FIG. B FIG. C
PRIMARY AIR
CLOSED
PRIMARY AIR
FULLY OPEN
The secondary air valve (FIG. D) is above the firebox door and allows air to come in
from the top of the firebox, substantially improving combustion. This second intake of
air also helps keep the glass of the firebox door clean. It is controlled by moving the
KNOB above the firebox door: turning it from L to R increases the air intake
whereas the reverse reduces it until it is completely closed.
FIG. D
CLOSED OPEN
For good combustion and to avoid overheating the stove and using too much fuel, it is
advisable to use the settings given in TAB. 5 ch. 3.5.
There is a smoke control valve on the Désirée stoves that can be used in several
positions. This valve is on the R side of the stove, above the firebox door and under
the cast iron hob. When it is in the open position (FIG. E) the smoke can take the
shortest route to the flue and this makes lighting the appliance easier. The other
positions of the valve are used to control the degree of opening and send the flow of
hot fumes to heat the multi-purpose oven (closed position FIG. F).
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