FAQ

How many people you can cook for depends on the size of your OFYR and what type of food is being prepared. Of course, the exact numbers also depend on the chef's skills. 

When you use your OFYR for the first time, it is important to create a small fire for approximately 30 minutes. The cooking plate has a slight downward curve towards the middle. The steel will settle when it is heated for the first time, naturally bending down a little more.

If you ignite a large fire during the initial use of your OFYR cooking unit, this could cause the cooking plate to bend down too far in subsequent uses. Always follow our instructions to prepare the cooking plate for optimal performance.

When your OFYR is delivered, you will notice that the cooking plate is covered in a sticky substance. This factory oil needs to be removed from the surface before your first time cooking with an OFYR.

Thoroughly heat up the cooking plate, then drizzle on some olive oil and spread it out with a kitchen towel or cloth. The oil will move with the factory oil, making it easier to clean the plate. Please note: when the cooking plate is still too cold, the mixture will turn into a sticky black substance that is difficult to remove.

Drizzle on the olive oil for about 2 to 3 times. Scrape each layer of oil off with the supplemented spatula, pushing the scrapings into the fire. Once the scrapings have a beige colour, the cooking plate is clean and ready for use. 

Watch the video for more information about using your OYFR for the first time.

Yes, you can, however, it is recommended to use coconut briquettes. Coconot briquettes hardly smoke and do not smell. Coconut briquettes are better for the environment as they are made 100% from natural waste products from the coconut milk industry. Due to the much higher calorific value and innovative shape, coconut briquettes burn three times longer and achieve a higher temperature than charcoal. Coconut briquettes also stay stable, making them easy to rearrange even after many hours, without the glowing coals decaying.

We have our own OFYR Coconut Briquettes that can be purchased with your OFYR Tabl’O.

It is recommended to use 16 coconut briquettes.

To regulate the airflow: turn the inner container to open or close the air vents in the outer container. Use the tool to turn the inner container to the desired position.

• We strongly advise against placing any of our covers, the Snuffer 85, 100 & XL and the Cover 85 and 100 alike, on their sides on hard surfaces. The edges of all of our covers are relatively thin, and when the covers are placed on their sides, these edges are forced to bear a considerable weight; the resulting pressure will cause the coating to come off relatively easily.
• The coating may discolor due to weather and sunlight. The best way to avoid such discoloration as much as possible is to treat the snuffers and covers from time to time with wax. Also, the wooden knob should be treated with wax in order to avoid the wood to dry out. If the cover has discolored, you could treat it with stove polish.
• Unlike the Snuffers 85 and 100, the Covers 85 and 100 are not intended to be used to extinguish fires, only to protect the cooking plate. If you use these covers to extinguish fires, they may warp considerably.
• Water will collect on both the snuffers and covers as a consequence of rain. This water should be removed in order to avoid/slow down possible corrosion.
• With stronger winds it is possible that the cover blows away from the OFYR cooking unit. The cover should be removed in that situation.

Always pick high-quality wood that is clean and has little bark. It is recommended to use kiln-dried or very dry wood with a maximum humidity of 20%. Drier wood will help limit smoke formation during cooking and is easier to ignite.

Go for a harder type of wood, like beech or ash wood. Softer wood like birch burns down very quickly, meaning you will need more wood. Be cautious with using tropical hardwood, as it generates substantial heat. Using an excessive amount of this type of wood can cause the cooking plate to warp.

Please note: do not use green wood and avoid coniferous species such as eucalyptus, elm or sycamore, as these types of wood can contaminate your food and cause health problems.

Every kind of vegetable oil can be used for cooking because of the higher combustion rate. It is best to start with olive oil. Olive oil has a lower combustion rate and will therefore form a a nice brown-black hue. After the first few uses (2-3 times) you can start using other oil types such as sunflower oil or groundnut oil, whatever your taste prefers. 

When the wood turns into coal you can start to create temperature zones by pushing around the coals. By pushing more coals to one side, the plate becomes hotter on that side.