10.
For overnight burning establish a good burning fire and close both air control and flue damper.
(NOTE: A hot fire burning slowly produces little or no smoke - a cold fire smouldering produces much
smoke).
Avoid burning green or damp wood as this will clog the stove and result in more cleaning.
USING OVEN:
Oven temperatures are controlled to a large extent by the size of fire burning. The oven
thermometer is to provide a good general indication of oven temperature, however may tend to read
lower than the actual oven temperature as the thermometer is positioned in the coolest part of the oven
door. The damper control, (1 on diagram) will aid in increasing or decreasing oven temperatures. With
damper closed for high oven temperatures and open for lower temperatures.
Oven vent
(4 on diagram) open will lower oven temperatures, closed will increase temperature.
NOTE: Condensation may form in the ash pan when the stove is lit. This is normal and will evaporate as the
stove warms. The condensation may be more pronounced if the stove is fitted with a water jacket.
WARNING:
The firebox glass is heat proof and the oven glass is toughened -
they are not
interchangeable.
GOURMET CD MODEL
C.D. MODELS:
The operation of the Gourmet CD is the same as for the standard cooker except with
the CD you may need to maintain a higher fire to achieve the greater temperatures required for hydronic
central heating cooker.
Hydronic Central Heating is the most wonderful form of home heating. To achieve the best results you
should think of your cooker as a heater.
You may need to refuel your CD more frequently and maintain a higher fire to keep your central heating
temperature up, than would be needed in a normal domestic hot water cooker.
GENERAL INFORMATION
* Avoid wet or green wood - these will cause maintenance problems in any cooker or boiler.
* Briquettes or coal may be used in the Gourmet C.D. in conjunction with wood and will give good
overnight operating temperatures.
* Check and clean flues and smokeways at least every 6 months.
* A hot fire burning slowly produces little or no smoke. A cold fire smouldering produces maximum
smoke.
** Check “Thermablend” rust inhibitor every 6 months or after any major boiling or water loss.
The boiler is made of mild steel and will give years of trouble free operation providing anti-
rust and if required hardness conditioner levels are maintained. If water supply is acidic add
sodium bicarbonate (cooking soda) - ask your dealer.
Thermalux “Thermablend” long life rust inhibitor available from the manufacturer or dealer.
WARNING
HYDRONIC CENTRAL HEATING
(IMPORTANT: READ THIS WARNING)
For information on or the supply and installation of Hydronic Central Heating components to suit your
home and your requirements, and to ensure you comply with relevant building requirements, consult your
local Thermalux dealer or a qualified, experienced installer.
*Failure to correctly install a Hydronic Central Heating System could result in injury to person or property.
