How do I light my Ooni Koda 12 using the matchstick holder

**If you experience the Ooni Koda 12 not lighting, it 's important to

carefully follow the outlined steps in this article ([I'm having trouble

lighting my Ooni Koda 12](https://support.ooni.com/en_us/i'm-having-trouble-

lighting-my-ooni-koda-12.-what-should-i-do-ryp2eJKfi)) before proceeding with

the following instructions.**

**Before following the steps below, please read the following safety advice:**

* Always stand clear of your oven when igniting - ensure nobody is within 1 metre (3ft) of the front of the oven.

* Always wear protective gloves when handling the matchstick holder.

* Always allow 5-minute intervals between lighting attempts. This is to allow time for any gas to disperse.

* Make sure to read through the safety manual for your region: [America and Canada](https://cdn.brandfolder.io/54G1NFTL/at/qch124-e23yzc-1xjt8w/Ooni_Koda_12_Manual___Safety_Instructions_North_America_DIGITAL__.pdf), [UK and Europe](https://cdn.brandfolder.io/54G1NFTL/at/qch124-e23yzc-rf0b1/Ooni_Koda-Safety_and_Legal-CE-OCT20-DIGITAL.pdf) or [Australia and New Zeala](https://cdn.brandfolder.io/54G1NFTL/at/pffrb6tvsv7g433b8fvgf/Koda_12-Manual_AUS_PA-A00008_V8.pdf)[nd](https://cdn.brandfolder.io/54G1NFTL/at/pffrb6tvsv7g433b8fvgf/Koda_12-Manual_AUS_PA-A00008_V8.pdf)

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**Step 1**** -** **Ensure the oven is off. **Make sure that the oven is in

the off position and that you've allowed 5 minutes for any gas to disperse.

**Step 2 - Position the lit match. **Wearing protective gloves, and with a

lit match on the end of the matchstick holder, position the match over the

burners at the back of the oven:

![](https://cdn.prod2.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/6319ecaeda8088b1182a29e8/b0add3687bcdc665f6b66a266ad86ea9.gif)

**Step 3 - Allow gas to flow.** Push in the control dial and rotate counter-

clockwise, the oven should light within a few seconds. Continue to hold in and

turn the dial until you hear the click of the sparker:

![](https://cdn.prod2.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/6319ecaeda8088b1182a29e8/0ca6eac87de44305675b6e3fe5685db4.gif)

![](https://cdn.prod2.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/6319ecaeda8088b1182a29e8/b0af7a19882f61acf6e2cee3cf47e55b.gif)

**Step 4 - Remove the matchstick holder**. Once the oven is lit remove the

matchstick holder, but continue to hold the dial for a total of 5 seconds

before releasing:

![](https://cdn.prod2.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/6319ecaeda8088b1182a29e8/fb968935f53cc479951fab728618ec36.gif)

How do I light my Ooni Koda 12 using the matchstick holderUpdated 7 months ago