Cecilware PO-18 Operators Manual

Countertop Pizza Oven

Operator Manual

PO18, PO18-220, PO22

Grindmaster-Cecilware

4003 Collins Lane, Louisville, KY 40245 USA
Phone: [phone] Toll Free: 800.695.4500
Fax: [phone]
Web: gmcw.com Email: [e-mail]

Model PO-18

Safety Information .....................................2

Specifications..............................................3

Unpacking...................................................4

Installation..................................................4

Operation....................................................4

Cleaning and Maintenance........................5

Troubleshooting .........................................5

Wiring Diagram..........................................5

Parts Diagram and List ...............................6

Thank you for purchasing this quality pizza oven. For your safety and the safety of others, read all
warnings and the operator’s manual before installing or using the product. Properly instruct all operators.
Keep training records. For future reference, record serial number here:

Table of Contents

©2009 Grindmaster-Cecilware

Printed in USA

0915 Form # CW-317-01

Part # 390-00044

Grindmaster-Cecilware provides the
industry’s BEST warranty. Visit gmcw.com
for warranty terms and conditions.

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Safety Information

Important Safety Information

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

WARNING

• Product must be attached to a three wire 120V receptacle.

• Do not deform plug or cord.

• Follow national and local electrical codes.

• Do not use near combustibles.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

• Use only on a dedicated circuit load that is properly protected and capable of the rated load.
Use a dedicated wall outlet. Do not use extension cords as this could result in electrical shock, overheating,

and fire.

• Always unplug unit from power supply before servicing or cleaning.

• Risk of electrical shock. Disconnect power before servicing unit. Contact Grindmaster-Cecilware Technical
Service for service assistance.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agents or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• Due to the heat a countertop oven may produce, it must be placed on a non-combustible surface with at
least 3 inch clearance from all combustible surfaces at side and rear.

FAILURE TO COMPLY RISKS PERSONAL INJURY, SHOCK HAZARD, FIRE, OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION

• Overexposure to smoke or fumes may cause nausea and dizziness.

• Read and understand the operating instructions in this manual thoroughly. Only allow properly trained
persons to operate this machine.

• Stay alert at all times during operation.

NOTICE

• Never connect to an overloaded circuit or to an extension cord, otherwise serious damage to the motor
may result.

• Keep operating area clean.

For your safety and the safety of others, read all warnings and the operator’s manual before installing or using
the product.

DANGER: This term warns the user of imminent hazard that will result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: This term refers to a potential hazard or unsafe practice, which could result in serious injury or

death.

CAUTION: This term refers to a potential hazard or unsafe practice, which could result in minor or moderate

injury.

NOTICE: This term refers to information that needs special attention or must be fully understood.

Mechanical

Model Description Width Depth

Shelf

Width

Shelf

Depth

Oven

Height

Shipping

Weight

A (in) B (in) C (in) C (in) (in) (lbs)

PO18 (2) shelves 22.5 23.5 18.25 17.625 17.5 138
PO18-220 (2) shelves 22.5 23.5 18.25 17.625 17.5 138
PO22 (2) shelves 25.5 26.5 21 20.625 17.5 145

Electrical

Model Ceramic

Decks

Heater Elements Total

Load

Volts Phase Amps Connection

Type (NEMA)

PO18 2 Top Heater: 600W 1800W 120V 1 15A 5-15P

Center Heater: 600W

Bottom Heater: 600W

PO18-220 2 Top Heater: 850W 2850W 220V 1 13A L6-20P

Center Heater: 1000W

Bottom Heater: 1000W

PO22 2 Top Heater: 1200W 3600W 220V 1 16.4A L6-20P

Center Heater: 1200W

Bottom Heater: 1200W

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Specifications

NOTES:
All Ovens are equipped with a 4ft min. length Power Cord and Plug.
A Timer is provided to give an audible signal at the end of preset time (up to 15 min). TIMER DOES NOT CONTROL

THE OVEN.

A

9"

C

B
C

3.125"

17.5

11.5"

7.5"

Carefully unpack the oven and inspect immediately for
shipping damages. Your countertop oven was shipped
in a carton designed to give maximum protection in
normal handling. It was thoroughly inspected before
leaving the factory and the carrier accepted and signed
for it. File any claims for shipping damage or
irregularities with the carrier.

Legs

4” legs are provided.
To install legs follow these steps:

• Place the unit on a counter or a flat surface.

• Tilt unit carefully onto its back.

• Screw legs into the bottom of the unit in holes
provided.

• Carefully tilt oven up onto the legs and adjust the
bottom of the legs to level the unit.

Initial start up

After the electrical connections have been made, your
oven will need approximately 2 to 3 hours to burn off.
The following steps must be completed before your
new oven is ready to use.

• Place the oven in a well-ventilated area.

• Open the door and remove any instructions or
samples shipped with the unit.

Make sure the oven cavity is empty and the baking
decks are properly installed.

• With the oven door open, turn the temperature
knob to 400°F for 1 hour.

• Close the oven door. Increase the temperature to
500°F for at least 1½ hour.

This procedure will dry out the insulation and deck
material and will help to ensure best baking results.

PIZZA BAKING: Only pizza and bread products can be
baked with direct contact with oven decks. All other
products must be placed in pans. Your Cecilware

countertop pizza oven has been designed to bake pre­baked crusts with ease. The temperature range for
pizza baking is usually higher than for general baking.
Pizza should cook at approximately 500°F to 575°F
depending on the individual product. Allow the pizza
to bake until the cheese bubbles and bottom is brown.

Do not keep the oven door open too long when
loading since heat will escape, resulting in slower
baking.

When production requirements are low, keep the
temperature low to prevent the bottoms from burning.
As demand increases, temperature should be raised for
quicker recovery time. Fresh dough generally requires
a slightly lower baking temperature and longer bake
time than defrosted pre-baked crusts.

General baking tips:

• Pizza crust should be fully defrosted before
baking.

• Wet areas on the bottom of a pizza will cause
them to stick to the deck. Avoid spills.

• For fresh dough pizza (220V ovens only), flour or
corn meal on the peel will prevent sticking and ease
placement of the pizza on the deck.

• Increasing bake temperatures during heavy
production helps in maintaining temperature; after
the rush is over reduce temperature to prevent
burning.

• Heavily topped pizza requires longer bake time at
lower temperature.

• Rotation of the pizza during the cooking cycle is
highly recommended.

• Placing a screen under a pizza will allow the top
to cook without overcooking the bottom.

• Frequently scrape and brush off decks to remove
burnt residue, which can cause an off flavor to the
product.

Residue build-up can slow bake times.

• Clean heavily soiled pizza decks by scraping down,
brushing off, removing from oven, turning over and
putting back. This procedure will burn off the decks and
should be repeated every 6 months. Do not use water
to clean the decks as this could cause the decks to crack.

• Using shiny pans or screens will produce products with
light bottom color. All pans and screens should be
seasoned before use.

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WARNING: This appliance is equipped with three-

prong (grounding) plug for your protection against
shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a
properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Do not cut
or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

WARNING: Do not store combustible materials on

top or under any oven.

WARNING: Due to the heat a countertop oven

may produce, it must be placed on a non-combustible
surface.

Minimum clearance from combustible construction:
3” from rear wall
3” from sides

CAUTION: Overexposure to smoke or fumes may

cause nausea and dizziness.

Operation

Installation

Unpacking

Wiring Diagram

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Cleaning and Maintenance

CLEANING

To keep your Cecilware oven in top shape, periodic
cleaning is suggested. ALWAYS CLEAN THE OVEN ONLY
WHEN IT IS COLD. WHEN CLEANING STAINLESS STEEL
ALWAYS WIPE IN THE DIRECTION OF THE GRAIN. From
time to time the spillage should be scraped out. For
hard to clean spillage, the following is suggested:

• Turn the thermostat up to the highest setting and let
the oven run for ½ hour.

• Allow the oven to cool down.

• Brush the residue from deck.

NOTICE: Do not use water to clean decks. Cracking

may result.

Troubleshooting

Your Cecilware oven is designed to be as trouble free
as possible. Keeping your oven clean is all that is
normally required. However if your oven stops
operating completely, check to see if power supply cord
is plugged in and fuse/circuit breaker has not tripped.
For all other problems call Grindmaster-Cecilware
Technical Service Department, [phone] or (800)
695-4500 (USA & Canada only) (Monday through Friday
8 AM - 6 PM EST). Please have the model and serial
number ready so that accurate information can be
given.

Prior authorization must be obtained from
Grindmaster- Cecilware for all warranty claims.

Grindmaster-Cecilware provides the industry’s BEST
warranty. Visit our website at GMCW.com for warranty
terms and conditions.

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Parts Diagram and List

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Grindmaster-Cecilware

4003 Collins Lane, Louisville, KY 40245 USA
Phone: [phone] Toll Free: 800.695.4500
Fax: [phone]
Web: gmcw.com Email: [e-mail]

Grindmaster-Cecilware provides the
industry’s BEST warranty. Visit gmcw.com
for warranty terms and conditions.

©2009 Grindmaster-Cecilware

Printed in USA

0915 Form # CW-317-01

Part # 390-00044