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MILANO OVEN INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4.0 WILDWOOD OVENS &BBQ’S 5020 EAGLE ROCK BLVD. LOS ANGELES, CA 90041 TEL. 323-255-6578 FAX. 323-306-5689 www.wildwoodovens.com info@wildwoodovens.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! READ ALL INSTUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING THE APPLIANCE. WHEN THIS OVEN IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, A FIRE MAY RESULT. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS.
TABLE OF CONTENTS MILANO Oven Kit Parts List Oven Base and Enclosure Material List Minimum Clearances Minimum Footprint Requirements Wood-Fired Oven Operating Tips Wood-Fired Oven Maintenance Tips Pre-Construction Checklist Building Foundation and Base Oven Assembly Instructions Roofing and Finishing the Exterior...
It is best to have everything you need prior to beginning construction. MILANO OVEN KIT PARTS LIST 2-Pre-cast hearth sections 4-Pre-cast dome sections and center cap...
Milano Wood Fired Oven Installation Instructions Version 4.0 OVEN BASE AND ENCLOSURE MATERIAL LIST The following list is provided for your convenience only; the materials are not part of the oven kit. List may vary depending on construction method. MASONARY CONSTRUCTION METHOD...
Milano Wood Fired Oven Installation Instructions Version 4.0 WOOD-FIRED OVEN OPERATING TIPS WARNING-KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WOOD-FIRED OVEN IS INTENDED FOR OPERATION BY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. INQUIRE ABOUT OUR OVEN OPERATION/COOKING CLASSES AT WILDWOOD! THIS OVEN IS A HIGH HEAT PRODUCING APPLIANCE AND MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS IF TOUCHED DURING OPERATION.
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Milano Wood Fired Oven Installation Instructions Version 4.0 STARTING THE FIRE: PLACE TWO SHORT PIECES OF FIREWOOD (3-4 IN DIAMETER) ABOUT SIX INCHES APART IN THE CENTER OF HEARTH. NEXT, PLACE A SAFE LITE FIRE STARTER SQUARES (AVAILABLE AT WILDWOOD!) BETWEEN THE PIECES OF WOOD.
Milano Wood Fired Oven Installation Instructions Version 4.0 WOOD-FIRED OVEN MAINTENANCE TIPS READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. FOLLOW THE COMBUSTIBLE CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS AND MAKE SURE TO KEEP THE AREA AROUND OVEN CLEAN AND CLEAR. WHEN WOOD IS STORED BELOW THE OVEN UNIT, IT SHALL NOT BE STORED WITHIN 3 INCHES OF HEAT STOPPER BOARD.
Milano Wood Fired Oven Installation Instructions Version 4.0 PRE CONSTRUCTION CHECKLIST Order oven kit Order chimney system Order additional construction materials Order finish materials OVEN ASSEMBLY CHECKLIST Mark an outline on the floor of the desired oven location to ensure an adequate fit...
Milano Wood Fired Oven Installation Instructions Version 4.0 BUILDING FOUNDATION AND BASE Refer to FIG. 1 MASONARY ENCLOSURE 1. Dig a 56” wide by 60” deep trench to a depth of at least 12 inches. Set forms around the perimeter using 2x4 or 2x6 boards held by stakes.
Milano Wood Fired Oven Installation Instructions Version 4.0 OVEN ASSEMBLY TO BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN KNOWLEDGEABLE WITH WOOD FIRED COOKING APPLIANCES Dry assemble the oven at a convenient location to ensure a proper fit. Assemble the oven sections sequentially.
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Milano Wood Fired Oven Installation Instructions Version 4.0 Set dome section(3) in place; apply the fireplace mortar to the applicable outer edge of hearth generously. Apply mortar to the hearth and all sides of the overlapping joint between section (3) & (4).
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Milano Wood Fired Oven Installation Instructions Version 4.0 After the chimney has been attached, allow mortar on oven/chimney to dry, following the instructions on the label. Upon drying, cover the oven with the fiber insulation blanket provided in the kit. It is important to wear gloves and masks when handling this material.
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Milano Wood Fired Oven Installation Instructions Version 4.0 Use any left over pieces to add a secondary layer of insulation to the hearth for maximum heat retention. Secure the fiber blanket insulation using the diamond lath mesh. Wrap the mesh around the oven as done previously with the insulation.
Milano Wood Fired Oven Installation Instructions Version 4.0 ROOFING AND FINISHING THE EXTERIOR Roof your project using non-flammable roofing materials conforming to local building codes. Finish the oven in the desired style or contact the designer at Wildwood for consultation.
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Milano Wood Fired Oven Installation Instructions Version 4.0 Avoiding the pre-drilled holes, generously apply the high temperature stove cement on the top of the oven. It is very important that you pay extreme attention to this step in order to prevent any leaks. Refer to illustration below.
Milano Wood Fired Oven Installation Instructions Version 4.0 FOR COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS ONLY If required, a Type 1 hood must be placed above the cooking opening and set on the top of the oven. The grease filters must be positioned at the rear of the exhaust hood and must be of the steel baffle type (Mesh type grease filters must not be used).
Milano Wood Fired Oven Installation Instructions Version 4.0 CURING THE OVEN Note: In cold or humid climates it is recommended that the minimal curing period be extended to ensure completion. Initial firing procedures The oven must be cured so as to remove moisture that has accumulated during the installation.
Milano Wood Fired Oven Installation Instructions Version 4.0 USING YOUR OVEN Always •Allow 1-2 hours to bring your oven to temperature slowly. •Add firewood in intervals (not all at once). •Add wood of similar size. •Keep oven door on when not in use.