Yes, I too am puzzling over the cycling approach, especially given my refractory mortar manufacturer's recommendations - see my post at
http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/16/o...ramp#post12790 (Oven Curing) for details.
I like the idea of a small fan heater to dry things out initially - I used such a heater to dry the Cal Sil sheets after they got a bit damp due to condensation dripping off the plastic sheet. Worked well but it did take a long time, I recall.
Paul.