Magic Chef HQPZO13ST, HQPZO13B, HQPZO13R User Manual

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR PIZZA
OVEN AND KEEP IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Model HQPZO13ST, HQPZO13B, HQPZO13R

12-Inch Pizza Oven

User’s Manual

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PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Thank you for purchasing a Magic Chef® product. The first step to protect your new product is to complete the product
registration on our website: www.mcappliance.com/register. The benefits of registering your product include the following:

1. Registering your product will allow us to contact you regarding a safety notification or product update.

2. Registering your product will allow for more efficient warranty service processing when warranty service is required.

3. Registering your product could act as your proof of purchase in the event of insurance loss.

Once again, thank you for purchasing a Magic Chef product.

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CONTENTS

PRODUCT REGISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

PRECAUTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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SPECIFICATIONS

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PARTS AND FEATURES

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ASSEMBLY

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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LIMITED WARRANTY

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PRECAUTIONS

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

WARNING

Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury.

THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

WARNING: Read and understand all safety precautions. Failure to follow all instructions described in this user

manual may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. The warnings, cautions and instructions
discussed in this user manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.

ELECTRIC POWER

If an electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, the Pizza Oven may not operate properly. The Pizza Oven
should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other operating appliances.

POLARIZED PLUG

The Pizza Oven has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. DO NOT attempt to modify the plug in any way.
If the plug fits loosely into the AC outlet or if the AC outlet feels warm, DO NOT use that outlet. operating
appliances.

CAUTION: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over

a longer cord. An extension cord is not recommended for use with this product, but if necessary, the marked
electrical rating must be at least as great as that of the product. Arrange the extension cord so that it will not
drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be tripped over or pulled.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury, please read and save all

instructions before using the Pizza Oven.
When using this or any other electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the

following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

2. Before using the appliance for the first time, check if the voltage of the appliance corresponds to the
voltage in your home.

3. ALWAYS assemble the appliance completely before plugging the unit into an electrical outlet. DO NOT
begin operating this appliance until it is properly assembled.

4. ALWAYS ensure the appliance is unplugged from the electrical outlet, has cooled down completely, and all
parts have stopped before assembling, disassembling, relocating or cleaning the unit. Unplug the unit from
the electrical outlet when not in use.

5. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be hot when the appliance is operating.

6. DO NOT touch hot surfaces. ALWAYS use the handles or control knobs. ALWAYS wear protective, insulated
oven gloves when inserting or removing items from the hot oven.

7. ALWAYS ensure the baking rack is securely locked in place before operating the product. NEVER try to
remove or force the baking rack open while the appliance is operating.

8. DO NOT expose or immerse the base, power cord or plug of this appliance in water or any other liquid.

9. DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in or near a heated oven.

10. For adequate air circulation, leave approximately 4 inches of open space all around the exterior of this
appliance while it is in use.

11. A fire may occur if the oven is covered or touches flammable materials, including curtains, draperies, walls,
and the like, when in operation. DO NOT place any item on top of the appliance during operation.

12. Ensure that the appliance and its power cord do not come into contact with hot surfaces.

13. DO NOT leave the appliance unattended while it is in use. ALWAYS unplug the
appliance from the electrical outlet when not in use.

14. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near incapacitated persons, children or pets.

15. Keep the appliance out of the reach of children and pets. This appliance is not intended for use by children
or incapacitated persons.

16. Avoid contact with internal parts during operation. Keep hair, hands, fingers or any other body part from
coming into contact with the internal components while the appliance is operating.

17. Keep utensils away from the internal assembly while operating the appliance. A scraper or spatula may be
used but only when the appliance is not in operation.

18. Oversized foods or metal utensils must not be inserted into the oven as they may create a fire hazard or risk
of electric shock.

19. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may result in fire,
electric shock or injury.

20. Extreme caution should be exercised when using cookware or bakeware constructed of anything other than
ovenproof metal or glass. DO NOT place any of the following materials in the oven: cardboard, plastic,
paper, or anything similar.

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21. Ensure that nothing touches the top and bottom heating elements of the oven.

22. Extreme caution must be used when moving the drip pan containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

23. Use extreme caution when removing the crumb tray, baking rack or disposing of hot grease and other hot
liquids.

24. DO NOT cover any part of the pizza oven with metal foil, including the crumb tray. This may cause the oven
to overheat.

25. To disconnect the appliance from the electrical outlet, ensure the appliance is OFF, by verifying that the
timer control knob is turned to the OFF position, and then pull directly on the plug. DO NOT pull on the
power cord.

26. DO NOT put any stress on the power cord where it connects to the appliance, as the power cord could fray
and break.

27. DO NOT plug or unplug the appliance into or from the electrical outlet with a wet hand.

28. DO NOT operate the appliance if it has a damaged or cut power cord or plug, if the wires are exposed, if the
unit malfunctions, if the unit is dropped or damaged, or if the pizza oven housing is dropped in or exposed
to water.

29. DO NOT clean the inside of the oven with metal scouring pads, as pieces of the pad can break off and touch
electrical parts, thereby creating a risk of electric shock.

30. DO NOT store any materials other than the manufacturer’s recommended accessories in this oven when it
is not in use.

31. This appliance has no user serviceable parts. DO NOT attempt to examine or repair this appliance yourself.
Only qualified service personnel should perform any servicing.

32. DO NOT use the appliance with a damaged electrical outlet.

33. Return the appliance to an authorized service center for examination, repair or adjustment.

34. DO NOT use this appliance for purposes other than its intended use.

35. This appliance is intended for household use only. DO NOT use the appliance outdoors or for any other
purpose.

36. ALWAYS place the appliance on a level and stable surface.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

SAFETY WARNINGS

Although the appliance is easy to operate, the warnings below must be followed for your safety:

• DO NOT immerse the cord, plug, or any portion of the base unit in water or any other liquid.

• DO NOT use the appliance on an unstable surface.

• DO NOT place the appliance near a heat source.

• DO NOT unplug the appliance by pulling on the power supply cord.

• The appliance must be unplugged and cooled down completely before any cleaning or maintenance duties.

• If the appliance appears to be faulty, it must be unplugged.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Product Dimensions 19.3” x 6.6” x 14.0” [W x H x D]
Net Weight 4.5 Lbs.
Capacity Up to 12 Inches
Voltage Rating 120V AC, 60 Hz
Power Rating 1300 Watts

14.0”

19.3”

6.6”

Figure 1

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PRODUCT COMPONENTS

Figure 2

a. Removable baking rack with chrome wire rack (1)
b. Baking rack face panel (1)
c. Handle release button (1)
d. Folding baking rack handle (1)
e. Heating element control knob (1)
f. Timer control knob (1)

g. Power indicator light (1)
h. Stainless steel heating element (4)
i. Skid-resistant foot (4)
j. Hinged crumb tray (1)
k. Crumb tray knob (1)

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k

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d

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b

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ASSEMBLY

1. Remove the product from its packaging materials. No assembly is required as the unit is preassembled.

2. The baking rack handle folds into the baking rack face panel when not in use for convenient storage. To
unfold the handle for use, pull the right end of the handle out and away from the pizza oven until it is
perpendicular with the oven and locked in place.

3. Before the first use, thoroughly wash the baking rack with a warm, soapy cloth. Gently rinse the parts and
dry them thoroughly. Using a damp cloth, wipe the inner surface of the crumb tray and dry it thoroughly.

NOTE: DO NOT immerse the baking rack face panel or the pizza oven in water or any other liquids.

4. Reinsert the crumb tray and baking rack into the pizza oven. Ensure the hinged crumb tray is locked into
place with the pizza oven housing. Place the oven on a flat, dry surface away from the countertop edge and
plug the unit into a 120V AC electrical outlet.

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

CONTROL PANEL

a. Heating element controls: OFF, TOP ( ), BOTTOM (

),

DUAL (

)
b. Timer controls: 0-60 min. timer with 10 min. increments
c. Power indicator light

BEFORE USE

Before the first use, it is recommended to run the pizza oven without a
pizza at its highest temperature setting to allow any manufacturing
residue to burn off. This will also remove any traces of odor initially
present. Allow the oven to heat for approximately 10 to 15 minutes by
turning the heating element control knob to DUAL (

) and setting

the timer to 10 to 15 minutes via the timer control knob.

NOTE: Initial operation of the pizza oven may result in minimal smell

and smoke. This is normal due to the burning of protective manufacturing
residue applied to the heating elements.

OPERATION

CAUTION: Whenever operating the pizza oven, allow a minimum of 4 inches of open space around the exterior

of the oven for proper air circulation. NEVER operate the oven without the baking rack installed. To reduce the
risk of personal injury or burns, avoid touching the hot surfaces of the oven during operation.

1. To turn the pizza oven ON, rotate the timer control knob clockwise to select the desired time. The knob

must past the 10 minute marker in order to activate the oven. For cooking times less than 10 minutes, simply
turn the timer knob past the 10 minute marker, and then counterclockwise to the desired time. Once the
set time has expired, the timer will ring to indicate the end of the programmed time and the unit will stop
heating. The maximum setting for the timer is 60 minutes.

2. The power indicator light will be illuminated whenever the pizza oven is heating.

NOTE: The exterior of the pizza oven will produce heat during use and may become hot. DO NOT touch

hot surfaces. ALWAYS use the handles or control knobs. ALWAYS wear protective, insulated oven gloves when
inserting or removing items from the hot oven.

3. To turn the oven OFF, rotate the timer control knob counterclockwise to OFF/0.

NOTE: ALWAYS use extreme care when removing the baking rack, crumb tray or any hot container from the

pizza oven. ALWAYS use the handle of the baking rack and an insulated oven mitt when removing hot items from
the oven.

4. To bake a pizza, preheat the pizza oven for approximately 3 minutes by setting the heating element control

knob to DUAL (

), and then turning the timer control knob to the desired time.

NOTE: Remember to activate the pizza oven by turning the timer control knob past the 10 minute marker.

For cooking times less than 10 minutes, first turn the timer knob past the 10 minute marker, and then
counterclockwise to the desired time.

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