Sierra Kiln & Art Clay

I started with PMC clay when I first learned so I bought a sierra kiln. It has all the pre programmed settings for PMC. I want to switch to Art Clay and get AC certification, but my kiln is a pain now because of the presets being different than Art Clay uses. I havn't figured out how to program it from scratch. Does anyone have any suggestions, or should I switch to a different kiln type?

[Metalman]

Well that's a drag - I didn't realize the Seirra Kilns were preset as you describe.
The only alternative I see is to contact the manufacturer. If they are uncooperative, I would complain loudly and bitterly. They should make this right - to set up equipment that way is inappropriate, to put it mildly.
Please keep me informed on how this goes for you
I attempted to do some research for you - the trail leads to the PMC Connection. The word from EvenHeat Kilns is that the controllers come from the PMC Connection, Soo.........
They will , hopefully, help you out with your controller issues.

[Stonehenge]

All Sierra Kilns come pre-set, for the users convenience, using PMC clays.
You can add other ranges to those.
You should have received some instructions for use with your kiln marked "Controller: Instructions for Use."
If you didn't, contact them at
Sierra Thermal Industries
3718 Cavalier
Garland, TX.   75042
972-487-6557 and at www.sierrakilns.com
They used to have a printable instructions form on that site.
If you can't get any satisfaction form there, you could also try the facility where they are actually made at
Champion Industry Products
5420 Faculty Ave
Lakewood,  CA.    90712
714-279-8005

[Metalman]

Thanks for your great input and detail