Rayburn Heatranger 355SFW - User Manual

Consumer Protection Act 1987
As responsible manufacturers, we take care to make sure that our
products are designed and constructed to meet the required safety
standards when properly installed and used.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: PLEASE READ THE ACCOMPANYING
WARRANTY: Any alteration that is not approved by Aga, could
invalidate the approval of the appliance, operation of the warranty
and could also affect your statutory rights. Use only authorised
replacement parts.
All local regulations including those referring to national and
European standards need to be complied with when installing
the appliance.
Control of Substances - Health and Safety
Important
This appliance may contain some of the materials that are indicated.
It is the Users/Installers responsibility to ensure that the necessary
personal protective clothing is worn when handling, where
applicable, the pertinent parts that contain any of the listed materials
that could be interpreted as being injurious to health and safety, see
below for information.
Firebricks, Fuel beds, Artificial Fuels - when handling use
disposable gloves.
Fire Cement - when handling use disposable gloves.
Glues and Sealants - exercise caution - if these are still in liquid
form use face mask and disposable gloves.
Glass Yarn, Mineral Wool, Insulation Pads, Ceramic Fibre,
Kerosene Oil - may be harmful if inhaled, may be irritating to skin,
eyes, nose and throat. When handling avoid inhaling and contact
with skin or eyes. Use disposable gloves, face-masks and eye
protection. After handling wash hands and other exposed parts.
When disposing of the product, reduce dust with water spray,
ensure that parts are securely wrapped.
The Rayburn 355SFW has been designed to burn a
variety of solid fuels and thereby provide heating facilities
for cooking, domestic hot water and central heating.
The thermostatically controlled hot water boiler can be
operated independently of the cooker and will provide hot
water for central heating and domestic use (normal
setting for winter usage), whilst manually operated
spinwheel control on the front of the ashpit door will
provide heat for cooking and domestic hot water (normal
setting for summer usage).
The cooker/boiler flueway damper knob on the centre
front of the cooker below the top plate requires to be set
in conjunction with the flue chamber damper to obtain the
appropriate service required from the appliance.
FIREBRICK POSITIONS
The Rayburn 355SFW is delivered complete including a
set of boiler removable firebricks where positional
location determines the amount of hot water supplied in
winter and summer seasons.
The oven side and firebox front firebricks are
permanently fixed with fire cement and should remain in
their positions at all times.
The two boiler face side bricks and boiler face rear brick
are so located for summer use when hot water, for
domestic use only, will be provided.
For winter use or central heating facilities the boiler face
rear brick is removed and the two boiler face side bricks
are transferred to locate on/over the oven side bricks.
Secondary Air Slide.
On opening the firedoor the secondary air slide is seen
on the base of the opening and should be set according
to the fuel being used as follows:-
Air Slide Open - wood logs
Air Slide Closed - manufactured smokeless fuels
This appliance has been tested using manufactured
briquetted smokeless fuel (Taybrite and Ancit) for closed
appliances sized between 20g and 140g. Other fuels are
commercially available and may give similar results.
WARNING: HOT SURFACES, use the tool supplied to
operate this appliance. It is recommended to use the
heatproof glove supplied when raising the dome lids to
use the hotplate. Replacement gloves can be obtained
from the Aga Shop.
Users Instructions.
Rayburn Heatranger 355SFW
Solid Fuel and
Wood Burning Cooker
INTRODUCTION
PREPARING COOKER FOR USE
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WARNING
THE ASHPIT AND FIREBOX DOORS MUST BE LOCKED
CLOSED AT ALL TIMES DURING NORMAL USE, EXCEPT
WHEN LIGHTING OR RE-FUELLING.
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Summary

Introduction and Preparation

Preparing Cooker for Use

Guidance on setting up the cooker for operation, including firebrick positions and air slide.

Firebrick Positions

Details on the placement of firebricks for different heating seasons (summer vs. winter).

Secondary Air Slide

Instructions on adjusting the secondary air slide based on the type of fuel being used.

Safety Precautions

Door Closure Warning

Emphasizes keeping firebox and ashpit doors locked closed at all times during normal use.

Hot Surfaces Warning

Cautionary note about hot surfaces and the use of supplied tools and heatproof gloves.

Recommended Fuels and Door Operation

Recommended Solid Fuels

Lists approved solid fuels and general advice on fuel storage and maintenance.

Petroleum Coke Prohibition

Explicitly states that petroleum coke must not be used with this appliance.

Oven Door Operation

Step-by-step guide on how to open and close the oven door using the handle.

Firedoor and Ashpit Door Operation

Details on operating the firedoor and ashpit door using a turn screw for closure.

Fuelling and Lighting Procedures

Fuelling with Wood or Peat

Guidelines for burning wood and peat, including drying and overnight banking advice.

Grate Baffle Usage

Instructions on using the grate baffle with wood and removing it for mineral fuels.

Lighting the Fire with Wood and Paper

Step-by-step instructions for starting a fire using wood and paper.

Lighting the Fire with Gas Poker

Procedure for lighting the fire safely and effectively using a gas poker.

Cooker Control and Overnight Banking

Cooker Control Settings

Adjusting spinwheel, flue damper, and cooker/boiler damper for cooking.

Oven and Boiler Heating Control

Using cooker/boiler damper knob to direct heat between oven and boiler.

Solid Fuel Overnight Banking

How to prepare the cooker for continuous overnight burning with solid fuel.

Wood Overnight Banking

Instructions for banking the fire overnight using wood for extended burning.

Central Heating and Temperatures

Boiler Central Heating Settings

Adjusting boiler thermostat and dampers for central heating with any fuel type.

Wood Burning for Heating

Specific advice for using wood to provide central heating.

Overnight Central Heating

How to operate the cooker for overnight central heating with solid fuel.

Typical Water Temperatures

Approximate water temperatures for different boiler thermostat settings.

Maintenance and Operation Details

De-ashing Procedure

Instructions on de-ashing, including frequency and exceptions for specific fuels.

Removing Clinker from Bottomgrate

Steps to remove accumulated clinker from the bottomgrate to maintain performance.

Using the Hot Plate

Advice on optimizing hot plate performance, cleaning, and utensil use.

Using the Top Roasting Oven

Method for achieving desired oven temperatures and controlling heat.

Roasting Oven Temperatures

Guide to oven temperatures for 'HOT', 'MODERATE', and 'SLOW' settings.

Oven and Flueway Cleaning

Using the Bottom Cooking Oven

Notes on bottom oven temperatures during cooking and idling periods.

Cooker Flueway Cleaning

Steps for cleaning the cooker flueway and removing soot deposits.

Boiler Flueway Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the boiler flueway and related components.

Chimney Safety and Cleaning

Chimney Sweeping Schedule

Recommendations for annual sweeping and 3-monthly soot box inspections.

Chimney Fire Prevention

Advice on preventing chimney fires through regular cleaning and maintenance.

Chimney Fire Detection and Action

How to identify a chimney fire and the immediate safety actions to take.

General Cleaning Instructions

How to clean enamelled surfaces and insulating covers safely.

Component Replacement

Guidance on replacing bottomgrate bars and firebricks.

Hot Water Service

Information on how the cooker provides domestic hot water.

Servicing Requirements

Emphasizes using qualified engineers and authorized parts for servicing.

Fume Warnings and Spares

Fume Emission Precautions

Immediate actions to take if persistent fume emission from the cooker occurs.

Spares List Overview

Lists part numbers and descriptions for common replacement parts.

Obtaining Replacement Parts

Guidance on how to obtain necessary replacement parts from suppliers.

Initial Usage Smoke and Smell

Explanation of normal smoke/smell during initial operation due to protective oil.

Rayburn Heatranger 355SFW Specifications