Lighting and operation
Open the air inlet control fully and move the selector switch to point to the hotspot.
Open the re door and light a small re at the back of the rebox using paper and kindling and close the door. As the re takes hold
add more wood gradually. Once the re is hot the air inlet control can be reduced so that the re burns at a steady rate. When
refuelling it is best to add small amounts of fuel at regular intervals rather than large amounts in one go. Do not refuel above the level
of the top of the right side rebrick.
To increase heat to the oven move the selector switch to point to the oven. With the selector switch pointed at the hotspot the hot
ue gases will bypass the oven. The hotspot will always be hot provided the re is lit and it’s temperature is directly linked to the heat
of the re. The controls may become hot, use the tool provided.
Ash
Wood burns effeciently on a layer of ash and so complete removal is not necessary. Only remove ash when thecookstove is cold. Lift
out the fuel retainer to improve acces to the rebox. Remove the ash into a heat proof receptacle. Take care when disposing of the
ash as it may remain hot even after the re has gone out.
Oven and Hotplate
The gure shows the heat gradient accross the hotplate. The hotspot is used for
fast boiling and frying and the other areas for simmering and warming. Solid at
bottom pans work best on the hotplate.
The oven also has a temperature gradient, the top of the oven being warmer
than the bottom. Use an oven shelf thermometer when cooking to determin the
temperature at a particular point inside the oven. The temperature of the oven
can be controlled by regulating the amount of fuel added and by adjusting
the oven/hob selector switch and air inlet control. Each installation will be a
little different and variables such as the wood fuel used and the draught of the
chimney will effect how the cookstove functions. The best settings and the control
of the cookstove will be learnt with practice.
Note: Take care when the cookstove is lit as the external surfaces will become hot
