Essentials Guide

Cooking, extinguishing and storing
Reaching optimum temperatures
Ooni Karu 16 has been designed to run
at up to 950°F / 500°C. The perfect
cooking temperature for our Classic
Ooni Dough Recipe is from 752°F /
400°C in the middle of the stone. Read
more about our recipes on page 32.
Use your Ooni Infrared Thermometer to
gauge your stone floor’s temperature.
The ambient temperature can be
read using Ooni Karu 16’s inbuilt
thermometer. Aim for a close match in
stone and ambient temperatures for an
even bake.
Don’t leave Ooni Karu 16 running on
high for extended periods without
cooking and do not allow your oven to
exceed 999°F / 550°C. If you are taking
a break, give Ooni Karu 16 a break too
- you’ll save fuel and it never takes long
to get back to top temperatures when
you’re ready to cook again.
If your stone is too hot, place a piece
of Ooni cast iron in the oven to draw
some of the heat out.
Extinguishing and storing
After you have enjoyed cooking with
Ooni Karu 16 and are ready to finish up,
simply stop adding fuel. Wait at least two
hours before attempting to move
or clean Ooni Karu 16.
Make sure Ooni Karu 16 is dry and
completely cool before storing.
Ooni Karu 16 is happy living outdoors,
especially with the Ooni Karu 16 Cover.
To keep Ooni Karu 16 looking great,
store indoors during periods of not using
and during harsh weather conditions
such as strong winds, heavy rain or
snow. Use a hard-wearing brush to clean
any excess ash or fuel residue from the
grate so that the air can flow through
the perforations.
Use the Ooni Karu 16 Cover to protect
your oven. Available at ooni.com
Excited to get cooking? Skip to page 22
for detailed lighting instructions.
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