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Tandoor Morni — Official Operation Manuals

Tandoor OvenOperation Manuals

Official operation manuals for all 16 gas and charcoal & wood-fired tandoor oven models. Gas manual for T02–A06, charcoal manual for CS03–R32. Use the model finder to jump straight to the right guide and section.

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16
Oven Models Covered
2
Manuals
1992
Est.
9
US & Canada Showrooms
Watch First — Setup & Safety
1. Lighting & First Fire
2. Setup & Operation
3. Metal Plate Assembly
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Safety & Operation Guides

Written, step-by-step guides that go with the videos — keep one open alongside your model's manual.

How to light a gas or charcoal tandoor safely
Safety
How to Light a Gas or Charcoal Tandoor Safely
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What ingredients are needed to cure a clay pot
Care
What Ingredients Cure a Clay Pot?
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Signs of burner or clay damage in a tandoor
Maintenance
Signs of Burner or Clay Damage
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How to inspect your tandoor for safety before daily use
Safety
How to Inspect Your Tandoor Before Daily Use
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Official Operation Manuals

Choose the Manual for Your Tandoor Oven Model

Tandoor Morni publishes two official tandoor oven operation manuals covering all 16 oven models. Select the manual that matches your tandoor — the gas tandoor manual for natural gas or propane models, or the charcoal tandoor manual for charcoal and wood-fired models. Both manuals include the full Tandoor Oven Curing Paste (AS05) clay pot curing procedure, identical across all models.

✓ Indoor Use — Ventilation Hood Required

Gas Tandoor Oven
Operation Manual

Natural gas & propane models. Certified gas technician installation required. Covers CSA gas certification and NSF/ANSI 4 sanitation standards.

T02 T04 T06 CS01 CS02 A02 A04 A06
Warnings & certified gas technician requirement
If you smell gas — 4-step emergency procedure
CSA & NSF/ANSI 4 certifications — all models
Installation — clearances, electrical, gas hose
Daily leak test — soap-water procedure
First-time lighting — red button, pilot, yellow valve
Maintenance schedule — burner, plates, hose, skewers
Clay pot curing — Tandoor Oven Curing Paste (AS05), 100 hours, gas burner method
✓ CSA Gas Certified ✓ NSF/ANSI 4 ✓ Natural Gas & Propane
Read Gas Tandoor Manual (T & A Models) →
✓ Outdoor Use Only

Charcoal & Wood-Fired
Tandoor Oven Manual

Outdoor charcoal and wood-fired models. No gas connection required. Covers fire safety, charcoal sourcing, ash management, and troubleshooting.

CS03 CS04 CU02 CU04 CU06 R26 R28 R32
Operating instructions — heat-up time, stability, lid usage
Fire & safety rules — do/don’t cards, fire prevention
Charcoal sourcing — recommended types, what to avoid
Lighting guide — side window, heat-up, lid position
Maintenance & cleaning — ash, floor, skewers, exterior
Troubleshooting — won’t light, cracks, naan sticking
Clay pot curing — Tandoor Oven Curing Paste (AS05), 100 hours, charcoal method
✓ Outdoor Use Only ✓ Charcoal & Wood-Fired ✓ No Gas Connection
Read Charcoal & Wood-Fired Manual →
New Tandoor Owners

Before Your First Use — What Every New Owner Must Know

Whether you have just purchased a gas tandoor oven or a charcoal model, there is one step that every new owner must complete before the first cooking session: curing the clay pot using Tandoor Oven Curing Paste AS05. This step is not optional. Operating an uncured tandoor will crack the clay lining and is not covered by warranty.

Step 1

Apply AS05 Paste

Four coats with 10 minutes absorption each. Included free with every model. View Curing Paste →

Step 2

Heat for 100 Hours

Start at 20% heat. Increase to 35% after 30 hours. No lid for first 40 hours.

Step 3

Cool, Scrub & Cook

Cool fully, scrub with metal scrubber, wipe clean. The tandoor is now ready.

You can cook throughout the 100-hour curing process — no need to wait. Re-season every 4–6 months. Full instructions are in both tandoor oven operation manuals and in the Curing Quick Reference below.

Choosing Your Tandoor

Gas Tandoor or Charcoal Tandoor — Which Is Right for You?

If you are still deciding between a gas tandoor oven and a charcoal tandoor oven, these are the questions that matter most. Once you know your model, choose the correct tandoor oven operation manual from the cards above.

Choose a Gas Tandoor Oven if…

✓You are installing in a commercial kitchen with an existing gas line
✓You need consistent, adjustable heat via the yellow gas valve
✓Your venue has an operational ventilation hood
✓You have a certified gas technician available for installation
✓You need NSF/ANSI 4 certification for a commercial food service licence
Read the Gas Tandoor Operation Manual →

Choose a Charcoal Tandoor Oven if…

✓You are setting up outdoors — catering events, gardens, food trucks
✓You prefer traditional charcoal or wood-fired cooking character
✓No gas line or ventilation hood is available at your location
✓You want a portable setup for catering (CS03, CS04 models)
✓You are a home cook wanting a backyard tandoor (R26, R28, R32)
Read the Charcoal Tandoor Operation Manual →
Why Trust These Manuals

Tandoor Morni — 30+ Years of Tandoor Expertise Since 1992

Tandoor Morni has manufactured clay tandoor ovens since 1992 and operates 9 showrooms across the United States and Canada. All operation manuals on this page are written and maintained by Tandoor Morni’s technical team based on direct manufacturing experience and 30+ years of field feedback from restaurant operators, hotel kitchens, caterers, and home cooks.

Every gas tandoor oven operation manual section has been reviewed against CSA Group gas appliance standards and NSF/ANSI 4 commercial cooking equipment requirements. Every charcoal tandoor oven operation manual section reflects outdoor fuel safety guidelines and clay pot conditioning best practices developed across thousands of tandoor installations.

For video demonstrations, visit the Tandoor Morni YouTube channel. For questions not answered by either tandoor oven operation manual, call our product specialists at +1 (727) 251-6924 or email info@tandoormorni.com, Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or visit any of our 9 showrooms for in-person guidance.

9
Showrooms across the USA and Canada — every model in stock for same-day demonstration
16
Tandoor oven models covered by these two official operation manuals
1992
Year Tandoor Morni was founded — over 30 years of tandoor oven manufacturing expertise
Free
Tandoor Oven Curing Paste included with every tandoor oven model purchased from Tandoor Morni
Model Finder

Which Manual Do I Need? — Find Your Model

Select your tandoor oven model code below to identify which tandoor oven operation manual applies to your model. We will show you the exact section for your specific oven.

Gas Tandoor Models — Natural Gas & Propane

CH02 · CH04 · CH06 · T02 · T04 · T06 · CS01 · CS02 · A02 · A04 · A06

Charcoal & Wood-Fired Models — Outdoor Use Only

CS03 · CS04 · CU02 · CU04 · CU06 · R26 · R28 · R32
Recommended Accessories

Tandoor Oven Accessories — Available Online

These accessories are referenced throughout both operation manuals. All are available online with free shipping to any contiguous US address, and for same-day purchase at all 9 Tandoor Morni showrooms.

View All 17 Tandoor Accessories →
Gas vs Charcoal & Wood-Fired

Key Differences Between the Two Manual Types

Both tandoor oven operation manuals share the clay pot curing process using Tandoor Oven Curing Paste AS05 — the only difference is the heat source used during the 100-hour curing period. The key differences between the two manuals are installation requirements, indoor vs outdoor use, and the gas-specific daily leak test procedure. For gas safety standards, see the NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code.

Feature Gas Tandoor ManualT02 · T04 · T06 · CS01 · CS02 · A02 · A04 · A06 Charcoal & Wood-Fired ManualCS03 · CS04 · CU02 · CU04 · CU06 · R26 · R28 · R32
Use environment Indoors — ventilation hood required Outdoors only
Fuel type Natural gas or propane Charcoal (CU/CS series) or hardwood (R series)
Installation Certified gas technician required No installation required
Daily safety check Soap-water leak test before every use Visual fire & grease inspection
Heat control Yellow gas valve (never at full) Charcoal/wood quantity (never at full)
Light from Side window only Side window (fuel loaded from top)
Certifications CSA Gas Certified + NSF/ANSI 4 Outdoor use — no gas certification required
Curing method Curing Paste AS05 + gas burner, 100 hrs at 20–35% Curing Paste AS05 + charcoal/wood, 100 hrs at 20–35%
Re-season frequency Every 4–6 months Every 4–6 months

Section-by-Section Comparison

Gas Tandoor Oven Manual (T02 · T04 · T06 · CS01 · CS02 · A02 · A04 · A06)

✓Indoor use under a ventilation hood — mandatory
✓Certified gas technician must install and connect the gas line
✓CSA-certified blue flexible hose required for connection — see the Flexible Gas Hose & Commercial Gas Connector Kit AS01
✓Daily leak test with 50/50 soap-water before every use
✓Red button + pilot lighting procedure (hold 2 minutes minimum)
✓Yellow gas valve controls heat — never operate at full capacity
✓CSA Gas Certified + NSF/ANSI 4 sanitation certification
✓Curing: 100 hours using the gas burner at 20–35% heat with Curing Paste AS05

Charcoal & Wood-Fired Manual (CS03 · CS04 · CU02 · CU04 · CU06 · R26 · R28 · R32)

○Outdoor use only — never use indoors (carbon monoxide risk)
○No gas connection — no technician required
○Charcoal or hardwood fuel — see sourcing guide for types
○No leak test — fire safety and grease prevention instead
○Light through side window — fuel loaded from top opening
○Heat managed by charcoal quantity — never operate at full heat
○R26, R28, R32 are wood-fired only — do not use charcoal
○Curing: 100 hours using charcoal or wood at 20–35% heat with Curing Paste AS05
Applies to All 17 Models

Clay Pot Curing Quick Reference — Tandoor Oven Curing Paste AS05

The Tandoor Oven Curing Paste AS05 process is identical across all gas, charcoal, and wood-fired tandoor models. The only difference is the heat source used during the 100-hour curing period. Tandoor Oven Curing Paste AS05 is supplied free with every new tandoor oven.

01

Decant Curing Paste AS05 into a clean bowl

If too thick, add a small amount of cooking oil. Target consistency: just thinner than toothpaste.

02

Apply to the entire interior clay surface

Use a clean cloth. Cover the belly, walls, and upper rim evenly. No dry patches.

03

Allow 10 minutes to absorb — repeat 4 times

Four coats total. Each coat deepens conditioning of the clay surface.

04

Heat for 100 hours at 20% → 35% maximum

Start at 20% heat. After 30 hours, increase to 35% max. Split into multiple sessions if needed. No lid for first 40 hours.

05

Cool, scrub with metal scrubber, wipe clean

Remove all remaining paste. Finish with a soft cloth.

06

Salt-water treatment (recommended)

1 litre water + 10 tbsp salt. Apply to hot clay walls — makes naan removal easier.

Curing at a Glance

Coats required4 coats
Absorption per coat10 minutes
Total heat time100 hours
Starting heat20 percent
Max heat35 percent (after 30 hrs)
No lid for first40 hours
Re-season every4–6 months

Cooking during curing is fine. The tandoor can be used for cooking at any point during the 100-hour curing process. Skewers can be used to prepare tandoori dishes without waiting.

Order Tandoor Oven Curing Paste AS05 →
Recommended Accessories

Tandoor Oven Accessories — Available Online

These accessories are referenced throughout both operation manuals. All are available online with free shipping to any contiguous US address, and for same-day purchase at all 9 Tandoor Morni showrooms.

Tandoor Oven Curing Paste AS05 Free with all models — required for curing Tandoor Oven Curing Paste AS05 Required for clay pot curing and re-seasoning every 4–6 months. Applies to all 17 models.
Digital Thermometer Gun AS16 Temperature monitoring Digital Thermometer Gun AS16 Essential for monitoring heat during curing at 20–35 percent. Applies to all 17 models.
Tandoor Clay Pot Repair Kit AS08 Clay repair Tandoor Clay Pot Repair Kit AS08 Fill cracks in the clay pot. Applies to all 17 models.
Tandoor Heat Resistant Gloves AS15 Hand protection Tandoor Heat Resistant Gloves AS15 Protect hands during cooking, skewer handling, and ash removal. All 17 models.
Tandoor Oven Thermocouple AS12 Gas models only Tandoor Oven Thermocouple AS12 Replacement thermocouple for gas tandoor models. Install via certified gas technician.
Gas Tandoor Pilot Assembly AS13 Gas models only Gas Tandoor Pilot Assembly AS13 Replacement pilot for gas tandoor models. Install via certified gas technician.
Tandoor Cover – All-Weather Protection AS14 Charcoal & wood-fired models Tandoor Cover – All-Weather Protection AS14 Protect outdoor charcoal and wood-fired tandoors from rain and dust between sessions.
Tandoor Oven Meat Hanging Hook AS17 All models Tandoor Oven Meat Hanging Hook AS17 For whole chicken, whole fish, or lamb chops suspended vertically inside the tandoor.
View All 17 Tandoor Accessories →
Frequently Asked Questions

Tandoor Oven Operation Manual — FAQs

Which manual do I need for my tandoor oven?+
If your model is Restaurant Tandoor Oven T02, CSA ETL NSF Tandoor Oven T04, Punjabi Tandoor Oven T06, Round Clay Tandoor Oven CS01, Food Truck Tandoor Oven CS02, Propane Gas Tandoor Oven A02, Stainless Steel Tandoor Oven A04, or Large Indoor Tandoor Oven A06, use the Gas Tandoor Oven Operation Manual. These are gas-fired models (natural gas or propane) for indoor use under a ventilation hood.

If your model is CS03, CS04, CU02, CU04, CU06, R26, R28, or R32, use the Charcoal & Wood-Fired Tandoor Oven Manual. These are outdoor models fuelled by charcoal or natural hardwood.
How do I cure a new tandoor oven clay pot?+
Use Tandoor Oven Curing Paste AS05, which is supplied free with every new Tandoor Morni model. Apply four coats with 10 minutes absorption between each. Then heat slowly for a total of 100 hours — starting at 20 percent heat and increasing to 35 percent after 30 hours. Do not use the top lid for the first 40 hours. Full step-by-step instructions are in both operation manuals and in the Curing Quick Reference above.
Do I need a certified gas technician to install a gas tandoor oven?+
Yes. All gas tandoor models — Restaurant Tandoor Oven T02 32x32 inches, CSA ETL NSF Tandoor Oven T04 34x34 inches, Punjabi Tandoor Oven T06 36x36 inches, Round Clay Tandoor Oven CS01 24x24 inches, Food Truck Tandoor Oven CS02 24x24 inches, Propane Gas Tandoor Oven A02 32x32 inches, Stainless Steel Tandoor Oven A04 34x34 inches, and Large Indoor Tandoor Oven A06 36x36 inches — must be installed and connected to the main gas line by a certified gas technician. Do not attempt self-installation.
Can charcoal or wood-fired tandoor ovens be used indoors?+
No. All Tandoor Morni charcoal and wood-fired models — CS03, CS04, CU02, CU04, CU06, R26, R28, and R32 — are designed for outdoor use only. Charcoal and wood fires produce carbon monoxide during operation, which is harmful without outdoor ventilation. Gas models are for indoor use under a ventilation hood.
How often should I re-season the tandoor clay pot?+
Re-season using Tandoor Oven Curing Paste AS05 once every 4 to 6 months. This re-seasoning process — sometimes called a tandoor break-in refresher — maintains clay surface hardness and extends the service life of the tandoor. Regular re-application keeps the clay surface well-conditioned and preserves authentic cooking character over years of service.
What is the difference between gas and charcoal tandoor curing?+
The Curing Paste AS05 application process is identical for all 17 models — four coats with 10-minute absorption intervals. The only difference is the heat source during the 100-hour curing period. Gas models use the gas burner at 20–35 percent of the yellow valve range. Charcoal and wood-fired models use their charcoal or hardwood fuel. Both heat at 20 percent to start, increasing to 35 percent maximum after 30 hours.
What should I do if I smell gas from my tandoor?+
Turn off the gas supply immediately. Extinguish any open flames. Lift the tandoor lid to ventilate the area. If the odour persists, evacuate and contact your gas supplier or the fire department. Do not attempt to light the tandoor until the leak has been identified and repaired by a certified gas technician. Full emergency procedure is in the Gas Tandoor Manual.
Where can I buy replacement parts and accessories?+
All Tandoor Morni accessories — including Tandoor Oven Curing Paste AS05, Tandoor Oven Thermocouple AS12, Gas Tandoor Pilot Assembly AS13, Digital Thermometer Gun AS16, Tandoor Clay Pot Repair Kit AS08, Tandoor Skewers Ring AS10, Tandoor Heat Resistant Gloves AS15, and Tandoor Cover – All-Weather Protection AS14 — are available online at tandoormorni.com with free shipping, or for same-day purchase at any of our 9 showrooms across the USA and Canada. View all 17 accessories →

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