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CURING
Curing is necessary to ensure that your oven is free of moisture. The interior of the oven will appear
dry upon arrival, but there is still a small amount of moisture in the bricks and mortar. If you neglect
to cure your oven, the oven will become damaged during use. If you do not have your oven delivered
pre-cured, you MUST follow these steps. The curing process takes a total of 5 days to complete.
OVEN CARE & CLEANING
Oven Floor: As needed, brush stray debris from the oven oor using a long-handled oor brush. If
something spills on the oor of the oven, allow it to burn and dry up, then remove residue with the
oor brush. Speed up drying by placing hot coals onto the spill. For the removal of ne particles (ex.
our, ash), wrap a warm, damp cloth around the brush head and briskly wipe the oor. Do not scrape
the oven with metal tools. Sharp edges or corners will damage the oven.
For Stainless Steel Surfaces: The oven tools, mantle, door(s) and doorway must be cleaned using
warm soapy water. Do not use abrasive metal scouring pads as they will scratch the stainless steel.
Avoid the use of excess water when cleaning the face of the digital readout or oven controller.
Duct: Regular cleaning and maintenance of the exhaust system are necessary to prevent hood and/
or duct res. The frequency of inspection and cleaning will depend upon hours of use and type and
moisture content of the wood used for fuel. Avoid ue res by maintaining a set cleaning schedule.
Door: This is used for heat retention. Spread out the coals before putting the door in place.
Marra Forni
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300°F 400°F 450°F500°F 500°F
GAS OVEN CURING
•Day 1: Burn at 300°F for 3 hours,
turn oven off.
•Day 2: Repeat process at 400°F.
•Day 3: Repeat process at 500°F.
•Day 4: Repeat process at 600°F.
•Day 5: Repeat process at 700°F.
The diagram below illustrates
gas oven curing.
IMPORTANT: NEVER burn liquid fuel, or any treated, coated, or laminated woods. The ONLY
acceptable type of wood to use is dry, medium, or hard rewood.
WOOD-FIRED OVEN CURING
•Day 1: Burn two pieces of wood until they disintegrate.
•Day 2: Follow Day 1 procedure, then add a third piece of wood.
Allow to burn completely.
•Day 3: Follow Day 2 procedure, then add a fourth piece. Allow to
burn down, then add a fth. Burn completely.
•Day 4: Burn two pieces, followed by one piece of wood at a time until
you reach your desired temperature
•Day 5: Oven is now cured, add wood as necessary until you reach
desired temperature.