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1.7.
OPERATING THE OVEN
When using the oven ensure the bypass damper is in the
closed position.
To maintain a constant oven temperature, have the fire
burning briskly using small pieces of wood that provide plenty
of flames.
If the temperature in the oven gets too hot, reduce the
amount of oxygen to the fire by partially closing the spindle.
If the temperature in the oven drops below that desired, open
the spindle and add some more pieces of wood if required.
The round hotplates in the top of the heater can be removed
for cooking purposes allowing direct flame to a wok or frypan.
A triangular-handled tool is provided for lifting out the round
hotplates.
1.8.
BURNING TIPS
Fuel Quality
Use wood with a moisture content of less than 20%. Logs
should not feel moist or have moss and fungal growths.
Symptoms of burning wet wood:
Difficulty starting and keeping a fire burning well
Smoke and only small flames
Dirty glass and/or fire bricks
Rapid creosote build-up in the flue/chimney
Low heat output
Short burn times, and blue/grey smoke from the
flue/chimney outlet
Run appliance at high heat output for a short period each day
to avoid large build-up of tars and creosote within the
appliance and flue.
Flue Draught
The flue has two main functions:
1)
To safely remove smoke, gases and fumes from the
appliance.
2)
To provide sufficient draught (suction) in the appliance to
ensure the fire keeps burning.
Draught is caused by the rising hot air in the flue when the fire
has been lit.
The position, height and size of the flue can affect the
performance of the flue draught. Refer to installation guide
for details on flue installation.
Factors affecting the flue draught include:
Insufficient flue height
Trees or other buildings nearby causing turbulence
High and gusty winds
Outside temperature and weather conditions
Blocked flue
For advice on the correction of persistent flue problems
consult your supplier/installer for more detail.
1.9.
ASH REMOVAL
Depending on the type of wood burnt and frequency, the
ashes will need removing every 2 to 6 weeks.
Leave a 10mm layer of ash to insulate the firebox bottom.
Excess ashes should be removed when necessary, placed in a
non-combustible container with a tightly fitting lid and moved
outdoors immediately to a location clear of combustible
materials.
1.10.
FLUE/CHIMNEY FIRE
If a flue/chimney fire occurs:
Shut air controls fully to smother the fire.
Do not use the appliance after a flue fire until an
accredited installer has assessed the cause and any
resultant damage.
1.11.
CLEANING PAINT WORK AND GLASS
The appliance, when cool, can be cleaned with a damp
cloth.
Over the years, the black paint will fade and can be
touched up with Stove Bright metallic black paint.
To clean the glass, we recommend using a household
window cleaner or general purpose cleaner with a soft
cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleaner or scourer pads.
1.12.
CLEANING THE FLUE
The frequency the flue requires cleaning depends on the way
the stove is operated as well as the type and dryness of the
wood burned. Keep an eye on the flue passages and if there
appears to be a build up of soot it is time to clean the flue.
The plate in the bottom of the oven can be removed to check
for and remove creosote inside the base of the unit.
