# Care & Maintenance ## General * Store HIZO Spiro out of direct sunlight and indoors where possible and when storing for extended periods of time. HIZO Spiro should not be exposed to harsh weather conditions such as snow, heavy rain and strong winds. * The parts which have been sealed by the manufacturer should not be adjusted * Wait for HIZO Spiro to cool completely before moving * The outer shell of HIZO Spiro may fade over time and through use. This will not affect performance. ### Stone Baking Board 1. DO NOT use the stone over an open flame 2. The stone is very hot during use and stays hot for a long time after use. 3. The stone is fragile and can break if bumped or dropped 4. DO NOT cool the stone with water when the stone is hot 5. After cleaning the stone with water, please dry the stone before use. This can be done in a conventional oven at 60°C (140°F) for 2 hours. * The minimum required distance between the appliance and adjacent walls is 0.5m * The hose for the appliance should not exceed 1.5m * The gas supply tubing or hose shall comply with the national requirements * Check and suitably clean the inside of the oven before it is lit in order to avoid fire from the oils that have accumulated during previous use. * The burner outlets should be checked for obstruction and cleaned regularly with a soft wire brush. ## Safety Practices When properly cared for, your oven will provide safe, reliable service for many years. However, extreme care must be used as the oven produces intense heat that can increase the risk of accidents. When using this oven basic practices must be followed, including but not limited to following: * Do not repair or replace any part of the oven unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other service should be referred to a qualified technician. * Children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where the oven is being used. Do not allow children to sit, stand or play around the oven at any time. * For personal safety, wear proper apparel. Loose fittings garments or sleeves should never be worn while using the oven. Some synthetic fabrics are highly flammable and should not be worn while cooking. * When using the oven, do not touch the outer shell, stone baking board or immediate surroundings as these areas become extremely hot and could cause burns. * Do not use the oven to cook extremely fatty meats or other products which increase flare-up. * Keep the area around the oven free of combustibles, including liquids, garbage, and steam, such as gasoline or charcoal lighter fluid. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. * Never use the oven in extremely windy conditions. * The temperature under the oven can be extremely high. Do not place the oven on a table with flammable table cloths, plastic or any other inflammable materials. * It is recommended to use protective gloves when handling particularly hot components. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.kegland.com.au/products/hizo/kl50913-hizo-spiro-outdoor-pizza-oven-or-user-guide/care-and-maintenance.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.