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Using Stone-Baked Pizza

Your oven is equipped with the following accessories required for Stone-Baked Pizza:

• A. Pizza Stone
• B. Pizza Shield
• C. Pizza Peel

Single 12-14" Pizza Amount Recommendations

Before using Stone-Baked Pizza:

• Wipe the Pizza Shield, Stone, and Peel with a soft, dry cloth to remove debris. Do not use water on the pizza shield.
• To hear timing alerts during the cooking process, touch Menu options bars ☰, go to General Settings, and select Volume Level.
• Place Pizza Shield (B) with Pizza Stone (A) on the oven rack at the rack position 7. Check the rack position number on the left side of the oven's front frame.

Prepping & Assembling:

• Select Stone-Baked Pizza on the control panel and follow instructions. The oven will preheat for approximately 30 minutes.
• While preheating - make your pizzas! Stretch your fresh, room-temperature dough on a flat, floured surface, a cutting board, or on the countertop.
• Do not stretch or roll out your dough on the peel.
• Once you have rolled out your dough, sprinkle 1½ tbsp of cornmeal on the peel before placing the dough on the peel, ensuring it stays within the 14" circular marks.
• Place dough on the cornmeal-dusted peel and add your sauce, cheese, and toppings. All proteins should be pre-cooked.
• Before placing the pizza into the oven, gently shake the peel to ensure the pizza isn't sticking. If needed, lift edges and add more cornmeal.

Transferring Pizza Into Oven:

• Once the oven has preheated, it will say "Insert Pizza" - you are ready to insert your first pizza!
• To transfer the pizza, tilt the peel, touching the tip to the hot stone and push forward, using the pizza shield as a backstop to slide it off.
• Once the pizza touches the hot stone, do not try to move it - let it cook undisturbed for the best results.
• Important! After your pizza is placed in the oven, select Confirm and the oven will begin the 2-minute countdown.

Cooking your Pizza:

• The oven will give you an alert with 30 seconds left, that's your cue to grab the pizza peel and get ready (Reminder: Make sure your oven volume is on).
• After 2 minutes, the pizza is cooked. Open the door and check your pizza. If you prefer for the pizza to cook longer, you can add 15 seconds by selecting +15S.
• If it looks good, use the peel to remove your pizza and select Done.
• Tip: Use the backstop to help the pizza slide back onto the peel.
• To make another pizza, select Continue and the oven will begin a short reheat cycle.
• After the reheat cycle, the oven will signal Pizza Ready and repeat instructions.

After Cooking:

• Wait at least one hour before removing the Pizza Shield and Stone.
• Use protective gloves or oven mitts to remove.
• Sweep off the ashes with a brush and discard.
• To store the Pizza Stone and Shield in the storage drawer, place the stone in first, and turn the pizza shield upside down, placing it on top of the stone.
• Do not store the peel in the storage drawer.

Important

• Stone-Baked Pizza Mode was designed for fresh dough only.
• Do not cook frozen pizzas, partially baked premade pizzas, or premade crusts in Stone-Baked Pizza mode - the pizza will not cook properly and could damage the stone.
• Do not clean the pizza stone in between making each pizza; the stone will be hot.
• Do not leave the Peel on the Pizza Stone while cooking.
• Wipe off the excess cornmeal on the peel before inserting the pizza into the oven to keep the oven cleaner and reduce smoking.
• Excess cornmeal/flour may cause smoking or small flames - if flames appear, keep the oven door closed; they will extinguish themselves.
• Remove the Pizza Shield and Stone prior to using any other cooking mode, as this will impact the performance of your oven.

Caring for your Pizza Stone:

• Do not season the pizza stone with oil.
• Do not use any chemicals to clean the stone, as the stone absorbs them and may release them when heated.
• Do not wash the stone in the dishwasher.
• Over time, the stone and shield will discolor; this will not impact the quality of pizzas.

PRO TIPS for making pizzas!

• Store-bought fresh pizza dough is usually 16 oz (1 lb) - enough for two pizzas.
• Let refrigerated dough sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour before baking.
• Frozen dough will vary; follow packaged instructions.
• To shape by hand, press from the center outward, avoiding the edges for a lighter, puffier crust.
• If the dough keeps shrinking back, let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
• If the dough tears, pinch it back together or let it rest for a few minutes.
• A pizza roller creates a more uniform shape but may result in a less puffy crust.
• Too many toppings or too much sauce can make the crust soggy and difficult to cook evenly.
• Add fresh ingredients like basil and arugula after cooking for the best flavor.
• Cheese matters! Fresh, high-moisture mozzarella works better than shredded mozzarella cheese.

FAQs

How do I cook a frozen pizza if I can't use Stone-Baked pizza mode? Bake on the middle rack, using No Preheat, Bake, or Convection Bake cooking modes.

Why are there small flames on my pizza stone during use? Leftover debris like cornmeal and flour can ignite at high temperatures, which is normal during cooking. When that happens, KEEP THE OVEN DOOR CLOSED; the flames will extinguish themselves.

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Before You Start

Set up your cooktop

Make sure your burner caps are centered on the burners and the cooking grates are in place.

Diagram: Cooktop with burner caps and grates.

Set up your oven

Make sure your oven racks are in place prior to operating the range.

Set your clock

It's easy! Touch Menu Options bars ☰ on the screen and scroll to Clock. Touch Set Clock and set time using the graph. Set AM or PM, and touch Save.

Diagram: Clock setting interface.

Before cooking for the first time

To get your oven ready to go, set your oven to bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes. As the range gets settled in your home, it's normal to experience some noises and smoke.

Gas Cooktop Basics

Choose your cookware

Cookware should have flat bottoms that make direct contact with the entire surface burner grate.

Find the best burner to use

Small burners are best used for low heat or small amounts of food in small pans. Standard burners are great for most cooking needs. Use the largest burner when heating up large pots of liquid or food.

Set the right flame size

Set the flame size appropriately for the pan. Be careful to not allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan.

Diagram: Pan on a burner with correct flame size and incorrect flame size extending beyond the pan.

Oven Modes

Touch Oven Modes and scroll to explore your cooking options.

• NO PREHEAT: For single rack baking with packaged and convenience foods.
• AIR FRY: Uses the Air Fry Tray to quickly and evenly circulate heated air to deliver crispy, golden results with little to no oil.
• STEAM BAKE: Recommended for baking moist and flavorful breads and pastries for improved browning and flaky crusts.
• BREAD PROOF: Creates the perfect environment to activate yeast when baking homemade breads.
• DEHYDRATE: Uses the Air Fry Tray to circulate air around the food for faster preservation.
• STONE BAKED PIZZA: Make fresh pizzas in two minutes.
• CONVECT BAKE: Uses a fan to circulate heat for quick and even baking.
• CONVECT ROAST: Uses a convection fan to gently brown meats and seal in the juices.

Diagram: Oven control panel showing various modes and time display.

You're In Control

Your oven controls

Using your oven starts with just pressing the keys on your oven control. Temperature and cooking modes will appear in the display as you go.

1. Press ON/OFF button or touch the screen to get started.
2. Select Start to begin a bake cycle at 350° or select a different Oven Mode or temperature.
3. If you select Oven Mode, scroll down to see all of the options.
4. The default temperature for the Oven Mode you choose will appear. Use the keypad to change the temperature if needed.
5. Touch Start. To cancel cooking anytime, touch Cancel.

Diagram: Oven control interface showing options like Bake, No Preheat, Air Fry, Convect Bake, etc.

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