How do I set up and light my Ooni Karu 12?

Click on the link below for our interactive guide to help you get started with your new Ooni Karu 12!

Getting started with Ooni Karu 12

To set up your Ooni Karu 12, follow the steps below:

1. Unpack your oven, unfold the legs and insert the stone.
2. Place your oven on an outdoor surface made of stone, metal, or wood. Tables made of glass or plastic are not recommended. Do not use your oven indoors.
3. Allow your oven 3 feet/1 meter of clearance on all sides and 9 feet/3 meters above.
   
   

If working with solid fuels:

1. Remove the chimney cap, open the chimney baffle, and ensure the oven door is in place.
2. Remove the fuel tray from the back of the oven and place a layer of charcoal into it. Then, add 4-5 pieces of wood on top.
3. Place a natural firestarter on top of the wood or underneath the fuel grate. Make sure the firestarters are free from kerosene or other chemical additives.
4. Slide the fuel tray back into the oven and put the door on. Note: If you have the larger fuel tray, insert this side on and turn nearer the back. See GIF below.
5. Light the firestarter and gather your pizza peel, dough, and toppings - your oven will be fully preheated in 15 minutes. This may take longer in colder weather.

If working with gas:

1. Connect your gas burner to your oven. Note: the setup instructions will differ depending on whether you're using the Ooni Karu 12 Gas Burner or the Ooni 3 Gas Burner - read this article for more information.
2. Connect the regulator and hose to your propane tank.
3. Remove the chimney cap, open the chimney baffle, remove the door and remove the fuel hatch.
4. Open up the flow of gas by turning the valve on your propane tank.
5. Find the control knob on the back of the gas burner. Push in and slowly turn the control knob counterclockwise for 5 seconds until you hear a click and the burner ignites.
6. Continue to push in the control knob for 5 seconds after ignition, then release.
7. Put the fuel hatch on, and let your oven heat up.
8. Gather your pizza peel, dough, and toppings - your oven will be fully preheated in 15 minutes.
   
   

Don't forget to turn off the flow of gas on your propane tank when you're finished cooking!