I remember when my old stove was new I had to burn and leave windows open,1st burn was smelly. I don't remember if it had a break in themp or duration to run at. I can get any info from manual. Any advise on 1st burn. Its a 25 PVEnglander Stove just installed Thanks
1st Burn Break in advise
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bogieb
Minister of Fire
The first burn will "break in" the paint - with the smell that you remember. Burn hot for several hours. The cooler the burn, the longer the paint smell takes to burn off. I'm sure someone here can give you a more definitive answer 
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hossthehermit
Minister of Fire
Too bad you didn't remember BEFORE you installed it, could have done it outside ...................
TimfromMA
Minister of Fire
Open some windows and let it burn at it's highest setting for an hour or so and the smell should dissipate.
rona
Minister of Fire
We used to preburn them at the dealer before delivery. That way we got rid of the burning paint or oil smell as well as a final check to make sure everything worked like its supposed to. Nothing looks worse then delivering a new stove and it won't start. Really gives the new owner a sense of confidence.
jackhammer
Burning Hunk
I am "breaking in" my new stove and that's what I was told to do by the guy who installed it. Very little odor from my harman.
TimfromMA
Minister of Fire
I remembered the smell it was so bad. I thought I burned it on setting 9 and opened the windows. I will burn on high and get out for while, leaving the windows open. Thanks Guys
rcook430
Burning Hunk
I had my first burn outside on the sidewalk. It was smelly outside. I couldnt imagine what it would have been like inside.
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