Presto Pizzazz User's Manual
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1. dry countertop away from countertop edge Oo ee Locate the two L shaped posts see Fig A page 1 Position the baking pan over the lower heating element at an angle so the back inside rim of the pan rests against the top of the L shaped posts Now center the pan so the pan hub is over the drive shaft see Fig B page 1 The pan must be pulled forward against the posts for the hub to align with the drive shaft Lower the pan so that the drive shaft is seated into the hub The pan may rotate slightly while it drops into position when the hub and drive shaft engage Remove pizza from box or wrapper and cardboard disk Center pizza on baking pan When baking take out pizza or rising crust pizza you may use the baking wheel or special baking tray if provided by the pizza manufacturer Plug the unit in The motor will turn on and the baking pan will begin to rotate Note If the baking pan does not rotate the pan hub is probably not centered over the drive shaft see Fig B on page 1 Reposition the pan following the instructions in step 2 Slide the heat element selector switch to the appropriate setting LOWER DUAL UPPER Refer to the cooking chart in next column or on back of pizza oven Turn the timer dial clockwise to the desired baking time Refer to the cooking chart next column or on back of pizza oven rather than the pizza manufacturer s instructions Typically piz zas will cook fas2. times by to 2 minutes When the cheese is melted and bubbling the pizza is done At the end of the cooking time if you would like a crispier crust slide the switch to LOWER if you would like the toppings more done slide the switch to UPPER Then reset the timer by turning it past 6 and then back to 1 or 2 minutes and cook until pizza is done to your satisfaction To avoid overcooking do not leave unit unattended Element Setting DUAL LOWER then DUAL Approximate O Cooking Time FROZEN 9 12 Regular Crust 12 15 minutes 10 12 minutes Rising Crust 10 12 minutes 7 minutes 12 15 minutes Stuffed Crust LOWER then DUAL DUAL then UPPER DUAL You may use baking wheel or tray if provided Cooking times will vary depending on household voltage The higher the voltage the shorter the cooking time the lower the voltage the longer the cooking time 15 minutes 3 4 minutes Regular Crust extra topping FRESH 9 12 11 13 minutes Note When using the Pizzazz pizza oven the cooking times will generally be shorter than if cooking the pizza in a conventional oven DO NOT LEAVE UNIT UNATTENDED Questions and Answers When I plug my pizza oven in and set the timer nothing happens Why 1 The baking pan may not be positioned correctly on the unit In order for the pan to rotate and the unit to heat the pan hub must be seated over the drive shaft see Fig B page 1 Reposition the p
3. PRESTO Pizzazz pizza oven Instructions This is a GL istea appliance The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance manufacturers IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage when us ing electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following 1 Read all instructions 2 Do not touch hot surfaces 3 To protect against electrical shock do not immerse the pizza oven except the removable baking pan in water or other liquid 4 Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children 5 Do not leave unit unattended 6 Unplug from outlet after using and before cleaning 7 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the event the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner Return the appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department or to the nearest Presto Authorized Service Station for examination repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment 8 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the ap pliance manufacturer may cause injuries 9 Do not use outdoors 10 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces 1 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven 12 Do not operate pizza oven near flammable objects or place below a paper towel holder A fire may occur if pizza oven
4. an making sure the hub is on the drive shaft 2 Itis very likely the unit was overheated at the last use and needs to be reset If the baking pan was placed on the unit while it was still hot it may have caused the unit to overheat Allow the unit to cool if it is hot and then press the reset button on the front of the unit The baking pan rotates but my pizza does not cook Why You have failed to turn on the timer The timer has a dual function Once the timer is set the heating elements will turn on and begin cooking the pizza When the time has expired the timer will ring and the heating elements will shut off My pizza does not cook evenly What am I doing wrong 1 If the bottom is done and the top isn t or if the top is done and the bottom isn t you probably have not selected the correct setting for the type of pizza you are cooking Refer to the cooking chart above or on back of pizza oven for recommended guidelines Most pizzas should be cooked using the dual setting for part of the cooking time 2 The ingredients on your pizza are not distributed evenly If that is the case allow the pizza to cook slightly and then redistribute the ingredients with a fork This will allow the pizza to cook more evenly How do I get a crispier crust or make my toppings browner Always begin cooking your pizza using the recommended settings in the cooking chart on page 2 or on back of pizza oven Then at the end of the recommended cook
5. and the product itself may overheat necessitating a cool down and use of the reset button Care and Cleaning 1 Always remove baking pan from unit when baking is completed 2 Unplug pizza oven from outlet and allow entire unit to cool completely before cleaning 3 Wash the nonstick baking pan in warm sudsy water rinse and dry 4 Occasionally wipe the exterior of the pizza oven with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly Never immerse the pizza oven except the baking pan in water or other liquid Do not wash in the dishwasher If necessary the outer rim of the element trays may be cleaned with a nylon mesh pad to remove any food residue Do not use steel wool scouring pads or abrasive kitchen cleansers on any part of the pizza oven Try this quick and easy recipe with your favorite toppings for a pizza with great homemade taste Homemade Pizza 1 loaf of frozen bread 2 cup of favorite toppings dough thawed OR 4 see suggestions below 12 ounces of Homestyle 1 cup shredded part skim Pizza Dough Mix milk mozzarella cheese Prepare as directed 2 cup commercial pizza sauce OR 4 cup tomato puree mixed with 4 Homestyle seasoning packet Form bread loaf or Homestyle pizza dough into a ball place ball in center of baking pan and roll or stretch dough to a 10 to 12 inch circle Lightly prick dough with fork Spread pizza sauce evenly over dough Place toppings evenly over sauce sprinkle with mozzarella cheese P
6. e Warnings NEVER LEAVE UNIT UNATTENDED Pizza ingredients burn and smoke when overcooked and in extreme situations may even ignite The amount of rising that occurs on rising crust pizzas varies from pizza to pizza In rare instances at the end of the cooking cycle a rising crust may rise so high that it touches the upper heating element scorching the crust and overcooking the pizza toppings Either situation can be avoided simply by turning the timer dial to 0 before the overcooking overrising occurs DO NOT PREHEAT PIZZA OVEN With the Pizzazz pizza oven no preheating is necessary Preheating an empty baking pan may cause the unit to overheat and possibly damage the pan finish NEVER WRAP BAKING PAN OR ANY PORTION OF THE PIZZA OVEN WITH ALUMINUM FOIL NEVER OPERATE THE UNIT IF THE PAN IS NOT ROTATING CLOSE ADULT SUPERVISION IS NECESSARY WHENEVER USING THIS APPLIANCE WITH CHILDREN PRESENT NEVER TOUCH THE PIZZA OR ANY METAL PARTS ON THE UNIT WHILE IT IS OPERATING THEY ARE VERY HOT ALWAYS REMOVE BAKING PAN FROM UNIT WHEN BAKING IS COMPLETED Operating the pizza oven with an empty baking pan or placing an empty baking pan on the unit before the unit has cooled may result in damage to the baking pan finish and may also cause overheating of the unit Cooking Chart The following times are for cooking 9 to 12 inch pizzas The times are approximate If cooking 7 or 8 inch pizzas you may need to reduce the cooking
7. ing time if you would like a crispier crust slide the switch to LOWER if you would like the toppings more done slide the switch to UPPER Then reset the timer by turning it past 6 and then back to 1 or 2 minutes and cook until pizza is done to your satisfaction To avoid overcooking do not leave unit unattended When I cook rising crust pizza sometimes the crust seems doughy or sometimes the crust doesn t rise very much Why Your problem is caused by one of two things 1 You did not follow the recommended cooking settings cook 9 to 12 inch pizzas 10 to 12 minutes first on LOWER and then 10 to 12 minutes on DUAL OR 2 The yeast in your pizza crust is no longer fully active The amount of rising and the consistency of a rising crust is dependent upon the conditions of the yeast Freshness freezer temperatures packaging vacuum packaged is best and original dough quality are all important factors Generally more consistent results will be secured by nationally branded pizzas since they abide by more rigorous packaging and quality standards than many regional grocery store pizzas Can I use my Pizzazz Pizza Oven to reheat pizza or to cook other foods besides pizza Such use is not recommended The product was designed for cooking whole 7 to 12 inch pizzas Reheating less than a whole pizza or cooking other foods will not cover the baking pan the way a whole pizza does As a result the pan s finish may be damaged
8. is covered or touching flammable materials including curtains draperies walls and the like when in operation 13 Do not clean with metal scouring pads Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts creating a risk of electric shock 14 Use extreme caution when removing hot baking pan 15 Do not use appliance for other than intended use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY IMPORTANT CORD AND PLUG INFORMATION A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk result ing from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord DO NOT USE WITH AN EXTENSION CORD As a safety feature this appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified elec trician Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature Getting Acquainted Your Pizzazz pizza oven will cook 7 to 12 inch pizzas fast and easy without preheating Use it to make frozen take and bake deli or homemade pizza The selectable heating elements LOW ER DUAL UPPER let you make pizza the way you like best Begin by using the recommended settings in the cooking chart on page 2 For your convenience the chart is also on the back of the pizza oven At the end of the recommended cooking time if you want your toppings more done select UPPER If yo
9. lace loaded baking pan on pizza oven and bake using the DUAL setting for 11 to 13 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling If you prefer a crisp crust and have a large amount of toppings it may be desirable to use the LOWER setting for 4 to 6 minutes before switching to DUAL for 11 to 13 minutes Makes two 12 inch pizzas Second piece of dough may be frozen for future use To make baking pan more stable for rolling or stretching dough place a kitchen towel under baking pan Suggestions for Pizza Toppings spicy sausage onions black olives spicy chicken yellow and red pepper Canadian bacon pineapple squash sun dried tomatoes pepperoni mushrooms ham sauerkraut spinach onions garlic artichoke hearts tomatoes Consumer Service Information If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Presto appliance or need parts for your appliance call our Consumer Service Department weekdays 8 00 AM to 4 30 PM Central Time at 1 800 877 0441 or write NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES INC Consumer Service Department 3925 North Hastings Way Eau Claire WI 54703 3703 You may also email your inquiries to contact GoPresto com Inquiries will be answered promptly by telephone letter or email When writing please include a phone number and a time when you can be reached during weekdays if possible Any maintenance required for this product other than normal household care and cleaning should be performed by our Factory Ser
10. ranty return this PRESTO appliance shipping prepaid to the nearest Presto Authorized Service Station orto the Factory Service Department When returning a product please include a description of the defect and indicate the date the appliance was purchased We want you to obtain maximum enjoyment from using this PRESTO appliance and ask that you read and follow the instructions enclosed Failure to follow instructions damage caused by improper replacement parts abuse or misuse will void this pledge This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This is Presto s personal pledge to you and is being made in place of all other express warranties NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES INC Eau Claire WI 54703 3703 2003 National Presto Industries Inc 72255 07 U S Pat No 6 125 740 and other domestic and foreign patents pending
11. ter on the Pizzazz pizza oven than in a conven tional oven Once the timer is set the heating elements will turn on and the pizza will begin to cook Do not preheat the pizza oven Note When the heating elements are turned on the metal sur rounding the heating elements will expand You may hear a light humming or vibrating sound or a slight pop as the metal ex pands This is normal If timer goes off and additional baking time is needed simply reset timer to desired time To cook 6 minutes or less turn timer past 6 and then back to time desired This will activate the heating elements and timer function When pizza appears done turn timer to 0 if it is not at 0 already The heating elements will turn off when the timer is at the 0 position Then while the pan continues to rotate using hot pads carefully lift the baking pan and pizza off the pizza oven being careful pizza does not touch the upper heating element Set hot baking pan on a heat resistant surface Note As soon as you lift the bak ing pan from the pizza oven the automatic shut off switch will shut the pizza oven off Unplug the unit Allow the unit to cool before cleaning or stor ing 10 Carefully slide pizza onto cardboard circle or pizza plate Cut and serve Do not cut pizza on the baking pan For best re sults use nylon plastic wooden or rubber utensils Do not use metal utensils as they may scratch the nonstick surfac
12. u want a crispier crust select LOWER Then reset the timer by turning it past 6 and then back to 1 or 2 minutes and cook until pizza is done to your satisfaction To avoid overcooking do not leave unit unattended Whenever the unit is plugged in and the baking pan is correctly positioned the motor will turn on and the pan will rotate Once the timer is set the heating elements will turn on When the time has expired the timer will ring and the heating elements will shut off The pan will continue to rotate until either it is removed or the unit is unplugged Heat Element Selector Switch LOWER DUAL UPPER Timer Removable Baking Pan Upper Heating Element Drive Shaft Lower Heating Element U Assembled L Shaped Post Cooking Chart Fig A Reset Button The unit is equipped with a sensor which will detect an overheated condition Possible causes of overheating include preheating an empty baking pan or leaving an empty baking pan on the unit while the unit is still hot Should the unit become overheated the unit will not operate until reset Allow the unit to cool and then press the Reset Button located at the lower front of the unit Drive Shaft Fig B How To Use Before using for the first time become familiar with the Pizzazz pizza oven see Fig A above Wash the baking pan in warm soapy water rinse and dry thoroughly L Shaped Post 1 Set pizza oven on a flat
13. vice Department or any Presto Authorized Service Station Be sure to indicate date of purchase and a description of defect when sending an appliance for repair Send appliances for repair to CANTON SALES AND STORAGE COMPANY Presto Factory Service Department 555 Matthews Dr Canton MS 39046 0529 Appliances may also be repaired at any Presto Authorized Service Station Check your yellow pages for Service Stations near you The Presto Factory Service Department and Presto Authorized Service Stations are equipped to service all PRESTO appliances and supply genuine PRESTO parts Genuine PRESTO replacement parts are manufactured to the same exacting quality standards as PRESTO appliances and are engineered specifically to function properly with its appliances Presto can only guarantee the quality and performance of genuine PRESTO parts Look alikes might not be of the same quality or function in the same manner To ensure that you are buying genuine PRESTO replacement parts look for the PRESTO trademark PRESTO Limited Warranty This quality PRESTO appliance is designed and built to provide many years of satisfactory performance under normal household use Presto pledges to the original owner that should there be any defects in material or workmanship during the first two years after purchase we will repair or replace it at our option Our pledge does not apply to damage caused by shipping To obtain service under the war
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