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To ensure a proper and safe combustion, there should be bright and lasting
flames/embers. Don't let the wood smolder. Do not close the air inlets completely
during normal usage.
The RAIS 4 and RAIS 106 can also be burned as a fireplace with the doors open. For safety, keep
the screen on the fireplace opening at all times.
Cooking
You can both cook and bake in your RAIS stove. Learning how to control the oven heat in
a wood stove is a matter of trial and error. Your RAIS stove comes with an oven
thermometer, which helps in the learning process.
For most baking needs, bring the temperature up to 300-400°F (150-200°C). If the oven
temperature gets too high (above 425°F (220°C)), open up the oven door for a few
minutes.
Always protect the soapstone liner with foil. Frozen dishes such as pizzas can be put
directly in the preheated oven without first defrosting.
A grill rack is available for the RAIS 4 and RAIS 106 for grilling in the firebox. Open the
baffle plate and doors to grill, and supervise at all times.
The top portion directly above the oven can serve as a warming area for plates or coffee,
or even for rising dough.
Each cook will discover what works best for his or her particular stove. Bon Appetit!
Firewood
Specifications
Only burn wood that has been seasoned for at least one full year (2 years is best!). If the
wood has not been "seasoned" or dried, much of the energy of the fire will go into
evaporating the water. Furthermore, condensation or creosote might occur in the stove
and pipe if you burn moist wood.
The log size should be about 2” (5cm) less than the width of the firebox.
Burning value of wood
Air-dried wood has less moisture (15 - 20%) than freshly cut timber (40%+), and typically
yields 20% more available heat. Wet wood burns at a lower temperature and causes
incomplete combustion (soot and "creosote" formation, which in extreme cases, can lead
to a chimney fire).
All types of wood heat up equally per pound (kilogram); however, the density of wood is
not the same, as shown in the following table:
