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For Use with Studio Pro STP and Kingpin 88 Models with “EX” at End of Serial Number
For Use with KF, KH and HT-1 Set-Pro Equipped Ovens with Serial Number’s 102077 and Above
SET-PRO
w/ Express Mode
HEAT TREATING
Control Operating Manual

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Thank you for purchasing a Set-Pro equipped oven from Evenheat. The Set-Pro offers Custom Mode programming to allow the heat treater complete
control over all heat processing decisions. Please take some time to read this manual. Not only does it cover the basics, it also contains some little gems
that are sure to make your command of the Set-Pro a thoroughly rewarding experience.
The Set-Pro w/ Express Mode offers four programming modes: Custom (Used for Heat Treating), Metal Clay Express, Glass Express and Ceramic Express
Custom Mode is designed for the creation of custom heat treating programs.
Metal Clay Express Mode is designed exclusively for firing Art Clay and PMC brands of metal clay. Preset firing programs for each brand make
programming easy and accurate. Knife makers may be interested in this particular art, check it out!
Glass Express Mode is designed exclusively for glass firing. It’s quick, easy and accurate using preset firing parameters. Simply answer a few
questions and you’re ready to fire.
Ceramic Express Mode is designed exclusively for ceramic firing. Choose your cone number and firing speed and the Set-Pro does the rest
automatically.
This manual describes the use of the Set-Pro w/ Express Mode as it relates to using the Custom Mode for Heat Treating. For Set-Pro w/ Express Mode
manuals relating to using the Metal Clay Express Mode, Glass Express Mode and Ceramic Express Mode please refer to the manuals disc included with
your oven, visit our web site at www.evenheat-kiln.com or contact us at [e-mail].
CAUTION: The Set-Pro is used to control temperature, it is not a safety devise. Never leave the oven unattended while firing. Check on the oven at the
end of the heat treat process to ensure process has completed as planned.
CAUTION: Throw control power switch, located on oven control panel, to the OFF position (O) when not in use.
Table of Contents
Quick Step Programming
Quick Steps for Custom Mode Programming .................................3
Detailed Programming
Set-Pro Key Descriptions ................................................................4
Custom Mode Programming (Detailed) .........................................5
On-the-Fly Features
Adding Time to a Hold....................................................................7
Adding Temperature to a Hold....................................................... 7
Skipping Ahead to the next Segment ............................................. 7
View Segment Feature ...................................................................7
Programming & Use Features
Initialization ...................................................................................8
Idle .................................................................................................8
Beginning and End Process Alarms ................................................8
Program Review.............................................................................9
Start Now .......................................................................................9
Storing a Custom Mode Program...................................................9
Selecting and Running a Custom Mode Program ...........................9
Stopping the Program.................................................................... 9
4 User Programs in Custom Mode................................................. 9
8 Segments per Custom Mode Program ........................................ 9
Programming a Time Value............................................................ 9
Temperature Rate Options .......................................................... 10
Using UP & Down Arrow Keys...................................................... 10
Number of Segments................................................................... 10
Writing Over Data........................................................................ 10
Clearing Function......................................................................... 10
Fahrenheit or Celsius ................................................................... 10
Maximum Programmable Temperature ...................................... 10
Firing Down to Room Temperature ............................................. 10
Delay Start Feature ...................................................................... 11
Display & Heat Treat Data
Set-Pro Display Conditions........................................................... 12
Set-Pro Display Messages ............................................................ 12
Key Function Table....................................................................... 13
Set-Pro Error Messages................................................................ 13
Heat Treat Data ........................................................................... 14
Oven Trouble Shooting ................................................................ 17

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Use this Quick Guide to Immediately Begin the Custom Mode Programming Process
This Quick Guide to programming is a fairly straight forward, key-by-key approach to programming your heat treat program. It doesn’t go into much detail
beyond what keys to press for most heat treating programs. If you were to rip a page out of this manual and tack it to the wall, it would be this page. For
more detailed programming instructions check out page 5.
The Custom Mode allows the creation of your own, individual heat treating programs. You choose the rate of temperature increase, the temperature you
want to achieve and any hold time once you’re there. These 3 items, taken together, create what’s known as a segment. Generally speaking, heat treat
programs use only 1 segment.
Quick Steps for Custom Mode Programming
1. Throw the power switch on the oven control panel to the On position.
2. The Set-Pro begins its initialization process and the display will illuminate.
3. The Set-Pro will finish its initialization process and then display IdLE (Idle).
4. Press the Enter key one time to begin the programming process. The display will read either, GLAS,ALAr, M-C, CEr or CUSt.
5. Use the Up or Down arrow keys to make the display read CUSt (Custom Mode) if it does not already.
6. Press the Enter key. USr is displayed along with some number.
7. Use the Up arrow key to choose. You’re choosing which of the 4User program numbers will be used to store your program. Your choices are 1 thru 4.
8. Press the Enter key. SEG is displayed along with some number.
9. Use the Up or Down arrow keys to choose. You’re choosing the total number of segments used in the program. Your choices are 1 thru 8. Generally
speaking, heat treat programs usually use only 1 segment.
10. Press the Enter key. rA 1 is displayed along with some number.
11. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to choose. You’re programming the temperature rate (°/hr.) for this segment. Generally speaking, heat treat
programs usually go As Fast As Possible up to temperature.
12. Press the Enter key. °F 1 is displayed along with some number.
13. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to choose. You’re programming the temperature set point for this segment.
14. Press the Enter key. HLd 1 is displayed along with some number.
15. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to choose. You’re programming the hold time for this segment.
16. Press the Enter key. rA 2 is displayed. Repeat steps 11 thru 14 for all remaining segments.
17. Once all remaining segments have been programmed the display will read rEdI (Ready).
18. Press the Enter key to begin the heat treating process. The Set-Pro is now running your Custom heat treat program.
When the process is complete the display alternates between CPLt and total process time. Press the Start/Stop key at this point will cause the display to
briefly read StOP and then IdLE.
You may stop the heat treat process at any time by pressing the Enter key. Doing so will cause the program to stop and StOP will briefly be displayed.

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Set-Pro Key Layout & Key Descriptions
Start/Stop - Enter
The Start/Stop key starts and stops the heat treat process. It’s also used to enter or store heat treat program information during the programming process.
UP Arrow –VIEW SEG –SKIP SEG
Used to select values when programming and allows for Viewing the current running segment as well as performing the Skip Ahead feature.
Down Arrow –REVIEW
Used to select values when programming and allows for the Review program feature.
See the Set-Pro Key Function Table on page 13, for more detailed key information.
Display - Large, bright LED display
can be seen from a distance.
F or °C - The Set-Pro can be set to display
in either Fahrenheit or Celsius.

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Custom Mode Programming (Detailed)
The Custom Mode is a method of programming that allows you to precisely define every aspect of the heat treating process. You’re creating a custom
program designed for the work at hand. During programming you will be asked to enter in data for rate of temperature increase (or decrease), the set
point temperature you would like to reach and hold time at the set point temperature. Most heat treat programs are simple, 1 segment affairs that ramp
up to temperature and hold that temperature for a period of time, then shut off. The Set-Pro does allow for heat treating applications that involve multiple
firing steps. We have included some basic heat treat data at the end of this manual to assist you developing your heat treat programs.
1. Throw the power switch on the oven control panel to the On position.
2. The Set-Pro begins its initialization process and the display will illuminate.
3. The Set-Pro will finish its initialization process and then display IdLE (Idle).
Idle simply means the Set-Pro is at rest and is not running any programs.
4. Press the Enter key one time to begin the Custom Mode programming process. The display will read GLAS,ALAr, M-C, CEr or CUSt.
The Set-Pro includes preset programs designed to fire glass, metal clays, ceramic as well as offering Custom programs for heat treating.
These choices are displayed as:
GLAS –Glass Express Mode
ALAr –Beginning and End Process Alarms
M-C –Metal Clay Express Mode
CEr –Ceramic Express Mode
CUSt –Custom Mode
5. Use the Up or Down arrow keys to make the display read CUSt (Custom Mode) if it does not already.
6. Press the Enter key. The display will read USr along with some number.
The Set-Pro needs to know which of the 4 available locations you would like to store your Custom Mode program. In other words: a program
number. Your choices are 1 thru 4.
7. Use the Up arrow key only to select the desired program number.
8. Press the Enter key. The display will read SEG along with some number.
The Set-Pro needs to know the total number of segments you would like to use for the Custom Mode program. A Segment consists of these 3
questions: Rate: how fast am I supposed to get to temperature? Set Point: what temperature am I going to? Hold Time: the amount of time to
hold at my Set Point temperature?
You can use up to 8 segments for your program. Your choices are 1 thru 8. Most heat treat programs usually use 1 segment.
9. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select desired number of segments to be used in the Custom program.
10. Press the Enter key. The display will read rA-1 along with some number.
The Set-Pro is asking for the desired temperature rate to be used in segment 1. rA stands for Rate and the 1 means you’re programming the
rate of temperature change for segment 1.
Rate means speed and you need to tell the Set-Pro how fast you want the temperature to change. Rate for the Set-Pro is programmed in
degrees per hour (°/hr.). The choice is yours.
Most heat treat programs use a temperature rate of “As Fast As Possible”. “As Fast As Possible” is programmed in as 9999 or Full, see page 10
for detailed information.

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Custom Mode Programming (Detailed) –continued from previous page
11. Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to select your desired rate.
12. Press the Enter key. The display will read °F 1 (°C 1 if using Celsius).
The Set-Pro is asking for the temperature set point you wish to reach in segment 1. °F stands for the temperature set point (°C is displayed if
you’re using the Celsius scale) and the 1 means you’re programming the temperature you would like to reach in segment 1.
The choice is yours.
13. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select your set point temperature.
14. Press the Enter key. The display will read HLd1 along with some number.
The Set-Pro is asking for the amount of time you wish to hold at the set point temperature. HLd stands for Hold (a.k.a. soak or dwell) and the 1
means you’re programming the amount of time you want the temperature to stay at the segment 1 temperature once you reach it.
Hold time is programmed in hours and minutes. Values to the left of the decimal point are hours and values to the right of the decimal are
minutes. You do not have to hold at temperature if you don’t want to, in which case hold time would be 0.
15. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select your desired hold time.
16. Press the Enter key. If you have chosen to use more than 1 segment for your firing the display will read rA 2 along with some number. If you have
chosen to use only 1 segment for this firing skip ahead to line #21 for further instruction.
The Set-Pro is asking for temperature rate, this time for segment 2.
17. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select your desired rate.
18. Press the Enter key. The display will read °F 2 along with some number.
The Set-Pro is asking for the temperature set point, this time for segment 2.
19. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select your desired temperature set point.
20. Press the Enter key. The display will read HLd2 along with some number.
The Set-Pro is asking for the amount of hold time at your temperature set point, this time for segment 2.
As you can see from the emerging pattern, the Set-Pro will continue to ask the same three questions: rate, temperature and time for all remaining
segments. Just keep answering the questions.
21. Once all your segments are programmed the Set-Pro will display rEdI which means it’s ready to run your Custom Mode program.
22. Press the Enter key to begin the heat treating process. The Set-Pro is now running your Custom heat treat program.
When the heat treat process is complete the display alternates between CPLt and total process time. Pressing the Start/Stop key at this point will cause
the display to briefly read StOP and then IdLE.
The Set-Pro automatically stops running the heat treat program once complete. However, you may always stop a heat treat process in progress, at any
time, by pressing the Start/Stop key. StOP is displayed briefly and then IdLE.

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On-The-Fly Features
The Set-Pro contains a set of features that allow you to adjust and tweak the firing while it’s actually running! We’ve dubbed these features as “On-the-
Fly”. With these features it’s possible to add a little bit of time to a hold if needed, add a little bit of temp to a hold or just leave the segment entirely and
move to the next segment (in multi-segment programs).
Adding Time to a Hold
During a hold period it may be necessary to add just a little more time to the programmed hold time. The Set-Pro allows you to add time to a hold in 5
minute increments.
To Use the Add Time Feature
While holding at a temperature (display reads temperature along with remaining hold time), repeatedly press the UP arrow key until the display
reads tME (stands for time). Press the ENTER key one time. You have now added 5 minutes to the hold time. The display will go back to reading
temperature and remaining hold time and you will notice that 5 minutes has been added to the hold. You may use this procedure as often as
necessary during a hold to get the hold time you desire. It should be noted that the Adding Time to a Hold feature is a temporary adjustment
only. That is, it does not change the program stored in memory.
Adding Temperature to a Hold
During a hold period it may be necessary to add just a little extra temperature to the programmed set point temperature. The Set-Pro allows you to add
more temperature in °5 increments.
To Use the Add Temperature Feature
While holding at a temperature (display reads temperature along with remaining hold time), repeatedly press the UP arrow key until the display
reads tMP (stands for temperature). Press the ENTER key one time. You have now added 5 degrees to the set point temperature. Once set, the
display will go back to reading temperature and remaining hold time. You may use this procedure as often as necessary during a hold to get the
hold temperature you desire. It should be noted that the Adding Temperature to a Hold feature is a temporary adjustment only. That is, it does
not change the program stored in memory.
Skipping Ahead to the Next Segment
During multi-segment heat treating processes it may become desirable to stop what you’re currently doing and skip ahead to the next segment in the
program.
To Use the Skip Ahead Feature
At any time during the heat treating process press the UP arrow key one time. The display will eventually read SStP (stands for Skip Step). When
it does, press the ENTER key one time. You have now skipped to the next programmed segment. If you need to continue to skip ahead even
further feel free to do so. Once you skip the display will go back to reading temperature.
View Segment Feature
At any point during the heat treat process you may press the UP arrow one time to display the current action (ramping or holding) and current segment.
This will tell you if you’re ramping or holding and which segment you’re doing this in. After a moment or two the display will go back to normal operation.

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Programming and Use Features
Initialization (Boot-Up)
When the Set-Pro is powered up it goes through an initialization process. Various data is displayed until the initialization is complete and the display reads
IdLE.
IdLE (Idle)
Idle simply means the Set-Pro is not running any firing programs at the moment.
Beginning and End of Process Alarm Feature
The Set-Pro allows you to set a special Beginning of Process Alarm and End of Process Alarm to sound at very important heat treating points.
The Beginning of Process Alarm sounds when you have reached your process temperature and the material is beginning to hold/soak at process
temperature. This alarm basically gives you a heads up that your material has entered the soak/hold portion of the heat treat process and it
won’t be long before it needs to be quenched.
The End of Process Alarm sounds when your material has completed its heat treat operation and is ready to quench. Action on your part is
required at this point of the process and this End of Process alarm lets you know. If you’ve ever missed the opportunity to quench at
temperature, this End of Process Alarm is made just for you!
From the standpoint of actual use, the End of Process Alarm is arguably the most valuable. When you’re heat treating, knowing when
the heating cycle is completed and the material is ready to quench is critical. The End of Process alarm let’s you know when this
occurs and gives you the opportunity to react properly and in time, take advantage of it!
To choose your desired Beginning and End of Process Alarms combination:
1. Throw the power switch on the kiln control panel to the On position.
2. The Set-Pro begins its initialization process and the display will illuminate.
3. The Set-Pro will finish its initialization process and then display IdLE (Idle). Idle simply means the Set-Pro is at rest and is not running any
programs.
4. Press the Enter key one time to begin the Alarm setting process. The display will read GLAS,ALAr, M-C, CEr or CUSt.
5. Use the Up or Down arrow keys to make the display read ALAr (Process Alarm) if it does not already.
6. Press the Enter key. The display will read either OFF, bEGn, End or botH. These choices allow you to decide at what point the Process Alarms
function. You can set them to both be silent (OFF), have just the beginning of process alarm sound (bEGn), have just the end of process alarm
sound (End) or have both of them sound (botH).
OFF = Beginning of Process and End of Process Alarms are both Off and will not sound.
bEGn = Beginning of Process Alarm will sound, End of Process Alarm will not sound.
End = End of Process Alarm will sound, Beginning of Process alarm will not sound.
botH = Both the Beginning and End of Process Alarms will sound.
7. Use the Arrow keys to choose your desired process alarm setting. Press the Enter key to store your choice.
8. Press the Enter key. The display will read IdLE which stands for Idle. You Process Alarm choice is now programmed.
Once you have chosen which combination of process alarms you desire, your choice stays programmed for all remaining programs and use until you
decide to choose a different combination.
To silence any alarms simply press one of the arrow keys.

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Programming and Use Features Continued from Previous Page
Program Review
It’s always best to review your program before starting it. When the controller is reading IdLE just press the REVIEW key and the display will automatically
show you what’s programmed. Just watch. When it’s done reviewing rEdI will be displayed. Press Start/Stop key to start the program. If it’s not what you
want, Press the Start/Stop key again to get to IdLE and enter a new program.
Start Now
For you brave souls out there who want to skip the program review you can get to the rEdI command quickly by pressing the REVIEW key twice (when IdLE
is displayed). This bypasses the review process and gets you directly to rEdI. Just press the Start/Stop to start the program.
Storing a Custom Mode Program
As you go through the Custom Mode programming process and complete it, your program is automatically stored in the program number you selected at
the beginning of the programming process.
Selecting and Running a Custom Mode Program
At some point you are likely to have set all 4 Custom Mode programs set to something you like and want to run again and again. The Set-Pro allows you to
quickly select the program you desire.
To Select a Custom Mode Program
From IdLE press the Enter key one time. Use the UP arrow key to choose the Custom Mode program you wish to run and then press the DOWN
arrow key. The Set-Pro display automatically cycles through the chosen program settings and then displays rEdI. Simply press Start to begin the
firing.
Stopping the Program
At any time you may stop the heat treat process while it’s running by pressing the Start/Stop key. The display will briefly read StOP and then read IdLE
along with chamber temperature.
4 User Programs in Custom Mode
The Set-Pro allows the heat treater to save up to 4 Custom Mode programs in memory. Your programs remain in these 4 locations indefinitely and can be
recalled or changed at any time.
8 Segments per Custom Mode Program
The Set-Pro allows you to use up to 8 segments for each Custom Mode firing program. Typical heat treat programs use only 1 segment. However, if you do
need more than 1, you got ‘em!
Programming a Time Value
The Set-Pro accepts time as Hours and Minutes. When programming a time value, a red dot will illuminate in the middle of the four display digits.
Numbers to the left of the dot indicate hours and numbers to the right of the dot indicate minutes.

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Programming and Use Features Continued from Previous Page
Temperature Rate Options
Temperature rate is programmed in degrees per hour (°/hr.). Heat treat processes usually go As Fast As Possible”. You can do this in two ways. You can
program in the maximum rate of 9999 which works fine or use the FULL command. The FULL command instructs the controller to go Full on (or Full off) to
the set point temperature. To set your rate to FULL simply press the down arrow key until the display stops at 0000, then release the key. Wait a moment
or two then press the down arrow one time. The display will read FULL.
Using the UP and DOWN Arrow Keys
When using the arrow keys, especially when holding them down, the “tens” position will change first then the “hundreds” position will change then the
“thousands” position will change. This process is designed to get you where you want to go a little faster, and easier. Another twist to this feature allows
you to “tap” the button to change the position slowly. For instance: let’s say you’re holding down the up arrow key and the hundreds position is changing.
Simply let go of the arrow key and press it once to increment the hundreds up by 1. Press it once again and it moves up by 1 again. And so on and so forth.
This feature is true when any position is the one being changed. We hope you find it useful.
Number of Segments
The Set-Pro can control up to 8 segments per use or program. However, that doesn’t mean that you need to use all 8. If your program only needs 1 or 2
segments to operate, great, use only 1 or 2. When it comes time to choose just select the number of segments you need.
Writing Over Data
You will want to change the data in your Custom Mode programs at some point. We expect this as you try new techniques and fine tune your skills. When
you do, you’ll see the old firing data as you’re programming in the new data. Simply key in the new data as though the old never existed.
Clearing Function
There is no feature that allows you to perform an “ALL CLEAR” function, i.e. set all the settings to 0. Sorry. We understand the desire for such a feature but
it’s really not necessary.
Fahrenheit or Celsius
Your Set-Pro was set at the factory for use in the Fahrenheit or Celsius temperatures scales. If programmed to the Fahrenheit scale you will see °F when
programming your set point temperatures. If set to Celsius you will see °C when programming your set point temperature. You will also note that a small,
red dot will be illuminated at the bottom right of the Set-Pro display area to indicate a Celsius temperature. This small, red dot is not illuminated when
using the Fahrenheit scale. If you would like to change which temperature scale you are using please consult Evenheat if you wish to adjust this setting.
Maximum Programmable Temperature
The maximum temperature that can be programmed in the Set-Pro is 2350°F (1288°C).
Firing Down to Room Temperature
Over the years we’ve seen users attempt to program their ovens to come down to room temperature at the end of the heat treat process. They have
literally programmed in 72° as the last segment temperature. Don’t do this. If your actual room temperature goes above what you have programmed the
firing won’t end until the room temp drops, you get an error or you stop the firing. If you want to control the cooling down to some low, final temperature
don’t make it room temperature. We suggest 200° or above.