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Here’s how to handle the situation:   --- ### **1️⃣ Causes of the Unusual Odor** 🔹 **Protective coatings:** The heat burns off residual oils, paints, or other protective treatments from the manufacturing process. 🔹 **Refractory materials:** The refractory bricks may release a mild smell as they stabilize with heat. 🔹 **URBE Electric Oven:** The first ignition may produce a slight burnt smell due to protective oils on the heating elements.   --- ### **2️⃣ First Ignition Procedure** 🔥 **Burn-in Process** ✔ **Preheat the oven empty** before cooking any food. ✔ Heat the oven to a high temperature (300-400°C) and maintain it for at least **30-60 minutes**. ✔ This will burn off any residual materials and eliminate the odor. 💨 **Ensure Proper Ventilation** ✔ Keep the surrounding area well-ventilated during the first ignition. ✔ For **URBE electric ovens**, it’s recommended to perform the first ignition outdoors or in a room with open windows for at least **60 minutes**.   --- ### **3️⃣ When Should You Be Concerned?** ⚠ If the odor persists beyond the first few uses, it may indicate: 🔹 Use of **improper or contaminated fuel**. 🔹 Chemical residues that haven’t fully burned off. 🔹 **Gas Ovens:** Ensure the pressure regulator is correct and the gas is compatible. 🔹 **Wood-Fired Ovens:** Use only **natural, untreated wood** (avoid chemically treated or painted wood).   --- ### **4️⃣ Contact Customer Support** If the issue persists or is accompanied by unusual smoke or malfunctions, contact Alfa Forni Customer Service: 📧 **[Contact us](https://www.alfaforni.com/en/contact-us/)** By following these steps, your oven will be ready to deliver optimal performance and perfect cooking results. 🍕🔥 - [Before the purchase](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/before-the-purchase?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Choice of the oven](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/before-the-purchase?hsLang=en#choice-of-the-oven) - [Installation and compatibility](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/before-the-purchase?hsLang=en#installation-and-compatibility) - [Power supply and fuels](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/before-the-purchase?hsLang=en#power-supply-and-fuels) - [Accessories and features](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/before-the-purchase?hsLang=en#accessories-and-features) - [Warranty and registration](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/before-the-purchase?hsLang=en#warranty-and-registration) - [Installation and first start-up](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/installation-and-first-start-up?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Assembly and configuration](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/installation-and-first-start-up?hsLang=en#assembly-and-configuration) - [First start-up and testing](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/installation-and-first-start-up?hsLang=en#first-start-up-and-testing) - [Use and cooking](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/use-and-cooking?hsLang=en#main-content) - [What can I cook in the oven?](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/use-and-cooking?hsLang=en#what-can-i-cook-in-the-oven) - [Urbe oven](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/urbe-oven?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Installation and compatibility](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/urbe-oven?hsLang=en#installation-and-compatibility) - [Functionality and use](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/urbe-oven?hsLang=en#functionality-and-use) - [Pizza experience & events](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/pizza-experience-events?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Preparation of the dough](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/pizza-experience-events?hsLang=en#preparation-of-the-dough) - [Perfect cooking](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/pizza-experience-events?hsLang=en#perfect-cooking) - [Maintenance and cleaning](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/maintenance-and-cleaning?hsLang=en#main-content) - [How do I clean my oven?](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/maintenance-and-cleaning?hsLang=en#how-do-i-clean-my-oven) - [Troubleshooting](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Temperature and combustion](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#temperature-and-combustion) - [Structure and components](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#structure-and-components) [![Alfa Forni](https://help.alfaforni.com/hs-fs/hubfs/02-logo-alfaforni-R.pdf.png?width=44&height=24&name=02-logo-alfaforni-R.pdf.png "Alfa Forni")](https://help.alfaforni.com/en/?hsLang=en) Upgrade your oven. 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