What Technologies Does EVO Use to Improve Heat Management and Cooking Performance?

🔥 What Are the Main Technologies Used in the EVO Oven?

EVO integrates several technological solutions designed to improve heat management, temperature control and the overall cooking experience.

The main technologies include:

Flue System Technology 2.0: a system designed to optimize the management of air, fumes and flames inside the oven.
Alfa burner, Flame Shield and Burn Proof Shield: components that work together as part of Flue System Technology 2.0.
3 cm thick Alfa refractory cooking stones: help absorb and retain heat on the cooking floor.
Integrated digital thermometer: monitors the cooking chamber, refractory cooking floor and food probe temperatures.
Bluetooth connectivity and ToGrill app: allow you to monitor temperatures from your smartphone and set customized alerts.
Hybrid system: allows you to choose between gas and wood-fired operation.

Together, these solutions make EVO suitable for both high-temperature pizza baking and dishes that require lower temperatures and longer cooking times.

🌬️ What Is Flue System Technology 2.0 and How Does It Work?

Flue System Technology 2.0 is one of the key technologies featured in the EVO oven.

The system is designed to optimize the management of air, fumes and flames during oven operation.

It integrates three main components:

Alfa burner
Flame Shield
Burn Proof Shield

These elements work together to improve heat management inside the cooking chamber.

In particular, Flue System Technology 2.0 helps to:

Retain more useful heat inside the cooking chamber.
Reduce heat loss by optimizing heat flow.
Improve temperature stability during operation.
Promote more effective heat distribution throughout the oven.
Optimize fuel consumption through more efficient management of the heat generated.

The result is a system designed to offer greater thermal control and expand the oven's cooking possibilities.

📌 Important: Flue System Technology 2.0 is an integrated system. Its benefits result from the combined operation of its components rather than from any single element.

🛡️ What Are the Flame Shield and Burn Proof Shield Used For?

Flame Shield and Burn Proof Shield are two components integrated into Flue System Technology 2.0.

Together with the Alfa burner, they form part of the solution developed to optimize flame, air and fume management.

Their combined operation contributes to the overall objectives of the system:

Improving management of the heat generated by the burner.
Promoting more effective heat distribution inside the cooking chamber.
Reducing heat loss.
Contributing to temperature stability.

Flame Shield and Burn Proof Shield are therefore functional elements of EVO's thermal management system.

Warning: These components are part of the oven's technical configuration and must not be removed or modified during normal use.

🧱 What Are the Features of EVO's Refractory Cooking Stones?

EVO uses Alfa refractory cooking stones with a thickness of 3 cm.

The stones form the cooking floor on which food is placed during baking and cooking.

The refractory material helps absorb heat during preheating and retain it for use during cooking.

The main functions of the refractory cooking floor include:

Heat absorption: the stones absorb thermal energy during preheating.
Heat retention: the accumulated heat contributes to cooking food.
Heat transfer: the heated floor transfers energy to the base of pizzas and other dishes placed on its surface.
Versatility: the floor can accommodate different pizza sizes and other dishes suitable for oven cooking.

EVO's refractory cooking floor measures 60 × 40 cm and can accommodate up to:

2 pizzas measuring 28 cm in diameter, baked simultaneously.
1 pizza measuring 40 cm in diameter.

It can also accommodate baking trays and other dishes beyond pizza.

📌 Tip: Always check the refractory cooking floor temperature before you start cooking, especially when baking several pizzas in succession.

🌡️ Why Is It Important to Monitor the Cooking Chamber and Cooking Floor Temperatures Separately?

The cooking chamber temperature and refractory cooking floor temperature are two different measurements.

The cooking chamber temperature indicates the heat inside the oven.

The refractory cooking floor temperature, on the other hand, indicates how hot the surface is where pizzas and other dishes are placed.

During preheating, these temperatures may increase at different rates.

Therefore, reaching the desired cooking chamber temperature does not necessarily mean that the refractory cooking floor has reached the same temperature.

EVO allows you to monitor both measurements using its integrated digital thermometer.

This is particularly important when baking pizza because:

Heat inside the cooking chamber contributes to baking the top of the pizza.
Heat from the refractory cooking floor contributes to baking the base.
Monitoring both temperatures helps you determine when the oven is ready for baking.

Important: For consistent cooking results, consider the oven's overall thermal performance rather than relying on a single temperature reading.

⏱️ Do EVO Technologies Help Reduce Heating Times?

EVO is designed to reach cooking temperatures quickly.

According to the information published on the official product page, EVO can reach 400°C in approximately 25 minutes under stable operating conditions.

The product documentation also reports a heating performance improvement of up to 20% compared with comparable ovens used in testing.

These figures describe performance measured under specific test conditions and do not represent guaranteed results in every situation.

Actual heating times may vary depending on:

Outdoor temperature.
Wind and weather conditions.
Initial oven temperature.
Any moisture present in the oven materials.
Operating conditions.

For gas preheating, the EVO user manual instructs you to set the burner to maximum power, close the oven door and allow the oven to heat for at least 25 minutes.

Before cooking, always check the actual cooking chamber and refractory cooking floor temperatures.

🥘 Can EVO Maintain Stable Temperatures for Slow Cooking?

Yes. EVO's heat management technologies are also designed for dishes that require lower temperatures than high-temperature pizza baking.

The official product page highlights stable heat management even at temperatures around 180°C.

This expands the oven's cooking possibilities to include:

Bread and baked goods.
Roasts.
Meat.
Vegetables.
Tray-baked dishes.
Recipes requiring longer cooking times.

During gas operation, the flame intensity can be adjusted using the burner control knob.

The digital thermometer also allows you to monitor temperature changes and use the food probe when you need to check the internal temperature of a dish.

Cooking temperatures and times should be selected according to the recipe and ingredients used.

📱 How Do the Digital Thermometer and ToGrill App Improve Cooking Control?

The digital temperature monitoring system is one of EVO's distinctive features.

The integrated thermometer measures three temperatures:

Cooking chamber: monitors the heat inside the oven.
Refractory cooking floor: measures the temperature of the cooking surface.
Food probe: measures the internal temperature of food.

These readings are available on the digital display and can also be monitored from a smartphone through the Bluetooth connection with the ToGrill app.

The app also allows you to configure customized alerts:

A notification when a target temperature is reached.
A notification when a temperature falls below a specified minimum.
A notification when a temperature exceeds a specified maximum.

This system is useful both during preheating and when preparing dishes that require closer temperature monitoring.

📌 Important: The digital system monitors temperatures but does not automatically adjust the burner flame. Gas regulation is performed manually using the dedicated control knob.

🔥 How Does the Hybrid System Expand EVO's Cooking Possibilities?

In addition to its heat management technologies, EVO features a Hybrid system that allows the oven to operate alternatively with gas or wood.

The two modes provide different cooking experiences:

Gas: allows you to adjust burner power using the control knob.
Wood: allows you to cook using the heat generated by a wood fire, with the gas burner properly protected.

For wood-fired operation, EVO includes a burner cover. An optional wood holder is also available to help organize the fire on the opposite side of the cooking chamber.

The Hybrid configuration allows EVO to suit different cooking preferences while retaining the temperature monitoring features of its digital display.

Warning: Gas and wood are alternative operating modes and must not be used simultaneously.

🍕 How Can You Make the Most of EVO's Technologies When Cooking?

To use the oven's features correctly:

Preheat EVO according to the instructions in the user manual.
Monitor the cooking chamber temperature using the digital thermometer.
Check the refractory cooking floor temperature before placing food inside the oven.
Adjust the heat according to the dish you are preparing, using the burner control knob during gas operation.
Use the food probe whenever you need to monitor the internal temperature of food.
Configure ToGrill alerts if you want to monitor when specific temperatures are reached or maintained.
Continue checking temperatures throughout cooking sessions, especially when preparing several dishes in succession.

Monitoring these temperatures together helps you make better use of the oven's thermal features.

Remember that EVO's maximum temperature is 500°C and must not be exceeded.

📩 Where Can You Find More Information About EVO Technologies?

To learn more about the oven's technologies, performance and cooking possibilities:

🔗 Discover EVO on the Alfa Forni website

For detailed instructions on lighting the oven, Hybrid operation and using the digital thermometer with the ToGrill app, explore the other articles in the EVO OVEN section of the Alfa Forni Help Center.