Skutt GlassMaster Kiln - Manual (Page 9)

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Step 1
From Idle (IdLE) mode, press Glass Fire
Step 2
Press CYCLE key to toggle to one of the 3 firing
speeds, either SLOW, MEd (Medium), or FAST.
Press ENTER.
Step 3
Press the CYCLE key to toggle to one of the 3
firing processes, either SLMP (Slump), TAC
(Tack Fuse) or FULL (Full Fuse),. Press ENTER.
Step 4
Press REVIEW to verify the correct program has
been entered.
Press START.
Step 5
When the kiln reaches the process tempera-
ture hold, visually inspect the glass and press
ADD TEMP, ADD TIME, or ANNEAL NOW if
needed.
Please read the Kiln Safety and General Firing Guidelines before programming your kiln.
The Glass Fire Mode was designed to give
beginners a starting point for their Fusing, Tack Fus-
ing, and Slumping Projects. Using information from
glass artists and manufacturers we developed preset
firing programs based on the size of the piece and
the type of process desired. There are many other
variables that can effect the success of a firing project
such as position in the kiln, accuracy of the thermo-
couple, strength of the elements and many others that
relate to the properties of the glass. So please use the
GlassMaster Firing Mode with this in mind. For more
advanced projects you may want to design your own
firing program using the Ramp and Hold Mode.
The program asks for 2 pieces of data, Speed
and Process (process refers to whether the
piece is to be (Slumped, Tack Fused or Full Fused). Use the guidelines in the table above to determine the proper
firing Speed for your project. When a speed is chosen, the controller will set the Heating and Annealing portions of the
program. When the process is selected the controller adjusts the 2 process segments of the program based on the process
you select. For a complete list of Glass Fire Mode programs see the following page . To modify the peak temperature and
hold times of these programs see the Modify Glass Fire menu instructions on page 17.
( Kiln is in Idle mode when display is flashing ”IdLE”. If the kiln is
reading “PF” press ENTER to return to Idle mode. )
Display will read SPd(Speed).
Display will read PROC (Process).
Display will revert to Idle mode
If the display reads °F it is in Modify Glass Fire Mode. See in-
structions on page 17 regarding “Modify Glass Fire”.
After pressing review the display will flash all the data entered.
After pressing START the kiln will begin firing and display the in-
ternal temperature of the kiln. (If a Delay Start is programmed the
display will begin counting down from the Delay time set).
The process temperature for Tack fusing is set for a minimum level
of fusing. For a more aggressive level of fusing it will be neces-
sary to Add Time or Temperature.
Glass Fire Mode Programming Steps
FAST
1/8” THICK - 18” DIAMETER OR SMALLER
1/4” THICK - 4” DIAMETER OR SMALLER
3/8” THICK - NOT RECOMMENDED
MEDIUM
1/8” THICK - 20” DIAMETER OR SMALLER
1/4” THICK - 8” DIAMETER OR SMALLER
3/8” THICK - 5” DIAMETER OR SMALLER
SLOW
1/8” THICK - 24” DIAMETER OR SMALLER
1/4” THICK - 18” DIAMETER OR SMALLER
3/8” THICK - 12” DIAMETER OR SMALLER
1/2” THICK - 8” DIAMETER OR SMALLER