Bakers Pride (Middleby) FC-516/451 IL Forno Classico Pizza Ovens
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Description
Bakers Pride® IL Forno Classico FC-516/451 Double-Stack Pizza Oven
Wood-Burning Style • Gas Fired • 54" × 36" Ceramic Decks • 220 000 BTUBuild an authentic show-kitchen experience without the wood-fuel headaches. The IL Forno Classico FC-516 stacked with the rugged 451 deck oven delivers old-world ambiance, modern gas efficiency, and twice the baking capacity—ideal for pizza concepts, artisan bread programs, and exhibition cooking lines.
Key Advantages
- Two independent, 10 in.-high bakers’ chambers let you cook different menu items simultaneously.
- Cordierite ceramic baking decks (top: 48" × 36", bottom: 54" × 34.5") absorb and radiate heat for crisp, evenly baked crusts.
- Wide 300 – 650 °F thermostat range and 220 000 BTU gas system conquer peak-hour volume with ease.
- Classic arched opening with black powder-coated façade and hardwood handles draws customers’ attention.
- Independently controlled top & bottom dampers and slide-out flame diverters provide precision hearth control.
- Heavy-duty ¼ in. angle-iron frame is fully welded for safe stacking and years of commercial abuse.
- Fully insulated cabinet keeps kitchen temperatures down and energy efficiency up.
- Ships on painted steel legs with locking casters for fast placement and routine cleaning access.
- 120 V spark igniter with cord & plug—no separate starter box required.
Technical Specifications
| Model | FC-516/451 Double Stack |
|---|---|
| Fuel / Connection | Natural or LP Gas, ⅔ in. NPT |
| Total BTU | 220 000 BTU/hr |
| Input Voltage | 120 V, 1 ph, 0.9 A (igniter) |
| Thermostat Range | 300 – 650 °F (148 – 343 °C) |
| Deck Size – Top | 48" × 36" (1219 × 914 mm) |
| Deck Size – Bottom | 54" × 34.5" (1372 × 876 mm) |
| Overall Dimensions | 66" W × 74.25" H × 43" D (1676 × 1886 × 1092 mm) |
| Shipping Weight | ≈ 2 870 lb (1 302 kg) |
| Certifications | NSF, CSA Star, CSA Flame, CE |
| Warranty | 1-year limited parts & labor |
Perfect For
- Neapolitan, New York, or Sicilian-style pizzas
- Stone-baked flatbreads & focaccia
- Artisan bread loaves and baguettes
- Open-kitchen, exhibition-style restaurants
Installation Notes
Requires 0 in. side clearance (non-combustible), 2 in. rear clearance, and enclosure of front flue area with non-combustible materials. Unit ships on 16 in. legs with locking casters; allow adequate doorway clearance for delivery.
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