Back to 2007 listElforno Electric Pizza Oven Developed
– New system makes delicious, evenly baked pizza simple –
August 28, 2007
Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.
Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. and Nichiwa Electric Corporation have jointly developed the Elforno electric pizza oven for commercial customers. Nichiwa Electric Corporation will commence sales in January 2008.
The gas or wood burning ovens typically used in commercial pizza operations may heat unevenly and therefore require a high level of baking skill to turn or reposition the pizza just right to ensure even baking and best taste.
The Elforno electric pizza oven was developed with a turntable that makes such skill unnecessary. Following are major features of the oven.
- (1) Elforno makes it easy to bake delicious, evenly done pizzas
- (2) Continuous baking
- (3) Light weight makes oven easy to move
- (4) Easy cleanup
- (5) A better work environment
Elforno will be on display at ENE-WAY 2007(*), starting August 29 in Nagoya.
(*) ENE-WAY 2007
Date & time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, August 29-31, 2007
Closes at 4:30 PM on final day.
Place: Port Messe Nagoya (Nagoya International Exhibition Hall)
Sponsor: ENE-WAY 2007 Executive Committee (Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. and Chubu Regional Committee for the Rational Use of Electricity)
< Reference >
Overview of Elforno
1. Major features
(1) Elforno makes it easy to bake delicious, evenly done pizzas
Gas and wood burning ovens tend to have uneven temperatures inside, requiring a master baker with the skill to turn or reposition the pizza. With Elforno, the user need only pre-select the oven temperature and baking time and place the pizza on the turntable to get a pizza that is delicious and evenly done.
(2) Continuous baking
Elforno continuously bakes up to six 11-inch pizzas at a time.
(3) Light weight makes oven easy to move
The 550 kg Elforno is lighter than gas and wood burning ovens, reducing installation expenses.
Since it is additionally equipped with casters, the oven can move when you change your shop layout.
(4) Easy cleanup
The turntable consists of just one very smooth heat storage panel, making cleanup easy and helping to keep your operation sanitary.
(5) A better work environment
Since Elforno emits no combustion exhaust, you enjoy a better work environment and can more easily control room temperature.
2.Development details
(1) Developers
Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.
Address: 1, Higashi-shincho, Higashi-ku, Nagoya
President and Representative Director: Toshio Mita
Nichiwa Electric Corporation
Address: 12-5, Sanda Technopark, Sanda, Hyogo Prefecture
President and Representative Director: Toru Okada
(2) Development period:
June 2005 - March 2007
3. Appearance
4.System diagram
5. Specifications
| Product name | Elforno electric pizza oven |
| Model no. | PK-14.5 |
| Power source | Three-phase 200V, 50/60 Hz |
| Energy consumption (kW) | 14.5 |
| Heat source | Sheathed heater |
| Baking capacity | Six 11-inch pizzas fit on turntable |
| Dimensions (mm) | W1300 × D1400 × H1600 |
| Weight (kg) | 550 |
| Oven temperature | Up to 400°C |
< Contact for inquiries and reference materials about products >
Nichiwa Electric Corporation, Nagoya Branch (In charge: Ito)
Address: 1-701, Takabaridai, Meito-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
TEL: 052-701-9851 FAX: 052-701-9850
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