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7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Basic information
Note
When you vacuum clean around the stove ensure that you do not
vacuum into the combustion air intake during heating operation.
You could vacuum out embers – FIRE RISK!
The frequency with which the stove requires cleaning and the
maintenance intervals depend on the fuel you use. High moisture
content, ash, dust and chips may more than double the maintenance
required. Only use wood that has been stored properly and is dry
and untreated.
Tip
Wood as fertiliser - the mineral content of the wood remains in the
combustion chamber as ash as a residue of the combustion. This is
an excellent fertiliser for all plants in the garden; it is a completely
natural product. The ash should be stored first and slaked with
water.
Note
Ash may contain embers – only place ash in sheet steel containers!
Cleaning the combustion chamber
The combustion chamber must be regularly cleaned from ash to
ensure an adequate supply of air. If you tilt the grate, you can sweep
the ashes with a broom in the ash tray. You can also use an ash
vacuum cleaner.
Note
Only when the stove is cold! You could vacuum out embers – FIRE
RISK!
Empty the ash drawer
Empty the ash drawer regularly. The ash drawer is simply pulled
forward with the combustion chamber door open.
Cleaning painted surfaces
Wipe the painted surfaces with a damp cloth, do not scrub. Do not
use solvent-containing cleaners.
Cleaning the door glass
The glass can be cleaned best with a moist cloth. Stubborn dirt can
be removed with a special cleaner (free from corrosive acids and
solvents - otherwise there is a risk of damage to the glass surface)
available from your stove dealer. Usual cleaners containing acid or
solvents can be too harsh and damage the glass.
Cleaning the oven
Clean the oven and the accessories each time after use to prevent
dirt from burning in. Remove grease with warm soapy water as long
as the oven is warm.
Stubborn or very strong contaminations are removed with a
commercial oven cleaner. After cleaning please thoroughly wipe the
oven with a cloth and water to remove any residue of the cleaner.
Never clean the oven with aggressive detergents such as abrasive
cleaners, abrasive pot sponges, or with rust or stain removers.
Use hot water and a dishwashing detergent to clean the accessories
(tray, grate, ...)
Note
Do not use the oven as a heat retaining compartment. The oven
may exclusively be used for foodstuffs. For safety reasons it is
prohibited to dry textiles.