How to Use a Pizza Oven at Home

Home pizza ovens work much like professional quality commercial pizza ovens. Designed to fit on your kitchen countertop or in a bar or recreation area, the pizza oven's dual heating elements prepare not only pizza, but snack foods and appetizers as well. Most models contain a stainless steel outer case with a rack inside to set the pizza or other food on. Baking times vary with each product so keep a close eye on your food to avoid overcooking.

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  Plug the pizza oven's power cord into an electrical outlet.

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  Turn the timer to the appropriate time for preheating. Most manufacturers recommend preheating the pizza oven for five to eight minutes. Some pizza oven models might require you set both an oven temperature dial and a timer dial.

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  Place your fresh or frozen pizza product on the rack after the timer sounds, indicating it is preheated.

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  Turn the timer to the appropriate time for cooking. Cooking times will vary based on type and number of ingredients. For example, a 12-inch frozen pizza will take approximately seven to eight minutes, but a fresh 12-inch pizza will take approximately six to seven minutes.

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  Remove the pizza from the rack after the bell sounds if is is cooked through. If it's not cooked completely, set the timer for a few more minutes until it is done.

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  Turn the timer control to "Off" and unplug the oven.

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  Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before cleaning.

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  Remove the crumb pan and rack from the oven. Wash in hot, soapy water. Wipe dry. Wipe down the exterior of the oven with a wet rag or sponge.