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How to change cycle time for the contactors/relays on a DynaTrol. We typically recommend 25 second cycle time for most kilns firing ceramics that have mechanical relays or contactors.

Hidden Menu Overview: Advanced Kiln Control Features

This video walks you through the hidden menu in our kiln controller—an advanced settings area designed for diagnostics and specialized adjustments. While most users won’t need these options for everyday firing, understanding them can help with troubleshooting and system checks.

Accessing the Hidden Menu

To enter the hidden menu, press OTHER → 4 → 4 → 3. The first option displayed is Number of Thermocouples, which determines whether your kiln operates in single-zone or three-zone control.

  • Selecting 1 sets the kiln to single-zone control.

  • Selecting 3 restores three-zone control.
    Changing the number of thermocouples also affects which settings appear in the regular menu—for

In this video, we will explain our recommended program for your kiln's first firing using an L&L kiln Dynatrol.

This is our new recommended program and supersedes our old program, which may still be present in your manual.