Operating Instructions
The Nectre Baker’s Oven has the firebox at the top and the oven below. Heat is directed
around the oven by closing the damper located next to the flue outlet on top of the stove. The
damper is closed when the lever is in the up position.
Necessary air for combustion is provided via two air controls. Primary air is provided via an
adjustable spindle located on the front of the firebox door, while secondary air enters via an
inlet at the top of the door seal allowing the air to ‘wash’ over the glass door keeping it free
from sooty deposits.
Before lighting your Baker’s Oven ensure that the damper control is open (the control lever is
in the down position).
This appliance has been developed to burn wood only. Burn only dry, well-seasoned
hardwood such as Ash, Beech or Oak, which should have been cut, split and stacked for at
least 12 months, with free air movement allowing it to dry out. Burning wet or unseasoned
wood will create tar deposits in the stove and chimney/flue and will not produce a satisfactory
heat output.
Lighting the Stove
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To light the stove, first make sure that the damper is open (down position) and the
primary air spindle control on the firebox door is fully open.
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Light a fire using finely chopped wood and establish it so that it has plenty of flames.
As soon as the fire is going briskly, close the damper. This directs the flames and flue
gases down the sides and around the oven.
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Keep the fire burning briskly until the oven is up to temperature. NOTE: the
temperature gauge on the oven door is only a guide to the temperature in the oven.
We have found that when the gauge is reading around 100°C, the internal oven
temperature is more like 180°C. It is a good idea to use a meat thermometer when
cooking.
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To add more fuel to the fire, it is advisable to open the damper (down position) before
opening the door. When the firebox is loaded and the door shut, then close the
damper (up position). This will avoid having smoke come into the room.
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Typically the refuelling period is approximately every 60 to 90 minutes.
Operation when Cooking:-
Always have a brisk fire using small pieces of wood that provide plenty of flames. This type of
fire will maintain the oven temperature. The hot plates may be removed using the hot-plate
tool provided to enable wok-style cooking directly on the fire.
Operation when Heating:-
1. Increase Heat Output
To increase the heat output from the fire, use larger pieces of wood, ensure the damper is in
closed (up position), and use the spindle tool to open the primary air inlet until the level of
burning is reached.
With the primary air spindle fully open, the fire will burn very hot, and the wood won’t last long.
More importantly the unit may over heat. In the event of over heating completely close the
primary air spindle until the level of burning is reduced to a safe level.
2. Background heating with longer Burn Time
For background heating and increased burn time, use larger pieces of wood, ensure the
damper is closed, and using the spindle tool reduce the primary air inlet until it's almost
closed. In this mode, the wood will burn for extended periods of time, however, the oven
temperature will drop.
