Getting Started
Read all precautions before using your controller.
If your kiln has individual manual controls for each heating element, turn all the dials to HIGH.
If your kiln has a manual shut-off device, use one higher cone number than you are firing to in the device. If there is a timer,
set it for longer than the estimated firing time.
Before starting a firing press the Review Program button to ensure the correct program is ready to fire.
Plug your kiln into an electrical outlet. Applying power to the controller causes either the current temperature or "ErrP" (Error
Power) to be displayed. Press the "1" key to change the “ErrP” display to the current temperature. The microprocessor in the
controller is checking various settings so it will take several seconds before the display changes to the current temperature.
When the current temperature is flashing, you may program the controller for a firing or you may choose one of the other
available options.
IMPORTANT PROGRAMMING NOTE:
Before initiating a firing profile or performing any other function, the current
temperature must be flashing. Pressing the “1” key will clear the display of errors (Err) or FAIL.
In most cases when programming, you will choose an option, then press ENTER to accept the option. After programming is
complete press the START/STOP button to begin the firing.
With the display flashing IdLE alternating with the current temperature, you are ready to proceed to one of the programming
sections.
The CONE FIRE mode uses Orton’s patented method to achieve correct heat-work so it is ideal for firing ceramics. The
advantage of using the CONE FIRE method is that a very complicated firing profile may be chosen with just a few key strokes.
The CONE FIRE method helps protect against over and under firing by carefully tracking and controlling the temperature at
the end of the firing as the cone temperature is approached. The final temperature is adjusted according to the final firing rate.
For example, as the heating elements age and the heating rate slows, the final temperature will be adjusted downward to ensure
the correct amount of heat-work.
The VARY-FIRE mode can be used for ceramics, glass, jewelry, glazes, decals, etc. It allows you to create your own firing
profiles which can be saved and used over and over.
AT THE END OF A FIRING:
When the firing is complete, CPLt, the firing time, and the current kiln temperature alternately are displayed. Press ENTER or
START/STOP to return to IdLE.
If you want to save the firing time, you must write it down; it is not retained in
memory.
Pressing Review Program, immediately after a cone fire program is complete and back to IdLE, will show the actual
temperature which was reached. The temperature is displayed after
°
F.
