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3.3
Cooking and heating
Whenever the stove is being used for cooking or heating the start damper must be kept
shut.
For optimum cooking on the hob plate you are recommended to use pans with a flat base.
The hottest area is in the centre of the plate, so this is the best area to use to heat up a
pan quickly. The edges of the plate can be used to keep food warm. To get a faster heating
up time (to boiling point) we recommend using thinly chopped softwood.
The hob plate must not be overheated as this will damage the stove but not help in any
way with cooking.
3.4
Roasting and baking in the oven
The stove is equipped with an oven made of stainless steel with telescopic pull-out
shelves. The oven has a glass door in which there is a thermometer. The temperature
displayed should only be used as an indication when baking and roasting. In addition the
oven is supplied as standard with a roasting grid and a baking tray.
Please observe the following NOTES:
Check that the start damper has been shut for at least 60 minutes. This ensures an even
temperature throughout the oven. Only put in enough fuel to reach the desired tempera-
ture. This temperature can then be maintained by adding small amounts of fuel during the
roasting period. After half the roasting time take the baking tray out of the oven and turn
over the roast, and replace in oven. This will ensure you get evenly roasted or baked
goods.
3.5
Closing down
Close the primary air regulator (Table 2).
Let the embers burn out and leave the stove to cool down.
Once the stove is cold, empty and clean out the fire chamber and ash pan!
3.6
Notes on heating
A properly adjusted secondary air flow ensures that any combustible elements in the flue
gases are burned off. This means they are burned in a way which reduces the smoke and
soot released into the environment. it is always possible that the
window glass will be-
come dirty
and this does
not mean
there is a
malfunction
.
If you use your stove in the spring or autumn, you must check the draw of your chimney
first, as if the outside temperatures are high this can drop off substantially. To do this hold
a burning match in the fire door when it is partially opened. If the flame is not clearly drawn
inwards, then you first need to light a starter fire. Do this by briefly burning some wood
shavings in the stove or the cleaning opening of the chimney itself.
The grid must be cleaned before placing any fuel on it, in order to ensure a good supply of
air to the burning material. The ash pan must be emptied regularly, when it is cold. If the
stove is still hot, use the gloves provided. Please make sure that no glowing embers are
put into your dustbin.
Take care that the ash pan is pushed in until it touches the rear wall.
