Bakers Pride (Middleby) FC-516 IL Forno Classico Pizza Ovens
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Bakers Pride (Middleby) FC-516 IL Forno Classico Pizza Ovens
Description
Bakers Pride Il Forno Classico FC-516 Gas Deck Pizza Oven
48" × 36" Cordierite Deck • Open-Flame Viewing • 140,000 BTUBring the theatre of a traditional wood-burning brick oven to your kitchen—without the guesswork. The single-deck Il Forno Classico FC-516 pairs Bakers Pride’s signature open-flame ambiance with precise gas controls, producing authentic, stone-baked pizzas and artisan breads service after service.
Key benefits
- Wood-burning visual appeal from a visible open-flame burner—boosts customer experience.
- 1.5" (38 mm) thick Cordierite deck stores and radiates heat for fast, even bakes.
- Independently controlled top & bottom heat dampers allow perfect balancing of crust & top finish.
- Wide 48" × 36" baking surface fits up to (6) 16" pizzas at once.
- 10" deck height accommodates deep pans, skillets, and bread tins.
- 300 – 650 °F (149 – 343 °C) thermostat for everything from Neapolitan pies to slow-roasted entrées.
- Black powder-coated control panels with hardwood door handles add a premium front-of-house look.
- Fully welded, stainless-steel frame; painted 36" legs & heavy-duty casters included for easy positioning.
- Stackable on Bakers Pride Y- or D-series deck ovens as your business grows.
- NSF, CSA Star & Flame, and CE listed for worldwide code compliance.
At-a-glance specs
| Model | FC-516 (single deck) |
|---|---|
| Fuel / Input | Natural or LP gas | 140,000 BTU (41 kW) total |
| Deck size | 48" W × 36" D (1219 × 914 mm) |
| Deck material / thickness | Cordierite stone, 1.5" (38 mm) |
| Interior deck height | 10" (254 mm) |
| Temperature range | 300 – 650 °F (149 – 343 °C) mechanical thermostat |
| Overall dimensions (W × H × D) | 65.25" × 71" × 43" (1657 × 1803 × 1092 mm) — includes 36" legs |
| Gas connection | ¾" NPT rear connection; regulator & pilot safety supplied |
| Electrical | 120 V, 1-phase, igniter cord & plug |
| Certifications | NSF, CSA Star, CSA Flame, CE |
| Shipping weight | ≈ 1,588 lb (720 kg) |
Ideal for
- Artisan & Neapolitan pizzerias looking for authentic hearth-bake results with gas consistency.
- Open-kitchen restaurants or food halls that leverage live-fire visuals to draw guests.
- Bakeries and cafés needing high stone-deck capacity for breads, flatbreads, and pastries.
Included with your oven
- Heavy-duty legs (36") with locking casters
- Front & side mounting skirts—ready for tile, brick, or stone façade
- Combination gas controls with valve, regulator, & pilot safety
- One-year limited parts & labor warranty backed by Bakers Pride’s nationwide service network
Looking to expand capacity later? The FC-516 is factory-engineered to stack on Bakers Pride Y- and D-series deck ovens—no additional framing required.
