My Ooni Koda 12 has an uneven flame.Updated 7 months ago

_Before following the steps below, please read the following safety advice:_

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

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

* _Read through the safety manual for your region:_

* _[_United States and Canada_](https://cdn.brandfolder.io/54G1NFTL/as/qch124-e23yzc-ag5u5w/Ooni_Koda-North_America_Manual-Digital.pdf)_

* _[_UK and Europe_](https://assets2.brandfolder.io/bf-boulder-prod/qch124-e23yzc-rf0b1/v/37780528/original/Ooni%20Koda-Safety%20and%20Legal-CE-OCT20-DIGITAL.pdf)_

* [ __Australia and New Zealand__](https://cdn.brandfolder.io/54G1NFTL/at/pffrb6tvsv7g433b8fvgf/Koda_12-Manual_AUS_PA-A00008_V8.pdf)

If the flame in your Ooni Koda 12 is slightly uneven (similar to the video

below), there are a few things you can do to fix it.


**1\. Remove blockages from the burner surface**

Ensure the oven has cooled down. Wearing protective gloves, take a can of

compressed air and give the burner a good blast from inside the oven. Once

you've given it a good blast, run the oven for 30 minutes.

We recommend doing this every so often as part of a normal cleaning/service.


**2\. Remove blockages from inside the burner**

Ensure the oven has cooled down. Remove the gas hose from the oven. Push in

the gas control dial and blast compressed air through the stem where the hose

attaches to the oven. Reconnect the gas hose and run the oven for 30 minutes.


**3\. Change the gas bottle****

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A new gas bottle can make all the difference, especially if the one you 're

using is less than half full.

**4\. Swap out the gas regulator**

If you have a spare regulator on hand, try swapping it over.