P-44S

Overview

The Bakers Pride P-44S is a countertop electric deck oven for commercial baking. It has two independently controlled baking chambers, with two Cordierite hearth decks in each chamber. The four decks provide a 20 3/4″ by 20 3/4″ baking surface apiece. Products can be baked directly on the decks or on screens, pans or baking sheets, making the oven suitable for fresh-dough pizza, prebaked crust, pretzels, flatbreads and other bakery products.

Each chamber has its own thermostat and electric timer. Incoloy tubular heating elements supply top and bottom heat, with the top and bottom elements controlled independently. The P-44S is rated at 7,200 watts and is offered for 208V or 220–240V power, in single- or three-phase configurations.

Key Features

• Two baking chambers: Each chamber has independent temperature control and a 15-minute electric timer with continuous-ring alarm and manual shut-off.
• Four Cordierite decks: Two decks per chamber, each measuring 20 3/4″ square, with a 3 1/4″ deck height.
• Separate top and bottom heat: Incoloy tubular heating elements provide independently controlled heat from above and below.
• Commercial construction: Stainless steel exterior with a welded, unitized aluminized steel baking chamber.
• Insulated body: The oven is fully insulated; the specification sheet identifies 1 1/2″ industrial-grade insulation.
• Adjustable legs: The series specification lists 4″ adjustable legs.
• Optional accessories: A stainless steel stand, stacking kit, peel and deck scraper brush, glass-window doors and a brick-lined conversion kit are listed as options or accessories. The brick-lined conversion adds top-heat intensity, speeds recovery and can be installed in the field or at the factory; it is not the standard Cordierite configuration.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Bakers Pride
• Model: P-44S (also written P44S in the manufacturer’s documents)
• Item number: 155P44SC
• UPC: 400010608645
• Equipment type: Countertop electric pizza and pretzel oven
• Power: 7,200 watts
• Voltage and phase: 208V or 220–240V; single or three phase
• Current at 208V: 34.6A single phase or 24.3A three phase
• Current at 220–240V: 31.3A single phase or 22.0A three phase
• Plug and cord: Single-phase units have a 6-foot cord and NEMA 6-50P plug. Three-phase units are supplied without a line cord. The specification lists 6-50P for Canada on single-phase units.
• Temperature range: 300–650°F (149–343°C)
• Baking chambers: Two, independently controlled
• Decks: Four total; two per chamber
• Deck material and size: Cordierite; 20 3/4″ × 20 3/4″ (527 × 527 mm) each
• Deck height: 3 1/4″ (83 mm)
• Timers: Two 15-minute electric timers with continuous-ring alarms and manual shut-off
• Heating elements: Incoloy tubular elements with independent top and bottom control
• Exterior: Stainless steel; the manual specifies heavy-gauge Type 430 stainless steel with a #4 finish for the front, sides, top and doors.
• Interior: High-heat aluminized steel, welded as a unitized body
• Insulation: Fully insulated; the manual specifies 1 1/2″ (38 mm) industrial-grade insulation.
• Overall dimensions: 26″ W × 28″ D × 28 1/2″ H (660 × 711 × 724 mm); the manufacturer’s sheet notes that the listed height excludes legs.
• Shipping weight: 296 lb (134 kg)
• Carton dimensions: 33″ W × 35 1/2″ D × 35″ H (838 × 902 × 889 mm)
• Carton volume: 23.7 cubic feet (0.68 cubic metres)
• Warranty: One-year limited parts-and-labour warranty, as stated in the manufacturer’s specification material.

Installation & Requirements

The P-44S requires an electrical connection matching the selected voltage and phase. The manufacturer lists 208V and 220–240V models at 7,200 watts, with the corresponding current varying by voltage and phase as shown above. A 6-foot cord and plug are provided on single-phase models. Three-phase models have no line cord, and the manufacturer’s specification states that each oven requires a separate electrical connection. Confirm the unit’s electrical configuration before arranging the connection.

The manufacturer’s specification lists minimum clearances of 3″ (76 mm) at the left, right and rear. Its clearance note specifies non-combustible locations in North America; the combustible-construction allowance in the document applies to European Community countries only, not North America. The listed dimensions exclude the legs. A stainless steel stand, with or without casters, and stacking kits are among the listed accessories.

Operation

Set the temperature using the thermostat for the chamber in use. Each chamber has a separate thermostat and a 15-minute electric timer with a continuous-ring alarm and manual shut-off. The oven’s heating elements provide independently controlled top and bottom heat. The available manufacturer information does not specify a P-44S preheating time or a detailed baking procedure.

Pizza and other listed products may be baked directly on the hearth deck or on screens, pans or baking sheets. The removable Cordierite decks can be taken out for cleaning or replacement. If a brick-lined conversion kit is fitted to a standard P-44S, the manufacturer says the option adds top-heat intensity and speeds recovery; it may be installed at the factory or in the field.

Cleaning & Maintenance

The manufacturer’s P-44S material states that the Cordierite hearth decks are removable for cleaning or replacement. It does not provide a model-specific cleaning schedule, cleaning-agent instructions or further maintenance intervals in the supplied electric-oven information. The manufacturer recommends that service be handled by an authorized service agency or qualified technician in the provided manual material.

Applications

The P-44S is specified for fresh-dough pizza, prebaked-crust pizza, pretzels, flatbreads and other bakery products. Its decks can be used directly or with screens, pans or baking sheets. With two independently controlled chambers and four decks, operators can work with separate chamber settings while baking across the oven’s available deck area.