting problem cause Solution Check black wire is connected to starter plug (pg. 7 - step 2) No spark Follow auxilery starter instructions to confirm spark (pg. 12) Sparking pin distance has been changed (adjust pin for stronger spark) Burner will not light Replace tank No gas flow to burner Check for gas leaks in connections (soaptest - pg. 10) Safety mechanism trip. Follow reset instructions (pg.
accessories Available at pizzacraft.com/accessories.html accessory 18 description item number 1 Pound Disposable Tank Adapter: Allows small portable propane bottle to be used with the pizza oven. Great for tailgating and camping. PM6013 Tee Valve: Allows you to use only one or two cooking units for a 20 lb. portable propane tank. PM6014 NG Conversion Kit: Kit includes everything you need to convert your pizza oven to run on standard household natural gas.
accessory PIZZA FROM EVERYDAY TO GOURMET description item number Stone Brush: Long handle brush with natural fiber bristles. Keeps stone clean between pizzas. PM0218 Flexible Dough Rolling Mat: Easy to measure and roll perfectly sized pizza crust. PM0408 Pizza Warming Stand and Tray: 12 inch pan is held above the hot oven, keeping the cooked pizza warm. PM6020 Organic ‘00’ Pizza Flour: A premium blend of organic domestic wheat, milled to the finest grind for perfect pizza crust. Made in the USA.
replacement parts Parts 1. Thermometer 6. Gas valve 10. Hardware package 2. Hood 7. Knob 11. Crumb tray 3. Stone 8. Gas inlet pipe 12. Hose and regulator 4. Burner (Venturi tube) 9. Legs 5.
Warranty and Registration We guarantee our products for one year from date of purchase for defects in manufacture or materials. We will repair or replace at our option. Proof of purchase is required. For replacement parts call 1.800.521.0505 Please register your oven at companion-group.
