Use And Care Manual

23
Curing Your Oven
Although your Oven may seem dry once you complete the
installation process, there are small amounts of moisture pockets
that need to work their way out.
The initial fire must be started slowly. When lighting the first
fire, keep the flames low so the moisture can be slowly released
from the Oven and the surrounding masonry work. If you build a
large fire in your Oven from the onset, you could compromise your
Oven’s longevity and cooking efficiency, and can ultimately cause
permanent damage, which may void the manufacturer’s warranty.
This curing process should be conducted at a temperature as
close to 212°F
(
100°C
) as possible (
do not exceed this temperature
)
over a 2- to 3-day period. Exposing your new Oven to this
temperature over a few days will cause all the moisture to
evaporate so that your Oven properly “cures.”
Note: Due to thermal expansion, small cracks may appear in the
Dome or Hearth during the curing process. Don’t worry; this is
normal and the quality of your Oven will not be compromised.
Another method of curing your new Oven is to build a fire in a
separate location. Then take the coals and place them into the
Oven. You’ll generate heat without the flame and the Oven will cure
as required. Some new owners find this method a much easier way
to cure the Oven and ensure the temperature doesn’t get too hot.
Note: You should re-cure your Oven if it has not been used for
an extended period of time or if the Oven has been exposed to
excessive amounts of moisture.