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  • #46
    Re: Oven Curing

    Hi Irv,

    We switched the curing instructions after your oven went out. It isn't earth shattering, but we think the new instructions are better.

    The general idea is the hold the first fire to 300?F all day, close the door and let the oven rest over night, and then hold the second fire at 350?F all day. However you cure your oven, the key is to never let those first fires get too big -- no matter how tempting it can be.

    Here is the PDF for the state-of-the-art curing method.
    James
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    • #47
      Re: Oven Curing

      Thanks, James.

      Actually, the instructions that came with my oven included the curing method you attached. I'm really looking forward to getting started with the curing in a week or so.

      Best regards,

      Irv

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      • #48
        Re: Oven Curing

        when speaking of the temp to cure your oven is it the temp of the dome, floor, walls??
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        • #49
          Re: Oven Curing

          Getting ready to cure...

          I may only be able to do this on the weekends/evenings after work as I don't want to take too much more time off of work.

          What should I do?

          Still cure at 300 but maybe for two days? That is 2 - 4 hour cures?

          Then gradually work my way up the temp scale i.e, extend to a 10 day curing period?

          Thanks
          Dick

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          • #50
            Re: Oven Curing

            Badger, I think your idea will work...At least I hope it will, cause thats exactly what I've been doing. If you've already insulated the oven, just seal it up after you're done with curing for the day. I think the retained heat will continue to cure and drive out moisture for several days.
            "Pizza, the world's most perfect food."

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            • #51
              Re: Oven Curing

              I concur. The Junk-man is right on. The longer you spend, the better.
              GJBingham
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              • #52
                Re: Oven Curing

                Agreed. Hold those early fires to around 300-350?, and if they are shorter, do more. :-)

                James
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                • #53
                  Re: Oven Curing

                  I am curing my new oven this week. I have gotten air temps up to 650 F with a single propane burner wide open for about 4 hours. Wall temps were up to 500.
                  Should I purchase another burner and run two at a time or start building wood fires to get a hotter oven temp? wood fires will be much harder to control the temps, but cheaper than gas.

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                  • #54
                    Re: Oven Curing

                    I noticed the new curing only goes to 500 on day 5. After that do you go straight to 900 or should you try to ramp up to 600, 700, 800 a few times.

                    I've heard when you train for a marathon you don't actually run 26 miles (in training) until the day of the race. Is curing the same?

                    My curing to date:
                    12 hours (over 5 days) 300-550 using 1" of blanket (fixed a coupld of cracks)
                    Then added 2" blanket/4" perlcrete
                    5 1/2 hours (over 2 days) 350-450

                    I was planning a few more fires I take it to 900. I can only build after work for 2-3 hours in the evening.

                    Thoughts?

                    Thanks
                    Dick

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                    • #55
                      Re: Oven Curing

                      I'd keep increasing a 100 degrees every day.

                      Then I'd give it hell this weekend!
                      Shoot for a clean dome on Saturday and pizza!! woohoo

                      Start reading up on recipes and dough management!

                      Excellent work Dick.

                      Remember I ramped mine up quick, and I have a big crack... so trust your instincts... if you feel you are rushing then back off a bit.

                      But I do love my crack.... adds character.

                      Dave
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                      • #56
                        Re: Oven Curing

                        Love your own crack hey? Reminds me of what Oscar Wilde said about masturbation. He prefered it over relationships with others because "You meet a better class of person"
                        Kindled with zeal and fired with passion.

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                        • #57
                          Re: Oven Curing

                          Oh man Dave, you have left yourself wide open on this one. Out of respect for all the help you've offered everyone, your good humor, and WFO ambassadorship.....I will keep my wise "cracks" to myself

                          I would like to see someone, anyone, chime in with a good line......just for
                          s#@ts and giggles

                          RT

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                          • #58
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                            Originally posted by RTflorida View Post
                            Oh man Dave, you have left yourself wide open on this one. Out of respect for all the help you've offered everyone, your good humor, and WFO ambassadorship.....I will keep my wise "cracks" to myself

                            I would like to see someone, anyone, chime in with a good line......just for
                            s#@ts and giggles

                            RT

                            Thanks... i think ...... hahahah

                            My wife has been taking pics lately so....

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                            • #59
                              Re: Oven Curing

                              HaHa

                              Be careful what you wish for!!!

                              I cracked myself up with that post.

                              No bun, I mean pun, intended.

                              Frances,

                              Don't show that one to the children, might scar em for life.
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                              • #60
                                Re: Oven Curing

                                You guys are incorrigable! Thanks, I needed a good laugh!!

                                That makes me really glad nobody's out taking pics while I'm building...

                                Where's that other crack joke thread we had a while back? Did you miss it RT? I really thought we'd cracked all the possible "crack" jokes then.... but it turns out that nooooo....
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