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4.2 COOKING WITH RETAINED HEAT
The Hark Pizzeria can maintain high temperatures for long periods after cooking. It is always
advisable to take advantage of this retained heat, by utilising the oven to bake bread or cook
slow roasted meats. It may take some time for the oven temperature to drop to the optimal
level for baking or roasting. After which you may then be able to bake or slow cook for long
periods of time. To maintain the desired temperature once you have commenced baking or
roasting, add more wood one piece at a time, in order to avoid over heating the oven.
4.3 RECIPE IDEAS
Refer to our range of recipe ideas for the Hark Pizzeria Oven located on our website
www.hark.com.au.
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5. MAINTENANCE
5.1 CLEANING THE OVEN
The oven’s roast rack can be cleaned periodically. Do not use abrasive or corrosive products as these
could scratch the steel.
5.2 CLEANING THE FIREBOX
It is necessary to empty the ash from the firebox on a regular basis. When the oven and firebox are
cool use a dustpan and brush to gently remove the ash.
5.3 CARE OF THE PIZZA STONE
- The role of the pizza stone is to distribute the heat evenly across the pizza base and to extract
moisture so that your pizza base is nice and crispy.
- Always wait until the stone is cool before cleaning it.
- The pizza stone is porous so never wash it with any type of soap, detergent or oils. Use a
damp cloth to remove any remaining food. If you have some stubborn food pieces that
remain stuck to the stone, gently remove with a wooden or plastic spatula. Do not use a
steel spatula or harsh scrubbing agents as this may damage the pizza stone.
- Do not soak your pizza stone in water as it is absorbent and may retain small pockets of
water on the inside even if appears dry. This water will expand when heated and may cause
the stone to crack.
- Always have your pizza stone in the oven when you light the fire and let it gradually heat up.
Exposing a cold pizza stone to a hot oven could cause your pizza stone to crack. Never pour
cold water or any other liquid on a hot stone. Do not put frozen pizzas onto a hot stone as
the difference in temperatures will cause the pizza stone to crack.
- Dark stains on a heavily used pizza stone is considered ‘seasoning’ and is desirable.
5.4 STORING THE PIZZA OVEN
- Once the Hark Pizzeria has cooled, it is advisable to store the oven in a sheltered position where
the unit will remain completely dry. It is strongly recommended that the oven is further protected
by securely fastening the Hark Pizzeria Cover over the entire unit. This will help keep you Hark
Pizzeria dry and minimise any damage that exposure to outside elements can cause.
*NB: Ensure that the oven is completely dry before placing the Hark Pizzeria Cover over the unit
to avoid the chance of rust developing on the steel and mildew affecting the cover.
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Made in China for:
Hark Enterprises Pty Ltd
Melbourne, Australia
www.hark.com.au
Product Code: HK0510
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