Lighting Alfa gas ovens

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1 – Connect to 10kg tank using regulator hose (not supplied) or direct connect to natural gas source.

2 – Push IN the burner knob and turn it counter-clockwise to the star symbol on the control panel.

3 – While KEEPING the burner knob pushed in, push the ignition button at the same time to light the burner pilot flame.

NOTE: Lighting the pilot flame for the first time or after it has cooled could take some time and possibly a few attempts due to air in the supply line. Be patient as the gas makes its way to the pilot light.

4 – Once the pilot flame is lit properly you will see a small flame inside (rear left corner) of the oven. You can now release the ignition button BUT will need to KEEP the burner knob pushed in for 15 seconds. This will ensure that the thermocouple is hot enough to allow the pilot flame to stay on.

5 – Slowly release the burner knob and turn it counter- clockwise to the larger dual flame symbol on the control panel.
The oven burner is now on high and you can start preheating the oven.

Wind can cause the flame to blow out depending how low the setting is.

6 – Return oven door to warming shelf leaving 1-2” gap all the way around the oven opening so air can enter the oven. Do replace oven door tightly or the lack of air will force the flame to extinguish. Preheat oven for 45 minutes to allow the fire bricks to get to pizza making temp. Using a laser thermometer, check the oven floor temperature. You want the floor to be 370°- 430°C (700°- 800°F) to make pizza.