Essentials Guide

Ooni Karu 12’s legs must be fully extended before firing up.
Contents
Say hello to Ooni Karu 12 3
Getting the most from Ooni Karu 12 4
Ooni Karu 12 features 6
What’s in the box? 8
Tools for cooking 10
Which fuel should you use? 12
Chimney bae 14
Cooking with...
Wood 16
Charcoal 18
Flame management 20
Top tips for making great pizza 22
How to launch pizza in to Karu 12 24
Recipes
Ooni Classic Pizza Dough 26
Ooni Classic Pizza Sauce 28
Pizza Margherita 30
Rosemary Chicken with Roasted Onions 32
Care instructions 34
Troubleshooting 36
Keep in touch 41
Do not use water to clean Ooni Karu 12 while it is hot
and only store when completely dry.
Important
Karu 12 is designed for outdoor use only.
Do not use in high winds.
There may be sharp edges on the interior and
exterior of the oven. Please handle with care.
Karu 12 will get hot. Do not touch the outer shell
while in use.
Karu 12 has been designed to run at up to 950°F / 500°C.
If Karu 12 exceeds these temperatures, switch o the
flame and allow to cool.
Your safety is paramount. Please read the Karu 12 safety
manual carefully and store for future reference.
Keep Karu 12 company while preheating and cooking.
Do not leave the oven unattended while lit.
Ensure children and pets are kept at a safe distance
and supervised at all times around Karu 12.
Any modification to your Karu 12 violates our terms,
invalidates any warranty and may present a danger
to you or others.
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If your Ooni Karu 12 has not arrived as expected, reach out to us
at support.ooni.com. We’ll be happy to help!