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    Jotul F55 V2 break-in fire, gasket break-out?

    After first break-in fire…… Installed F55 V2 today, the gasket falled apart after first stage break-in. I didn’t control the temperature well—it almost reached 400°F. I immediately moved the air shutter all the way to the left and waited for it to cool down. When I opened the door, it looked...
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    H&G Escape 35 Break-In Procedure Necessary?!?!

    So I have my new Escape 35 unit and reading the Break in Procedure it says to run for 3-4 hours on high heat, high fan. Let cool, clean glass the. Run again on high heat, fan off for 12 HOURS?!?! Is the second 12 hour burn time on high heat necessary? Seems to be a little excessive and hot...