Q: Where are Wildcat Ovens made?
A: Every Wildcat oven is designed , manufactured and packaged in house at our factory in Melbourne
Q: What are Wildcat Ovens made from?
A: A combination of heavy duty Australian Steel, Firebricks, and ceramic insulation.
Q: What sort of paint is used?
A: All Wildcat ovens are painted with a special 2 stage high temperature finish which can be touched up easily.
Q: What is the guarantee?
A: In short 5 years on workmanship and manufacturing.
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Q: How long does it take to reach operating temperature?
A: 25 to 35 minutes for the 6000 series and 30 to 40 mins for the 5000 series depending on the amount and quality of the firewood used.
Q: I’ve seen some ovens that are smokers, can the Wildcat oven be used to smoke food?
A: Yes, Specifically the Wildcat 6000 and Wildcat 8000 were designed with dual smoker vents enabling the cook to control exactly how much smoke is allowed into the oven.
Q: Can I use briquettes in a Wildcat oven?
A: Due to the dirty nature of briquettes it is not advisable to use briquettes. Wildcat recommends using any good dry hardwood for maximum performance.
Q: Are Wildcat ovens only for cooking Pizzas?
A: No! Anything you can cook in a conventional oven can be cooked in a Wildcat outdoor oven, only with more flavour!
Q: My 5000 series oven trolley has a sheet/sheets of thin galvanised metal and a piece of blueboard with it. What are they for?
A: The galvanised sheet sits on the cross bars at the top of an assembled trolley, and the blueboard sheet sits on top of the galvanised sheet. This provides a solid base for the firebricks.
Q: Does the oven require a flue?
A: Yes, all properly designed wood fired ovens require a flue to work efficiently. Every Wildcat Oven comes complete with the minimum required flue & cap.
Q: How hot does the oven need to be to cook Pizza?
A: Around 220 to 250 ℃ is just about perfect in a Wildcat 6000 or 8000 Oven. Around 250 to 270 ℃ is right for the Wildcat 3000, 5000, 9000 Series.
Q: Can I bake bread or cook scones in a Wildcat Oven?
A: Absolutely, however as with all forms of bread making, practice makes perfect!
Q: What happens if I move house?
A: All Wildcat wood fired ovens are essentially portable, and whilst heavy, they can be taken with you when you move. You may need a few strong friends to help.
Q: Is the oven weatherproof?
A: Wildcat Ovens are made from quality steel, stainless steel and aluminised steel. Topped with 2 stage high temperature paint, they are as weatherproof as we can possibly make them. However, if you intend to leave the oven exposed to the elements, you may need to touch up or respray with “Stove Bright” metallic black or spray vegetable oil inside of oven and all the moving parts after use, if you intend to leave it for a period of time. Therefore, we recommend the optional cover is used when the oven is not in use.
Q: Where can I purchase a Wildcat Oven?
A: Contact us by phone or Email and we can deliver throughout Australia.
Q: How much are your ovens?
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Q: What is the small spring knob under the oven door on a 6000 oven and on the door of a 5000 oven?
A: That is the primary combustion air intake control knob. Move it to the left and the fire gets less air therefore burns cooler and more slowly, move it to the right and the fire gets more air and burners faster and hotter.
Q: Where can I see them?
A: We do trade shows and inhouse cooking demonstrations. We have a full on display at our showroom and factory.
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