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Charcoal
When most of the tar and gasses have burned the remaining substance is
charcoal (ash in its finer form). A hot bed of charcoals and ash can enhance
the combustion process when burning larger pieces of wood. Start with a
small fire to develop a bed of glowing embers. As the charcoal bed develops
and the cooker heats up, slowly add larger and larger pieces of wood. It takes
time to build a good charcoal bed, but it is well worth the effort. Only empty
excess ash periodically and always leave a bed of ash on which to light the
next fire. When wood burns it gives off volatile gases which contain calorific
heat value.
CARING FOR YOUR ESSE
Your ESSE cooker is very easy to keep clean.
The hotplate helps to keep its self-clean, by carbonising cooking spills and
splashes. Just brush off the carbon dust. For stubborn stains, don’t be afraid
to use a brush on the hotplate and inside the ovens.
Splashes and spills on the vitreous enamel should be wiped away as soon as
possible, using a damp soft cloth. Micro-fibre cloths are especially good for
this. Never use a cold wet cloth on any enamelled surfaces as the thermal
shock can cause hairline cracks to form.
If spills have become baked on to the enamel, use a soap filled pad, not too
coarse, so as to avoid scratching enamel. DO NOT use oven cleaners.
Likewise the inner door panels can be cleaned with a cream cleanser or for
more stubborn marks, a soap filled pad. The linings will show marks and
discolour with use, but with regular cleaning will maintain its look for longer.
The enamelled surfaces can be cleaned with glass cleaner to help get a good
streak free shine. Any spillage of milk or fruit juices on to the enamelled
surfaces must be wiped up straight away, as the acidity may stain the front.
Some components such as the side panels are powder coated (painted) and
nothing abrasive should be used on them. Use a soap filled pad instead.