Your Esse 990 is a combination appliance
providing a hot plate, 2 ovens of different
temperature, room heat and a high output boiler.
The hinged hob covers are referred to as bolster
lids and finished in stainless steel. They are
designed to reduce heat losses and therefore fuel
use from the appliance when not cooking, and
build up or conserve higher hotplate temperatures
for when cooking is required.
A damper is fitted to the flue connector.
Safety Notes Page 2
Before Using Your Cooker Page 3
Controls Page 3
Lighting and Controlling the Cooker Page 4
Cooking On The Hotplate Page 4
General Advice Page 4
Important Notice Page 4
Cooking in the Ovens Page 5
Ash Removal Page 5
Types of Fuel Page 6
The Wood Burning Process Page 6
Operating Tips Page 7
What Type of Wood is Best Page 7
The Importance of a Healthy Flue Page 8
Cleaning the Flue Ways Page 9-11
Cleaning the Exit Flue Page 11
INTRODUCTION
Please refer to Installation Instructions manual to ensure appliance has been correctly installed and is
connected to a suitable flue. Failure to do so will seriously inhibit the cooker’s performance and could be
potentially fatal.
Properly installed, operated and maintained, this appliance will not emit fumes into the dwelling. However
occasional fumes from deashing and re-fuelling may occur. Persistent fume emission is potentially
dangerous and must not be tolerated. If fume emission persists, open doors and windows to ventilate the
room. Let the fire burn out or eject and safely dispose of fuel from the appliance. Once the fire is cold,
check the flue and chimney for blockages and clean if required. Do not attempt to relight the fire until the
cause of the fume emission has been identified and corrected. Seek expert advice if necessary.
An adequate air supply for combustion and ventilation is essential. Air openings provided for this purpose
must not be restricted. Also if simultaneous operation of other heating appliances is required within the
kitchen ensure that there is sufficient ventilation. Should it be likely that children, aged or infirm people
approach the appliance whilst the fire door is open then a fireguard manufactured in accordance with BS
6539 should be used. Also warn children not to sit or stand on the appliance or use it as a stool or step to
access cupboards or shelves above the appliance.
Avoid the use of aerosol sprays in the vicinity of the cooker when it is in operation and do not heat any
unopened airtight con-tainers.
Ensure that precautions are taken when deep fat frying, never leave the appliance unattended and ensure
you have fire safety equipment available such as a fire blanket in case of emergency.
When operating the ESSE 990 CH use the tools provided and follow these instructions carefully.
SAFETY NOTES
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