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Traditional Series CE
Installation and Operation Manual
RFG-(W) INITIAL START-UP
Flame Height
Index Scale
Flame Height
Control Knob
FLAME HEIGHT INDICATOR
INITIAL RFG-(W) OVEN START-UP PROCEDURE
Wood Stone recommends completing this start-up procedure before burning any wood.
IMPORTANT:
If at any time you feel that either or both of the burners are not operating properly, turn the oven OFF and call for
service. Before servicing, disconnect the electrical supply at the breaker and turn OFF the gas supply at the appliance’s individual
gas shutoff valve. In the event of a power failure, no attempt should be made to operate the oven.
Your oven was cured at the factory. However in the course of shipment, storage on site, etc. the ceramic materials will have
absorbed moisture. It is critical that the procedure below be followed to ensure that this moisture is driven from the ceramic in a
controlled fashion. This will minimize cracking and prevent damage to the oven that could otherwise occur by bringing the oven to
temperature rapidly the first time it is used. This initial procedure need only be followed the first time the oven is fired and/or if the
oven has not been used for an extended period of time.
BEFORE GETTING STARTED
1.
Make sure main gas supply is on (valve parallel with gas line).
2.
Make sure that the venting system has been tested and approved for operation and is on.
FIRST DAY
1.
Remove the Night Heat Retention Door(s). Push the ON/OFF button on controller.
It may take awhile for the gas to purge all the air from the gas lines.
2.
Allow oven to operate at the factory settings for 1 hour with the radiant flame at its
lowest setting.
3.
After one hour, raise radiant flame to 25% (~16 cm (6") flame, “2” on the Flame Height
Index Scale) using the Flame Height Control Knob. Hold this setting for 4 hours.
4.
After 4 hours at 25% flame, raise to 50% flame (~20 cm (8") flame, “3” on the Flame
Height Index Scale) using the Flame Height Control Knob and hold for at least another
4 hours or until the temperature reaches 260 °C (500 °F).
5.
Once the temperature reaches 260 °C (500 °F) the oven is ready for use. If you will be shutting the oven down,
see the instructions that follow.
TURNING OFF THE OVEN
1.
Push ON/OFF button. All gas will go OFF. Put the Night Heat Retention Door(s) in place to
retain heat.
NOTE:
Always wait 5 minutes before restarting the oven.
Never run the oven with the Night Heat
Retention Door(s) in place.
NOTE:
You may notice some small “crazing” cracks in the ceramic dome and floor after a few
heat-ups and cool-downs. This is normal and will not affect the longevity or performance of the
oven. If cracks of 3mm (1/8") or more develop, contact your local distributor for evaluation.
NEVER PLACE ANYTHING IN OR ABOVE THE RADIANT FLAME
Night Heat Retention Doors
NOTE:
Never operate this
appliance with the stainless
steel Night Heat Retention
Door in place. It should only
be used when the oven is
turned OFF.