Wood Stone WS-DO-5048 Installation And Operation Manual

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Duck Oven Installation and Operation Manual13An ongoing program of product improvement m ay require us to changespecications without notice. DO-5048, Revised February 2015.Doc no: M0052.04info@woodstone-corp.com or visit woodstone-corp.comwood stone corporation1801 w. bakerview rd.bellingham, wa 98226 usatf. 800.988.8103t. 360.650.1111f. 360.650.1166OPERATIONINITIAL OVEN START-UPYour oven was cured at the factory� However in the course of shipment, storage on site, etc� the ceramic materials willhave absorbed moisture� It is critical that the procedure below be followed to ensure that this moisture is driven from theceramic in a controlled fashion� This will minimize cracking and prevent damage to the oven that could otherwise occurby bringing the oven to temperature rapidly the first time it is used� This initial procedure need only be followed the firsttime the oven is fired and/or if the oven has not been used for an extended period of time�BEFORE GETTING STARTED1. Make sure main gas supply is ON (valve parallel with gas line)�2. Make sure that the venting system has been tested and approved for operation and is on�FIRST DAY1. Push the I/O button on Controller� It may take awhile for the gas to purge all the air from the gas lines�2. Allow oven to operate at the factory settings for 1 hour (radiant flame at its lowest setting)�3. After one hour, using the Flame Height Control Knob, raise radiant flame to ~6 inch flame (“2” on the Flame HeightIndex Scale)� Hold this setting for 4 hours�4. After 4 hours, using the Flame Height Control Knob, raise to ~8 inch flame (“3” on the Flame Height Index Scale)and hold for at least another 4 hours or until the temperature reaches 500 °F�5. Once the temperature reaches 500 °F, the oven is ready for use�SUBSEQUENT DAYS1. Turn the radiant flame(s) to 100% height until the desired cooking temperature is achieved� The oven hearth isdisplayed on the Controller display�GENERAL DAILY OVEN OPERATIONBEGINNING OF THE DAYRe-install the water pans inside the oven� Fill the water pan completely with water before cooking in the oven� Push I/Obutton and turn the radiant flame to its highest setting� Oven should reach the desired cooking temperature within twohours� Use the Flame Height Control Knob to control the amount of heat in the oven�END OF THE DAYPush I/O button, all gas will go off, even the pilot� Drain the water pan by lifting the water pan insert so water flowsthrough the drain at the back of the oven, make sure the grease drain valve is open allowing water and grease to drainfrom the water pan inside the oven� Remove the water pans from the oven and clean nightly� Lower the oven door to helpretain heat in the oven�NEVER PLACE ANYTHING IN OR ABOVE THE RADIANT FLAME