Pizza oven No. 1 for rent Fontana Gusto | Firing up
How do you fire up the Fontana Gusto? Take a look at the video:
Info: the firing shown in the video works in principle with all wood-burning ovens.
- Make sure the firebox is on the left side.
- Open the damper as far as it will go.
- Gather some hardwood (ideally with a diameter of 5 - 8 cm).
- Place a piece of firestarter on the firebox.
- Put a few small pieces of wood on the firebox.
- Use a propane torch to light the wood.
- Use an electric lighter to help the fire spread.
- Put larger pieces of wood on the fire.
- Close the door.
- Partially close the air damper to an angle of 45 degrees.
- Check the temperature with an infrared thermometer (it must be between 370° and 400°C).
- If necessary, add small pieces of wood to keep the fire going.
- Use a brush to clean the floor of the oven.
- Put your pizza into the oven toward the rear.
- Rotate the pizza to ensure even heating.
- When the pizza is done, take it out!