Two Ways to Add Fuel
The Encore’s griddle lifts for convenient
In addition, however, the front doors open for adding an occasional log to a fire. The Encore is not approved in Europe for operation with the front doors open.
To open the front doors, insert the handle into the door latch stub and turn it to the left and up. (Fig. 22)
Handle
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Fig. 21 The Encore’s hinged griddle makes it easy to
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Fig. 22 To open the front doors, turn the handle clockwise. |
To close them, always close the left door first. Turn the handle in the right door to the left and up (to the open position) and close it. Finally, push on the door as you turn the handle to the right and down. The doors will draw in slightly, and the handle should offer some resis- tance as you turn it to the closed position.
To reduce the risk of breaking the glass, avoid striking the glass or slamming the doors.
When not using the door handle, store it in the holder behind the right front leg of the stove.
This stove is designed to operate efficiently with the fire doors (front doors and griddle) closed. The firebox and ash doors should be kept closed at all times except when refuelling or removing ashes.
Encore
Infrared Reflective Glass Panels
for Clear Fire Viewing
The inner surfaces of the infrared reflective glass panels are kept at a higher temperature than the outer surface. This design, along with a preheated ‘airwash,’ makes clear fire viewing possible at most levels of operation.
Burn Only High-Quality Fuel
The Encore is designed to burn natural wood and smokeless coal.
You’ll enjoy the best results when burning wood that has been adequately
The best hardwood fuels include oak, maple, beech, ash, and hickory that has been split, stacked, and air- dried outside under cover for at least one year.
If hardwood is not available, you can burn softwoods like include tamarack, yellow pine, white pine, Eastern red cedar, fir, and redwood. These too should be prop- erly dried.
Store wood under cover to keep it dry. The longer it is stored, the better heating and fire viewing performance you will enjoy. Even for
A Surface Thermometer is a Valuable
Guide to Operation
An optional surface thermometer lets you know when to adjust the air control and when to refuel.
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Fig. 23 Take temperature readings with the thermometer located in the middle of the griddle.
For example, when the thermometer registers at least 230° C (450° F) after
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