Using this pizza oven is easy. First, place it in your garden on a flat surface. Open the stainless - steel door and load the wood into the fire area. Ignite the wood and use the damper system on the chimney to control the temperature. You can check the thermometer to see when it reaches 400°C, which takes about 15 - 20 minutes. Once it's hot, you can start putting your pizza dough in the cooking chamber. It only takes 90 - 120 seconds to cook a pizza. When you're done cooking, let the oven cool down completely before cleaning. For maintenance, make sure to remove any ashes regularly. Check the fire bricks and insulation from time to time for any signs of wear. Keep the stand clean and lubricate the wheels if they seem stiff. And remember, since it's a wood - fired oven, always use dry wood for the best results.