My Ooni Koda 16 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 metre (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._

* _Make sure to read through the safety manual for your region: _

* _[_United States and Canada_](https://assets2.brandfolder.io/bf-boulder-prod/qch124-e23yzc-dxq3l1/v/21860287/original/Ooni%20Koda%2016-Manual%20North%20America-Digital.pdf) _

* [__UK and Europe__](https://cdn.brandfolder.io/54G1NFTL/at/qch124-e23yzc-74jgpk/Ooni_Koda_16-Safety_and_Legal-CE-OCT20-DIGITAL.pdf)

* __[_Australia and New Zealand_](https://cdn.brandfolder.io/54G1NFTL/at/wmgw5rj9j8756kr6bmw3cpv/Koda_16-Manual_AUS_PA-A0002C_V10.pdf)__

If you have an uneven flame in your oven, there are a few things you can do to

fix this.

**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.


You can also try cleaning the burner using a wire brush.


**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**

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.