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Start The First Test Firing
Step
Display Shows
Key Press
What This Selection Means
1
Home Screen
Start
The kiln is ready to be fired.
2
Start Firing
CERAMIC BISC
CONE 04 FAST
1-Start
Now
This kiln is ready to be fired and the start code must be
entered.
3
Enter Start Code
1
The controllers default start code is 1. To change the Start
Code, see page 21 for more details.
4
Enter Start Code
Start
Upon pushing Start, the firing will begin. You will hear clicking
when the relays cycle power to the elements to regulate the
temperature. This firing will take around 6 to 7 hours.
5
COMPLETE – Clear
returns to idle.
Clear
The firing has gone to complete. The current temperature, fire
time, segment, and set point is displayed.
6
Home Screen
Pressing clear returns the controller to IDLE. You may open the
kiln when the temperature has cooled to 150°F.
Review the Results
A properly bent cone indicates that the kiln is functioning properly and accurately. The tip of the
cone will be level with the top of the cone’s base when fired properly. The diagram below will give you
an idea of a properly fired, under fired, and over fired cone. Some variations from a proper bend is
expected and can be compensated for with the cone offset adjustment for each particular cone number
based on test firings.
Figure 3: Sample firing screen. For more information about a firing in progress, see Adjustments During A Firing
on Page 15.
Figure 4: Samples of a properly fired, under fired, and over fired cone.
