What you should know before buying a solid fuel range cooker or central heating cooker
Burning Solid fuelsShow Answer
Automatic temperature controlShow Answer
Secondary air controlShow Answer
Control of the fireboxShow Answer
Easy ash removalShow Answer
Air-cooled doorsShow Answer
Hot water supplyShow Answer
Solid Fuel Range CookersShow Answer
InstallationShow Answer
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Wamsler solid fuel appliances can be heated with wood, anthracite, manufactured smokeless fuels and peat turfs/briquettes. The fireboxes have a large capacity and, according to model, can take logs from 370mm up to 420mm. There is a wide opening door to the firebox or, in many cases, you can also load from the top through a lift-up section in the hob.
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Automatic temperature controlShow Answer
- A temperature control allows the combustion air (or 'primary air') to be accurately adjusted and the heating system or oven to be regulated. According to model, thermometers are conveniently located in the viewing window or on the front fascia making temperature setting easy.
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Secondary air controlShow Answer
- When burning wood, you can improve your fuel efficiency by feeding in secondary air for a 'cleanburn'. This not only improves combustion but also greatly reduces any soot particles emitted into the atmosphere.
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Control of the fireboxShow Answer
- The height of the grate is adjustable. This means that in winter you can load enough fuel for up to 12 hours of continuous burning on a low setting. With a central heating cooker, when you raise the height, you reduce the heat output to the hot water system and save on fuel cost if you want mainly to cook. Ideal for the summer months!
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Easy ash removalShow Answer
- The grate can be riddled whilst the ash compartment door is closed, regardless of its height setting. Baffle plates underneath the grate guide the cinders and ashes into the large capacity ashpan
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Air-cooled doorsShow Answer
- The doors to the oven, firebox and ash collection compartment are cooled by convection to help reduce the surface temperature.
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Central heating cookers and boilers
CombustionShow Answer- As a general guide, at the maximum temperature setting, a single loading of coal/smokeless lasts around 3 hours and up to 12 hours on a low setting. A loading of logs will last approximately ½ hour to 1½ hours on high and 2-8 hours on low.
Because solid fuel appliances must have sufficient air for combustion, a permanent air supply from outside will be required via a vent.
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Hot water supplyShow Answer
- Central heating can be 'vented', which is the normal system used in the UK and Republic of Ireland, or 'pressurised'. If you wish to install a pressurised system then it will require a pressure relief valve.
We recommend you consult a qualified heating engineer before ordering to ensure the hot water supply and capacity are suitable for your needs.
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Solid Fuel Range CookersShow Answer
- As a general guide, at the rated heat output a single loading of coal/smokeless fuel lasts a minimum of 2 hours whilst a loading of logs will last a minimum of ½ hour. The minimum burn time is the period during which is not necessary to add fuel. Where further cooking time is required, the remaining embers are sufficient to ignite a further load.
Because solid fuel appliances must have sufficient air for combustion, a permanent air supply from outside will be required via a vent.
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InstallationShow Answer
- The fitting of all solid fuel heating appliances must be undertaken by a suitable qualified engineer (HETAS registered in the UK). This engineer must carry out a full site survey to verify that the location and chimney/flue conditions are appropriate for the appliance under consideration.
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