NW Kitchen Appliances Just Pizza Oven

Shorted out the first time used – When plugged in the first time it shorted out the house. Tried 2 more times with the same result. Tried a different outlet (15amp) & the unit didn't even turn on. Tried again in a standard outlet & the unit still didn't turn on. This item had been stored unopened in original packaging (longer than offered warranty) in a solid garage. Show details

Friday night is pizza night at ours – I have to say this is the one and only kitchen appliance gadget I definitely use regularly and recommend to friends. I have had it for a couple of years and can’t fault it. I have melted the handles in the paddles - my bad, don’t store them in the pizza oven as you’ll forget heat it up and be left with a mess. I make my own dough and freeze any… Read more

cooked pizzas uneaten, but that us very often as they are so yummy. The dough is best rolled out and proved on baking paper. You will also need to dock (prick with a fork) the dough so that you don’t get bubbles when it cooks. The baking paper makes it easy to transport to the pizza oven and get out when cooked - if you don’t use the baking paper forget using homemade dough. I have also used store bought bases and these are good if you are in a rush. I would definitely replace it when the time comes. Only con I can think of is you can only do X1 pizza at a time, so I’m usually up and down from the dinner table whilst they are cooking, I usually have X1 or x2 cooked and cooling down before I call the kids to the table.

Fabulous and versatile – A dream to use, totally love it! Although some people seem to have difficulties using fresh dough with it, I haven't found any problem. A few points to remember though. First, you need to preheat the stone (on high) for 10 to 15 minutes beforehand, so your dough cooks from the underneath while the topping cook from above. Secondly, your stone will… Read more

get marks on it and will eventually discolor, because you have food directly on it. That is just a fact of life, and it won't affect using the stone. If there are bits stuck to it, just wait for it to cool and gently scrape them off with the flat of the pizza paddle. The pizza stone I have used in the standard oven for the past 10 years has a complete dark patina now, and cooks better now than it did in the beginning.

Preheating with the pizza oven is far faster and more energy efficient that in a standard oven, even with the pizza oven reaching higher temps than a standard oven, so it is far more economical to use, and with the higher temps you get the nice big open holes in the crust, as with artisanal pizzas.

It is also fantastic for cooking pita bread, naans, and tortillas, giving superior results to a standard oven or dry-fry pan, cooking them faster and at higher temps more like the traditional cooking methods. And of course, once again, far more economical in power.

If you love homemade pizza - it is well worth it. If you don't touch pizza, but love homemade flatbreads - still worth it. If you love both - you have it made! And if you are on your own, especially if you are in a caravan or small flat, definitely worth it. Can also do toasted sandwiches, grilled cheese, even grilled fish (wrapped in foil or in a shallow-sided 'boat' made with two layers of foil).

Dream pizza oven – After going through a personal odyssey to make the perfect pizza, I've arrived here - at what appears to be a simple machine. I couldn't afford a brick built wood fired oven so for years I persevered with the kitchen oven, adjusting the recipes to account for the foibles in the oven, but never really getting there. I bought the window… Read more

version and put my first pizza in, avidly watching the window. To my disbelief the cheese started bubbling immediately. I had the thing turned up to the maximum. The cheese was bubbling so furiously it appeared to reach a state of nuclear fusion. When I took it out the cheese was bubbling madly still and I promptly dropped it on the floor, face down of course.

My next pizza was very modest in response, respecting the power of this beast. I cooked at a third of the previous setting. Even then in just five minutes out pops a pizza I would happily pay $20 for at a cafeteria. Perfect toppings, and a satisfyingly crispy base.

Whilst I'm sorry I sent the first pizza to a kind of fiery hell, this is like the Ferrari of pizza making; you've got to learn to handle the power. In all seriousness, I'm at the end of my journey now. Perfect pizza in 5 minutes. A lot of parks have power outlets and the unit is very portable - pizza by the beach anyone?

Pro tip - always use baking paper.

Best pizza maker – Love the simplicity and speed of cooking. Pizzas taste authentic because of the stone and its really easy to clean. The only cons would be the size of the paddles but that's no problem, and you need to be careful when opening lid from steam burns, other than that i wouldn't be without one.  Show details

Makes great pizza, definitely worth it – Single function cookers can be a bit gimmicky and sit in a cupboard unused, but having used this a few times I can say that I will definitely make frequent use of it. It can be awkward to work with fresh dough, but it works very well once you get the hang of it and you can use it for improved frozen pizzas as well. One quirk I wasn't expecting… Read more

though - the timer doesn't actually turn the power off, just dings a bell. This is unusual and should definitely have been mentioned in the instructions to avoid the risk of burning your pizzas to a crisp.

A worthy addition to our kitchen – I really agonised about buying The Pizza Maker. What if it sat in our cupboards unused like our waffle maker, or the chocolate fountain or the ice-cream maker? I needn't have worried. We use the pizza maker nearly every Friday night and it cooks pizzas FANTASTICALLY. The bases are crisp, and the top is cooked perfectly. This appliance has… Read more

paid for itself tenfold. I highly recommend it. PS I notice that one of the other reviewers has said that it doesn't cook home made dough properly. That may well be so. We only ever use store bought pizza bases.

burnt offerings each and every time – i purchased the pizza oven hoping that i could stop using my oven. from the beginning there were problems.although i followed the instructions to the letter my first pizza ( a mccains pizza frozen) burned on the bottom and was still frozen on top. subseqent pizzas also turned out the same. i tried making a fresh dough,thin and crispy,it expanded… Read more

until it spilled out the sides,it burnt on the bottom and was raw on top. i assigned the pizza maker to the cupboard of bad memories. not happy jack

Doesn't live up to the hype – I've had this pizza oven for a couple of years now and was swayed by all the positive online reviews but for me it just hasn't lived up to all the hype. It probably works well if you use store bought pizza bases but if you like to make your own dough then it is a struggle. The recipe book suggests placing your dough on the warm stone and then… Read more

adding the toppings but this is impossible. Firstly it is very hard to move raw dough from the benchtop to the stone and then roll it out. Also it is easy to burn your fingers on the element when adding the toppings. It is also difficult to clean as the stone cannot be removed so food tends to get stuck on the stone and in the some of the crevasses around it and the lid. If you're only going to cook store bought bases then it's probably a great little unit but if you like doing homemade ones then I'd go for a model with a removable stone.

Awesome for 6 uses then top element failed – Worked beautifully in the beginning. I used it about 6 times then the next time I used it didn't cook properly. Initially thought it was me month later gave it another go same problem turned it up noticed top element not working properly or not at all. Now 16 mths since purchase contacted supplier apparently stiff bikkies as they don't support… Read more

this model nor do they have spare parts such as elements to replace. Very expensive appliance at $130 for only 6 uses! Their customer support sucks will never purchase another of their appliances!

Love the black one with viewing window and deep dish – I bought the New Wave Multi-functional pizza maker (NWKA The Pizza Maker) 3 months ago and have found it to be a very useful and much-used machine. The black one has a viewing window and comes with a removable stone and a non-stick deep dish. I have found that pizzas cooked on the stone cook much better than ones I've made in the oven and take… Read more

only 5-7 minutes. They smell and taste fantastic! I make my own dough and have also had success using alternative bases made with cauliflower, cassava flour and almond meal etc. The deep dish can be used with lid closed to cook dishes such as frittatas or with lid open it functions as a non-stick frypan to cook pancakes, rissoles etc.

We roll out each pizza on a piece of baking paper, cutting around it to remove excess paper (which might burn), add the toppings, then slide the pizza with paper onto the pizza stone, which is easier than just using the paddles. It is important not to pile up the filling too high or else cheese and other ingredients may melt onto the top heating coil.

My only concern is that the pizza oven does not turn itself off when the timer is finished, and you need to remember to manually turn the temperature knob to zero once you are finished with the machine. We usually eat close to where we make the pizzas so I can smell cheese burning on the stone when I have left the pizza oven turned on.

It would also be great if you could control the top and bottom heating elements separately, but I guess that would put the price up considerably.

All in all this is a great little machine that works well and is good value for money!

Love this Pizza Oven – I have had this pizza oven for 2 years and it totally awesome. We use it at least 2 times a month and it has made too many pizzas to count. They turn out perfectly cooked every time and so quickly. We were considering getting an outside pizza oven but honestly we don't need to anymore as this is so easy and quick to use. I highly recommend this pizza oven.  Show details

Finally, perfect pizzas at home! – The Pizza Maker is the best way to make pizzas at home quickly and easily. The base ends up perfectly crisp with everything beautifully cooked and melted on top. Works with a range of pizza bases including really thin low carb and gluten free wraps for a completely guilty free, healthy and delicious experience. Also great for vegan pizzas. It will pay for itself in no time because you won't bother with shop bought pizzas again!  Show details

Very quick and easy – Love the pizza maker but the deep dish where you make the omelette not good it stuck and burned , not very good quality dish, but if you just want it for pizza it is great . I tried various basses and they were all good the crust is good  Show details

Fantastic pizza maker – We bought this recently after reading all the reviews and we're not disappointed. We make our own dough and the pizzas are great. Well worth the $$. We need to buy a few paddles (it came with two aluminium ones). I'm leaning towards wood - does it burn much? Or maybe stainless steel?  Show details

Best pizza cooker on the market – I owned a pizza shop for 7 years, this is as close as you can get to the same result. I have owned one of these for 8 years & still use it about once every two weeks. I noticed some reviewers having difficulty, you need to roll your dough to size, place it on the two paddles, make your toppings, carry over to already heated pizza oven, then gently slide both paddles away and gently place your pizza on the stone.  Show details

Best pizzas are home made pizzas – My unit which is exactly the same as this came with 2 bamboo paddles to put the pizza on which then allows you to slide the topped raw home made dough onto the pizza stone. It also means you can prep the next pizza whilst one is cooking. Never had a problem with burning my fingers or getting the pizza on or off the stone. You can also buy huge pizza spatulas which would solve your problem.  Show details

Fast to cook and with nice crispy crust – Pizza ready in minutes once loaded. Crust is not soggy and not too crispy. Only negative is knowing how to get the pizza base onto the hot stone and then adding all the topping without base cooking already - or burning your fingers. Or maybe make the pizza base thick enough that transferring it to the hot pizza stone is easier. But a good product… Read more

that I am glad I purchased. yummmmm, Pizza !!!!!!

New Wave NWKA 1200W Stone Bake Just Pizza Maker (Red)

Love, Love, Love it – I was a little dubious about purchasing it. The reviews in general on all pizza ovens wasn't that great. But after using it, I am delighted. The crust was crisp and I used fresh home made dough. We made 5 pizzas in a row that first night and each pizza took only approx 5-7 minutes to cook. I will never buy a takeaway or store bought pizza again.… Read more

The best kitchen appliance I have ever bought! (Just a quick tip that I have found really useful... Use baking paper to make your pizza on.. Cut the paper larger than the pizza so you Can easily lift it on to the pizza stone into the pizza oven. This prevents any sticking to the stone and makes it easy to lift out using the pizza spatulas that come with the oven. Also helps keep the pizza stone nice and clean.) I highly recommend this pizza oven. Just fabulous.

Good little unit – Have had my Pizza Oven for over 3 years now . Makes excellent pizzas once you figure out the correct settings/sequence. The only improvement that I would suggest is if the unit had individual controllers for the top and bottom elements. Sometimes my base will cook too quickly on the stone. I have adapted my technique to compensate but more control of the elements would make this little beauty perfect.

Works like a charm, cooks lovely crisp pizzas – I've had this for a few months now and use it at least once a week. It takes some practice to get the timing and temperature sorted but once that has been achieved it makes very quick pizzas that taste great. I preheat on setting 1 which takes about 7 minutes,put the pizza onto the stone, turn the heat up to 2 and rotate the pizza after two and a half minutes, cook for another two and a half. Thin bases need watching to stop them burning.

Cooks fantastic pizza – I have had this pizza maker for about 15 years and its fantastic, I have cooked every pizza imaginable in it, and they have all been delicious, it has a stone cooking base and it get seasoned with all the pizza ingredients and adds to the wonderful flavour of the pizza's 10/10

Can't live without it – I have owned Pizza Maker for many years and it is still going strong. With practice you can achieve excellent results. The secret is not to overload the base with toppings. When using tomatoes remember to remove the seeds and use the flesh only. As for the base I have found that Bazza's pizza bases are the right size for this oven and for me. The Pizza Maker and my Espresso Machine are the most important appliances in my kitchen. cheers

Pizza Maker – Had a Pizza Maker now for several years and it's working fine and makes a great pizza. This product solves the usual problem of getting a crisper base when you use (bought) pizza bases at home. Like everything you have to work out how to drive it to get the best result, like turning the pizza as it cooks.

Love it! – This Pizza maker makes really great pizza's. Would definitely recommend it. Definitely makes a crispy crust like the other reviewers were saying. Much better than the cardboard ones from the pizza chains - making your own dough is the best part!

Really good pizzas – A friend bought one of these and she loved, and raved about it, but I poo pooed it. I thought hah, we can make pizzas in the oven without the outlay. Then I saw one on special and bought it. I paid $119 so $99 was a great deal. It's worth it. You can have healthy pizzas in 5-7 minutes as stated. We bought wholemeal bases and cooked from there. Our… Read more

first pizza was from the book supplied and it was Tandoori Chicken. It was magnificent after 6 minutes of cooking. My only word of advice is when there is a topping of, for example, rocket drizzled with tzatziki, cut the pizza first and then add the rocket and tzatziki. It's a lot easier. We have had several since and seriously, with a minimum of effort, and a very healthy meal in minutes, it's worth it. If you need more than one, they sit very well in a wam oven for a while.

Wow ! It really makes a crispy base pizza ! – Wow wow wow !! A pizza oven that really makes great crispy based pizza !!! I brought it on sale for $99 and it's the best $99 I've spent all year. The stone base heats up in 5 minutes and your ready to make pizza. They take roughy 5 - 7 minutes to cook. I have only used my own home made dough for the base. Best tip is to place the dough directly… Read more

on the stone then quickly build your pizza then shut the lid . The base comes out crispy every time and the top cooked perfectly too. I love it as it's sooooo much quicker then heating up the oven, it doesn't heat the house as the oven does in summer and the best thing is the pizzas have a crispy base !!!!!.

Just buy it already – I've had this pizza maker for years now. It is still going strong, makes excellent top quality pizza very quickly. Best decision I ever made.

Pizza oven, what a little beauty! – I was sceptical at first, how could an electric pizza maker produce top quality product? BUT this appliance is the best addition to my kitchen to date. First class design which makes a lovely pizza at every use . I selected thin and crispy bases to begin with but the thicker bases are just as well cooked. Happy to have people over for an informal… Read more

meal any night of the week. Highly recommend this to pizza lovers. Fast and easy to use, produces great results every time.

Perfect Pizza – I've enjoyed pizza in Italy and I have a very poor opinion of the pizza chains so I believe I know what I'm talking about. This pizza maker will, with your expertise with choice of toppings, make perfect pizza as good as any in Italy. Lay out a variety of ingredients, (tomato paste, salami, onions, olives, capers, chilli, cheese, anchovy etc and… Read more

ask your friends round for beers, wine and pizza. They will lve to cook their own. This is a fabulous pizza maker. I caan't stop using it! Everything Nothing.

Excellent results - no more store bought pizzas for us! – My family and I love this pizza maker. From 1st attempt never had a disappointing result. Heats up quickly and cooks in around 5 minutes. Instruction book has useful dough and pizza recipes. I make a batch of pizza dough (in bread maker), then divide and store in fridge until required. Whenever the kids want pizza or garlic bread I take dough… Read more

from fridge, roll thinly, place on heated stone, add toppings and cook. Pizza ready in minutes. Just remember that when using fresh dough do not attempt to assemble pizza before placing on hot stone. You need to assemble all of your prepared ingredients, pre-heat pizza maker then place rolled out dough on stone, add toppings, turn up heat and cook. We haven't had a store bought pizza since buying this - with 4 kids it will have already paid for itself. Heats up quickly, cooks quickly and evenly, comes with pair of spatulas to remove cooked pizza (unlike some more expensive makes) Initially disappointed that stone could not be removed for cleaning (unlike some other makes), but that hasn't been a problem at all.

Must buy!!! Brilliant little pizza oven! Love, love .... Love it!! – We love making homemade pizzas with this little oven ! Preheats n bake sev pizzas for the same time it takes just to preheat a normal oven! Crispy crust and base! Do try Jamie Oliver's Basic Pizza dough - it's awesome! Trust me - u won't buy Dominos / Pizza Hut again! Cleaning is easy - once it's cooled down completely, scrape off any burnt food… Read more

from the pizza stone base, then wipe off w paper towel. Great tip : to minimise burnt food falling off pizza to the stone base, I usually assemble my pizza on a piece of GladBake Baking paper, which is placed on my Nordicware cake lifter - [link removed]

Then I carefully slide the pizza + baking paper together onto the pizza stone!! Can reuse the same baking paper for a 2nd time but not more than tht, cos baking paper will be too burnt! Hope my review is helpful!

Btw - kitchenwaredirect is currently having a sale for the red pizza maker ( only $99 ) - [link removed]

At tht price, its a steal - go buy it, you won't regret it! :)

P/s I'm not link to kitchenwaredirect in anyway - just a very happy customer ! Very quick to preheat ! Very quick to bake ! When u open the cover, the pizza oven slides a little - but easy to rectify, just put a kitchen towel underneath the front leg of the pizza oven!

Absolute gem – Gets thrashed almost weekly. Perfect pizza every time! Love it Show details