Safety
Overfiring
The warranty on your kiln does
not cover damage from overfiring, regardless of the circumstances. It is the operator’s responsibility to make sure the kiln turns off at the proper time.
The Ceramic Fiber
Avoid touching the firing chamber surface with sharp or pointed objects. They can damage the fiber surface. Touching the embedded heating element with sharp or pointed objects is a shock hazard.
Read the Manual!
Read each page of this manual in detail before operating your kiln. Warranty does not cover damage caused by failure to follow instructions.
Food or Drink Surfaces
Some decorative materials may be unsafe and toxic when used for surfaces that will be in contact with food or drink. When you make food or drink containers, select a glaze or glass that has been formulated, tested and labeled as approved for surfaces that will be in contact with food or drink. Follow the glaze or glass manufacturer’s instructions exactly, without any variations.
Important Safety Rules
An electric kiln is extremely safe to operate provided you follow these basic safety rules:
●Unplug kiln when not in use.
●Do not touch hot sides.
●Keep unsupervised children away.
●Place kiln on a
●Do not install closer than 12” from any wall or combustible surface.
●Fire only in a well ventilated, covered and protected area.
●Keep cordset away from hot sides of kiln.
●DANGEROUS VOLTAGE: Do not touch heating elements with anything.
●Disconnect kiln before servicing.
●Do not leave kiln unattended while firing.
●Wear safety glasses when cutting glass.
●Wear firing safety glasses when looking into a hot kiln.
●Keep food away from your work area.
●Never fire tempered glass inside a kiln. It could explode.
●Avoid firing toxic materials inside the kiln, such as styrofoam (used as a core for hollow beads).
●Kilns with the glass view port: do not fire the kiln hotter than 1700°F/926°C. Firing hotter will damage the glass.
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