FibraMent Baking Stone D Faq

User Manual: fibrament-d-baking-stone-faq Fante's Kitchen Shop

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About FibraMent

1. What is the composition of FibraMent?

FibraMent is made from a proprietary blend of heat resistant and

conductive raw materials approved by NSF International for use in baking

ovens.

2. What size FibraMent Baking Stone should I buy?

When measuring your home oven, allow approximately a one inch opening

on each side of the stone for proper air movement.

3. Can I lay a sheet of aluminum foil over the FibraMent Baking Stone to keep

it from staining?

Yes. The aluminum foil will not alter FibraMent's baking properties. However, all baking stones are porous and

will darken over time. Additional benefits of using aluminum foil are: thermal shock will be minimized and excess

moisture will be prevented from contacting the stone.

4. Can FibraMent be used in wood burning ovens and outdoor patio grills?

Although FibraMent has a 1500°F continuous use operating temperature limit, it cannot be exposed directly to

flame. The flame diverter that comes with our barbecue grill stones must be used. If a flame diverter can't be used,

we have a special flame resistant material for your application. For pricing, phone or e-mail our office with your

baking chamber size. Include as many details about your oven as necessary.

5. Some bakery publications have recommend baking on quarry tile. How does FibraMent compare to quarry tile?

Quarry tile does not have the heat transfer properties necessary for quality

baking. It is not engineered for baking oven temperature applications.

Quarry tile becomes brittle after it has been heated and does not provide an

even bake. At right is a customer's chart comparing the results of baking on

quarry tile and our FibraMent Baking Stone.

6. Can FibraMent be placed directly on a heating element in electric ovens?

No. Nothing should be placed on the element. Setting baking stones or pans

on the element restricts the heat flow. This gradually decreases the

efficiency of the element until it fails.

7. How do I place an order for a custom size stone?

First, e-mail us with your size requirements. Include your shipping address so we can provide you with delivery

charges. Once you receive our quote, enter your dimensions in the CUSTOM SIZE SECTION on the ORDER

FORM. Put the total sale amount in the Comments/Additional Instructions Section at the very bottom of the

Billing and Shipping Information Page.

8. Do you provide FibraMent similar to the HearthKit's that are available?

Yes and you do not have to spend that much money. FibraMent's not only used as a baking stone. Our

commercial accounts use FibraMent to line their oven ceiling and walls. For home ovens, place one baking stone

on the wire rack at the very bottom of your oven. This will be our baking surface. Use a second FibraMent stone

as the ceiling by placing on the wire rack above. Adjust the height of the wire rack so it's immediately over the

foods you are baking. Since we have greatly reduced the ceiling height of the oven, and are redirecting the heat

back down on the items we are baking, wall inserts are not necessary. Our tests show using this method improves

the bake quality.

9. Do thicker stones improve baking performance?

Thermal conductivity or heat transfer is independent of thickness. Baking stones provide direct bottom heat to

your food items. Thickness of the stone does not change the heat transfer rate.

For baking stones to work properly the heat must be conducted evenly. Some baking stones conduct heat too

quickly while other stones conduct heat too slowly. FibraMent's heat transfer rate is 4.63 Btu.in/hr.sqft.°F tested

to ASTM Standard C177-95. This is the ideal heat transfer rate.

Thicker stones (1", 1 1/2" and 2") are primarily used in commercial ovens where additional strength and recovery

times are required. I've had the same 3/4" thick stone in my home oven for many years and it's still in excellent

shape.

10. Why don't you supply a wire serving rack with your pizza stone?

Baking stones should be left in the oven. Food bakes at temperatures over 200°F. FibraMent will stay above

200°F for at least thirty minutes after it's taken out of a 400°F to 500°F oven. You do not want your food to

continue to cook after it is taken out of the oven. Also, you will probably burn your fingers trying to take a slice of

pizza off the hot stone.

Serving the pizza will also become a problem. You will not harm FibraMent by cutting your pizza directly on the

stone but you will dull your cutting instrument very quickly.

11. Can I leave my baking stone in the oven during the cleaning cycle?

Baking stones are porous and absorb anything that comes in contact with it. It's best to take the stone out of the

oven when it goes through the cleaning cycle. You can leave the stone in the oven if you prevent any foreign

residue from dripping on the stone.

12. When I baked my last pizza some sauce and cheese spilled onto the stone.

How should I clean it?

Take a dry rag and wipe off as much of the residue as you can. Use a rubber

spatula to remove any stubborn spills. Be careful not to damage the surface

of the stone.

You can also bake-off the heavy spills. Instead of turning the oven off when

you are through baking, turn it up to the highest temperature setting for 60 to

120 minutes. This will charcoalize the residue spilled onto the stone.

Remember baking stones naturally darken and discolor over time with use. The grease and toppings that drop on

the stone actually improve the baking properties. This seals the surface of the stone and minimizes the chance of

dough sticking to the surface. The above stone has been used several times a week for the last five plus years.

13. Why is it necessary to predry/temper the stone?

Since baking stones are porous they absorb moisture. Moisture turns to steam at 212°F. If the moisture is forced

out of the stone too quickly it can develop cracks. This is why a slow, gradual temperature increase is so

important.

Even if we predried the stone at the factory it would pick up moisture during shipment to you. To ensure there was

a nominal amount of moisture in the stone the predrying process would have to be repeated.

14. When I opened the carton I noticed some chips on the edges. Should I be concerned?

Due to the inherent nature of the raw materials used in FibraMent, the edges may have some small chips. These

areas do not affect the baking properties of FibraMent.

15. Some baking stone suppliers state their material absorbs moisture during the baking process. Is this the case with

FibraMent?

Baking stones provide even, direct heat from the bottom of the stone. Consistent thermal conductivity ensures that

the toppings and dough finish baking at the same time. Baking stones do NOT draw moisture out of the dough.

Rather, good quality baking stones bake through the dough at a even pace. It's hard to imagine a stone heated up to

600°F can absorb moisture. Moisture evaporates very quickly at those temperatures.

AWMCO INC

11560 W. 184th Pl., Orland Park, IL 60467 Ph: 708-478-6032 Fx: 1-708-478-6041 www.bakingstone.com

A ten-year warranty is provided.

FibraMent never needs to be removed from your oven.

FibraMent bakes the perfect pizza, breads and bagels every time.

The FibraMent inventor is only a mouse click away for customer support.

FibraMent is safety tested and certified by NSF International for public health and safety.

Easy to follow baking instructions are provided.

FibraMent NEVER needs cleaning. Simply brush excess crumbs off the baking stone.

FibraMent is designed for gas, electric and convection ovens.

Made-to-fit sizes of FibraMent can be placed directly on your oven rack.

FibraMent is a minimal investment which provides optimal results.

For the Grill

For years FibraMent users have enjoyed the benefits of baking delicious breads and pizzas indoors. Now bakers can go

outdoors to their barbecue grills and bake a perfect pizza.

Because no baking stone can be exposed directly to flame, FibraMent for Grills includes a protective metal pan.

FibraMent is placed in the metal pan while it bakes your favorite pizza.

FibraMent for Grills is available in 13 5/8" and 15 1/2" round sizes to fit a variety of barbecue grills.

Commercial Bakers

FibraMent is safety tested and certified by NSF International, the widely recognized

and respected independent certification organization for public health and safety.

Custom and standard sizes are available in thicknesses up to 2" and plate sizes

up to 32" x 48".

E-mail our Sales Department or call us at 708-478-6032 Ext. 1 for availability.

AWMCO INC

Since 1935

11560 W. 184th Pl., Orland Park, IL 60467

Ph: 708-478-6032 Fx: 1-708-478-6041

www.bakingstone.com