Pizza oven No. 1 for rent Fontana Gusto | Firing up

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.

  1. Make sure the firebox is on the left side.
  2. Open the damper as far as it will go.
  3. Gather some hardwood (ideally with a diameter of 5 - 8 cm).
  4. Place a piece of firestarter on the firebox.
  5. Put a few small pieces of wood on the firebox.
  6. Use a propane torch to light the wood.
  7. Use an electric lighter to help the fire spread.
  8. Put larger pieces of wood on the fire.
  9. Close the door.
  10. Partially close the air damper to an angle of 45 degrees.
  11. Check the temperature with an infrared thermometer (it must be between 370° and 400°C).
  12. If necessary, add small pieces of wood to keep the fire going.
  13. Use a brush to clean the floor of the oven.
  14. Put your pizza into the oven toward the rear.
  15. Rotate the pizza to ensure even heating.
  16. When the pizza is done, take it out!
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