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Discusses wood types, moisture content, size, storing, and harvesting for optimal burning.
Provides instructions on initial burns, paint curing, and step-by-step guidance for starting and controlling a fire.
Explains the use of the cooktop surface for heating and cooking, including cleaning advice.
Details how to heat the oven using the damper, operate the temperature gauge, and clean it.
Step-by-step guide on how to remove and clean the oven temperature gauge.
Guidance on cleaning and repainting the exterior of the woodburner, including rust removal.
Instructions for cleaning the firebox interior and glass door, especially at the end of winter.
Procedure for safely removing ashes from the firebox and understanding ash composition.
Instructions for cleaning spills and deposits from the oven cavity.
Explanation of the wetback function as a hot water booster and its connections.
Guidance on annual cleaning of the flue system to ensure efficient operation and safety.
Information on availability of parts for all models and where to order them.
Details about the service offered to restore woodburners to a like-new condition.
List of available accessories such as wetbacks, hearths, fire tools, and fans.
This manual describes Warmington freestanding woodburners, a range of heating appliances designed for both functionality and aesthetic appeal, suitable for homes, holiday homes, and farm cottages. These woodburners serve primarily as heating units but also offer cooking capabilities, with some models featuring cooktops and ovens.
Warmington freestanding woodburners are designed to efficiently burn wood, providing warmth to living spaces. The range includes models with various features, from basic heating units to those with integrated cooking functions. The core function revolves around a firebox where wood is combusted, generating heat that radiates into the room and, in some models, is directed to a cooktop or oven.
The Studio Series includes models like the Studio, Studio Oven, Studio Compact, and Ooh-Ah. The Studio Oven, Studio Compact, and Studio Ooh-Ah models share similar controls for the flue, cooktop, and firebox damper. The Southern Series features the Lindis, Lewis, McKenzie, and Cardrona Cooker models. The Tasman Series includes the Tasman 46L.
Models with a cooktop provide a large surface directly above the firebox, allowing for direct contact with flames, making them ideal for cooking. The cooktop surface is designed to be easily cleaned with a soft cloth and dishwashing liquid.
Models with an oven, such as the Studio Oven and Cardrona Cooker, are heated directly by the fire. To activate the oven heating, the oven damper handle is pulled forward, circulating hot fumes from the fire into the inner cavity. Pushing the damper control backward directs hot fumes up the chimney, reducing heat to the oven. An oven air control slider on the door allows for fine adjustments to the air flow. The oven door is equipped with a temperature gauge to indicate the internal temperature.
Some models, like the Studio Compact Pedestal, Studio Compact Wall-Mount, and Studio Compact Log Box, offer different mounting and storage options, integrating wood storage space beneath the firebox, which also serves as a drying area for wood.
A wetback accessory is available for some models, designed to be mounted inside the firebox. It acts as a hot water booster, connecting to the home's water heating system via standard 25mm pipe connections, thereby reducing environmental impact.
Operating a Warmington woodburner involves several steps to ensure efficient and safe use.
Firewood Selection and Storage: The quality of firewood significantly impacts efficiency. A blend of softwoods (e.g., pine, redwood, Douglas fir) and hardwoods (e.g., gums, manuka, ironbark) is recommended, with a 2:1 ratio of softwoods to hardwoods for optimal burning. Firewood should be properly seasoned, cut in early spring, and stacked undercover with good ventilation. Wood storage space beneath the firebox in some models can also serve as a drying area. The size of wood pieces affects combustion rate; smaller pieces are good for short, hot fires, while larger pieces are better for extended burning. Burning wet wood is discouraged as it leads to inefficient combustion, low heat output, condensation, corrosion in the flue, and smoke production.
Lighting the Fire: Before the first use, it's crucial not to clean the fireplace with cleaning products, as the paint needs to cure. During the first three uses, the house should be well-ventilated, as the stove's paint will emit carbon dioxide fumes. Babies, small children, pregnant women, and pets should not be in the area. The first two burns should be at approximately 121 °C for 20 minutes, and the last burn between 260 °C and 371 °C for 45 minutes, operating slowly to prevent paint cracking.
To light the fire:
Oven Operation: For models with an oven, once the fire is established, pull the oven damper handle forward to direct hot fumes into the oven cavity. Pushing it backward reduces heat to the oven. The oven air control slider on the door provides fine adjustment. The temperature gauge on the oven door indicates the oven temperature, though it may drop if the door is left open for extended periods.
Regular maintenance is essential for extending the life and ensuring the efficient operation of the woodburner.
Firebox Exterior: The exterior can be dusted with a firm brush. Avoid using a cloth to prevent lint from sticking to the paint finish. The high-temperature cooking stove paint may require repainting over time. To repaint, clean the surface with a wire brush to remove fat deposits, or a green Scotch-Brite pad for rust, then wipe with a damp rag. Spray with Stovebright paint (available from Warmington) when completely dry. It's recommended to warm and dry the steel with a heat gun, hair dryer, or newspaper fire before touching up the paint. Do not apply paint to a cold surface.
Firebox Interior: Cleaning the firebox interior at the end of winter can significantly extend the stove's life. The glass door should remain relatively clean with correct fuel use but can be cleaned when cold using a glass cleaner and a dry cloth or a nylon pan scourer for soot buildup.
Removing Ash: Ashes accumulate over time and should be removed when the fire is completely out. Use a brush and shovel to place ash in a non-combustible container and move it outdoors away from combustible materials. Leaving about 25mm of ash in the firebox after cleaning is beneficial for stable burning. A significant amount of charcoal in the ash indicates that the combustion air may have been turned down too soon after refueling, charcoal was not raked to the combustion air inlet, or the combustion air was set too low for efficient combustion.
Oven Maintenance (Studio Oven & Cardrona Cooker): Spills in the oven should be mopped up immediately. Avoid abrasive oven cleaners. The outside channels of the oven should be cleaned of soot and deposits. To clean the oven channels:
To remove the temperature gauge for cleaning:
Flue System: The flue should be cleaned annually or more frequently, ideally before winter. To clean, remove the baffle plate inside the top of the firebox and close the door. Access the roof with a ladder and remove the cowl assembly. Ensure the door and air control are closed (turned clockwise) to allow soot to fall into the firebox. Use a chimney sweeping brush that matches the flue diameter to clean the flue from the top down. Remove soot/ash from the firebox. Note that flue diameters vary between models, and smaller flues may require more frequent cleaning.
Replacement Parts and Refurbishing Service: Warmington offers replacement parts such as glass, baffles, door seals, handles, and bricks, as well as high-temperature paint. A refurbishing service is also available to clean, re-spray, and replace parts to give the woodburner a near-new look.
Accessories: A range of accessories is available, including wetbacks, hearths (for heat protection on combustible floors), fire tools (brush, scoop, poker), cast iron pans (for cooktop and oven), heat fans (to distribute heat), and steel log stackers with hessian bags for wood storage.
General| Dimensions | Varies by model |
|---|---|
| Weight | Varies by model |
| Construction | Steel |
| Firebox Material | Steel |
| Burner Material | Stainless Steel |
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