Troubleshooting:Electric Mid firing cycle failure
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Troubleshooting:Electric Mid firing cycle failure
If your kiln stops heating during a firing be sure to check your fuses or circuit breakers first. Be sure you know what fuses or switches control your kiln and how to replace them. A blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker is not necessarily an indication of an electrical problem in your kiln or wiring. If, your kiln heats in some switch positions, but not in all, you may have a blown fuse, defective element, switch or element connection which can be corrected by replacing a fuse or resetting a breaker. Be sure to locate defective parts if necessary and replace. If you think you have a problem inside the kiln during the firing cycle turn it off and allow to cool before opening. If you have a hot plug or outlet, one or both may be defective and should be replaced if they are too hot to hold. Do not re-fire until fixed.
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