Owner's Manual

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HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR

PIZZAGRILL BBQ PIZZA MAKER

The PizzaGrill pizza stone is made from high-quality, traditional materials. The

stone, like all pizza stones, is very porous and should never be exposed to liquids.

Never wash or immerse in water. Do not use detergents to clean the stone. The

stone will absorb the flavor of the soap and may impart that taste onto foods

cooked on it.

To clean the pizza stone, allow stone to cool completely, then simply scrape, brush

or wipe clean. A metal dough scraper or spatula may be used to scrape off any

burnt food. A stiff wire or other brush can also be used to scrub the surface of the

stone.

It is perfectly normal for the pizza stone to stain and darken with use. Any dark

stains that result from oil or sauce that spills onto it are also normal. Like a cast-

iron skillet, it will perform better with time and seasoning.

HOW TO USE

Never place unheated stone on a hot grill or in the oven. Exposure to extreme

heat differences may cause the pizza stone to crack.

For best quality pizzas, use fresh pizza dough. Always let frozen pizza dough thaw

and warm to room temperature before placing on the pizza stone.

1. Place your PizzaGrill to one side of your gas grill to allow for optimal heat

circulation. The burner(s) directly below the PizzaGrill will provide heat for

the stone, while the burners to the side will provide ambient heat for cooking

the top of the pizzas. Close grill lid to make sure the lid shuts completely;

adjust position of PizzaGrill and remove the temperature gauge if necessary.

2. Start your gas grill with all burners on full or HIGH. If your grill has a

rotisserie burner in back, it can also be used to increase the heat above

the stone.

3. Preheat your PizzaGrill on HIGH for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat level on

the burner(s) directly below the pizza stone to MEDIUM; heat an additional

15 minutes. You are now ready to grill your pizza.

The proper temperature for baking pizzas will be dictated by the thickness of the

dough and toppings. The general rule is the thinner the pizza, the higher the heat.

Higher temperatures (about 500˚F and above) will produce crusts that are crisp

and bubbly like those baked in brick ovens. However, gas grill brands vary widely.

If you are finding that the bottoms of pizzas made on your grill are becoming

charred, you may need to adjust the temperature of your grill. Begin by reducing

the heat level of the burner(s) directly below your PizzaGrill. You will soon learn

how to regulate your grill to achieve the best results.

If using your PizzaGrill in a home oven, place PizzaGrill in a cold oven. Heat the

oven at 500˚F for 30 minutes before baking pizzas.

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