Do you have to put sand or brick in the bottom of this oven or is it recommended?
944331
Its not really necessary. If you put brick in the bottom the bottom might get to hot. I don't know what its made out of but it might not last took long at the high heat.
944332
We did not put anything in the bottom, we have used it quite a bit over the past 9 months. I do suggest looking for a different grate for bottom. The one it comes with isn't very sturdy. Also, I would purchase some sort of cover to keep rain out. Our family absolutely enjoys this chimea/cooker. Hope this helps you.
944333
I bought it as a gift for my parents. They did not have to put anything in the bottom. They love it and use it all the time.
687712
I did and it worked ok for small jobs. I did sift and dry the sand in an oven before using.
451646
No. I've always baked in them with no special considerations. Just be careful not to cook on the top or bottom oven racks. The bottom will burn, or the top will brown too quickly. Most recipes should say middle of oven.
552881
It gets very hot. I wouldn't let young children handle it, as they can get burned. I hang a silicone grabber on the handle which the kids use to open the door and to pull out cookie sheets. On top (to the left of the vent) I have a silicone baking liner. This is where I set extra baking pans when the oven is in use. I love this toaster oven. I use it to toast, to re-heat foods, and to bake cookies, pizza, rice pudding, breads, and cakes.
168127
Yes, lower to recipe instructions. You should pre-heat the oven for at least 1 hour prior to baking so that the temperature is accurate. It makes a difference having the stone in the oven.
1326710
should work just fine, remember the heat, factor, you are only getting the bottom hot not like in the oven.
1624822
Yes. I have already done so. We did brace it towards the bottom with rocks. I have two and use them all the time with my dutch ovens.
2046784
the exterior f the oven come very very hot when using. The under installation might be larger then the oven, no kid acces, or near your legs. Hope this would be helpful
1716947
Sandy W. I have done both, but have to place the rack so that it is lower in the oven, which means you need to watch the bottom of whatever you are cooking. If you are using a shallow baking dish that centers your food quite evenly, everything seems to work fine! Hope this helps!
616219
I use a small toaster oven, enough for 2 shells. Use the recommend time and heat, and they were good.
1124027
I gave the sand and the box to my husband at Christmas. He's put a plastic top on it but I'm sure it wasn't necessary. It's not air tight and the sand is just like new. Hope you enjoy it.
2222595
You should also have plenty of room between top and another surface, it gives off heat. Sad thing is all toaster ovens suffer from this, figured someone would have fixed that but it is a great oven.
1241650
I'm extremely happy with this oven, however, in the instructions it states it should not be built in as it needs to be freestanding with air around it. It is amazing unit but don't install inside cupboard would be my advice.
578148
The vent is not a problem, provided it can vent, the top does get hot - leaving things on top of the oven, while it is in use, is a mistake to be avoided.
924746
We have always used it in the oven otherwise the stone is too hot to deal with. Don't forget your pot holders.
841048
Not sure. It does have a lot of sand ....so it seems. If you're asking, can I plaster a vertical wall with it, I would advise not to try. When I built my "Bread" oven, It did not really react like a stucco. Don't get me wrong. Its a great product if you are making a forge or something that requires withstanding temperatures up to 2200 degrees. I laid my brick with this product and for a total amateur, it was a bit of a chore. But I covered my brick with 1 part fireclay, 1 part portland cement and 3 parts sand mixture and it was a breeze. This concoction withstands up to 700 degrees. Too bad I found outabout it after I had started my oven.
2031080
Just in the pan. Sand only goes in pan it helps to disburse the flame to give a more realistic look.