Using your oven
Using the Oven
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Any wood to be used must be clean, free of paint, glue or
chemicals (such as preservatives and stains) as these may
release harmful combustion products that may taint any food
being prepared
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Green, sappy wood or seasoned wood with moisture content
greater than 20% will cause excessive smoke
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Ideally you should only use dry seasoned wood as this gives a
cleaner burn and more even temperature
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To start the fire use a soft wood
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Kindling should be cut into lengths approximately 200 - 300mm
and be no thicker than a small finger
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Crumpled paper should be used to start the fire rather than any
fluid or lighter block
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It is easier to set the fire on the paddle, then once established
insert the burning material in to the oven
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As the kindling burns away add hard wood 200 - 300mm length
and no more than 15mm in diameter
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During firing the oven door should be left partially open
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Parts List
Curing the Outdoor Oven
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Curing your oven is a crucial step immediately after finishing construction and before using it for the first time
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If your oven is rapidly heated to a high temperature it can result in cracks or fissures affecting performance
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Curing the oven involves lighting a series of fires which are gradually increased in size (and temperature) over a period of time
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It is important during the curing process that the oven remains heated, the fire does not die out and the oven become cold
Checking the temperature of the Oven for cooking
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Carefully throw a handful of flour across the centre of the oven
floor - if the flour bursts into flames or blackens within 10
seconds the floor is too hot and will burn the pizza base
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You can lower the oven temperature by removing embers using
the shovel or leaving the door open
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If the flour browns in 10 seconds the oven is ready for use
Caring for your Oven
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Ensure water does not get on to the cooking base
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When not in use place a cap on the flue and close the door
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When cool cover the oven to prevent water penetrating the shell
which could freeze and crack the covering
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The high temperature achieved during firing acts as self-cleaning
mechanism burning away spilled food, grease, any bacteria or
bugs
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When cool sweep out any ash or embers with a natural bristle
brush or wire brush
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Do not put hot ashes or embers in to plastic bins or metal bins
with combustible items such as clothing or paper
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As your fire increases in heat add more hardwood
NOTE: during wet weather or low ambient temperatures during
autumn/winter fire building should be undertaken more slowly
over 30 minutes to avoid rapid heat rise that may result in
fractures
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It is perfectly normal for the inside of the oven to turn black as it
is fired, due to deposits from smoke and resin in the wood
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It is recommended to use a thermocouple or temperature gun to
monitor the oven temperature
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When the oven has reached @ 350 - 400˚C spread the embers
evenly over the oven floor to store as much heat as possible into
the cooking base
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Move the fire to one side and sweep any remaining embers to the
side with a natural fibre brush
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During long periods of cooking top up with more wood moving
the embers around to maintain an even temperature within the
oven
Oven size Piccolo - Small Medio - Medium Supremo - Large
Part Description Quantity Part No kg Quantity Part No kg Quantity Part No kg
Insulated Hearth
1 10864 5 1 10865 10 2 pc set 10866 17
Dense Hearth
1 10867 20 2 pc set 10868 44 3 pc set 10869 78
Dome
1 10870 25 - - - - - -
Rear Left 1/3
- - - 1 10872 25 - - -
Rear Right 1/3
- - - 1 10873 25 - - -
Front 1/3
- - - 1 10874 25 - - -
Front Left 1/4
- - - - - - 1 10876 30
Rear Left 1/4
- - - - - - 1 10877 30
Rear Right 1/4
- - - - - - 1 10878 30
Front Right 1/4
- - - - - - 1 10879 30
Doorway
1 10871 10 1 10875 18 1 10880 25
Foil Insulation Dome
1 10881 0.5 3 10882 1 5 10883 3
Foil Insulation Entryway
1 10884 0.2 1 10885 0.5 1 10886 1.5
Foil jointing tape
1 10887 0.1 1 10887 0.1 1 10887 0.1
Galvanized Chicken Wire
1 m2- - 2 m2- - 5 m2- -
IMS Mesh
1 m210888 0.1 2 m210888 0.1 5 m210888 0.25
Ultra Wrightset Super 300 ml
11187
0.5 300 ml
11187
0.5 300 ml
11187
0.5
DPR Primer*
0.5 ltr 10889 1 1 ltr 10889 2 2 ltr 10889 4
DPR Fine Sand Finish*
1 ltr 10890 2 3 ltr 10890 6 5 ltr 10890 10
Maite Monocomposant render
1 bag 10891 30 1 bag 10891 30 2 bag 10891 30
Stainless Steel Assembly
1 10892 2 1 10893 5 1 10894 10
Heat Resistant glass panel
1 10895 0.1 1 10896 0.15 1 10897 0.15
Optional items not included with oven kit
Short handle paddle Option - - Option - - Option - -
Long handle paddle Option - - Option - - Option - -
Temperature Gun Option 10901 - Option 10901 - Option 10901 -
* Available colours: Limestone, Slate Grey, Tundra, Spice Tan, Spicy Sunset, Cashmere (primer and fine sand supplied as the same colour)
For Items listed at more than or equal to 10kg caution is advised when handling. Obtain suitable assistance.