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8.4
Cleaning
and
Care
8.4.1
Glass
Most
of
the
wood
stoves
use
a
ceramic
glass
product
which
is
resistant
to
heat
but
requires
cleaning
to
keep
its
appearance.
Soot
or
opaque
marks
can
be
easily
cleaned
if
the
marks
are
fresh.
However,
if
the
glass
left
dirty
for
any
length
of
time
the
acid
from
the
wood
can
etch
the
surface
of
the
glass
permanently
(wet
unseasoned
wood,
soft
wood
such
as
used
in
the
building
industry
and
pallet
wood
should
be
avoided.
Only
clean
when
cold.
Use
only
stove
glass
cleaners
to
remove
heavy
tar
/
soot
deposits.
All
other
marks
can
normally
be
removed
with
a
damp
cloth,
then
dry
with
a
clean
cloth
or
newspaper.
Do
not
let
the
glass
dry
before
applying
a
dry
clean
cloth.
With
more
stubborn
marks
i.e.
opaque
areas/frosting,
you
need
to
put
a
small
amount
of
wood
ash
on
a
clean
damp
cloth.
If
the
opaque
mark/frosting
doesn’t
come
out,
contact
you
dealer
for
a
special
remover.
8.4.2
Paint
finish
The
appliance
has
been
coated
with
a
high
temperature
paint
which
can
last
for
years.
Do
not
clean
with
a
damp
cloth
or
any
cleaning
products
as
they
can
cause
rust
or
discoloration.
Only
clean
when
cold,
use
a
brush
with
soft
bristles
or
dust
with
a
lint
free
cloth.
Only
re
‐
spray
when
necessary.
8.4.3
Mechanical
cleaning
The
wood
burning
stove
and
the
chimney
must
be
service
by
a
chimney
sweep
at
least
once
a
year.
During
cleaning
and
care,
the
stove
must
be
cold.
8.4.4.
Prolonged
period
of
non
‐
use
If
the
stove
is
to
be
left
unused
for
a
prolonged
period
of
time
then
it
should
be
given
a
thorough
lean
to
remove
ash
and
unburned
fuel
residues.
To
enable
a
good
flow
of
air
through
the
appliance
to
reduce
condensation
and
subsequent
damage
leave
the
air
controls
fully
open.
Prior
to
a
new
hating
season
it
should
be
checked
that
eh
chimney
and
smoke
gas
connector
are
not
blocked.