Buried in the troubleshooting section: “Allow the oven to preheat for at least 15-20 minutes.” Real-world reviews (and small print in the manual) suggest the BO 1200’s oven can have hot spots. Baking requires rotating trays – the manual recommends middle rack position for most items.
Test the oven temperature with a separate thermometer for the first few uses. Keep the manual handy for the ignition troubleshooting section. And never, ever use steel wool on that gorgeous painted finish. bompani bo 1200 user manual
Depending on the version, the manual may show that you need to hold a lighter or match to the gas burner if the piezo igniter fails (which, per user reports, happens often). The manual includes a whole section on “lighting without electricity.” Buried in the troubleshooting section: “Allow the oven