Verification
For a proper burn, the inside of the firebox and the glass panel should be free of soot, and
the ashes in the bottom should be light grey (not black).
Surface temperature
RAIS Malta is a convection stove, which means that the sides and back never get too hot.
Convection means that a circulation of air in the room is created so that the spreading of
the heat becomes more even. The stove is equipped with a “cold” handle – a speciality
from RAIS - which enables you to touch the handle without the use of a glove.
RAIS Bando is a convection stove with accumulating soapstone, the sides can therefore
get rather hot. The stove is equipped with a “cool” handle – a speciality from RAIS - ,
which enables you to touch the handle without the use of a glove.
Care and maintenance
Your RAIS requires very little day to day upkeep. The outer surfaces can be wiped with a
dry soft rag, and if needed, a small amount of mild detergent, but try not to scrub !
Minor scratches and other surface damage can easily be touched up with RAIS paint .
Remove any dirt, tar or rust, and make sure repairs are made only when the stove is cool
(room temperature).
Important: You should have your chimney and stove checked at least once a year by a
professional chimney sweep and cleaned as needed.
Clean the soapstone with regular paint thinner. Should there be any spots that the thinner
might not remove, then grind it very carefully.
