KettlePizza Assembly & Operating Instructions For KettlePizza Kits and Accessories
Important Safety Warning: As with all charcoal grills, there can be some risks involved and we want you to stay safe while using our product. Please read the following instructions and safety warnings completely before use. Save this booklet for future reference and feel free to contact us with any questions at 888-205-1931. You should always exercise reasonable care when operating your KettlePizza Oven.
KettlePizza Assembly Instructions: 1. Remove all items from box. WARNING – be careful when removing the sheet metal body because it may expand without the restraint of the box. Lay out the items on the floor or table. No tools are necessary to complete assembly. 2. Form the pizza oven ring by taking the two 2-inch bolts and placing them through the rear holes as shown.
on each bolt on the inside of the ring and hand tighten. If you are assembling this product for use on an 18.5 inch grill, overlap the rear holes as shown in bottom photo. Try to have the wing nuts aligned parallel with the top edge of the KettlePizza. 22.5 Inch Assembly: 18.
3. Attach the two handles to the pizza oven ring as shown. Again, place the lock washer and wing nut on each bolt inside of the ring and hand-tighten. Continue to align the wing nuts parallel with the top of the KettlePizza. 4. Remove the round cooking grate that comes with your 22.5 inch kettle grill. Insert it into the middle of the pizza oven ring as shown. The grate will rest on the three lower wing nuts. This will keep the form of the KettlePizza in a perfect circle.
5. Insert thermometer as shown and tighten the rear wing nut by hand. 6. If you are installing on a Weber Performer style grill remove the two plastic standoffs on the side mounted lid holder and set aside.
. Holding the two handles, place the KettlePizza oven onto your kettle grill body and cover it with the grill lid. Congratulations, you have assembled your KettlePizza Oven! KettlePizza Starting Instructions: 1. Place the unit in a safe area away from combustible materials. Remove the grill lid and KettlePizza body and place in a safe place, preferably on the ground. 2. Add charcoal to the grill. A “chimney” is commonly used to light charcoal without the need for starting fluids.
3. Once the charcoal is at temperature, (starting to turn gray) add the coal to the bottom of the grill body by gently dumping the chimney. Watch out for sparks during this operation. 4. Take a long spatula, tongs or metal pizza peel and move the charcoal to the rear of the grill body in a “C” shape. The goal is to have most of the heat in the rear of the kettle grill. When using a stone add a small amount of charcoal directly under the stone as well.
5. Place the KettlePizza insert onto the grill, and place the grill lid on top of the insert. 6. For most cooking applications, we recommend keeping the top vent closed and the bottom vent slightly open. Feel free to experiment with the vents depending on the exact fuel combination you may be using. Pan Pizza Cooking Instructions: Cooking pizza on a pan is easier as the pizza can be prepared in advance and there is no need to place/remove the pizza from the stone with a pizza peel.
1. Coat your aluminum pizza pan with an oil-based cooking spray to prevent the pizza from sticking. Flour an approximately. 8 oz. ball of dough and begin working it into a circle using your hands right in the pan. 2. Spread tomato sauce evenly over the pizza, followed by cheese and any other toppings you enjoy. Having extra pans on hand can be useful as you can pre make multiple pizzas prior to cooking in the KettlePizza. The pans can be used for serving as well. 3.
When cooking with a stone be sure to use a KettlePizza Brand stone and either a wood or metal pizza peel. Non-KettlePizza stones are not recommended as they may crack with the high temperatures achieved. KettlePizza stones and peels are included with deluxe kits and are available separately at www.KettlePizza.com. 1. First, place your cooking stone onto the grate of your KettlePizza as it will need at least fifteen minutes to heat up.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Place the ProGrate frame into the center of your KettlePizza unit (it sits on the three inside standoffs of the KettlePizza). Insert the KettlePizza unit onto the kettle grill. Once inserted, gently drop the stone onto the rectangular opening in the ProGrate and place the fire basket into the rear opening – it should fit snugly in the opening. Now use the KettlePizza per the original operating instructions.
conducts heat very quickly; this heat then radiates down onto the pizza which is on the surface of your stone. For best results use the Baking Steel in conjunction with the KettlePizza ProGrate/Tombstone kit. Instructions are as follows: 1. Set up your KettlePizza and ProGrate/Tombstone per previous instructions. 2. Charcoal should be mostly in the back of the kettle with about 25% under the cooking stone. 3.
5. You can add the grill lid on top of the KettlePizza although it is not necessary. Vents on your kettle grill should be wide open. The hardwood in the firebox will flame up. The flames will come in contact with the Baking Steel and the steel will get very hot. You are now ready to cook pizza! WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH BAKING STEEL, KETTLEPIZZA OR GRILL WHEN IN USE! THEY ARE EXTREMELY HOT! IMPORTANT NOTES: Always use grill gloves when operating your KettlePizza.
Your Baking Steel will get darker with each use. Your Baking Steel is pre-seasoned to prevent rusting. Remove grill lid from the KettlePizza once you are done cooking to help with cooling. Store the Baking Steel, uncovered, in a dry place when cooled. DO NOT try to remove the KettlePizza Baking Steel when it is hot. DO NOT try to move your grill set up when the KettlePizza and Baking Steel is installed – it will be top heavy. Cleaning Your KettlePizza Baking Steel™ 1.
kettle grill. Slide the KettlePizza back, this will allow the other person to add some hardwood or charcoal to the rear of the kettle grill. Gently replace the KettlePizza Insert. KettlePizza Cooking & Maintenance Tips & Tricks: 1. 2. 3. The optimum temperature for cooking pizza is between 600 and 750 degrees F. This temperature will not be achieved using charcoal alone – you need a charcoal base with hardwood on top.
Aluminum peels are best for removing a cooked pizza from a stone, however, many people use them for placing the uncooked pizza onto the stone as well. The handle is designed so that it can be bent to an angle that is comfortable for your use. Place the large part of the peel on a table and gently lift the handle to the angle that you like. Don’t forget about the handle bottle opener too! Wood peels are best for preparing your pizza on and then sliding the pizza onto the stone.
the stone will cause it to darken or stain over time. Do not attempt to remove the discoloration as it will not affect performance. Air-dry the stone after cleaning. Easy Neapolitan Dough Recipe: Ingredients: 20 ounces (about 4 cups) bread flour, preferably Italian-style "OO" .4 ounces kosher salt (about 4 teaspoons) .3 ounces (about 2 teaspoons) instant yeast 13 ounces warm water Procedure: 1. Combine flour, salt, and yeast in a large bowl and whisk until homogenous.
Don't Forget Other KettlePizza Accessories! Available at www.KettlePizza.com KPS-10 KettlePizza Spinners use for spinning pizza and popping bubbles while cooking KPPAN-12, KPPAN-14 KettlePizza 12 & 14” Pizza Pans Heavy gauge American Made pans for cooking or serving KPE-26 Stainless Extender Kit Use for increasing the diameter of the KettlePizza for 26.75” kettle grills.
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