Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet Pizza Oven manual Tempering Your Pizza Stone Before First USE

TEMPERING YOUR PIZZA STONE BEFORE FIRST USE

We’re sure you’ll be satisfied with the superior baking properties provided by the FibraMent baking stone. In order to maintain your stone for years to come, be sure to follow the installation and tempering procedures prior to baking in the oven for the first time, and retain the safety information for future reference.

To minimize warping and maximize the life of the stone, pre-dry the stone in your new oven.

Throughout the pre-drying process, try to keep the oven door closed. You can open it periodically to test the temperature with the digital thermometer. Maintain approximately 500 degrees Fahrenheit for two hours to ensure thorough pre-drying. (See Temperature Settings section for approximate timing.)

Failure to follow this pre-drying procedure can result in the FibraMent baking stone warping or cracking. (A slight odor and release of gas may occur during the initial heat up of your stone.)

You may find it helpful to document the time and temperature readings below:

Pre-drying Schedule

Installation Date: _______________

TimeTemperature

_____________/____________________

_____________/____________________

_____________/____________________

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After your stone has been tempered, baking flour may be sprinkled on the stone to help season it for the initial bake. Simply sprinkle a dusting of flour on the stone before placing the food in the pizza oven. Never season your stone with any type of baking oil.

Your pizza stone is porous and becomes more seasoned and effective over time. It is recommended that you clean your stone only by lightly brushing it to eliminate excess crumbs.

Rough Surface = Baking Surface

Bottom Surface = Smooth Surface

WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions and warnings may result in your stone disintegrating with explosive force.

Handle your baking stone carefully! Stones impacting on hard surfaces before, during, or after installation may crack or develop hairline fractures. These fractures may expand over time and lead to product failure.

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