Specifications

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An ongoing program of product improvement may require us to change
specifications without notice. (-W). Revised September 2009
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Bellingham, WA 98226 USA
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Mountain Series Installation and Operation Manual
initiaL Startup
READ BEFORE BUILDING FIRST FIRE
THIS OVEN HAS BEEN FACTORY-CURED, HOWEVER SLOW WARMING IS STILL NECESSARY TO ENSURE EQUAL
DISTRIBUTION AND SATURATION OF HEAT WITHIN THE DOME AND HEARTH. THIS PROCESS IS ALSO NECESSARY
TO PREVENT THERMAL SHOCKING OF THE REFRACTORY STONE, WHICH CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE CRACKING.
DAY ONE
1. Build a small kindling fire of newspaper and 5-7 lbs. of heavy, hard wood. We suggest using a “Fire Starter” (paraffin/
sawdust stick) to start the fire. Begin with (3) small pieces of wood (about 1”-3” diameter and 14”-16” in length). Build
the fire directly on the floor of the oven against the side or back of the dome. The fire should be built far enough inside
and of a size that doesn't permit the flame to go up the flue. Slowly bring the oven temperature up to 300-400 degrees
F. Maintain this fire for 4-5 hours.
2. Once the oven temperature has reached 300-400 degrees F, increase the oven temperature by increasing the size
and amount of wood being used. Based on what is already burning, gradually increase the amount of wood per hour. This
will bring the oven temperature up to 500-550 degrees F.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
One pound of properly cured, heavy, hard wood produces the potential of 6,500 Btu's.•
The temperature sensor (thermocouple) is located at the center of the floor, one inch under the surface. The •
thermocouple will give false readings if the fire is placed on top of it.
If at anytime the oven is allowed to cool to room temperature for an extended period of time, especially outdoor •
installations, this heat-up procedure will need to be repeated to avoid thermal shocking of the refractory stone which
can cause excessive cracking.
Small "crazing" cracks will occur with normal heating and cooling. They will not effect the performance or durability •
of the oven. If cracks of 1/8" or more develop, contact Wood Stone for evaluation.
NOTE: THE MORE WOOD ADDED TO THE FIRE, THE HOTTER THE OVEN WILL GET
It is recommended that on the first day of heat-up, the oven does not exceed 550 degrees F within the first 8 hours. If
your goal is to cook at higher temperatures, the oven should only be brought up to 550 degrees F on day one. Once the
oven has reached the 550 degrees F, more wood may be added to the fire as necessary to bring the oven to the desired
operating temperature. The amount of wood required to bring the oven to the specified temperatures may vary depending
on the type and quality of the wood. Never use any type of flammable liquid or fuel to start a fire in a Wood Stone
oven. Doing so could cause a dangerous situation and/or damage to the oven ceramic.
DURING THE FIRST FEW DAYS OF OPERATION, SMALL AMOUNTS OF WATER MAY APPEAR DRIPPING FROM
THE OVEN. THIS IS NORMAL AND WILL STOP WITHIN A FEW DAYS.
DO NOT POUR OR SPRAY LIQUIDS ONTO THE OVEN DECK OR INTO THE OVEN INTERIOR AS THIS CAN DAMAGE
THE CERAMIC AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
INITIAL STARTUP