25 Unique Ooni Pizza Oven FAQs You Ought to Know

The Ooni ovens cannot be used indoors.

The Ooni pizza ovens are powered either by liquid propane, wood, pellets, or charcoal and achieve temperatures of over 900 degrees Fahrenheit.

All of these fuel sources emit smoke and flammable residues. For this reason, these ovens are strictly for outdoor use.

The gas Ooni ovens are equipped to use either a 10-gallon or 20-gallon gas tank. 

If you would like to use a 1-gallon tank, you need to get an adapter.  You can get it at Amazon here.

It is best if you store your Ooni pizza oven indoors. 

However, if indoors is not an option, you may want to get a cover to protect your oven from the elements. 

You can get a specific cover for your oven on Amazon, or you may be also interested in getting a custom cover from CoversAndAll.com.

Yes, all gas Ooni pizza ovens come with gas regulators and hoses.  However, the gas tank is not included.

No, none of the Ooni pizza ovens include a pizza peel.  

Having a pizza peel with an Ooni oven is a must. You can one at Ooni.com, which is the perfect size for any of their ovens, or you may want to get a perforated pizza peel at Amazon. 

If you are interested in pizza peels, you can read our article on pizza peels here.

The Ooni pizza ovens are made of stainless steel, insulated with fire-resistant insulation, and the stone is made of cordierite. 

If you would like to learn how to take care of your oven, check our article on taking care of your Ooni oven.

All Ooni pizza ovens will cook your pizza in an average of 90 to 120 seconds.

Out of the box, the Ooni gas pizza ovens are meant to be used with propane gas. 

If you own an Ooni Koda 16, you may be interested in getting a Natural Gas Conversion Kit from Ooni, so you can use natural gas.

All Ooni pizza ovens come with a 1-year warranty.

However, if you buy your Ooni pizza oven directly from Ooni.com, you will get an extended 3-year warranty.

The Ooni pizza ovens are so well insulated that the surface where you place your oven will not get hot. 

However, it is recommended that you get a dedicated table for ease of use.  Check our 10 recommended Ooni accessories for more information.

To be safe, allow about 1 hour to allow your Ooni pizza oven to cool down.

If you are using wood or charcoal, it may take longer if the fuel source is not entirely burnt off.

Also, depending on the weather.  If the sun hits the oven directly, it may take longer to cool down.

The Ooni Fyra is designed to be used only with pellets. 

If you would like to cook your pizza with wood or charcoal, the Ooni Karu or the Ooni Pro may be a better choice. 

You can check our Ooni Buyers Guide to help you decide which Ooni is best for you.

The Ooni headquarters are based in Scotland, UK. 

However, the Ooni pizza ovens are manufactured in China.

Expect to receive the following items when you buy your oven.
Ooni Fyra 12
– Oven body with folding legs
– Oven door
– Cordierite Baking Stone
– Stainless Steel Chimney
– Chimney cover
– Fuel Hopper
– Fuel Tray
– Flame Keeper

Ooni Koda 12 & Koda 16
– Oven body
– Cordierite Baking stone
– Gas regulator and hose to connect to the gas tank

Ooni Karu 12
– Oven body 
– Oven door
– Cordierite Baking Stone
– Stainless Steel Chimney
– Chimney cap
– Wood & Charcoal Tray

Ooni Pro 16
– Oven body
– Oven door for pizza with postbox-style entry.
– Oven door with built-in thermometer and glass viewing pane 
– Stainless steel chimney
– Cordierite Baking Stone 
– Fuel tray door
– Wood & charcoal fuel burner tray
– Chimney cap
– Stone guard
– (Free) Ooni Pizza Oven Gloves

There is no difference between the two.

The company was initially named Uuni (which means “oven” in Finnish), but people were unsure how to pronounce it, so they decided to change its name to Ooni.

If you are burning wood and/or charcoal, you can adjust the temperature by adding more or less wood/charcoal.

It is much easier to control the temperature with the (optional add-on) propane burner because it has a dial you can turn to adjust the flame.

These multi-fuel ovens are not like indoor ovens. There is no dial to change the temperatures.

The temperature is dependent upon the type of fuel you use. We’ve used wood and charcoal. Charcoal keeps an even temperature.

If you want a burst of heat, add small pieces of wood such as oak.

The chimney also helps with adjusting the temperature. If the chimney is fully open, you will raise the temperature.

We also strongly recommend using an infrared thermometer to know the exact temperature of the oven and the stone.

It will probably take some practice before you can bake the perfect pizza. The trick is to keep rotating the pizza 90 degrees every 15 seconds. 

Check our article on 9 Tactics for Ooni ovens for more tricks and tips.

Yes, the chimneys on the Ooni Fyra, Ooni Karu, and Ooni Pro are removable.

How to extinguish your Ooni pizza oven will depend on the kind of fuel source you are using.

When using gas as a fuel source, turn off the flame using the gas control knob and detach the regulator from the propane gas tank.

When using wood or charcoal, let the fire burn down naturally until it is completely extinguished.

When using pellets, let the fire burn down.

To be safe, allow about 1 hour to allow your oven to cool down.  After it has cooled down, you may clean it and store it.

How much fuel you need will depend on how many pizzas you plan to bake. Remember that the average cooking time is around 90 to 120 seconds.

That is very fast! So any fuel source will last a long time.  Here is a guideline on how each fuel source will last. 

Propane Gas – 350 gallons/hour
Pellets – 2 pounds/hour
Charcoal – 1 pound will last 3 to 4 hrs
Wood – 1 pound will last 2 to 3 hrs

Choosing the gas option over the wood/charcoal option is a personal preference. 

Gas will give you more control over the overall temperature of the oven with little to no added taste. 

Wood and charcoal, on the other hand, you will have less control over temperature, but they will give you a phenomenal taste. 

By adding different kinds of woods, you can transfer the wood’s taste and aroma to the crust, giving it an extraordinary flavor. 

So in the end, it translates to what you prefer, taste over control, it’s up to you.  Check our article on the best fuel source for your Ooni oven for more information.

Here are the pizza sizes by oven:

Ooni Fyra 12 up to 12″ pizza.
Ooni Koda 12 up to 12″ pizza.
Ooni Koda 16 up to 16″ pizza.
Ooni Karu 12 up to 12″ pizza.
Ooni Pro 16 up to 16″ pizza.

Your Ooni pizza oven must be placed on a solid surface.  This may be an outdoor counter or a solid table. 

We recommend having a dedicated table so you can place everything you need to make your pizza. 

If you are planning to take your Ooni, a solid portable table is a must. Check the Top 10 Accessories for Ooni Ovens for more info.

You can cook anything that requires a high temperature as long as it fits in the oven.  You can cook steak, vegetables or seafood. 

You can get Ooni’s sizzling pans which fit perfectly, and you can cook anything you want.

For the most part, the Ooni ovens are self-cleaning.  Just turn it on for about 30 minutes, and all the excess food will burn; let it cool and brush off any remaining residue. 

Check our article on How to take care of your Ooni oven for detailed instructions on making your Ooni look new.

Having a pizza oven is a much better option. 

The main reason is temperature; in a standard BBQ and in a standard kitchen oven, you will only be able to reach temperatures of about 500F. 

In an Ooni pizza oven and many other pizza ovens, you can reach temperatures of over 900F. 

Why is this important? Texture and crust structure.  You can only achieve the best crust texture and hole structure in a high-temperature oven.

Pizzas made in lower-temperature ovens tend to be soggy.  With a pizza oven specifically made for that purpose, you can make the most incredible pizza every time.