Hey Bill, Thanks for your advice! So I did a quick segment programming like you suggested. I couldn't empty my kiln at the moment, so I only ran it for about a minute so I wouldn't compromise the pieces. But I heard a lot of buzzing and it got hot in inside quick. I didn't see any glowing coils, but I think its because I only had it running for a short minute.
I'm feeling better about it all, now i'll just wait for a day when its not raining outside.
Thank you again!