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JohnG4706
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May 13, 2015

Pizza Stone Size

I've read that you experienced cooks recommend using a pizza stone or ceramic tile to even the heat within the oven. I am assuming the stone would sit directly on the bottom metal divider, which is about 4" above the bottom of the oven.

I would like to do this mod, but what size?

My oven is 15 1/8 Wide (13 1/2" between the holes) x 13 1/2" deep (12 1/2" from back to the holes in the metal divider.)

Can you cover the holes?

Suggestions and comments appreciated.

Thanks.
  • ksg5000's avatar
    ksg5000
    Explorer
    May 13, 2015
    On my oven the bottom metal plate has an indentation - the ceramic tile I purchased fits in that indentation/depression - I believe the tile is about 12"x12".
  • korbe's avatar
    korbe
    Explorer
    May 13, 2015
    Before we purchased ours, I measured to see what round stone would fit from edge to edge.
  • gswcgi's avatar
    gswcgi
    Explorer
    May 13, 2015
    We have been using one for years. Went to Home depot and bout a ceramic tile for just a few bucks. Always place it on a wire rack and it works wonderfully!
  • Iraqvet05's avatar
    Iraqvet05
    Explorer
    May 13, 2015
    A 15" round stone should work and all the holes in the bottom divider won't be covered up. Here is more info on using tiles and keeping the oven at an even temp.
  • Halmfamily's avatar
    Halmfamily
    Explorer
    May 13, 2015
    Iraqvet05 wrote:
    A 15" round stone should work and all the holes in the bottom divider won't be covered up. Here is more info on using tiles and keeping the oven at an even temp.


    X2
  • Kittykath's avatar
    Kittykath
    Explorer II
    May 13, 2015
    Mine just exploded. It was an unglazed 12"x12" ceramic tile. Wasn't covering up anything. I might try my luck with a pizza stone this weekend.
  • Super_Dave's avatar
    Super_Dave
    Explorer
    May 14, 2015
    Halmfamily wrote:
    Iraqvet05 wrote:
    A 15" round stone should work and all the holes in the bottom divider won't be covered up. Here is more info on using tiles and keeping the oven at an even temp.


    X2

    Someone explain how a 15" diameter stone fits in a 13 1/2" deep oven?

    We use a 15" X 12" rectangle pizza stone and an airbake cookie sheet.
  • Jayco23FB's avatar
    Jayco23FB
    Explorer
    May 14, 2015
    Kittykath wrote:
    Mine just exploded. It was an unglazed 12"x12" ceramic tile. Wasn't covering up anything. I might try my luck with a pizza stone this weekend.


    X2 tried it twice, both times the tile cracked in half. Any tips on type of tile to use (I understand it is to be unglazed).
  • bob213's avatar
    bob213
    Explorer
    May 14, 2015
    Measure your oven. Don't cover holes.
    I ordered mine here. (square or rectangle) Two trailers, over 6 years and we USE our oven!
    Not the cheapest, but I like to buy once and forget it.
    Pizza Stones (will cut to size)
  • 96Bounder30E's avatar
    96Bounder30E
    Explorer II
    May 14, 2015
    Jayco23FB wrote:
    X2 tried it twice, both times the tile cracked in half. Any tips on type of tile to use (I understand it is to be unglazed).



    Why unglazed?...........A glazed tile is fired at a higher temperature and the moisture is removed making for a stronger tile......the one in my oven is 10+ years old and has never cracked.......

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