Glen Dimplex Nectre Bakers Oven User manual

Revision B
Nectre Bakers Oven
Operating Instructions
Keep these instructions for future reference
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CONTENTS
1. OPERATING .......................................................................1
1.1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION....................................1
1.2. GENERAL OPERATION..............................................2
1.3. USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME...........3
1.4. RECOMMENDED FUELS ...........................................3
1.5. LIGHTING THE FIRE ..................................................3
1.6. RUNNING THE APPLIANCE.......................................3
1.7. OPERATING THE OVEN ............................................4
1.8. BURNING TIPS..........................................................4
1.9. ASH REMOVAL.........................................................4
1.10. FLUE/CHIMNEY FIRE ................................................4
1.11. CLEANING PAINT WORK AND GLASS.......................4
1.12. CLEANING THE FLUE ................................................4
1.13. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ........................................5
2. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING .......................................5
2.1. REPLACING THE FIRE BRICKS ...................................5
2.2. REPLACING THE FIREBOX SIDE SHIELDS ..................5
2.3. ADJUSTING THE DOOR ............................................5
2.4. CHECK CREOSOTE BUILD UP....................................6
2.5. REPLACING DOOR GLASS.........................................6
2.6. REPLACING THE DOOR SEAL....................................6
2.7. REPLACEMENT SPARE PARTS LIST ...........................6
3. WARRANTY .......................................................................1
1. OPERATING
1.1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Before use of this appliance please read these instructions
fully.
WARNING: DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS
TO START OR REKINDLE THE FIRE.
WARNING: DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE WHEN IT IS OPERATING.
WARNING: DO NOT STORE FUEL WITHIN HEATER
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES.
WARNING: WHEN OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE AS AN OPEN
FIRE USE A FIRE SCREEN.
WARNING: OPEN AIR CONTROL (AND DAMPER WHEN
FITTED) BEFORE OPENING FIRING DOOR.
WARNING: DO NOT BURN WOOD THAT IS PAINTED; OR IS
COATED WITH PLASTIC; OR HAS BEEN TREATED WITH ANY
CHEMICAL.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPPERATE THIS APPLIANCE IF GLASS IS
CRACKED OR BROKEN.
CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AND
OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
The appliance or flue system should not be modified in any
way without the written approval of the manufacturer.
Extractor fans or cooker hoods must not be placed in the
same room or space as this can cause appliance to emit smoke
into the room.
THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL APPLY
TO THE NECTRE BAKERS OVEN.

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1.2. GENERAL OPERATION
Spindle
The spindle on the fire box door controls the primary air to
the base of the fire. This controls the burn rate of the fire.
A tool for opening and closing the spindle is supplied with the
heater. This can be used in instances when the spindle control
is too hot to touch. Alternatively, a glove or equivalent can be
used to adjust the spindle.
Air Wash
A 2mm gap at the top of the door allows additional air to
enter the firebox, washing over the door glass keeping it clean
while also supplying necessary oxygen to the fire when the
spindle has been fully closed.
If the draft is too high or low with the spindle completely shut,
the 2mm gap can be adjusted by loosening the two screws in
the top of the door (high-lighted in the image below) with the
Allen key supplied, adjusting the metal strip accordingly and
re-tightening the screws.
For example, an installation in a two-storey house with a tall
flue could have a very high draft. To reduce the draft, the gap
on top of the door could be reduced to 1mm.
Warning: Do not close this air gap completely as it will restrict
the draft too much. If the draft is too restricted, the fire will
produce a lot of smoke and cause the glass to blacken.
Damper
The bypass damper is opened by pushing the handle towards
the rear and closed by pulling the handle towards the front. In
the open position, the flame path is diverted from the firebox
directly up the flue. In the closed position, the flames are
diverted down the sides of the heater, around the oven
before travelling up the rear of the heater and up the flue.
Door Handle
Warning: The door handle may get hot if the appliance has
been left in the high burn setting for an extended period. Use
a protective glove to open.
Open the spindle before opening the door to eliminate the
chance of backdraft and smoke entering the room.
Spindle

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1.3. USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME
For the first few times the appliance is lit, odorous fumes
will be given off as the paint cures.
Do not touch the paint work while it is curing otherwise it
can leave a permanent mark on the appliance.
Keep the room well ventilated until these fumes have
cleared.
Once the paint has cured, this will not re-occur.
1.4. RECOMMENDED FUELS
Burn only seasoned hardwood timber with a moisture
content of less than 20%.
Newly cut wood should be split and allowed to
dry/season for 12 to 18 months before use.
Wood should be stored in an environment protected
from the weather to minimise any potential moisture
content.
For best results, wood should not exceed ¾ of the firebox
front to back dimension in length and 150mm in
diameter. Any larger and appliance will not operate at its
optimum. It is better to burn several smaller pieces of
wood than one large piece at a time.
Poor quality timber:
oCauses low combustion efficiency.
oProduces poor emissions (smoky).
oResults in additional build-up of creosote (soot)
in the flue which will then require regular
cleaning and may result in a flue fire.
Do not burn painted, impregnated/treated wood,
manufactured board products or pallet wood.
1.5. LIGHTING THE FIRE
1) Place firelighters or paper and dry kindling wood in the
base of the firebox.
2) Fully open air controls (open spindle and push bypass
damper handle towards rear).
3) Light the paper or firelighters.
4) If necessary, leave the door slightly open as the fire
establishes and the glass warms to avoid a build-up of
condensation.
5) Once the fire has taken hold add larger pieces of wood.
For optimal burn conditions, place the logs in a front to
back orientation (right angles to the door opening). Too
many logs may smother the fire.
6) Once the fire is established, close the door and bypass
damper (pull to front) to increase heating efficiency and
direct heat around oven.
Do not leave the appliance unattended while the door is
open.
1.6. RUNNING THE APPLIANCE
High Heat Output
This setting generates maximum heat output and high oven
temperatures.
After establishing the fire and loading it with larger pieces
of wood, leave it running with the spindle fully open to
generate high heat output. The damper should be closed.
Running the appliance with the door open will not
produce maximum heating in the room as it will draw a
lot of already warmed air out of the room.
Do not overload firebox with fuel.
Low Heat Output
This setting will provide the best energy efficiency as the
wood burns for longer. The oven will be at a low temperature.
However, if not operated correctly it may result in higher
particulate emissions.
The heat output on the appliance can be reduced by
closing the air controls which will restrict the oxygen
supplied to the fire and slow down the rate at which the
wood burns. The damper should be closed.
Prior to closing the spindle, ensure the fire is burning
briskly. This may require opening the spindle fully for 5-
10mins before shutting down.
The spindle can be adjusted to any position so desired
depending on wanted heat output versus burn time.
Reload with more wood
1) Open the spindle and damper before opening the door to
avoid smoke spillage.
2) Rake / break up any existing coals.
3) Load wood with the length orientated front to back.
Better results will be achieved by loading several smaller
pieces of wood rather than one large piece.
4) Close the door and damper. Leave the spindle fully open
and leave for a minimum of 10 minutes to allow the fresh
wood to catch.
5) After 10 or more minutes, the spindle can be adjusted to
the desired heat output setting.

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1.7. OPERATING THE OVEN
When using the oven ensure the bypass damper is in the
closed position.
To maintain a constant oven temperature, have the fire
burning briskly using small pieces of wood that provide plenty
of flames.
If the temperature in the oven gets too hot, reduce the
amount of oxygen to the fire by partially closing the spindle.
If the temperature in the oven drops below that desired, open
the spindle and add some more pieces of wood if required.
The round hotplates in the top of the heater can be removed
for cooking purposes allowing direct flame to a wok or frypan.
A triangular-handled tool is provided for lifting out the round
hotplates.
1.8. BURNING TIPS
Fuel Quality
Use wood with a moisture content of less than 20%. Logs
should not feel moist or have moss and fungal growths.
Symptoms of burning wet wood:
Difficulty starting and keeping a fire burning well
Smoke and only small flames
Dirty glass and/or fire bricks
Rapid creosote build-up in the flue/chimney
Low heat output
Short burn times, and blue/grey smoke from the
flue/chimney outlet
Run appliance at high heat output for a short period each day
to avoid large build-up of tars and creosote within the
appliance and flue.
Flue Draught
The flue has two main functions:
1) To safely remove smoke, gases and fumes from the
appliance.
2) To provide sufficient draught (suction) in the appliance to
ensure the fire keeps burning.
Draught is caused by the rising hot air in the flue when the fire
has been lit.
The position, height and size of the flue can affect the
performance of the flue draught. Refer to installation guide
for details on flue installation.
Factors affecting the flue draught include:
Insufficient flue height
Trees or other buildings nearby causing turbulence
High and gusty winds
Outside temperature and weather conditions
Blocked flue
For advice on the correction of persistent flue problems
consult your supplier/installer for more detail.
1.9. ASH REMOVAL
Depending on the type of wood burnt and frequency, the
ashes will need removing every 2 to 6 weeks.
Leave a 10mm layer of ash to insulate the firebox bottom.
Excess ashes should be removed when necessary, placed in a
non-combustible container with a tightly fitting lid and moved
outdoors immediately to a location clear of combustible
materials.
1.10. FLUE/CHIMNEY FIRE
If a flue/chimney fire occurs:
Shut air controls fully to smother the fire.
Do not use the appliance after a flue fire until an
accredited installer has assessed the cause and any
resultant damage.
1.11. CLEANING PAINT WORK AND GLASS
The appliance, when cool, can be cleaned with a damp
cloth.
Over the years, the black paint will fade and can be
touched up with Stove Bright metallic black paint.
To clean the glass, we recommend using a household
window cleaner or general purpose cleaner with a soft
cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleaner or scourer pads.
1.12. CLEANING THE FLUE
The frequency the flue requires cleaning depends on the way
the stove is operated as well as the type and dryness of the
wood burned. Keep an eye on the flue passages and if there
appears to be a build up of soot it is time to clean the flue.
The plate in the bottom of the oven can be removed to check
for and remove creosote inside the base of the unit.

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1.13. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Glass in door blackening
This can have several possible causes:
Burning unseasoned wood —If the wood is too wet, it
will cause the glass to blacken.
Appliance operated at low temperature —After an
overnight burn where the air control has been fully
closed, the glass may have blackened. When the fire is re-
stoked and burning on the high heat setting, the
blackened glass should self-clean.
Problems with the flue —Insufficient flue draught can
cause the glass to blacken. If the flue is too short, not
properly insulated, or in a position that results in a
downdraught, then there will be insufficient flue draught.
Contact the installer should this happen.
Trouble starting the fire
When cleaning, it is best to retain some ash in the base of the
firebox. A layer of ash insulates the base, helping to maintain
a high temperature for combustion. Also, if all the ash has
been removed from the firebox, it can affect the supply of air
to the base of the fire.
2. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
2.1. REPLACING THE FIRE BRICKS
The firebox needs fire bricks to increase the thermal mass and
guarantee the longevity of the steel firebox. Over time the
firebricks may become cracked and crumble away. At this
point they should be replaced.
2.2. REPLACING THE FIREBOX SIDE SHIELDS
The heater comes with two 8mm thick sacrificial shields fitted
to the sides of the firebox to protect the walls of the firebox.
Lugs on the shields allow them to hang over the angled cutout
on the sides of the firebox along the top.
To remove the shields, raise until the support hooks are clear
of the triangular cut-out on the side of the heater and remove.
To fit new side shields, simply hang them on the diagonal edge
of the triangular cut-out on each side of the firebox.
The side shields come as a left and a right, they are not
interchangeable.
2.3. ADJUSTING THE DOOR
If the door does not close firmly, the latch can be adjusted.
The latch is fastened onto the door with two removable
washers. Use a socket wrench to undo the M12 nut, then
remove one of the washers directly beneath the nut. Securely
fasten latch assembly again.
Close the door with the door handle to test for any
improvement. If no improvement, remove second washer.
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2.4. CHECK CREOSOTE BUILD UP
Over time creosote and ash can build up in the bottom of the
heater. If not checked and cleaned annually it can result in a
blockage stopping the flames and smoke from exiting up the
flue when the by-pass damper is closed.
The plate in the bottom of the oven can be lifted from the
front where there is a raised edge. With a dust pan brush, go
through the square access hole and brush along the sides and
rear of the heater bringing any creosote build-up into the
centre so can be removed with the dust pan.
2.5. REPLACING DOOR GLASS
This task may be easier with the door removed from the
appliance and laid horizontally on a work-bench.
To replace the door glass:
1) Remove the four screws securing the glass retainers to
the door.
2) Remove the old glass.
3) Replace fiberglass rope seal if worn.
4) Fit the new glass into position
5) Screw down the glass retainers. Take extra care not to
over-tighten the screws as this could crack the glass.
6) Dispose of the old glass in a responsible manner.
2.6. REPLACING THE DOOR SEAL
This task may be easier with the door removed from the
appliance and laid horizontally on a work-bench.
1) Remove any remains of the old seal from the door.
2) Clean out the groove in the door that the seal was
bedded in, using a flat head screw driver or equivalent.
3) Run a thin bead of clear roof and gutter silicone along the
groove.
4) Starting at one end, press the new door seal into the
groove on the door.
5) Refit the door if it has been removed.
2.7. REPLACEMENT SPARE PARTS LIST
Firebricks
3 Rectangular @ 230mm x 115mm x 38mm
Side Shields
Left and right pair @ 365mm x 260mm x 8mm
Door Seal
900mm x 13mm round braided ceramic rope
Glass Seal
1080mm x 8mm x 3mm flat adhesive back
Door Glass
333mm x 195mm x 5mm pyro ceramic

3. WARRANTY
Glen Dimplex Australia Pty. Ltd. warrants this stove to be able to operate under normal use and service and within 10 years
from the date of the original purchase on the terms herein shall repair or replace without cost to the original customer any
part thereof which shall be returned to our factory, transportation charges prepaid and which our inspection shows would
prevent operation.
This warranty does not apply to firebricks, brick retainer, baffle, door seal, glass, any electrical components, nor
discolouration of the surface or tarnishing of chrome fittings all of which require normal service to maintain them.
Under the terms of this warranty, Glen Dimplex Australia Pty. Ltd. assumes no responsibility for the labour costs involved in
removing or replacing the stove. Nor shall Glen Dimplex Australia Pty. Ltd. be liable for any injury, loss, or damage (direct,
indirect or consequential) arising out of the use or inability to use the product, or its removal and replacement. All other
stove warranties, expressed or implied are excluded to the extent possible to law. Any claims against Glen Dimplex Australia
Pty. Ltd. must be brought within Australian Jurisdiction.
The Retailer does not have the authority to alter this warranty.
Glen Dimplex Australia Pty Ltd
1340 Ferntree Gully Road,
Scoresby Victoria 3179
Australia
T: 1300 556 816 | F: 1800 058 900
Email: [email protected]