Warmington STUDIO Series User manual

FREESTANDING
WOODBURNERS
User Guide
STUDIO SERIES:
STUDIO
STUDIO OVEN
STUDIO COMPACT
OOH-AH
SOUTHERN SERIES:
LINDIS
LEWIS
MCKENZIE
CARDRONA COOKER
TASMAN SERIES
TASMAN 46L

STUDIO OVEN
Flue, Cook top & Firebox Damper Control is in the same
position on the Studio, Studio Compact and Studio Ooh-Ah.
LINDIS, LEWIS, MCKENZIECARDRONA COOKER
TASMAN
Flue
Cook top
Oven
Damper
Control
Oven
Tempera-
ture Gauge
Inspection
Caps
Firebox
Damper
Control
Oven Air
Control
Slider
Ashpan
inside
Flue
Cook top
Air
Control
Slider
Inspection
Caps
Oven Air
Control
Disk
Flue
Cook top
Firebox Air
Control
Oven
damper
Oven
Tempera-
ture Gauge
Flue
Cook
top
Air
Control
Slider
See full installation specifications and downloads on Woodburner Fires at www.warmington.co.nz

Operating
Instructions
Firewood 2
Lighting the fire 3
Cooktop & Oven 4
Maintenance
Firebox Exterior & Interior 5
Removing Ash 5
Oven, Wetback, Flue System 8
The Range 6
Extras
Spare parts, Refurbishing 9
Accessories 9
Maintenance
Record 10
Warranty 12
Index
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FIREWOOD
The quality of the firewood you burn can dramatically affect the efficiency and
operation of your Woodburner. The main factors that affect the burning character-
istics of firewood are the wood type, moisture content, and size.
Wood type:
Softwoods and hardwoods burn differently because of differences in density.
Softwoods (like pine, redwood and douglas fir) are less dense than hardwoods
(like gums, manuka and ironbark). A denser wood will produce a longer-lasting
coal bed, while a less dense wood will quickly bring the fire to an optimum burning
temperature. The best burning fire has a ratio of 2:1 (a blend of two parts soft-
woods to one part hardwood).
Moisture Content
The moisture content of the wood affects the rate at which it burns and the com-
bustion efficiency. If you attempt to burn wet wood, it will be hard to ignite, slow to
burn and hiss and sizzle in the firebox. The efficiency of combustion and the heat
to your home will be low, condensation and corrosion may occur in the flue, and
the fire may produce smoke.
Size
The size of the firewood pieces affects the rate of combustion. Larger pieces ignite
and release their energy more slowly than small pieces. Smaller pieces are better
for short, hot fires, and larger pieces are preferable for extended firing cycles.
Commercial firewood dealers generally produce firewood in larger chunks than
modern Wood-burning appliances can handle. It is often necessary to split some
of the wood to the optimal size..
Storing
Properly seasoned wood ignites quickly and burns efficiently. Firewood should be
cut in the early spring and stacked undercover, with good ventilation, to be ready
for burning when required. In some models, there is wood storage space under-
neath the firebox, which is the perfect drying area. Or use a basket beside the fire.
Harvesting
Firewood harvesting can affect native woodlands and a variety of threatened spe-
cies. Dead trees and fallen timber provide a habitat for numerous animals and
birds. Please be sensitive about the source of your firewood. If you are harvesting
privately, leaving some dead wood behind may be beneficial.
Operating
Instructions
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LIGHTING THE FIRE
Before lighting
Do not clean the fireplace with cleaning products before lighting the fire for the first
time. The fire needs to cure the paint and cleaning products will cause damage.
When lighting the fire for the first time
nVentilate the house during the first three times the stove is used. The paint
on the stove will give off carbon dioxide fumes. Babies, small children, pregnant
women and pets should not be in the area. Open doors and windows and use a
fan if necessary.
nAfter these initial burns, the paint will set, and there should be no more smoke.
Please don’t touch the surface. It will be soft and wet during this phase, and once
set, it will be hard.
nMost stoves stop smoking after three burns. The first two should be at 121 °C
for 20 minutes or about half a normal fire. Do not let the stove cool down signifi-
cantly between burns. The last fire should be between 260 °C and 371 °C for 45
minutes. Operate slowly. If the stove gets too hot too quickly, the paint will crack.
Burn control & operation
1. The air control should be fully open (turn the air intake disc on the door an-
ti-clockwise).
2. Place paper or firelighters into the base of the firebox.
3. Arrange kindling (small sticks & twigs) on top of firelighters/paper, allowing free
air movement.
4. Light the fire around the base.
5. Leave the door ajar 5 - 10 mm to aid with the ignition of the fire. Do not run the
fire for long periods with the door ajar, as damage may result.
6. When the fire is happily burning, place larger pieces of wood into the fire. Place
the wood from the front to the rear in a lined pattern, ensuring that the flames can
quickly move through the fuel load (check your appliance’s maximum fuel load).
7. Close the door to ensure a seal to the firebox. Once the fire is fully established
and burning brightly, reduce the air supply to control the heat output and fuel
consumption.
NOTE: The air control is designed so that even when fully closed, some air still
enters the firebox, which keeps unwanted flue emissions to a minimum.

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COOKTOP
Because the top of the fire is in direct contact with the flame, it offers a large cook-
ing surface. It is ideal for entertaining at home/holiday homes or farm cottages.
If spillage occurs, clean the surface with a soft cloth and dishwashing liquid and
avoid scratching the surface.
OVEN (Studio Oven & Cardrona Cooker - models)
The Oven is heated directly by the fire. To heat the Oven, the fire should be lit as
described on page 3. Once the fire is established, pull the Oven Damper handle
forward. This will allow hot fumes from the fire to circulate in the inner cavity, thus
heating the Oven. To maximize heat into the home, operate the Oven by having
the damper control to the forward position. To reduce the heat going to the Oven,
the oven damper control should be pushed to the upright position backward. This
will allow the hot fumes to escape directly up the chimney, thus reducing the heat
to the Oven. Do not run the fire for long periods with the door ajar, as damage
may result. The oven air control slider on the door will allow small amounts of air to
escape when the air control is open. This is a fine adjustment only, & you will find
that in time operating the firebox wood load, oven damper control & the oven air
control slider together, you will get the desired heat.
Operation of the oven temperature gauge:
The temperature gauge on the oven door indicates the oven temperature.
Please note: The gauge is attached to the door and temperatures may drop if
the oven door is left open for a prolonged period of time. Once the oven door is
closed, the gauge will return to oven temperature.
TEMPERATURE GAUGE REMOVAL TO CLEAN
Step 1: Open the bottom oven door & loosen the 2 x glass bracket cap screws
with a 3 mm Allen key.
Step 2: Remove the temperature gauge.
Step 3: Clean and replace.

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FIREBOX EXTERIOR
The exterior can be dusted with a firm brush. Do not use a cloth to clean, as this
will drag on the paint finish leaving lint on the surface.
The exterior of the Woodburner is painted with a high-temperature cooking stove
paint, and it may become necessary to repaint. High-temperature cooking stove
paint is available from Warmington.
Prepare the surface by rubbing it down with a wire brush to ensure all fat deposits
are removed. If you see signs of rust, clean down with a green Scotch-Brite pad,
wipe with a damp rag, and spray with Stovebright paint when completely dry. We
stock Stovebright black as well as coloured paint to match your Studio. It is recom-
mended before touching up the with Stovebright paint to warm up and dry the
steel with a heat gun, hair dryer or simply light some newspaper in the firebox
and let it go out. Do not apply paint to a cold surface.
FIREBOX INTERIOR
The stove’s life can be significantly extended by cleaning the firebox interior at the
end of winter. The glass door should stay relatively clean if the correct type of fuel
is used, but from time to time, this can be cleaned - only when cold. Use a glass
cleaner and a dry cloth or, depending on the soot build-up, a nylon pan scourer.
REMOVING ASH
After using your fire for a few weeks, ashes accumulate in the firebox. The ash
can be removed easily with a brush and shovel through the fire door when the
fire is completely out. Place the ash in a non-combustible container and move it
immediately outdoors to a location clear of combustible materials.
The amount of charcoal in the ash is a good indicator of how well you operate the
fire, and you are doing a great job if there is no charcoal and only fine ash. Warming-
ton wood-burning fires work best when a small amount of ash is left (approximately
25mm deep) in the firebox after cleaning, which aids with stable burning.
If there is a lot of charcoal left:
nyou may be turning the combustion air down too soon after refuelling,
nnot raking the charcoal to the combustion air inlet, or
nturning the combustion air down too low to support efficient combustion.
Maintenance

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STUDIO COMPACT
PEDESTAL
STUDIO COMPACT
LOG BOX
STUDIO COMPACT
WALL-MOUNT
STUDIO OOH-AH
STUDIO
Satin black
STUDIO
Golden fire brown
STUDIO
Mojave red
STUDIO
Gold
The range

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STUDIO
OVEN
TASMAN 46 LSOUTHERN SERIES
CARDRONA COOKER
SOUTHERN SERIES
- LINDIS
- LEWIS
- MCKENZIE
STUDIO
Moss green
STUDIO
Metallic blue
STUDIO
Naked

Maintenance
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OVEN (Studio Oven & Cardrona Cooker)
Spills should be mopped up immediately. Never use oven cleaners as they are too
abrasive. Clean the outside channels of soot & deposits as shown in diagram.
WETBACK
A wetback acts as a hot water booster. The wetback sits in the firebox. The inlet and
outlet are at the back of the fire and require standard 25mm pipe connections to the
threaded brass pipe of the wetback.
FLUE SYSTEM
The flue should be cleaned annually or more frequently as required, ideally before
every winter. To clean, remove the baffle plate inside the top of the firebox and
close the door. With a ladder, access the roof and remove the cowl assembly. En-
sure the door and air control are closed (turn clockwise) to ensure soot can fall into
the firebox. With a chimney sweeping brush that suits the flue diameter, clean the
flue from the top down ONLY. Remove soot/ash from the firebox.
Please Note: The flue diameter differs between models. Smaller flues may collect more
soot and may need to be cleaned more frequently depending on usage.

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Extras
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement parts are available for all models of Woodburners. These include
glass, baffles, door seals, handles and bricks. We also stock high-temperature
paint if you need to touch up your woodburner. Order from our Online Shop or
your local agent. Instructions on fitment and adjustments of replacement parts
are in our specification sheets that are available under the specific product on
www.warmington.co.nz.
REFURBISHING SERVICE
We offer a refurbishing service to give your Woodburner a near-new and fresh
look. You are welcome to send us your fire or a part thereof, and we will clean,
re-spray and change any part that needs replacing. Send us photos by email,
and we will give you a quote.
ACCESSORIES
We produce a range of accessories, including:
nWETBACKS: A wetback reduces environmental impact by boosting your water
heating system and is designed to be mounted inside the fire.
nHEARTHS: A hearth is laid directly over a combustible floor surface for heat pro-
tection and safety. Various sizes are available.
nFIRE TOOLS: A quality brush, scoop and poker with our timeless wooden ball
handles inside a simple steel holder.
nCAST IRON PANS: Perfect to use on the cooktop surface, as well as inside the
oven. Available in two sizes.
nHEAT FAN: A freestanding fan placed on top of the cooktop. It aids in distribut-
ing the heat throughout the room.
nWOOD STORAGE: Steel log stacker with hessian bag.
Full installation specifications and downloads on all our Woodburner Fires are
available on the Warmington website. Use your smartphone in camera-mode to
scan or go to www.warmington.co.nz/product-category/wood/woodburners/

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Warranty
1. This Warranty comes into effect upon completion and return of the Warranty
Registration Card by the Seller of the fire, no later than thirty (30) days from the
date of purchase of the product. Please contact your Retailer for assistance. This
Warranty is for the original purchaser and is not transferrable.
2. Warmington Wood Fires are fully guaranteed against defective materials and
workmanship as follows:
Studio, Southern Series and Tasman Series: 5 years from the date of purchase.
Does not include door glass, door seals, internal baffles, paint finishes, wetbacks,
handles and temperature gauge (if fitted), or other consumables and accessories.
Flue systems (Tested and approved Warmington flue system only): 12 months
from the date of purchase.
3. This warranty does not cover, and Warmington Industries has no obligation in
respect to:
- Misuse, neglect or accident in transit, storage or normal use.
- Over-firing, which can result if the fire is used in such a manner to cause one or
more of the fire parts to glow red. Over-firing can later be identified by warped
plates and areas where paint pigment has burnt off.
- Not been operated or maintained according to the manufacturers instructions.
- Damaged through water, including any surface rust which may occur in transit
or storage.
- The use of unsuitable fuels, like coal, treated timbers or salt contaminated wood.
4. This warranty covers only the Fire and excludes all associated equipment and
Installation (which may be covered by other individual warranties).
5. The warranty does not cover any modification to the design of the Fire by the
Dealer/Installer or Owner and applies to the original purchaser only.
6. Warmington Industries undertakes with the original purchaser, to remedy any de-
fects for poor performance of the heater due to faulty workmanship or materials
and/or circumstances which would render the heater parts or accessories unfit
for normal use, provided the heater has been installed, inspected, operated and
maintained with the manufacturer’s instructions and terms of this warranty.
7. This warranty does not cover claims involving Fire Installations that do not con-
form to the correct and current standard and to the recommendations in our In-
stallation Data.
8. Any claim under this warranty is to be submitted first to the dealer from whom
the stove was purchased. In such cases where the Dealer cannot be located, the
fully completed warranty claim form should be returned to Warmington Industries.
If in doubt about any aspect of Operation/Installation of your appliance, please ask.
We want to ensure you get maximum benefit and enjoyment from your appliance.

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