My Ooni Volt 12 stone is getting too hot.Updated 7 months ago

If the stone in your Ooni Volt is getting too hot and overcooking the base of

your pizza, you can lower the temperature by turning the temperature dial

counterclockwise.


**Why is my stone hotter than the temperature I set the oven to?**

The temperature dial controls the ambient temperature, not specifically the

stone temperature. The stone is designed to conduct heat so it will naturally

go slightly hotter if your oven is running for some time without being cooked

on. For best results, always check the stone temperature with the [Ooni

Infrared Thermometer](https://ooni.com/products/ooni-ir-

thermometer?_pos=1&_sid=f2f970155&_ss=r) before launching your pizza. For a

Neapolitan-style pizza, aim for at least 750°F (400°C) on the middle of the

baking stone.

If you'd like to control the balance of temperature between the top and bottom

(stone) element, you can do this by adjusting the balance dial. Turn the

balance dial clockwise to focus the heat off of the stone and onto the top

element.