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Please follow these instructions exactly as written. Failure to follow
instructions may cause permanent damage to your Oven and your Warranty
may be void.
Although your Oven may seem dry once you complete the installation
process, there are small amounts of moisture pockets created during the
manufacturing process that need to work their way out. If you build a large
fire in your Oven from the onset, you could compromise your Oven’s
structural integrity, longevity and cooking efficiency, and can ultimately
cause permanent damage, which may void the manufacturer’s warranty.
Follow the 5-Day Firing Schedule to Cure your Oven properly before
cooking. Please refer to the Curing Your Oven section on page 9 for specific
details.
CAUTION: NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN
FUEL, KEROSENE, LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO
START OR FRESHEN UP A FIRE IN THIS OVEN. KEEP ALL SUCH
LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE OVEN WHEN IT IS IN USE.
NEVER USE CHARCOAL EITHER.
A good practice is to build a fire in a separate location and place the wood
embers into the Oven. You will generate heat without the flame and the
Oven will cure slowly, without large fluctuations in temperature. A
requirement to minimize oven cracking.
Due to thermal expansion, small cracks will appear in the dome or hearth
during the curing and cooking process. Do not worry; this is normal and the
quality of your Oven will not be compromised. If you do not like the way it
looks, then feel free to use the included crack repair kit to cover exterior
cracking. This is not required and will not increase or decrease the Oven’s
performance.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO PROTECT THE INTERIOR OF YOUR OVEN FROM
RAIN, SNOW AND OTHER MOISTURE. A PROTECTIVE RAIN CAP/CHIMNEY
CAP MUST BE INSTALLED ON TOP OF THE FLUE PIPE TO ENSURE THAT
MOISTURE DOES NOT GET INTO YOUR OVEN.
After you have completed the curing process for your Oven and are ready to
start cooking, light a small fire and slowly build it up. The interior dome of
the Oven will at first turn black from the fire smoke. You will know the Oven
temperature has reached approximately 700°F when the inner walls turn
from black to a whitish grey. This is an ideal temperature for many types of
cooking. Use an infrared thermometer heat gun to check temperatures
inside your Oven. You can just point and shoot to get a reading in any place
in the Oven.
Note: You should re-cure your Oven if it has not been used for an extended
period of time or if the Oven has been exposed to excessive amounts of
moisture.
EuroFlame Amadora Oven EF-AMAD
Operating Instructions
• Local regulations about wood-burning equipment should be
consulted prior to use.
• Euroflame ovens should be installed by a professional or
suitably qualified individual.
• For indoor installations, a source of fresh air into and out of the
room is required. Check with local building officials regarding
ventilation requirements.
• Do not use products not specified for use with this oven.
• Do not install in a mobile home.
• Do not connect to or use in conjunction with any air
distribution ductwork. Unless specifically approved for such
installations by a licensed professional.
• Do not use chemicals or fluids to start the fire.
• Do not burn garbage or flammable fluids, such as gasoline,
naphtha or engine oil.
• Never allow anyone under the age of 18 to operate the oven.
• Do not throw chunks of wood violently into the Oven.
• Always use kiln-dried hardwoods. If not kiln-dried, then dry for
at least two years to achieve optimal performance. If you see
moisture coming from the logs while they are on the fire, the
wood is not dry. Using wood that is not dry will cause the Oven
to throw off a considerable amount of smoke and can also
cause damage to the Oven because of the high moisture
content.
• The first two times you cook in your new Oven, cook some
thing simple (for example, a pizza shell) then throw it away without
actually eating what you have cooked. The third time, you can begin
enjoying what you have cooked in your new Oven.
• Always pre-warm any cooking accessory (a cast iron pot, glass tray,
etc.) before you put it in the Oven. If you place a cold accessory on a hot
hearth, the thermal shock may cause the hearth to crack. You can also
add an Oven rack so the pot or pan does not sit directly on the hearth.
• The manufacturer is not responsible for eventual environmental
damages, nuisance or smoke and carbon particles.
• In cold temperatures, bring your Oven up to temperature slowly.
• Never use frozen foods directly on the hearth.
• Never use water, marinades or other liquids directly on the hearth.
• With the exception of bread or pizza, always cook foods on or in a
cooking accessory (a grill, a cast iron pot, etc.) to prevent spillage onto
the hearth surface.
• DO NOT OVER-FIRE! When flame spills out of the Oven, you are
over-firing.
EuroFlame Amadora Oven EF-AMAD
Best Practices
CAUTION: NEVER OBSTRUCT THE FLUE PIPE WHILE OPERATING
THE OVEN.
Note: Your Oven is designed for burning solid, kiln-dried hardwood only.
Do not burn scrap wood, compressed logs, coal or other materials. Failure to
follow these instructions may damage your Oven and void your warranty
