Presto Pizza or Toast Oven

The Presto Pizza Oven could be described as a  pizza or toaster oven with added fun effect. To see what I mean, look at the video on this website, doesn't that look like fun? Ok, serious now, it is a great little kitchen appliance that works completely differently from other mini ovens like a halogen oven for example. The Presto Pizzazz Pizza Oven consists of one turntable style plate and two, independent heating elements that allows you to bake your pizza exactly as you and your guests like it. This countertop appliance is suitable for pizzas up to 12 inches and can be used to cook them from frozen as well as to cook them from scratch using fresh, homemade dough. Additionally it takes only half the time to do so, half the time a conventional oven needs I mean. A timing feature allows automatic shutoff, preventing accidental burning of the pizza. And if it is not done enough, you can always add a couple of minutes to further brown the pizza to your liking.

Officially it is not recommended, unofficially I would say that it will work just fine for all sorts of flat food as long as you don't exceed the maximum height allowed. Means, the food should never touch directly the top heating element. You should also take care that the food covers the baking pan completely, this way you prevent heat damage to the non-sticking surface. If you keep that in mind, there is no reason why you shouldn't use the Presto Pizza Oven for a preparing and re-heating all sorts of flat food such as cheese toasts, toast Hawaii, chicken wings, quiches, tortillas and the like.

• No need for preheating, turn on and ready to go.

• Very adjustable for different types of pizzas because of the independent regulable top and bottom heating elements.

• Automatic shutoff with acoustic alarm to prevent overheating.

• Easy disassembly and compact design for space saving storage.

• Two years of warranty.

• Revolving, non-sticking turntable style plate make a perfect, evenly baked and crispy pizza in mere minutes.

• Easy cleaning, only warm soapy water and a non-abrasive sponge necessary.

• Great for re-heating leftover pizza, crisp non-soggy results.

• Ideal for small kitchens, RVs, boats and university dorms.

• Safes energy and money when re-heating pizza and other flat food with it, instead of in a big, conventional oven.

Negative Points

Not many, the only one I could think of is the size limit of 12 inches, a larger model for larger pizzas would be great. It would be also great if you could speed up the timer, in case you have set it for too long. Only method now is to turn the pizza maker off and on again to change the time. That refers only to accelerating the timer, you can always add more time without any problems but not reduce it whilst the Pizzazz Presto Pizza Oven is in operation.

Safety Tips

Always read the manual before using it for the first time. Remember RTFM means: Read The Freaking Manual First ;-)

Do not touch hot surfaces and heating elements and make sure they don't touch anything they shouldn't touch, especially not the power cord!

Don't immerse appliance in water, remove baking pan and wash separately. Wipe rest of appliance only with a wet cloth.

Supervise children – and pets, especially cats might be attracted by the movement! Never leave unattended, kids or nor cats around ;-)

Always unplug after use and before cleaning.

Let cool down before cleaning and storing away.

Only use when undamaged, never use an electric appliance that has been exposed to any physical forces or damages.

Only use accessories that are approved by the manufacturer.

Make sure there is enough air circulating around the pizza oven and it is well away from curtains and similar.

Only clean with non-abrasive means and tools.

Do not use with an extension cord.

Follow the instructions on the cooking chart until you are fully acquainted with it, then you can start to experiment with the cooking times ;-)

Making your first pizza

Unwrap and assemble your new Pizzazz Presto Pizza Oven, wash baking pan and wipe whole appliance with a wet cloth to remove dust etc and dry all thoroughly. Set appliance on flat and horizontal surface. Place pizza on the baking pan, plugin and turn on, use recommended settings following the cooking chart. Wait, watch and enjoy ;-) You see it is really easy to prepare a pizza that way. Have fun and enjoy!