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Heater and controls

  1. 8.1 First fire-up procedureThe controlled first heating that burns off element and stone smells. Two cycles at 230°F with door cracked. Stop if you see smoke or smell strong chemical odor.
  2. 8.2 Operating the standard control panelBasic operation of the wall-mounted Harvia digital control — power, temperature, timer, delayed start, and lock function.
  3. 8.3 Setting up the WiFi controllerInitial pairing with the Harvia app — six steps, network requirements (2.4 GHz), and what to try if pairing fails.
  4. 8.4 Daily use of the WiFi controllerStarting a session immediately, scheduling a session, recurring schedules, and timing tips for different conditions.
  5. 8.5 Loading sauna stonesInitial loading procedure for the 20 kg of Harvia stones — rinse, dry, stack loose with air gaps, biggest on bottom.
  6. 8.6 Stone careWhat to do during use, what not to do, and the routine inspection schedule for sauna stones.
  7. 8.7 Replacing stonesWhen to replace, how to replace, and the burn-off cycle for new stones. Stones are consumable — expect a 2-3 year service life.
  8. 8.8 Doing löyly the right wayLöyly technique, etiquette, and what good löyly should feel like — plus the rule on essential oils.
  9. 8.9 Heater maintenance scheduleWhat to do after every session, monthly, yearly, every 2-3 years, and as needed for the Harvia heater.

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