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Firing Up Your Oven
Start the fire in the oven approximatesly one hour prior to cooking. Split wood into small pieces about 10" long by 1/2" thick and place
into the center of the oven with kindling and paper.
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Using a match or lighter, light the fire in the center of the cooking stone.
Continue to feed the fire with two or three larger pieces until it becomes well established.
Once your fire is established move it to the left side of the oven cavity using the ash broom.
The optimal temperature for cooking is around 650 degrees Fahrenheit. Check the built-in thermometer often as it does not take a lot of
wood to bring the oven to that temperature.
NOTE:
For a more precise temperature reading, invest in a laser thermometer.
Next, close the door of the oven, venting the butterfly valve on the flue enough to keep the flame burning.
Continue to add wood as needed. When the oven reaches 620-650 degrees Fahrenheit you are ready to start cooking.
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
This oven gets very hot and will burn if touched without protection. When operating the oven, wear the proper
protective gear such as oven mitts rated for use with wood fired equipment.
High-Temperature Cooking
When the oven stone is between 620-650 degrees Fahrenheit, it is at a perfect temperature to cook pizza. At this temperature range
your pizza should take less than three minutes to cook. To evenly cook a pizza you must rotate it with the pizza peel so that all sides
experience even heat.
Medium-Temperature Cooking
When the oven stone is between 450-600 degrees Fahrenheit, you are at a good temperture to roast meat, vegetables, fish, and
seafood. We recommend covering dishes to cook evenly prior to removing the cover to brown or finish the dish. Again, rotating your
dishes will provide an even bake.
Low-Temperature Cooking
When the oven stone is between 325-425 degrees Fahrenheit, it is at a good temperature for baking breads, pies, and desserts.
WARNING:
Oven gets very hot. Do not attempt to clean the oven until you have removed the embers and it has cooled for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Failure to do so can result in injury.
Once the oven has cooled and is cold to the touch, use the ash broom to brush the oven cavity to remove all the ash and debris. Never
extinguish the fire with water. Extreme temperature changes can cause the oven stones to crack. Never use chemical cleaners. If you
wish to clean the surface of your cooking stone, use a damp cloth when the oven is cold to brush out any remaining ash.
When finished cleaning, empty the ash tray on the back of the oven so it is prepared for future use.
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