Cleaning a stone base oven correctly
With careful handling, Flammkuchen ovens require very little cleaning. Over time, black flecks can form on the pizza stones where Flammkuchen toppings slip off the base and burn. This is completely normal and no cause for concern. So-called “burning off” will ensure that the stones end up clean again and the pores are not blocked. To do this, leave the Flammkuchen oven on at its highest setting (350 - 450°C depending on the model) for around an hour after you have finished cooking with it. This will burn off any residues and the stones will be largely clean once again. Switch the oven off after roughly one hour and leave it to cool down overnight. The following morning, use a hand brush that you reserve solely for this purpose to sweep out the oven. Once this is done, the pizza stone oven is ready to be used again. The outer surfaces, with the exception of the control panel, are made entirely of stainless steel and can therefore be cleaned with water or an appropriate cleaning agent. The important thing is never to clean the pizza stones with water, as this can cause them to crack as they heat up.