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Overheated Flue
Heat will be wasted up the chimney. Excess heat may damage the cooking stove
or ignite an existing accumulation of tar resulting in a chimney fire. In the event
of a fire, close the air controls on the appliance and call the fire brigade for
assistance.
LONG TERM SHUTDOWN
If the cooking stove is to be shut down for long periods i.e. during summer
months or if the appliance is in a second home that is not used all the time,
precautions should be taken to avoid damage from condensation and corrosion.
First ensure that the cooking stove is fully cleaned and all ash removed. The
ovens and hotplate can then be treated with a light coating of flax oil to help
prevent moisture damaging the surfaces. The air control is to be left in the open
position (Figure 10), the doors slightly ajar, and the bolster lid left raised to allow
for ventilation.
FIREWOOD
Seasoning and Storing Firewood
Wood, which has recently been cut and is still full of sap and water is known as
"green" wood.
Green wood will generally burn poorly and inefficiently, because it can have over
20% water. It may be hard to light, smoulder, not put out any heat and cause
more than the usual amount of creosote to build up in your chimney.
So your aim should be to dry the wood out to below 20% moisture content, this
process is called seasoning. As the name implies, you should store your wood
COOKING WITH THE COOK STOVE
