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Hampton®H15E-11DirectVentFreestandingGasStove
maintenance
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
1) Alwaysturnoffthevalvebeforecleaning.For
relighting, refer to lighting instructions. Keep
theburnerandcontrolcompartmentcleanby
brushingandvacuumingatleastonceayear.
Whencleaningthelogs,useasoftcleanpaint
brushasthelogsarefragileandeasilydam-
aged.
2) Cleanglass(neverwhenunitishot),appliance,
and door with a damp cloth. Never use an
abrasivecleaner.
3) Theheaterisfinishedinaporcelainfinishor
withaheatresistantpaintandshouldonlybe
refinished with heat resistant paint (not with
wallpaint).
Neveruseanabrasivecleanerontheporcelain
finishasitmayscratchthesurface.
NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS OF
GAS APPLIANCES
Itispossiblethatyouwillhearsomesoundsfrom
yourgasappliance.Thisisperfectlynormaldueto
thefactthattherearevariousgaugesandtypes
ofsteelusedwithinyourappliance.Listedbelow
are some examples. All are
normal operating
sounds andshouldnotbeconsideredasdefects
inyourappliance.
Blower:
Hampton
®
gasappliancesusehightechblowers
topushheatedairfartherintotheroom.Itisnot
unusual for the fan to make a "whirring" sound
when ON.This sound will increase or decrease
involumedependingonthespeedsettingofyour
fanspeedcontrol.
Burner Tray:
The burner tray is positioned directly under the
burnertube(s)andlogsandismadeofadifferent
gauge material from the rest of the firebox and
body.Therefore,thevaryingthicknessesofsteel
willexpandandcontractatslightlydifferentrates
whichcancause"ticking"and"cracking"sounds.
Youshouldalsobeawarethatastherearetempera-
turechangeswithintheunitthesesoundswilllikely
re-occur.Again,thisisnormalforsteelfireboxes.
Pilot Flame:
Whilethepilotflameisonitcanmakeaveryslight
"whisper"sound.
Gas Control Valve:
As the gas control valve turns ON and OFF, a
dullclickingsoundmaybeaudible,thisisnormal
operationofagasregulatororvalve.
Unit Body/Firebox:
Differenttypesandthicknessesofsteelwillexpand
and contract at different rates resulting in some
"cracking" and "ticking" sounds will be heard
throughoutthecyclingprocess.
9) Periodicallycheckthepilotflames.Correctflame
patternhastwostrongblueflames:1flowing
aroundtheflamesense,and1flowingacross
therearoftheburner(itdoesnothavetobe
touchingtheburner).
Note: If you have an incorrect flame pattern,
contact your Hampton
®
dealer for further
instructions.
4) Makeaperiodiccheckofburnerforproperposi-
tionandcondition.Visuallychecktheflameof
theburnerperiodically,makingsuretheflames
aresteady;notliftingorfloating.Ifthereisa
problem,callaqualifiedserviceperson.
5) Caution: Label all wires prior to disconnec-
tion when servicing controls. Wiring errors
can cause improper and dangerous opera-
tion.
6) The appliance and venting system must be
inspectedbeforeuse,andatleastannually,by
aqualifiedfieldserviceperson,toensurethat
theflowofcombustionandventilationairisnot
obstructed.
Duringtheannualservicecall,theburnershould
beremovedfromtheburnertrayandcleaned.
Replacetheembersbutdonotblockthepilot.
7) Keeptheareaneartheapplianceclearandfree
fromcombustiblematerials,gasoline,andother
flammablevapoursandliquids.
8)
Each time the appliance is lit, it may cause con-
densation and fog the glass. This condensation
and fog is normal and will disappear in a few
minutes as the glass heats up.
Never operate the appliance without the
glass properly secured in place.
WARNING: CHILDREN AND ADULTS
SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE
HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE
TEMPERATURE AND SHOULD STAY
AWAY TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTH-
ING IGNITION. YOUNG CHILDREN
SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SUPER-
VISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE
SAME ROOM AS THE APPLIANCE.
DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE IF
ANY PART HAS BEEN UNDER WA-
TER. IMMEDIATELY CALL A QUALI
-
FIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO
INSPECT THE APPLIANCE AND TO
REPLACE ANY PART OF CONTROL
SYSTEM AND ANY GAS CONTROL
WHICH HAS BEEN UNDER WATER
CAUTION: ANY SAFETY SCREEN
OR GUARD REMOVED FOR SER-
VICING AN APPLIANCE MUST BE
REPLACED PRIOR TO OPERATING
THE APPLIANCE.
CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAM-
MABLE MATERIAL SHOULD NOT
BE PLACED ON OR NEAR THE
APPLIANCE.
PILOT ADJUSTMENT
Periodically check the pilot flames. Correct flame
Note: If you have an incorrect flame pattern,
contact your Regency
®
dealer for further
instructions.
Incorrect flame pattern will have small, probably
yellow flames, not coming into proper contact
with the rear burner or flame sensor.
Burner
Flame Sensor
Pilot
Ignitor
pattern has two strong blue flames: 1 flowing
around the flame sensor and 1 flowing across
the burner (it does not have to be touching
the burner).
Top View of Pilot Flame
Burner
