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13. Example of a firing program
13.1. Program examples (ceramics)
“ Soak
“ Soak
Initial firing
1050°C
100°C/h 1050°C 00 h:00 min FULL/SKIP 1050°C
01 h:30
min
END
Biscuit firing
950°C
60°C/h 600°C 00 h:00 min 100 950°C
00 h:00
min
END
Earthenware
1050°C
150°C/h 900°C 00 h:00 min 100 1050°C
00 h:30
min
END
temperature
stoneware
1250°C
150°C/h 900°C 00 h:00 min 60 1250°C
00 h:05
min
END
13.2. Information on firing programs
• The preset controller programs are simple sample programs for biscuit, earthenware and stoneware firing.
• These programs must be checked before firing to allow the firing temperature, heating rates and soak times to
be adapted to the materials used.
• The variety of ceramic bodies, engobes, glazes and decorative colours as well as different types, sizes and
performances of the kilns used, and individual furniture set assemblies, types and quantities of products to be
fired make it difficult to make generally applicable recommendations.
• We advise against using uncontrolled full power heating ramps (“FULL”) to protect heating elements and the kiln
from unnecessary wear and to allow for repeatable firing results.
• The preset program no. 1 “Initial firing” is used for:
- the initial firing of the kiln after commissioning
- after replacing new heating elements (oxidation firing)
- the initial firing of new furniture material (stilts and batts)
• When using program no. 1 “Initial firing”, the inlet and outlet air openings of the kiln must be open. Please also
consult the kiln instruction manual.
14. Cleaning the control unit
General safety note:
The control unit and the kiln must not be hosed down with water jets, hoses or
high-pressure cleaners for cleaning.
⇒ The possible consequences are:
- Damage to components,
- Impairment of functions
- Failure of control system and kiln
⇒ Always clean the control unit and kiln dry.
⇒ Do not use water or compressed air for cleaning.
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