Even heat Oven problem

Bill Vining

Bill Vining

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Started to HT a batch this morning and my Evenheat keeps pooping out. I set the program just like I always do, you can hear the relay inside click and the oven goes on. It starts to ramp up and then about 30 seconds later, the relay clicks off. I have tried stopping it, resetting the program and starting again. Same thing happens.

Normally I can deal with this stuff OK but I have a show in two weeks and still have many knives to finish.

Anyone ever run into this?

Thanks
 
Check your breakers and make sure one of them has not tripped. You should have two 110 breakers on that 220 line.
 
Hey Cigar,

I had the same thing happen to me with my Evenheat about 4 months ago. I called the folks there and a lady named Barbara sent me an email with an attached document showing how to re-program my kiln...it worked like a champ. I tried to copy and paste here and could not get it to work. If you want to shoot me an email I will be more than glad to forward it to you so you can get yours working again...very easy to do....not complicated at all.

Shoot me an email at godogs57@bellsouth.net and I will get it to ya.

Hank
 
Cigar,

I finally got it to copy and paste...here is the trick to getting your Evenheat Kiln to behave. You can thank me later.

Regards,

Hank


Evenheat Kiln, Inc
6949 Legion Drive Caseville, MI 48725
517-856-2281 or 4040 Fax
Following is the sequence for reinstalling the OEM data for PF Boards with on/off switches on red panel. Kilns with serial numbers less then Evenheat #71448 Gare #5.38.98.
1. Throw power switch to off. Display will go blank.
2. Press and hold “Select” key while turning power Wait a second or two then release the Select key.
3. Temp/Off Time light will be blinking, display should read 2400*F. Change display by using arrow keys to read 2401*. Press Enter Key until the display flashes off and on.
4. Press the Select Key. Delay time light will be blinking, display should read 102. Change display by using arrow keys to read 103. Press Enter Key until the display flashes off and on.
5. Press the Select Key. Rate/Hr Time light will be blinking, display should read -20. Change display by using arrow keys to read -19. Press Enter Key until the display flashes off and on.
6. Press the Select Key. Hold Time lights will be blinking, display should read 108. Change display by using arrow keys to read 107. Press Enter Key until the display flashes off and on.
7. Press the Select Key. Temp Off lights will be blinking, display should read 108. Change display by using arrow keys to read 107. Press Enter Key until the display flashes off and on.
8. Press the Cone key twice. Then Shut the kiln off.
9. After waiting a few second, Press and hold down the SELECT key.
10. Throw the power switch to the on position. Wait a second or two then release the SELECT key
11. The Temp/Off light should be blinking and the display should read 2401. Change display by using arrow keys to read 2400*. Press Enter Key until the display flashes off and on.
12. Press the Select Key. Delay Time light will be blinking, display should read 103* Change display by using arrow keys to read 102*. Press Enter Key until the display flashes off and on..
13. Press the Select Key. Rate/Hr light will be blinking, display should read -19. Change display by using arrow keys to read -20. Press Enter Key until the display flashes off and on.
14. Press the Select Key. Hold Time light will be blinking, display should read 107. Change display by using arrow keys to read 108. Press Enter Key until the display flashes off and on.
15. Press the Select Key. Temp/Off and Delay Time lights will be blinking, display should read 107. Change display by using arrow keys to read 108. Press Enter Key until the display flashes off and on.
16. To verify all data has been stored view settings by pressing the Select Key. Display should read 2400.
17. Press the Select Key. Display should read 102.
18. Press the Select Key. Display should read -20.
19. Press the Select Key. Display should read 108.
20. Press the Select Key. Display should read 108.
21. If any data is incorrect renter correct data at that time and press Enter until display flashes off and on.
22. IF all data is correct, Press Cone Key Twice to exit OEM.
23. The display should now read the current temperature in kiln. You can now program board for a firing as you would do normally. Run a test Fire.
24. If the display continues to read Err2 the computer board or chip may need to be replaced.
The Err2 message is usually associated with electrical noise. That is voltage spikes, high frequency interference, etc. This noise can have the effect of scrambling the internal program, as may have happened here. By reprogramming the OEM we attempt to unscramble the data and “reboot” the program. We also use these instructions to change the internal programming in the event that someone accidentally got into the OEM program and changed the programming numbers.
 
Hank,

I sent you an email before I saw this post. I'll give it a try and let you know how it works.

Thanks again.

Bill
 
Oh Well....my oven serial# is in the 88,000's. Your instructions also refer to a CONE key. My Set Pro does not have a CONE Key. I will give them a call on Monday to see if they have alternate instructions.

Karl,
I checked the breakers and both were on. Good call though. I never would have thought of that.
 
Cigar,

Here is the email address of the lady that was able to help me:

barbarab@evenheat-kiln.com

One thing you CAN do to help you is do the first two steps of the procedure shown above. Turn it off, then turn back on WHILE holding down the "select" button...a lot of times it will get it to behave without having to do the whole re-programming bit. That trick worked in emergency situations, but eventually I had to re-program from start to finish per her email. I am sure they have similar re-programing steps for other models as well.Good luck!
Hank
 
Is there any adjustable switch that changes the sensitivity for turning off the elements when the door is opened? If so, they may be set too loose and the oven "thinks" your door is open when it is actually closed.
 
I appreciate all the help suggestions. I tried a bunch of things and finally got it going. My controller allows you to set up to 4 user settings. I programmed it for User 3 and it seemed to work fine. User 1 still does not work. Looks like it just needs to be reset.

Once again......thank you all for your assistance.
 
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