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Bistro Installation and Operation Manual
An ongoing program of product improvement may require us to change
specifications without notice.
WS-BL-RFG-(W), Revised March 2016.
Doc no: M0025.08
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NOTE:
Only RFG-W models are intended to allow the additional burning of wood.
All gas-fired models that include a “-W”
in the model number are listed to allow the burning of up to 15 lbs of wood per hour for flavor, but MUST be vented as SOLID
FUEL equipment�
Do not over fire the oven.
WOOD BURNING
Wood fire location options
(either left or right side)
Oven Doorway
Radiant burner
WHEN BURNING WOOD, USE SOLID WOOD FUEL ONLY.
DO NOT USE PRODUCTS NOT SPECIFIED FOR USE WITH THIS OVEN.
The fire should be placed to one side of the oven chamber (either right or left), as close
to the door opening as is possible� This is often described as the 9 o’clock or 3 o’clock
position (see diagram at right)� Burn a maximum of 15 lbs� of wood per hour�
If flames
spill out of the doorway, or the oven temperature exceeds 850 °F, you are over
firing the oven.
Make every effort to keep ash and other debris out of the radiant burner well� Do not
use the radiant burner as a “backstop” when shoveling ash and/or coals out of the oven�
Burner problems resulting from debris or ash in the burner well will not be covered
by the oven warranty.
Using the oven floor brush and ash shovel, move debris only
toward the oven doorway and dispose of safely�
NOTE: Ovens burning solid fuel require a more frequent maintenance schedule.
DO NOT USE THE RADIANT BURNER TO IGNITE WOOD
OR SUPPORT THE WOOD FIRE.
BUILDING & MAINTAINING THE FIRE
Use only seasoned heavy hardwoods with a moisture content of 15–20%� Use of soft woods, such as pine, cedar, hemlock etc�,
or wet “green” wood, will cause a build-up of creosote residue throughout the exhaust system� (See the FUELWOOD FACTS
section of this manual, or consult Wood Stone for information on what types of wood can be used for oven fuel�)
The fire should be ignited a couple of hours before the oven needs to be at cooking temperature�
1.
Stack 3 or 4 small pieces of wood in a conical tepee shape on top of any live coals towards the back of the fire box� Ignite a
fire starter and place it under the wood� Once the oven is being used daily, the fire can be ignited using still glowing coals from
the previous day’s fire�
2.
Once the fire has established, add additional wood to total about 15 lbs� per hour maximum� Do not toss or throw wood
against back or side walls of oven—this may void the warranty�
3.
At the end of the work day, put removable (optional) stainless steel Heat Retention Night Doors into door opening to hold heat
in the oven overnight�
