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6 Servicing
To ensure safe and efficient operation of the appliance, it is necessary to carry out routine
servicing at regular intervals. It is recommended, that the fire is inspected/serviced by a
competent person at least once a year.
Important: turn off the gas supply before commencing any servicing. Always test for gas
soundness after refitting the appliance.
The appliance and flue connection have to be checked for gas and smoke soundness after
installation.
6.1 Routine servicing
Clean (if necessary):
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the pilot system
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the burner
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the combustion chamber
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the glass
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Do the functional tests
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Check the flue system and terminal on damage and soundness (visual inspection)
6.1.1 Cleaning the glass
Depending on the intensity of use, you can get a deposit on the glass. Normally this can be
removed with an ordinary dry towel. If necessary special ceramic glass cleaner (ceramic
cook-top cleaner) can be used. To clean the glass:
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Remove the Front Frame
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Remove the glass in it’s frame
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Clean the glass. Handle the glass with clean hands, wear gloves if possible
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To fit the glass, proceed in reverse order. Make sure that:
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the glass sealing rope is in good condition and makes an effective seal
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Important: be sure that there are no fingerprints on the glass. They are
burned in the glass when not removed.
6.1.2 Cleaning the combustion chamber and burner
You can clean the combustion chamber with a vacuum cleaner and soft brush.
If the burner is visibly damaged, this can affect the performance of the appliance. If so,
then replace the relevant parts.