Fontana Forni 8070-1PRO User Manual page 10

Saputo Stone Information
Saputo Stones are exclusively available to you as an optional
upgrade with the purchase of this oven. They have the
unique ability to cook pizza using the true Neapolitan
method at 806°F – 896°F (430°C – 480° C) in the Fontana
without burning the bottom of the dough.
Saputo stones are handmade by Italian artisans in Naples
using methods and techniques that have been used for
generations. Using the local clay, each stone begins its life by
being hand formed into wooden molds. The clay forms are
then air dried allowing the clay to release a specific amount
of moisture before firing. Once dried, the forms are carefully
loaded into a wood fired kiln. The kiln is fired to a specific
temperature, and the artisans stay with the kiln for several
days to maintain the kiln temperature. Once the firing
process is complete, the stones are removed and ready for
use.
Maintenance
The Saputo stones are made using a material & process that
produces a softer stone, as result, they are quite fragile. Treat
them with care when moving them in and out of the oven.
To clean Saputo stones, we recommend using a brass bristled
brush, while the stones are still warm, to gently remove any
excess food particles. It is safe to periodically clean the stones,
while they are cold, with a slightly damp cloth to remove any
food debris or residue. Make sure the stones are completely
dry before firing them up to temperature again. Any
residual moisture absorbed into the stone that is quickly
heated could result in thermal shock that could potentially
crack the stone. Never use any cleaning solutions or liquids
to clean your stones.
Saputo Stone Layout
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Troubleshooting
Because these stones are handmade, there is the rare
instance you may run into a slight unevenness in your
cooking floor surface. If one stone is lower than another, we
recommend placing a small amount of sand underneath the
lower stone to help raise that stone and even out the cooking
floor surface. This is common practice with traditional
ceramic masonry ovens that works well in this scenario as
well.
Unfortunately, we cannot replace stones that have small
chips in them. Because these stones are handmade, air
dried & then kiln dried, it quite often results in
imperfections and chipping along the edges. Chipping
does not alter the performance of the stone or oven,
therefore is not considered a defect. If a customer finds
chipping on the stone bothersome, we recommend
rotating the stone when possible, to achieve the
smoothest surface or touching up the edge with
sandpaper.
Replacing Stones
When swapping out Standard stones for Saputo Stones,
the first Standard stone can be removed by using a flat
head screwdriver to pry up the first stone. The subsequent
Standard stones can be removed by hand. When placing
the Saputo stones in your oven, place each stone in the
oven with the smooth side facing up. It is important to
make sure you have the long side of each stone
oriented as is depicted in your oven's diagram. If the
stones are not oriented as shown, the stones will not fit
inside the oven.
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