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3.
To add larger logs or to refuel always ensure that the air control is on full supply and crack the top
plate for a moment before opening and adding logs. Add logs ensuring air spaces between surfaces to
allow for burning. Re-adjust the air control to the desired setting when the new fuel is well alight and
the fire is burning well.
4.
It should not be necessary to fill the firebox to capacity. Smaller loads of wood burned on half air
supply will produce more heat per kg of wood. Note: flue length, outside wind conditions and the like
may affect the performance of the cooker and the required setting adjustments.
Please refer to page 6 - Over firing, Causes and Remedies.
Heating the Oven – Cooking and Baking
From cold establish a good base fire in the firebox for at least an hour on full to high air supply with the flue
gas direction control open in east/west position.
Caution: refer Over Firing section on page 6)
With the fire burning well and a good load of fuel in the firebox turn the flue gas direction control
to the north/south position sending the gases and heat around the oven. As the oven approaches your desired
temperature adjust the air control to maintain the temperature required.
Allow the oven temperature to
equalise for 15-20 minutes
. Now your oven is ready to use.
Note: If your cooker is already hot from
use the oven will have a residual heat and take less time to come to temperature.
Place your food
in the oven and close the door quickly to maintain the oven temperature. If refuelling is required first open
the flue gas direction control (east/west position) to spill flue gases directly up the flue. Using the tool
provided carefully lift the top plate (directly above the firebox) by 5mm on front edge and hold for 2-3
seconds (to draw the gases up the flue and prevent a puff of smoke into the room) before removing to add
required fuel. Replace the top plate and turn the flue gas direction control back to north/south position
around the oven. Do not adjust the air control as this will alter the oven temperature.
Stove Top Cooking
Establish a good fire and allow the Fairburn to heat up. Never cook food directly on top of the top plates.
Always use pots, pans and appropriate cooking implements. When bringing pots to the boil or requiring high
heat use top plates directly over the firebox. Move cooking vessels further towards the oven side for slower
cooking and lower heat. A suitable raised trivet on the top can provide even slower cooking options.
Avoid spills which can be detrimental to the paint finish. If a spill occurs clean gently using a soft cloth. Avoid
scratching or marking the surface. Wear and tear caused overtime can be touched up with High temperature
paint. (See paint instructions) To season hotplates when not in use rub with a little cooking oil.
Extended Burn Times
Ensure that your flue gas direction control
is in the open east/west position and air control is fully open and
that you have a good base of hot embers. Add a good load of larger pieces of wood. Allow to burn for 10-20
minutes before adjusting the air control by about one third and then after another 10 minutes or so reduce
further for a slow burn. Ensure that a flame is still visible. Your Fairburn will burn for long periods on low.
Reloading after a Slow Burn
At the end of a slow burn
rotate the air supply to fully open. Ensure the flue gas direction control
is in the
open east/west position. Rake the embers and re-establish the fire by adding a few small split logs and allow
the firebox temperature to build up before adding the balance of the fuel. The addition of large quantities of
cold fuel to a low fire will reduce the firebox temperature dramatically and this may result in smouldering or
‘losing’ the fire. Proceed with fire operation as before.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Ensure that your Fairburn is cold and that there are no hot embers in the fire box. Your splashback/upstand
(if fitted) is enamelled and may be cleaned with mild household detergents. Outer panels of your Fairburn are
painted and may be cleaned with a soft dry rag. Avoid spills which can be detrimental to the paint finish. If a
spill occurs clean gently using a soft cloth. The Fairburn is coated with high temperature paint and can be
recoated using a spray can of Stove Bright high temperature paint. (Refer to touch up instructions enclosed in
your installation pack) See secondary air tube below for additional cleaning.
