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Cleaning and care
Glass
Most woodstoves use a ceramic glass product which is resistant to heat but requires
cleaning to keep its appearance.
Soot or opaque marks can easily cleaned if the marks are fresh, however If you leave
the glass dirty for any length of time the acid from the wood can etch the surface of
the glass permantley (wet unseasoned wood, soft wood such as used in the building
industry, 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 put a small amount of
wood ash on a clean damp cloth. If the opaque mark/frosting doesn’t come out, con-
tact your dealer for a special remover.
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
discolouration. Only clean when cold use a brush with soft bristles or dust with a lint
free cloth.
Only re-spray when necessary.
The wood burning stove and the chimney must be serviced by a chimney sweep twice a
year. During cleaning and care, the stove must be cold.
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 clean 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 heating season, it should be checked that the chimney and smoke gas
connector are not blocked.
Maintenance/spare parts
Especially movable parts wear down during frequent use. Door seals are also wear
parts. Only use original spare parts. We recommend service performed by your dealer
after completion of a heating period.
Combustion chamber lining
The combustion chamber lining protects the body of the wood-burning stove against
the heat from the fire. The large temperature fluctuations may result in cracks in the
plates of the combustion chamber lining, which however have no effect on the func-
tional capacity of the wood-burning stove. They do not have to be replaced unless they
are crumbling away due to many years of use. The plates of the combustion chamber
lining are only inserted and are easy to replace by your dealer or yourself.
Movable parts
Door hinges and door locks must be lubricated as required. We recommend that only
our own lubricating spray is used, as the use of other products may lead to the forma-
tion of odours and residues. Contact your dealer to obtain the lubricating spray.
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