So you've acquired a "Classic" Wood Stone Oven (some might call it "previously loved").  It's true, Wood Stone builds great equipment that lasts.  In fact, our first oven is still in operation today and it's important to us to educate about the beauty and ease of Stone Hearth Cooking.  The more successful you are, the more successful we are.  This is info should be a good start.

Step 1: What Wood Stone Oven Model to you Have? It is also helpful if you can locate the oven's serial number. 

Step 2: Get An Installation Manual  Wood Stone ovens are extremely heavy. You must take care to use professionals that have the proper equipment to move these ovens responsibly.  Also understand that Wood Stone ovens are in most cases built and shipped in one piece, and the main oven (upper section) CANNOT BE DISMANTLED.  Ovens that are in pieces should be avoided.  Be prepared to make construction modifications to your site prior to moving the oven into place upright and in one piece. 

Step 3: Determine the Installation Requirements and Deal with Venting: Gas and electrical details are in the installation manuals.  Ventilation is outlined in our Venting Guidelines page.  Ventilation is a very important issue and we recommend that you work with a professional.  We would highly suggest submitting drawings to your local code authorities to meet the requirements in your area.  This is especially important with Wood Stone Equipment that burns solid fuel such as wood, charcoal, or coal.  Whether you are using solid-fuel or  gas, Wood Stone can provide hoods and fans designed specifically for Wood Stone equipment.

Step 4: Want to Facade Your Oven?
Perhaps you are planning on building a façade wall around your oven.  If this is the case Wood Stone has designed a variety of parts that will easily help you get there, we call them "Facade Extensions". To learn more about how these facade options can help, visit our Facade Tutorials page.

Step 5: Getting the Right Tools and Accessories:
Once your oven is up and running it is important for you to understand how to operate your oven and have the proper tools and accessories to do so.  Wood Stone suggests purchasing an oven tool set with lengths to compliment your specific oven size. Proper tools help to ensure that you can properly cook and maintain your oven's cleanliness.  An oven mantle may have very well been part of your oven purchase, if not we would highly recommend it. Learn more about oven mantles.  Learn more about other accessories. 

Step 6: Learn How to Operate a Wood Stone Oven.  So now the oven is installed, it's hooked up and vented, the facade is built and you've got all the tools.  You're ready to cook.  While cooking in a Wood Stone oven is not rocket science, it is Oven Science, and we've got some tips that can help!  Be sure to check out our Cooking Education page, as well as our Training Videos. These resources will get you pointed down the right path.

Step 7: A Visit to the Factory?
If after this information, you feel it's important to further your education even more, you can contact us about visiting the factory.  For Classic Wood Stone customers, this visit costs $1500.00 and must be pre-paid. Please email the chefs to make your reservation today or call the factory at (800) 988-8074.  Please include your full name, contact information and the equipment that you are interested in working with on your visit. Also be sure to include your objectives for the visit.  We look forward to hearing from you soon!