Jen-Ken Kilns AF3P Operating Manual - page 16
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-LP-
For larger glass projects for the kiln (full shelf size and/or 3 or more layers)
-SP-
For smaller glass projects (small pieces on the same shelf and/or 2 layers)
bEAd
For bead annealing projects
CONE
For Cone Firing of Ceramics (Only if kiln is rated for over 1800ºF and is not top
firing)
CLA
For Metal Clay projects
USr
For custom firings
To change the program mode the controller display should be showing the
IdLE
message.
(When the kiln is first turned on, the
IdLE
message should appear after about 5 seconds.)
Press and hold the Increase button for about 7 seconds until the display shows the code CFG.
Release the Increase button and press the Program button to view the CFG code alternating
with the current mode setting. Press the Increase or Decrease buttons to select a new mode
setting. When the desired mode appears on the controller display, press the Program button to
return the controller display to the
IdLE
message. The new program mode can be confirmed by
turning the controller off and back on to view the new start up message.
Changing Pre-Programmed Firing Programs
It’s a fairly simple process to modify any of the pre-programmed firing schedules to suit your
specific needs. If you are relatively new to fusing, or to the use of computer controls, however,
we suggest that you read through the manual and copy one of the programs in the manual,
modifying it as you desire. Once you’ve test fired the program a few times, you can either leave
it as a user program, or use the new program as a reference to go back and modify the preset
program.
In all instances, keep a log of your firings, especially when you make changes, so you’ll be able
to track and or troubleshoot when you have unexpected results. A log sheet is included in this
manual.
Changing Program Modes
All program edits and custom firing schedules are saved in the controller memory. If you change
the Program Mode, the edits you have saved in one Program Mode will not be reset or erased.
All program changes will be available the next time you return to the same Program Mode.
Selecting the Firing Schedule or Programs
After selecting a Program Mode, to select any of the available programs, first press the Program
button when the display shows
IdLE
. The last used program will be the first choice on the
controller display. If a different program is desired, press the Increase button to see another
program. Then press the Program button again when the display shows the program code you
want. The available programs will be in the order below:
→ Preset Programs → PrO1 → PrO2→ PrO3→ PrO4→
After selecting a program continue to press the Program button to step through
the program
settings (each setting can be changed if desired by pressing the increase or decrease buttons to
edit the values), at the end of the program settings, the display will show the message
Strt
.
Press the Program button again to start the firing, the controller display will show the message
-
On-
.
To stop a firing after it has been started. Press the Program button and the controller display will
show
StOP
. Press the Program button again to return to the
IdLE
message.